RUWEEKA-CG Cinnamon rubbing machine

RUWEEKA-CG rubbing device is a great result after a series of experiments carried out by the University of Ruhuna to automate the cinnamon peeling. The weighty labour requirement is diminished and the efficiency is increased up to 59.7% by this device that consists of a casing, brass ended spindles, springs and nuts. Being fixed to the spring, the spindles are arranged in a circular way in three plans on the casing. The springs deliver the finest force evenly on the entire surface of the sticks for the rubbing process which reduces heavy labour participation. Prevention of muscle pain and fatigue can be achieved by the better working posture of the workers. The insertion of scraped sticks through the spring-loaded spindles and moving several strokes are included in the operation. In this manner, the whole sticks could be rubbed within 25 seconds.