SHED 2
Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)
NFIC-KUP-U04-03
Machine at a glance
Unit
Unit 4 — Vegetable & Fruit Processing
Shed / location
SHED 2
Manufacturer
Suga Agro Tech
Actual capacity / range
Minimum 100 Kg/hour under standard operating conditions
Actual power
Maximum 1 HP, Single Phase
What this machine helps make
Fruit/vegetable dehydration (incl. Banana)
Use / Function in this Product: Slicer
Sugar free biscuit
Use / Function in this Product: Rotary cutter
Turmeric powder from fresh turmeric rhizome
Use / Function in this Product: Slicing machine
Food colours: natural - Beetroot, Safflower, Kokum & Grapes
Use / Function in this Product: Shredder
Modified-atmosphere packaging of minimally processed vegetables
Use / Function in this Product: Dicing and slicing machine of the required capacity
Ragi-based biscuit
Use / Function in this Product: Rotary cutter
Bread production (incl. Ragi/Bajra varieties)
Use / Function in this Product: Sunmica top dividing table for manual Dicing; Slicer
Dehydrated drumstick powder
Use / Function in this Product: Vegetable cutting machine
Dehydration of Bitter Gourd without pre-treatment
Use / Function in this Product: Cubing/slicing machine; Potato dicing machine
Green pepper in brine
Use / Function in this Product: Destalking machine
Papaya tuti frooti
Use / Function in this Product: Fruit cubing machine
Sugar free cake rusk
Use / Function in this Product: Slicing machine
Sugar free rusk
Use / Function in this Product: Slicing machine
Operating SOP
1. Pre-operation checklist
• SS304 blades inspected — must be SHARP — dull blades crush not slice
• Safety guard in place and LOCKED — non-negotiable
• Blade set correct for required slice thickness
• No previous produce residue on blades
• Safety guard in place and LOCKED — non-negotiable
• Blade set correct for required slice thickness
• No previous produce residue on blades
2. Start-up procedure
1. Set correct blade for slice thickness
2. Switch on — allow to reach full speed (5 seconds)
2. Switch on — allow to reach full speed (5 seconds)
3. Operating steps / parameters
1. Set correct blade for slice thickness
2. Switch on — allow to reach full speed (5 seconds)
3. Feed produce through guide STEADILY — do not force
4. HANDS must remain BEHIND the feed guide at ALL TIMES
5. Check slice uniformity — all slices within ±1mm of target thickness
6. When batch complete — switch off — wait for FULL STOP before approaching blades
2. Switch on — allow to reach full speed (5 seconds)
3. Feed produce through guide STEADILY — do not force
4. HANDS must remain BEHIND the feed guide at ALL TIMES
5. Check slice uniformity — all slices within ±1mm of target thickness
6. When batch complete — switch off — wait for FULL STOP before approaching blades
4. Shutdown procedure
6. When batch complete — switch off — wait for FULL STOP before approaching blades
5. Cleaning / sanitation
• Detach blade set
• Wash blades in clean water
• DRY IMMEDIATELY — SS304 blades will rust at cut edges if left wet
• Reassemble and lock guard
• Log: produce type | thickness set | quantity sliced
• Wash blades in clean water
• DRY IMMEDIATELY — SS304 blades will rust at cut edges if left wet
• Reassemble and lock guard
• Log: produce type | thickness set | quantity sliced
6. Safety / PPE
• BLADE GUARD IS MANDATORY — NO EXCEPTION
• Never reach toward blade while running or slowing
• Blades are EXTREMELY SHARP even when stationary
• Never reach toward blade while running or slowing
• Blades are EXTREMELY SHARP even when stationary
7. Troubleshooting
Blades chipped or pitting visible — REPLACE IMMEDIATELY | Slices showing crushing or tearing rather than clean cuts — sharpen
8. Preventive maintenance
Routine prevention is embedded in the pre-operation and post-operation checks; no separate time-based preventive-maintenance interval is stated on the source card.