Cocoa Pod Splitting Machine

The cocoa pod splitting machine is a new cocoa bean screening solution developed after vibrating screens and rotary drum screens. It cracks fresh cocoa pods and separates fresh cocoa beans in one process, making it the most efficient equipment for fresh cocoa bean extraction.

With a capacity of 300–2000 kg/h, the machine features a strong frame and drum made of food-grade 201 stainless steel. It is wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and suitable for both medium- and large-scale processing plants.

Watch the working video below to see the cocoa pod splitting machine in action — cracking pods and separating beans efficiently!

Cocoa Pod Splitting Machine Components

The machine has a simple structure, mainly including a motor, drum unit, screen, frame, feed inlet, and discharge outlet. The motor drives the drum through a coupling to rotate along its axis for efficient screening. It is usually used together with a lifting cutting machine.

• Stainless steel drum: Made of a thickened 201 stainless steel perforated plate. Strong and durable, with evenly distributed holes and over 90% screening accuracy.
• Discharge hopper: Made of 201 stainless steel. It guides cocoa beans of the same size into separate collection boxes to prevent mixing.
• Frame: Fully made of painted carbon steel and equipped with movable casters for easy workshop mobility.
• Power system: Driven by a 1.1 kW motor, ensuring stable drum rotation, low operating noise, and easy maintenance.

Advantages of the Cocoa Pod Splitting Machine

High Screening Efficiency

Screening rate exceeds 90%. The comb-type screening structure prevents clogging and ensures stable separation.

Strong adaptability

Suitable for materials with different particle sizes and mixing levels, with consistent screening results.

Dust-proof and hygienic design

An optional fully enclosed dust cover reduces dust leakage and meets food processing hygiene standards.

Large Screening Area, High Capacity

The large cylindrical drum provides full contact between material and screen, increasing throughput per hour.

Stable Operation, Low Noise

Low-speed drum design minimizes vibration and noise, ideal for long-term continuous operation.

Easy Operation and Maintenance

Side viewing windows allow real-time monitoring, while the top inspection port supports inspection and cleaning without stopping the machine

Technical Specifications

The models above are our standard versions. We also offer customized machines with different capacities. Power supply, motor size, wheels, screen holes, and overall dimensions can all be tailored to meet specific requirements.

Working Principle of the Cocoa Pod Cutting Machine

After shelling, fresh cocoa pods are fed into the rotating drum through the inlet. As the drum rotates, the material moves along the drum under centrifugal force. During this movement, cocoa beans separate from the pod shells through repeated contact and impact with the drum.

The beans pass through the screen holes and fall into the collection outlet, while the pod shells continue moving forward and are discharged from the end of the drum. With different screen hole sizes, fresh cocoa beans are graded by size and fully separated from the shells.

After screening, cocoa beans of different sizes are collected separately. Users can select the appropriate cocoa pod cutting machine model based on their required bean size grade.

Cocoa Pod Splitting Machine Configuration List

The following configuration has a capacity of 800 kg/h and is provided for your reference.

Further Processing of Cocoa Beans

Cocoa beans can be processed into cocoa powder and cocoa paste. Taizy offers both cocoa powder production lines and cocoa paste production lines , available in semi-automatic or fully automatic options. Inquiries are welcome.

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