Grain cleaners are designed to remove impurities such as dirt, stones, and chaff from grain crops that might take up valuable space, contaminate other crops, or reduce the overall quality of the harvest. Ideal for Australian farmers, Farm King's line of grain cleaners is engineered to efficiently and effectively clean a wide range of grains, including wheat, barley, oats, canola, peas, and more.
How do grain cleaners work?
Grain cleaners typically consist of different components such as screens, air chambers, and augers. These components work together to remove impurities from the grains.
The first step in the cleaning process is screening. The grain is fed into the machine and passed through a series of vibrating screens with different-sized holes. These screens remove larger impurities, such as rocks and sticks. From there, the grain is transferred to air chambers, where a fan blows away lighter impurities like chaff and dust. This process intends to separate the good, quality grain from the unwanted elements.
After the initial screening and air separation, the grain goes through a series of augers. These long, rotating screws move the grain through a series of baffles, allowing smaller impurities like sand and dirt to fall out while clean grain continues on its path. The augers also assist in separating different sizes of grains, so only uniform grains make it through for packaging.
Burando Hill boasts of being one of the leading dealers for Farm King's grain cleaners in Australia, with the Model 482 Grain Cleaner a popular choice among farmers. This equipment, capable of cleaning up to 30 tonnes of wheat per hour, comes with a variety of features that make it a top choice for farmers, namely:
Drum: 48" diameter, 98" length for efficient grain cleaning.
Wheels: 15" for easy mobility, making it suitable for use in various locations on the farm.
Delivery Auger: 8" x 11' mounted delivery auger with a trash pan system for effective debris removal.
Auger Motor: Monarch 1.5 kW single-phase electric motor for smooth operation.
Drum Motor: Monarch 2.2 kW single-phase electric motor with v-belt drive for reliable drum rotation.
Screens: Interchangeable screens with different-sized holes for efficient cleaning of a range of grains
Max Capacity: Cleans up to 1900 bushels per hour, depending on moisture content and the amount of dockage. That's about 30 tonnes/hr for wheat, depending on the crop's cleanliness.
The benefits of investing in Farm King's grain cleaners
By investing in a Farm King grain cleaner, farmers can expect to reap numerous benef
such as:
Increased crop yield
With the removal of impurities, farmers retain pure, quality grains, resulting in higher crop yield and potentially increased profits. This means that they're getting more value for their investments.
Easier and more efficient storage
Grain storage solutions require great investments on the farmer's part. Grain silos, for instance, can be costly to construct and maintain. Removing the possible contaminants early on means that farmers can store their grains at only the best quality, making storage more manageable and efficient.
Reduced risk of crop contamination
Consequently, when there's no unnecessary foreign matter on their grains, farmers reduce the risk of crop contamination during storage and transportation. This means fewer to no rejections and losses due to poor-quality crops.
Enhance Your Crop’s Grain Quality
Burando Hill is your premier partner in agricultural excellence. With over 40 years of dedicated experience in the industry, we've established ourselves as a leading distributor of agricultural farm equipment, parts, and machinery across Australia. Our partnership with Farm King enables us to offer top-quality grain cleaners and other equipment, tailor-fit to suit the specific needs of Australian farmers.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you enhance the quality and yield of your grain crops with our top-of-the-line grain cleaners and other agricultural solutions. Your farm deserves the best – and with Burando Hill, that’s exactly what you get.
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