Shelling · Stage 02

Cashew Nut Shelling Machine

Q: What is the difference between a shelling machine and a cutting machine?

They are the same stage — "cutting" is the common term for the automatic shelling machine that splits the shell to release the kernel. Peeling, which removes the brown skin, is a later, separate stage.

Q: What capacity do I need?

A 4-head machine (~120–300 kg/hr) suits small plants; 12–16 head machines reach ~1,200 kg/hr for fully automatic lines. We size it to your daily raw-nut target.

Q: How much breakage should I expect?

On properly graded and steamed nuts, whole-kernel breakage is typically under 5%. Grading upstream is the single biggest lever on yield.

Q: Is compressed air required?

Automatic models use clean compressed air for the cutting actuation; we specify the matching compressor with the machine.

Crack the shell, keep the kernel

PLC-automated shelling machines from 4 to 16 heads that crack the hard cashew shell and release the kernel whole — up to 1,200 kg/hr with industry-low breakage.

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4–16Cutting heads

1,200kg/hr peak

<5%Kernel breakage

FIG.02 // SHELLING Ø 1200 KG/HR

PLC-controlled · TTQ built

What it does

The TTQ Cashew Nut Shelling Machine (also called a cutting machine) cracks and removes the hard outer shell of the steamed raw nut to release the kernel. TTQ builds it in 4-, 8-, 12- and 16-head configurations processing roughly 120 to 1,200 kg of raw nuts per hour. Automatic size-matched cutting blades split the shell along its natural seam, keeping whole-kernel breakage low — typically under 5% on well-graded nuts — and feed the shelled nuts on to drying and peeling.

Spec sheet

Technical specifications

Function	Cracks in-shell nuts, releases whole kernel
Configurations	4 / 8 / 12 / 16 heads
Throughput	120–1,200 kg/hr (raw nuts)
Whole-kernel breakage	Typically < 5% on graded nuts
Drive power	2.2–7.5 kW (by model)
Air supply	Clean compressed air (automatic models)
Control	PLC with size-preset blade indexing
Build	Steel frame, hardened cutting blades

Figures are typical and configurable — we confirm exact specifications against your capacity and grade targets.

Why this machine

Built for yield & uptime

Up to 1,200 kg/hr

Sixteen synchronised cutting heads deliver full-line capacity from a single machine.

Low kernel breakage

Size-matched blades cut along the shell seam, protecting whole W-grade kernels.

PLC size presets

Recall blade settings per size grade at the touch of a button — no manual re-gauging.

Built to run for years

Hardened blades and a heavy steel frame stand up to continuous three-shift production.

Choose your capacity

Model & capacity comparison

Every model TTQ builds for this stage, side by side. Pick by throughput and footprint — each links straight to a quote.

Shelling processing lines — models

Complete shelling lines (cutter + sieving + separation) from compact single-machine setups to 1,200 kg/h multi-machine lines.

Model	Capacity	Power	Footprint (L×W×H)	Crew	Ref	Quote
4-knife (compact)	230 kg/h (Size A)	3.5 HP (2.6 kW), 3-phase 380V	4.0 × 1.5 × 1.8 m	—	TTQ-SHL-08	Quote →
4-knife + conveyor	230 kg/h (Size A)	4 HP (3 kW), 3-phase 380V	4.0 × 4.0 × 1.8 m	—	TTQ-SHL-09	Quote →
6-knife + sieving	180–210 kg/h	8 HP (6 kW)	4 × 4 × 3 m	2	TTQ-SHL-06	Quote →
8-knife + sieving	240–280 kg/h	8 HP (6 kW)	4 × 4 × 3 m	2	TTQ-SHL-07	Quote →
10-knife + sieving	400–500 kg/h (Size A)	8 HP (6 kW)	4 × 4 × 3 m	2	TTQ-SHL-10	Quote →
10-head line	350 kg/h (Size A)	12.25 HP (9.2 kW)	9.0 × 2.2 × 2.2 m	2	TTQ-SHL-15	Quote →
16-head line	560 kg/h (Size A)	13.25 HP (9.94 kW)	9.0 × 2.2 × 2.2 m	2	TTQ-SHL-16	Quote →
16-knife	700 kg/h (Size A)	8 HP (6 kW)	4 × 4 × 3 m	2	TTQ-SHL-11	Quote →
2×10-knife (auto)	800–900 kg/h (Size A)	8 HP (6 kW)	4 × 4 × 3 m	2	TTQ-SHL-12	Quote →
4×8-knife line	1,000–1,200 kg/h (Size A)	21.5 HP (16 kW)	12 × 5.5 × 3 m	4	TTQ-SHL-13	Quote →
4×10-knife line	1,000–1,200 kg/h (Size A)	23 HP (17.25 kW)	12 × 5.5 × 3 m	4	TTQ-SHL-14	Quote →

Specifications are indicative and configurable; TTQ confirms exact figures against your capacity, grade targets and factory layout. Model codes shown are TTQ quotation references.

On the line

Where it fits in the process

Shelling sits at the heart of the line. Graded, steamed nuts feed in; shelled kernels move on to drying while the separated shell is routed to the shell burner for energy recovery.

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