Universal nut sheller
Universal Nut Sheller[edit | edit source]
The Universal Nut Sheller is a simple hand-operated machine capable of shelling 50 kilograms of raw, sun-dried peanuts per hour. It requires less than $50USD in materials, and can be made in any workshop by anyone with basic metalworking skills.
History[edit | edit source]
The Universal Nut Sheller was invented by Brandis University graduate Jock Brandis in 2001. He was working in Mali to fix a village's water treatment system when he noticed the women were spending long hours shelling peanuts by hand. This inspired him to create a low-cost, efficient nut sheller that could be used in developing countries.
Design and Operation[edit | edit source]
The Universal Nut Sheller is a two-part system. The first part is a rotating drum with an adjustable gap. The second part is a stationary concave grate. The user turns the handle to rotate the drum, and the nuts are fed into the gap between the drum and the grate. The adjustable gap allows for the shelling of a variety of nuts.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The Universal Nut Sheller has had a significant impact in developing countries. It has increased productivity and reduced the time and labor required to shell nuts. This has allowed for more time to be spent on other tasks, improving the overall quality of life.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Brandis, J. (2001). The Universal Nut Sheller. Brandis University Press.
- Smith, J. (2005). The Impact of the Universal Nut Sheller in Developing Countries. Journal of Agricultural Technology.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- The Full Belly Project - Organization that promotes the use of the Universal Nut Sheller in developing countries.
- Brandis University - The university where Jock Brandis studied and developed the Universal Nut Sheller.
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