Paddy thresher

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Paddy thresher is designed to have loop type threshing drum with a supporting frame and is used for manual threshing.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Paddy thresher is designed for manual threshing of rice. It consists of a loop type threshing drum which is supported on a frame. It contains two cast iron gears which quadruples the speed obtained from treadle movement of the cylinder to about 400 rpm. Paddy threshing is done by holding the paddy stalks with grain against the death of the revolving cylinder.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Asia and rice growing regions of the world

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed by the manufacturer and dealers

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

71.71 USD (4,950 Rs) ^{converted July 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Competitors in India include threshers from Amita engineering works but there exists many other paddy threshers in the international market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Small holder farmers

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The product is mass manufactured in India

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from manufacturer or buy it from Indiamart.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Feedstock type

List of crops that this technology threshes

Paddy

Feedstock rate (kg/hr)

Quantity of produce the product threshes, measured in kilograms per hour

140

Manual or motorized

Is the harvester manually operated or is it motorized?

Manual

Energy requirement (W)

Energy required to power the product, measured in watts

None

Portable or stationary

Is the product moveable?

Portable

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The product has been designed to thresh rice manually. Fitted with two cast iron gears, the speed obtained from treadle movement is quadrupled to 400 rpm. Paddy threshing is done by holding the paddy stalks with grain against the teeth of the revolving cylinder. The machine is pedal operated to make cylinders rotate.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Bearings, teeth on cylinder

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include: speedy performance, durable and strong structure, easy to use and maintain.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users of the implement should be cautious of the teeth on the rotating drum and injuries from flying chuff and seeds.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Kamal-Raj, et al., 2010, A Comparative Study on the Manual Beating of Paddy and Manually Operated Paddy Thresher on Farm Women. Human Ecology, 32(3): 183-187

Singh, K.P. et al., 2008, Optimization of machine parameters of a pedal-operated paddy thresher using RSM. Research Paper: RD—Rural Development, 100:591–600

This paper details testing of manual paddy threshers

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

ISO certified 9001:2008

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Asia and rice growing regions of the world

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed by the manufacturer and dealers

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

71.71 USD (4,950 Rs) ^{converted July 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Competitors in India include threshers from Amita engineering works but there exists many other paddy threshers in the international market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Small holder farmers

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The product is mass manufactured in India

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from manufacturer or buy it from Indiamart.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Feedstock type

List of crops that this technology threshes

Paddy

Feedstock rate (kg/hr)

Quantity of produce the product threshes, measured in kilograms per hour

140

Manual or motorized

Is the harvester manually operated or is it motorized?

Manual

Energy requirement (W)

Energy required to power the product, measured in watts

None

Portable or stationary

Is the product moveable?

Portable

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Bearings, teeth on cylinder

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include: speedy performance, durable and strong structure, easy to use and maintain.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users of the implement should be cautious of the teeth on the rotating drum and injuries from flying chuff and seeds.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Kamal-Raj, et al., 2010, A Comparative Study on the Manual Beating of Paddy and Manually Operated Paddy Thresher on Farm Women. Human Ecology, 32(3): 183-187

Singh, K.P. et al., 2008, Optimization of machine parameters of a pedal-operated paddy thresher using RSM. Research Paper: RD—Rural Development, 100:591–600

This paper details testing of manual paddy threshers

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

ISO certified 9001:2008

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

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