Production line and factory setup overview
A small line for cluster breaking, destemming, dry cleaning, destoning, inspection, grading and packing Afghan raisins, with optional washing and surface drying.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration For the lowest credible entry, select a 300-500 kg/h dry line with a cluster breaker, gentle destemmer, aspiration, destoner, grader, inspection belt, magnet and semi-automatic packing.
300-500 kg/hstarter dried-raisin input
3-4planned sale grades
12-25 kWdry-line connected load
6-10entry operators
Production process and implementation sequence
- Raisin-lot receiving, sampling and moisture check
- Gentle cluster breaking and feeding
- Destemming and aspiration of loose stems and dust
- Screening and destoning
- Size grading
- Manual inspection and optional color sorting
- Optional potable-water washing, dewatering and surface drying
- Metal check, weighing, sealing and lot coding
Products, capacity and market fit
- Afghanistan's raisin crop can be sold in cleaner, uniform and traceable grades.
- Dry destemming and grading fit small packers with limited water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Manual inspection remains economical for launch volumes and protects premium fruit from harsh handling.
- Retail and export buyers can specify distinct size, color, stem and foreign-matter limits.
- Premium cleaned raisins - Buyer-approved color, size, moisture, stem count and defect limits - Retail, export and premium wholesale buyers
- Standard cleaned raisins - Food-grade uniform lot for repacking or ingredients - Domestic wholesalers, bakeries and processors
- Industrial raisin grade - Food-safe smaller or appearance-defect fruit within contract limits - Bakeries, confectionery and ingredient users
- Stems and rejected fruit - Separated and disposed or used only through approved channels - No food sale without separate acceptance
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster breaker and metered feeder | Separates compacted raisin clusters without excessive fruit damage | Low-speed food-grade contact parts |
| Gentle raisin destemmer | Detaches and screens loose stems | Adjustable action for green and dark raisins |
| Aspiration channel | Removes dust, light stems and leaves | Variable airflow with sealed dust collection |
| Raisin destoner | Separates stones and dense field contamination | Food-contact deck and low fruit drop |
| Multi-deck grader | Separates raisins by commercial size | Three or four buyer-approved grades |
| Illuminated inspection conveyor | Supports manual removal of defective fruit and foreign matter | Adjustable speed and food-grade belt |
| Optional wash and surface-drying module | Washes only when required and restores pack-safe surface dryness | Potable water, dewatering and controlled low-temperature air |
| Metal detector and packer | Checks and packs released raisins | Semi-automatic retail or 5-25 kg scope |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Dried Afghan raisins segregated by variety, color and drying method
- Potable water only for a validated washing route
- Food-grade pouches, liners or cartons
- Labels, coding and sealing consumables
- Stable electricity for drives, aspiration and packing
- Dry, cool raw-raisin and finished-product storage
- Dust extraction and hygienic reject handling
- Potable water, drainage and low-temperature drying only if washing is included
- Calibrated moisture meter, scales and inspection lighting
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster breaking, destemming and aspiration | US$5k-12k | Gentle dry preparation |
| Destoning, grading and inspection | US$5k-11k | Manual inspection at entry scale |
| Metal checking and semi-automatic packing | US$4k-9k | Limited launch pack formats |
| Electrical, installation and initial spares | US$2k-6k | Include screens, belts and lighting |
| Freight and clearance | US$3k-8k | Dry line only |
| Indicative low-entry total | US$19k-46k | Building, raisin stock, washing/drying and color sorter excluded |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.