SHED 1

Millet Flour Mill

NFIC-KUP-U09-03

Machine at a glance

Unit
Unit 9 — Millet Processing (Pre-existing)
Shed / location
SHED 1
Manufacturer
Suga Agro Tech

What this machine helps make

No validated product/technology mappings are currently available for this machine.

Operating SOP

1. Pre-operation checklist

• Correct sieve mesh selected and locked — fine for flour, coarse for semolina
• Discharge outlet clear
• No residue from previous commodity
• Motor guard in place

2. Start-up procedure

1. Switch on — allow 15 sec to reach speed
2. Feed dehusked grain steadily — rated 35 kg/hr

3. Operating steps / parameters

1. Switch on — allow 15 sec to reach speed
2. Feed dehusked grain steadily — rated 35 kg/hr
3. Monitor flour output — uniform colour, no husk pieces
4. Do NOT run empty more than 2 min (heat damage)
5. Cool down 10 min after every 1 hour continuous run
6. Switch off when batch complete

4. Shutdown procedure

4. Do NOT run empty more than 2 min (heat damage)
6. Switch off when batch complete

5. Cleaning / sanitation

• Remove sieve and brush clean
• Clear grain from hopper and discharge
• Full brush-clean if switching commodity
• Log: grain type | sieve mesh | input weight | output weight

6. Safety / PPE

• DUST MASK mandatory
• Never open grinding chamber while running
• Heat build-up normal after 1 hr — allow cool-down before cleaning

7. Troubleshooting

Inconsistent flour size, motor running hot, unusual grinding noise — stop and call supervisor

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.