Alvan Blanch Groundnut Lifter/Inverter

Design specifications:

• • Extra heavy-duty machine (made of a heavy-duty tubular frame) designed for years of service.
  • As the machine moves forward, the plough blades dig under the crop in the two ridges; a disc separates entangled growth between rows, and the elevator lifts the loosened crop from the ground.
  • Loose dirt is removed by the shaking action applied by rollers under the elevator chain.
  • From the top of the elevator, angled spinners fluff out and disentangle the crop (to assist drying and threshing) whilst removing more dirt and discharge it over inverting rails which leave the crop in a neat windrow, with nuts exposed to help sun-drying.
  • The machine is fully adjustable to suit all conditions.
  • The plough blades can be moved to suit row spacing, and the two wheels are raised/lowered for depth control. The elevator pick-up depth is adjustable, utilizing a simple chain linkage.
  • Row spacing range: 81 – 91.4 cm.
  • Adjustable ploughs with center and outside vine cutters.
  • Bar type conveyor – 1.68 m wide – with rubber bumper wheels. It is mounted to the tractor’s 3 point linkage.
  • Depth gauge wheels with Positive flow inverter attachment and PTO drive, 540 rpm – shaft included.
• Weight (kg): 800 ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

A Nigerian technical team, based in Benin City, handles all customer support in Nigeria – as well as some of the maintenance work across Africa.

Alvan Blanch also has several commissioning engineers in the UK who travel to clients worldwide. ^{Interview with representative}

12 month warranty on faulty workmanship or materials. ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

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Yes, various sharp and/or moving parts. Alvan Blanch says, “We design our products with safety in mind. All are fitted with relevant stickers and warning signage – in the relevant language.” ^{Interview with representative}