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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Enhancing cocoon processing: Optimization and efficiency of motorized sorting and deflossing machine in silk production
Authors
Manish D Mahindrakar, Rohit S Kadam, Divya S Jagadale, Amol B Mamlayya
Abstract
The silk cocoon, a crucial product of the silkworm’s larval stage, is
characterized by its delicate, loose layer of silk filaments known as floss.
Effective silk extraction, or reeling, necessitates the removal of this floss
through a process known as deflossing. While most cocoons are uniform in shape
and size due to their genetic makeup, some display defects that can impede
reeling efficiency and compromise silk quality. To address these challenges, we
have engineered a sophisticated motorized machine designed for both sorting and
deflossing of silk cocoons. This state-of-the-art machine classifies cocoons
into categories such as Good, Double, Uzi pierced, Flimsy or thin-shelled,
Melted or stained, and Thin-end, prior to the deflossing process. It features three
high-performance rotating metal shafts, driven by a motor, which meticulously
remove the floss at a processing rate of up to 65 kg per hour. Performance
evaluations demonstrate that at an optimal speed of 680 RPM, the machine
achieves a deflossing rate of 68.4 kg per hour, leaving just 1.6 kg of cocoons
partially deflossed. This advanced technology significantly enhances silk
quality and operational efficiency, reduces manual labor, and accelerates
processing times, thus aligning with the increasing global demand for superior
silk products.
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Pages:163-166
How to cite this article:
Manish D Mahindrakar, Rohit S Kadam, Divya S Jagadale, Amol B Mamlayya "Enhancing cocoon processing: Optimization and efficiency of motorized sorting and deflossing machine in silk production". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 163-166
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