Cashew Steaming Machine
Soften shells, protect kernels
A steaming / cooking unit that conditions raw nuts with 20–25 minutes of pressurised steam, softening the shell so it cuts cleanly without scorching the kernel.
The TTQ Cashew Steaming Machine (cooker) pressure-steams raw cashew nuts for about 20–25 minutes before shelling. Steaming softens and loosens the hard shell so the cutting blades split it cleanly, and it conditions the caustic shell liquid (CNSL) — together protecting the kernel and raising whole-kernel yield. Batches are steamed at controlled pressure and time, then cooled and rested before grading and cutting. Capacities scale from small batch cookers to continuous units for automatic lines.
Technical specifications
| Function | Pressure-steams raw nuts pre-shelling |
|---|---|
| Cycle | ~20–25 min per batch |
| Vessel | Pressure steam cooker |
| Heat source | Shell burner / boiler steam |
| Capacity | Batch or continuous (line-sized) |
| Control | Pressure + timer / PLC |
| Build | Insulated steel pressure vessel |
Figures are typical and configurable — we confirm exact specifications against your capacity and grade targets.
Built for yield & uptime
Even shell softening
Uniform pressurised steam loosens every shell so cutting is clean and low-breakage.
Higher whole-kernel yield
Properly steamed nuts cut along the seam — protecting W-grade wholes.
Shell-fired steam
Pairs with the shell burner or boiler so steam is raised from the plant’s own waste.
Timed, repeatable cycles
Pressure and time are held to a recipe for consistent batches.
Model & capacity comparison
Every model TTQ builds for this stage, side by side. Pick by throughput and footprint — each links straight to a quote.
Steaming / conditioning — models
Steam softens the shell before cutting so kernels release whole. Batch sizes from 300 kg to 1,000 kg.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Footprint (L×W×H) | Cycle | Crew | Ref | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 kg (steel) | 300 kg/batch | Electric resistor 45 kW | 0.9 × 0.9 × 2.0 m | 45–60 min/batch | 1 | TTQ-STM-01 | Quote → |
| 300 kg (stainless) | 300 kg/batch | Electric resistor 45 kW | 0.9 × 0.9 × 2.0 m | 45–60 min/batch | 1 | TTQ-STM-02 | Quote → |
| 600 kg | 600 kg/batch | 2.2 kW (3 HP), 3-phase 380V | 2.0 × 3.5 × 5.0 m | 20–25 min/batch | 1 | TTQ-STM-03 | Quote → |
| 800 kg (static barrel) | 800 kg/batch | 1.0 HP (0.75 kW), 1-phase 220V | 4.5 × 1.5 × 5.5 m | 25–30 min/batch | 1 | TTQ-STM-04 | Quote → |
| 1,000 kg (+2 wagons) | 1,000 kg/batch | 1.5 HP (1.12 kW), 3-phase 380V | 4.0 × 3.0 × 6.0 m | 25–30 min/batch | 1 | TTQ-STM-05 | 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.
Where it fits in the process
Steaming sits between raw-nut grading and shelling: graded nuts are steamed, cooled and rested, then fed to the cutting machine.
Cashew Steaming Machine — FAQ
Why steam cashew nuts before shelling?
How long is the steaming cycle?
What heats the steamer?
Pairs well with
Automatic Raw Cashew Nut Grading Machine
Size before you shell
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Cashew Nut Shelling Machine
Crack the shell, keep the kernel
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Cashew Shell Burner
Turn shell waste into heat
Open →The Cashew Cooking (Steaming) Process
Commercial plants "cook" raw cashew nuts by steaming them 20–25 minutes before shelling — softening the shell and conditioning the caustic shell liquid so kernels cut cleanly.
Open →Get a quote on the Cashew Steaming Machine
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