02 · Dried Fruit & Nut Processing — Production line
A line that turns raw cashew nuts into graded kernels: conditioning, shelling, shell separation, drying, peeling, grading and packing, with CNSL handled safely.
Short answer: A cashew processing line takes raw nuts through grading, conditioning, shelling, shell-kernel separation, drying, peeling, grading and packing. HNFODA supplies cashew shelling equipment and complete lines; the nut size and moisture, and how much of the line you automate, decide the configuration.
The shell holds a caustic liquid (CNSL). It has to be collected and handled safely, so the shelling section is planned together with operator protection and shell disposal.
| Form | Suits | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-automatic shelling section | Starting or seasonal plants | More labour; output depends on operator skill |
| Continuous shelling line | Steady daily volume | Needs even size grading ahead of the sheller |
| Full line with peeling and colour sorting | Export-grade kernels | Higher investment; needs drying capacity and trained staff |
The shelling step uses a nut shelling machine in a dedicated cashew configuration. Kernels then go through a hot air dryer, a nut skin peeling machine and a grain optical sorter. If you sell roasted or flavoured kernels, continue with a nut roaster and a nut seasoning line.
Semi-automatic shelling section
operators feed conditioned nuts into the shelling machines; a lower investment for starting or seasonal plants.
Continuous shelling line
grading, conditioning, shelling and shell-kernel separation linked by conveyors, for steady daily volume.
Full line with peeling and colour sorting
adds kernel drying, testa removal, size and colour grading and packing, for export-grade kernels.
Our engineers check these points with you, so the quotation fits your site rather than a catalogue default.
Mainly the raw nut input per hour, how automated the shelling and shell separation are, and whether you add kernel drying, peeling and colour sorting. CNSL collection also adds equipment. We quote after we know your nuts and target kernel grades.
No. The share of whole kernels depends on nut origin, size grading, moisture and conditioning. We configure the line for your nuts and confirm performance in a trial with your own samples.
Yes. Many plants start with grading, conditioning and shelling, then add drying, peeling and sorting as volume grows. Tell us the future plan so the layout leaves space for it.
Tell us your raw material, finished product and target output. Our engineers reply with a matched configuration and quotation.
What to send with your inquiry
Email sales@hnfoda.com
Dried Fruit & Nut Processing
Investors and food companies starting or expanding dried fruit, fruit chip or dried fruit snack production.
Sized to fresh fruit input (kg/h or tonnes per day); dried output depends on moisture removed
Dried Fruit & Nut Processing
Date packers and processors adding value with washed, pitted or paste products for retail and industry.
Sized to whole date input (kg/h or tonnes per day)
Dried Fruit & Nut Processing
Food companies and brand owners launching peanut butter, almond butter or nut spread products.
Sized to roasted nut input (kg/h); output is close to input for pure nut butter
Dried Fruit & Nut Processing
Snack nut producers making salted, spiced, honey-roasted or coated nuts.
Sized to roasted nut input (kg/h) plus the seasoning added
