1948 - Final Test Report

COMMERCIAL TEST REPORT TEST REPORT NO.
: FIMTTC/THR/22/1948
MONTH: AUGUST, 2023
THIS TEST REPORT VALID UP TO: 10/08/2030
TRACTOR MOUNTED GROUNDNUT DIGGER
TRACTOR OPERATED MULTICROP THRESHER (TRAILED TYPE)

“STAR – (S-44)”
TESTED AT
FARM IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY TESTING & TRAINING CENTRE

(AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED CENTRE)
CENTRAL WORKSHOP
SWAMI KESHWANAND
RAJASTHAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
BIKANER – 334 006 (RAJASTHAN)
Telephone: 0151-2250437 Tele fax No: 0151-2250576
Website : www.fimttcbkn.org E-Mail : fimtcbkn@gmail.com
(Approved by Ministry of Agriculture (DAC), GOI, New Delhi vide No. 8-1/2004-M4(I&P)(28) dated July 09, 2012)
FIMTTC/THR/22/1948 COMMERCIAL TEST
“STAR – (S-44)”
Manufacturer : M/s Star Agiculture Works

Bhagta Bhai Ka Bhatinda,
Distt. Bhatinda, Punjab 151206
Applicant : M/s Star Agiculture Works

Bhagta Bhai Ka Bhatinda,
Distt. Bhatinda, Punjab 151206
Report No: FIMTTC/THR/22/1948 Month: August Year: 2023
THIS TEST REPORT VALID UP TO: 10/08/2030
TESTED AT
FARM IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY TESTING & TRAINING CENTRE

(AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED CENTRE)
CENTRAL WORKSHOP
SWAMI KESHWANAND
RAJASTHAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
BIKANER – 334 006 (RAJASTHAN)
Telephone: 0151-2250437 Tele fax No: 0151-2250576

Website : www.fimttcbkn.org E-Mail : fimtcbkn@gmail.com
Farm Implements and Machinery Testing & Training Centre, SKRAU, BIKANER – 334 006 (Rajasthan)
FIMTTC/THR/22/1948 TRACTOR OPERATED MULTICROP THRESHER (TRAILED TYPE) COMMERCIAL TEST
“STAR – (S-44)”
Type of Test : Commercial

Test Code / : IS:6284-1985 Test code for power thresher of cereals.
Procedure
IS:9020-2002 Safety requirement for power thresher.
Period of test : March, 2023 to August, 2023

Test Report No. : FIMTTC/THR/22/1948
Month/Year : August, 2022
1. This Commercial Test Report is valid for only this model of the implement for
which it has been issued.
2. The results reported in this report are observed values and no corrections have
been applied for atmospheric and site conditions.
3. The data given in the Test Report pertain to the particular machine submitted by
the Applicant for test.
4. The result presented in this report do not in any way attribute to the durability
of the machine. The result should not be reproduced in part or full without the
prior permission of the Agricultural Engineer Farm Implement and Machinery
Testing & Training Centre, Central Workshop, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan
Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan).
SELECTED CONVERSIONS
S. No. Units Conversion Factor
1 Force
1 kgf 9.80665 N
2.20462 lbf
2 Power
1 hp 1.01387 metric hp (Ps)
745.7 W
735.5 W
3 Pressure
1 Psi 6.895 kPa
1 Kgf/cm2 98.067 kPa = 735.56 mm of Hg
1 bar 100 kPa = 10 N/cm2
1 mm of Hg 1.3332 m-bar
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Type of test : Commercial
Name of Machine : Tractor Operated Multicrop Thresher
Type : Trailed Type
Make : STAR
Model : S-44
Serial number : S-44 /001

Manufactured by : M/s Star Agiculture Works
Bhagta Bhai Ka Bhatinda, Distt.- Bhathinda
Punjab – 151 206
Test requested by M/s Star Agiculture Works
:
(Applicant) Bhagta Bhai Ka Bhatinda, Distt.- Bhathinda
Punjab – 151 206
Test conducted at : Farm Implement and Machinery Testing & Training Centre
Central Workshop,
Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University,
BIKANER-334006 (Rajasthan)
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Manufacturer’s premises Fabrication Workshop of Manufacturer
Testing in Lab of FIMTTC Field Testing in FIMTTC
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CONTENTS
S. No. Contents Page No.

1. SCOPE OF TEST 1
2. METHOD OF SELECTION 1
3. TEST PROCEDURE 1
4. SPECIFICATIONS 1
5. RUNNING IN 36
6. PERFORMANCE TEST 37
7. EASE OF OPERATION & SAFETY 43
8. DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS & REPAIRS 48
9. COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 48
10. LITERATURE 51
11. APPLICANTS COMMENTS 52
ANNEXURE- I - VIII
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1. SCOPE OF TEST
The purpose of test was to check and assess the following as per IS: 6284-2004 and IS:
9020-2002
 Checking of specification and other data furnished by the Applicant.
 Rate and quality of work
 Labour requirement and power consumption
 Ease of operation and adjustment
 Safety provision
2. METHOD OF SELECTION
The implement was directly submitted by the applicant to the department. Thus, the
method of selection in not known.
3. TEST PROCEDURES
The following test codes were followed to test the Multicrop thresher.
1. IS:6284-1985 Test code for power thresher of cereals.
2. IS:9020-2002 Safety requirement for power thresher.
4. SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 GENERAL
Name and Address of Applicant : M/s Star Agiculture Works
Punjab – 151 206
Name of Implements : Tractor Operated Multicrop Thresher
Make : STAR
Model No. : S-44
Type : Trailed Type
Sizes of thresher (mm) : 1225 x 875 Ø
Year of manufactured : 2022
Serial Number : S-44 /001
Power source as recommended, hp : 39 & above
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4.2 Design suitability :

Main crop : Mustard
Other crops : Soybean, Wheat, Fenugreek, Mustard, Gram,
Gwar, Mung Bean, Barly, Coriander, Cumin,
Fenugreek and Pearl Millet.
Thresher evaluated for : Pearl Millet, Wheat and Sorghum.
4.3 Power unit:
1. Type of prime-mover : General purpose agricultural tractor
2. Power requirement (kW/hp) : 35 hp and above (apa)
4.4 Details of prime-mover used*
Make : SONALIKA
Model : DI 60 (60 HP)
Type of drive : 51 hp
Chassis No. : Through propeller shaft
Engine No. : N8MA06409
4.4 Constructional details (refer fig.1):

4.4.1 Frame
Constructional details: The base frame is fabricated by welding two U-channels of size 4000 x
150 x 70 x 6.10 mm and two front vertical pipe of size 1060 x 70 x 70 and MS Plate 590 x 150 x
70.12 mm in cross wise at its front. Five MS angle iron of size 2, 109 x 65 x 65 x 5.10, 02, 1610
x 50 x 50 x 4.45 and 01, 1060 x 50 x 50 x 10 mm in cross provided at rear as supporting
members.
The top frame is fabricated by welding two MS angle iron of size 1630 x 70 x 70 x
6.10 mm parallel to base frame. Two angle irons of size 1060 x 70 x 70 x 6.12 mm are welded as
cross members. Two angle iron of size 2625 x 65 x 65 x 5.29 mm is also welded in between
LHS and RHS of mainframe for supporting the fan and sheave shaker. The top frame
accommodates main shaft and its mounting bearing. For threshing drum two angle of size 1560
x 60 x 60 welded to the parallel to the main frame and two angle iron are welded as cross
member and one square pipe of size 1635 x 60 x 60 bolted for gearbox bearing sheet and two
square pipe of size 1635 x 60 x 60 mm are welded to the bottom of the main frame.
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Two legs made of MS pipes are welded vertically on both sides of the base frame at front.
Four holes are provided (three at top and two at bottom) on inner pipe for leveling the base
frame. Telescopic pipe with jack and screw arrangements is provided on leg for adjustments
Type : Rectangular
Size (mm) : 3440 x 1230 x 1080
4.4.2 Mounting frame for power input shaft

Constructional details : Rectangular frame of size 1080 x 120 x 120 x
70 x 5 mm is made by using angle of size 01,
1080 x 40 x 40 x 8 mm and square pipe 02,
1080 x 60 x 60 mm.
Method of mounting : The power input shaft is accommodated in the
cast iron housing and supported by two ball
bearings and oil seals. At front one ball bearing
F-(P-2.9) is provided. At rear end of shaft one
bearing R-(P-209) is provided.
Method of power transmission : Power input shaft gets drive from tractor PTO
shaft through propeller shaft to gear box after
that transmits to main shaft through multi-
groove pulley and V-belts 01, C-118 for
Aspirators / Blower, 03, C – 138for threshing
drum, 01, C-116 for shaker, B-99 for elevator,
C-63 for screw conveyor and 01, C-103 for
idler shaft, 02, C-97 for feeding conveyor, and
02, C-105 for feeding Auger.
Provision for belt tensioning : One Idler flat pulley type belt tensioner of size
(87.02 Φ x 82.20) is provided on the main frame
which can be adjusted with the help of 01
hexagonal bolt of size 39.40 x 9.80 Φ x 8.50 Φ
mm. And holes of size 17 Φ mm at distance of
285 mm are provided on main frame.
Dia. and Length of power input : 50.16 Φ x 678
shaft
Safety device if any : Cower Provided
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FIG.1-A: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THRESHER
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Fig. 2: Dimension of power input shaft as per IS: 4931:1995
4.4.3 Specification of power input shaft (Refer fig. 2)
Specifications As per IS: 4931-1995 As measured (mm) Remarks

Nominal speed, rpm 540 + 10 540 + 10 Conforms
No. of splines 6 10 Does not conforms
Direction of rotation Clockwise Clockwise Conforms
Dimensions, mm
DΦ 34.79 + 0.06 43.45 Does not conforms
dΦ 28.91+0.05/0.15 33.38 Does not conforms
BΦ 29.40+0.1 37.55 Does not conforms
AΦ (Optional) 8.3 Not applicable -----
W 8.69+0.09/-0.16 8.71 Conforms
a 7 8.10 Conforms
b (Optional) 25+0.5 Not applicable -----
C 38 38.10 Conforms
X 30 degrees 30 degrees Conforms
B 76 (min) 80.10 Conforms
h 450 to 675 678 Does not conforms
* Recommended dimensions. It may be necessary to vary them in the case of specialized implements.
Remark: - 05 out of 14 dimensions (35.71 %) are not conforming to relevant Indian Standard.
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4.4.3.1 Crop feeding system / crop conveyor & auger (Refer fig. 3)
Method of feeding : Automatic
Type of feeding system Hopper and Feed Roller type
Constructional details :- A hopper shaped feeding system constructed by MS sheet is
attached to the feeding window. A rectangular shaped pipe type cover/ frame fabricated
by MS sheet thickness (2.15 mm) and for clamping bucket elevator to main frame 04 no.
of angle of size 1330 x 210 are provided.
Size of feeding chute opening, mm : 1480 x 665 x 210
Type : Auger feed, Chain sprocket type conveyor
Material of cover/ frame : MS sheet, angle
Thickness of MS sheet (mm) 2.15
No. size and Dia. of crop inlet : 3 x 280 x 16 Φ
sprocket (mm)
No. of teeth on crop inlet sprocket 10
No. size and Dia. of crop outlet 3 x 280 x 16 Φ
sprocket (mm)
No. of teeth on crop outlet 9
sprocket
No. and size of chain (mm) : 3 x 1720 x 38.50 (Single chain)
No. and size of crop grips (mm) : 20, 530 x 45.75 x 4.03
No. and size of V – shape notch on 39, 10.11
crop grips (mm)
Peripheral distance between two : 81.95
crop grips (mm)
Method of fixing of grips : Each grips are bolted to the chain through four
bolts of size 27 x 11.90 x 10.85 mm
Size of crop inlet (mm) : 1220 x 770
Size of crop outlet (mm) : 1220 x 540
length of rectangular shaped pipe : 830
type cover/ frame (mm)
Method of mounting: - The power input shaft is accommodated in the cast iron housing
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and supported by two ball bearings. At power input shaft both side on LHS & RHS of
ball bearings (02, P-210 & 02, F-210) are provided. At driven shaft on both side LHS &
RHS, ball bearings (02, F-210) are provided.
Size and Dia. of drive shaft (mm) : 1930 x 50.13 Φ
Size and Dia. of driven shaft (mm) : 1030 x 45.55 Φ
Method of power transmission: - The bucket elevator shaft get drive from power input
shaft by 02 V-belt of size (C-105). Power input shaft gets drive from tractor PTO shaft
through propeller shaft and transmits to the gear box shaft then with the help of multi
grove pulley and 03 V – belt (C-138) of idler shaft, after that with the help of V-belts (C
– 103) to idler shaft after that 02, C- 97 to feeder conveyor shaft than 02, V-belt of size
C-105 for feeding auger.
No. of teeth on pinion gear : 19
No. of teeth on crown gear : 19
Gear reduction ratio : 1:1
Dia. and size of drive pulley (mm) : 228.6/ 279.4 Φ x 164
Dia. and size of driven (Threshing : 304.8 / 254Φ x 164
Cylinder) pulley (mm)
No. and size of belt : 03, V-belts and C-138
Length and dia. of Threshing : 1950 x 57.800Φ
Cylinder Shaft
Dia. and size of drive (Threshing : 177/152.4Ф x 26
Cylinder) pulley (mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Idler : 330.2/355.6 Ф x 26
Shaft) pulley (mm)
No. and size of belt : 01, V-belts C-105
Length and dia. of Idler Shaft : 610 x 50 Φ
Dia. and size of drive (Idler Shaft) : 101.6 Φ x 54.88
pulley (mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Feeder ) : 640 Φ x 50.95
pulley (mm)
Length and dia. of drive Feeder : 1940 x 51.74Φ
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shaft
Length and dia. of driven Feeder : 1050 x 39.48Φ
shaft
Dia. and size of drive (Feeder : 177.8 Φ x 55.35
shaft)pulley (mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Augur : 406.4 Φ x 50.31
Shaft) pulley (mm)
Length and dia. of driven Augur : 1660 x 41.06Φ
Shaft
Speed corresponding to engine : 11-16
speed of 1800 rpm, rpm
Provision for chain tensioning : One frame type pulley tensioner is provided on the
conveyor frame which can be adjusted with the
help of one bolt and nut of size 125 x 13.40 Φ x
12.82 Φ mm.
Length of adjustment, mm 86
Specification of the Hopper and Feed Roller (Refer Fig.3):
SI.No. Notations As per IS: 9020-2002 As Remarks
measured
(mm)
1 A 400 mm more than the length 1520 Conforms
of threshing cylinder i.e.470
2 B 900 (min) 660 Conforms
3 C 180 (min) NA ---------
4 D 340 (min) 580 Conforms
5 E 75 (min) 570 Conforms
6 F 280 195 Does not conforms
7 G 45 451 Conforms
8 H 20 40 Conforms
9 J 75 370 Conforms
10 K 220 235 Conforms
11 L 350 265 Does not conforms
12 M 450 1420 Conforms
13 α±5 50 ± 5 47 Conforms
14 Sheet 1.6 (min) 2.26 Conforms
thickness
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A To facilitate easy and smooth feeding of the Properly Conforms

crop during the operation, the feeding chute mounted
shall be properly mounted on the thresher.
B No sharp edges shall be provided on the Edges are Conforms
feeding chute not sharp
c Recommended maximum feed rate Conforms
Remark: - 03 out of 16 dimensions (18.75 %) are not conforming to BIS requirement.
4.4.3.2 Feeding auger:
Type : Screw auger on both ends & Scoops between

the screwed section
Size of auger, mm
Dia. : 480
Width : 1510
Speed of auger Corresponding to : 09-23

engine speed of 1600 rpm, rpm
Safety device if any : Provided
4.4.3.3 Details of scoop
No. of scoop on each row : 4 scoop in 3 alternate rows (total - 14)
Arrangement for adjusting the : Slots provided on the mounting bracket (up to
clearance of feeding auger 55 mm)
Size of hopper : 1430 x 660 x 670
4.4.3.4 Feeding platform :
Constructional details : Feeding is performed by labor on ground

surface.
Height of platform from ground : Not applicable as not provided

level, mm
Height of feeding chute from : 870

ground level, mm
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FIG 3: Details Dimensions of Feeding Hopper with Feed Roller as Per Is: 9020-2002
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4.4.3.5 Gear box:

Type : Bevel gears
No. of teeth on gears
Drive : 19
Driven : 19
Length of Propeller Shaft , mm : 1450
Length of splines, mm : 100
Number of splines : 10
Gear ratio : 1:1
Oil capacity, l : 5.0 (SAE-140)
Method of driving arrangement : PTO driven with the help of propeller shaft and
and location located just above the feeding auger, and
supported on cross rails of chassis with the help
of bolts and nuts of size 98.77 x 14.60ϕ x 13.55ϕ.
An output shaft is supported on RHS of Gear box
and on the chassis at the other end. And 03
bearing are provided in gear box , 02 bearing of
size 32209 and 32209 on input shaft and 02
bearing of size 32210 and 32210 on output shaft,
02 oil seal of size 45, 80, 10 are provided at input
and output shaft.
4.4.4 Threshing unit
4.4.4.1 Threshing cylinder (Ref. fig. 04)
Type : Shattered blade
Size of cylinder (mm) : 1080 x 820 Φ
Constructions details : Blades are bolted on cylindrical drum. Blades
are arranged in 11 & 12 row up to 1080 mm
length of cylinder. Remaining length of cylinder
is fitted with blade.
Material of flats : M.S
Flat type : 16, 1080 x 50 x 12.50
Size of brackets : 80 x 55x 5.65
Peripheral distance between two : 180
flat Blades (mm)
Method of fixing of pegs : Each peg & blades are bolted to the rasp bar.
No. of Blades on each row : 11 and 12 blades were arranged alternatively on
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each row.
Size & No. of Blades : 184, 80 x 76 x 3.76
Mass of cylinder(kg) including : 380.122
flywheel
Tip diameter of cylinder, mm : 820
Diameter of cylinder, mm : 620
Width of threshing cylinder, mm : 1080
4.4.4.2 Details of rasp bar
Constructional details : 16 rasp bars made of flat are welded on
cylindrical drum. On the rasp bar, 11/12 square
flats are used. Five no. square flat are welded on
MS sheet of size 80 x 50 x 6.40 mm which is
bolted to MS angles which is welded to
threshing drum.
Size of rasp bar, mm : 1080 x 50 x 12.50
Size of bolt, mm : 25 x 9.12ϕ x 8.45 ϕ
4.4.4.2.1 Hardness test (HB)

S.No. Sample Hardness as observed (HB)
1. Blade 131
4.4.4.2.2 Chemical composition of pegs is given below

S.NO. Constituents Composition
1. Carbon (C ) 1.12
2. Manganese (Mn) 0.693
3. Phosphorus (P) 0.0217
4. Sulphur (S) 0.0020
5. Silicon (Si) 0.218
4.4.4.2.3 Threshing cylinder speed

Crop Threshing cylinder speed
Observed Rotational speed (rpm)
Sorghum 535-563
Pearl Millet 535-563
Wheat 526-553
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FIG 4: DIMENSIONS OF CUTTING BLADE
4.4.4.3 Cylinder Shaft

Material and size, mm : MS rod, 2200 x 64 Φ
No. & Type of bearings on shaft : Two, ball bearings (02, P-211 & 01, 210)
Method of fixing : Cylinder shaft is mounted on top frame
through three ball bearings. At one end of
shaft and multi groove pulley is tightened
on circular plate. This pulley driven
through primary input shaft by 03 V-belts
C-138.
4.4.4.4 Aspirator / Blower Shaft
Material and size, mm : MS shaft and 1720 x 63.26 Φ
Method of fixing : The main shaft of threshing cylinder also
acts as aspirator shaft which is mounted on
two no. ball bearings (01, P-211).
Method of lubrication of : Through grease nipples
bearings
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4.4.4.5 Flywheel on cylinder shaft

No. of flywheel on cylinder shaft : Two
Material and size, mm : Cast iron, 905 ϕ x 60
No. of spokes : 04
Mass of flywheel (kg) : 95 each
Provision for safety : A safety guard made of 1.45 mm thick MS
sheet is provided on flywheel.
Location of flywheel : Mounted on cylinder shaft before
threshing cylinder.
Method of fixing : It is directly mounted on main shaft with
key (114.5 x 9.46 x 9.46 mm) and locked
by four lock nuts and bolts (75 x 15.6ϕ x
13.95ϕ).
4.4.4.5.1 Flywheel on Aspirator / Blower Shaft
No. of flywheel on cylinder shaft : One
Material and size, mm : Cast iron, 640 ϕ x 35
No. of spokes : 02
Mass of flywheel (kg) : 87.60 each
Provision for safety : A safety guard made of 2.30 mm thick MS
sheet is provided on flywheel.
Location of flywheel : Mounted on Aspirator / Blower Shaft
before Aspirator / Blower.
Method of fixing : It is directly mounted on main shaft with
key (114.5 x 9.46 x 9.46 mm) and locked
by four lock nuts and bolts (98.77 x
14.60ϕ x 13.55ϕ).
4.4.4.5.2 Aspirator
1. Type Suction type. However the secondary aspirator is
used as blower
2. Number Three
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4.4.4.5.3 Specifications of aspirators / Blower

S.No. Parameters Primary Secondary Cleaning Cleaning
Aspirator Aspirator Aspirator Blower
1 Constructional The Aspirator has four blades. Each blade bolted on frame
details made of square bars and these bars were welded at 900 apart
on a MS bush. MS bush is mounted on aspirator shaft by two
bolts and lock nuts of size 40 x 10 Φ x 8.98 Φ mm.
The Blower has four blades. Each blade bolted on by two
bolts and lock nuts of size 50 x 9.85 Φ x 8.25 Φ mm Fly
wheel is mounted on Blower shaft by four bolts and lock nuts
of size 85 x 14.28 Φ x 13.36 Φ mm
2 Size of aspirator / 270 x 840 Φ 180 x 840 Φ 110 x 840 Φ 275 x 840 Φ
Blower, mm
3 Size of blades, mm 270 x 280 x 180 x 280 x 110 x 380 x 235 x 280 x
2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
4 Size of suction 320 Φ 370 Φ 320 Φ 320 Φ
window
5 Method of airflow By changing the speed of aspirator/ blower
adjustment
6 Location Both aspirators and blower are mounted on common shaft of
threshing drum supported by two ball bearings
7 Method of drive The aspirators and blower shaft gets drive from power input
shaft by two V-belts (C-118)
8 Dia. and size of drive pulley 297/304.8/330.2Ф x 55
for aspirators, mm
9 Dia. and size of driven pulley 254/228.6/203.2 Ф x 30
for aspirators, mm
10. Size of inspection window 04, 550 x 140
11. Size of inspection window 04, 565 x 160
cower
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4.4.4.6 Concave 1. 2. 3.
1. Type Semi-circular, open

Specifications of concave
1. Constructional It is divided into two separate parts and Fabricated by welding
details two longitudinal MS flat of size 1110 x 40 x 40 x 5.51 and
1120 x 50 x 6.48 mm to the four curved MS flat 910 x 35 x
9.10 and 870 x 23.95 x 4.20 mm cross wise. Six MS square
bars crosswise longitudinally are welded with each other & on
flats.
2. Material MS flat and square bars
3. Size of square bars 1070 x 8.10 x 1070 x 7.40 x 7.40 1070 x 7.40 x 7.40
(mm) 8.16
4. No. of longitudinal 63 48 55
bars, mm
5. No. of parallel 12 12 12
bars, mm
6. Weight of concave, 30.18 34.14 38.140
kg
7. Gap between two 9.73 6.48 4.32
longitudinal bars ,
mm
8. Spacing of curved 60 60 60
MS flats, mm
9. Peripheral length 940 940 940
(mm)
10. Parallel width (mm) 1070 1070 1070
11. Effective length 890 890 890
(mm)
12. Effective width 1010 1010 1010
(mm)
13. Concavity (mm) 270 270 270
14. Effective area (m2) 0.89 0.89 0.89
15. Method of Concave is mounted with the help of two bolts and nuts of size
mounting 48.70 x 11.27 Φ x 10.53 Φ mm on each side
16. Provision of Concave is hinged by four bolts and nuts on both sides, the
clearance clearance can be adjusted by increasing/deceasing the length
adjustment of each concave mounting bolt on it.
17. Range of clearance, mm

a Front side 20-25
b Rear side 15-20
Concave housing
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1. Constructional Rectangular shape, fabricated by 2.11 mm thick MS sheet and

details one M S Angle (890 x 63.66 x 6.15 mm) on each side was
welded for mounting to the top frame. One inclined plate at
bottom and one each on RHS and LHS inspection windows are
provided on housing.
2. Dimensions, mm 1015 x 1015 Φ
3. No. and size of Two 140 Φ
inspection
window, mm
4. No. and size of Two 165 Φ
inspection
window covers,
mm
4.4.4.7 Baffle plate:

Type : Semi circular M.S. sheet of cylinder cover
Size of MS sheet, mm : 1290 x 150 x 10.17
Location : At the top of the cylinder
Method of fixing of plate to : Bolted to the top cover of machine and
machine concave.
No. and size of bolts : 14, 35 x 12.50 Φ x 11.38 Φ
4.4.4.8 Top cover (Threshing Drum )
Type : Semi-circular
Constructional Details: - Fabricated by 2.90 mm thick MS sheet in semi-
circular shape. Nine MS angle of size 1180 x 50 x 10.55 are welded
longitudinally at a spacing (85 to 95 mm) on the top cover. An opening
on RHS from the center is provided for fixing the feeding chute.
Dimension (mm) : 1120 x 1015 x 480
Opening of chute mounting : 1115 x 250
(mm)
Size of inspection window : 805 x 295 Φ
Size of inspection window : 820 x 310 Φ
cover (mm)
Method of fixing : Top cover is fixed to the concave
housing by nuts and bolts of size
33.08 x 12.36 Φ x 10.64 mm
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4.5 Cleaning unit

Constructional Details: - Fabricated by MS angle iron and sheet in
rectangular box, which is mounted on two angle irons in front and rear.
Four CI pullies are provided at each sieve axle.
4.5.1 Sieves
Number if sieves : Five
Constructional Details: - The sieve was placed in a rectangular box,
fabricated with 0.98 mm thick MS sheet and angle iron. The sieve box is
mounted on angle iron which serves as axle in front and rear. Two CI
pulleys are provided at each sieve box axle.
A- Primary Sieves unit

Parameters Top - 1 Top - 2 Middle - U Middle - L Bottom
Type Punched round type
Size of holes (mm) 9.43 6.90 6.04 3.81 1.80
Density of holes 16 128 131 280 660
(100 mm2)
Size (mm) 1490.90 x 1540 x 830 1540 x 830 1540 x 830 1655 x 830
800.75
Effective size (mm) 1480 x 770 1480 x 770 1480 x 770 1480 x 770 1595 x 770
2
Effective area (cm ) 1.139 1.139 1.139 1.139 1.228
Thickness of sieve 1.0819 1.0819 1.0819 1.0819 1.25
(mm)
Angle of inclination 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10
(0)
Method of fixing Sieves are inserted in frame and tightened by bolts
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B - Secondary Sieves unit

Parameters Middle - U Middle - L Bottom
Type Punched round type
Size of holes (mm) 9.43 6.90 1.80
Density of holes (100 mm2) 16 131 660
Size (mm) 815.60 x 370.50 830 x 360 830 x 360
Effective size (mm) 790 x 320 790 x 320 790 x 320
Effective area (cm2) 0.260 0.260 0.260
Thickness of sieve (mm) 0.98 0.98 58.96
0
Angle of inclination ( ) 5-10 5-10 5-10
Method of fixing Sieves are inserted in frame and tightened by bolts
4.5.2 Shaking mechanism

Constructional details : The mechanism is provided at front side of
the machine. A pitman shaft is provided in
between the shaker unit and power drive
pulley. The front end of pitman is
connected to sieve. The shaking unit is
driven by a pulley of 127 Φ / 114.3 Φ mm
which gets drive from a pulley of 177.8 Φ /
203.2 Φ mm pulley mounted on main
threshing cylinder shaft through one no. C-
116 v-belt.
Method of drive : Shaker unit takes drive through pitman
shaft directly from main shaft.
Type of pitman shaft : Straight shaft mounted eccentrically on
gear box
Size of pitman shaft, mm : 440 x 45 Φ
Size of eccentric shaft, mm : 300 x 50 x 10.70 Φ
Method of mounting : One end of pitman shaft is bolted with
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eccentric slot provided at driven gear box.

Another end of pitman shaft is tightened to
the shaker unit.
Provision for adjustment of : By shifting the position of mounting bolt in
stroke length the slat of eccentric shaft
Maximum length of stroke, mm : 23.67 (adjustable)
No. of oscillations (Strokes/min) : 165-195
Method of sieve angle : Four mounting brackets (Two on each side)
adjustment are provided on the base frame. For coarse
and fine setting of sieve slope holes and
teeth respectively are provided on
mounting bracket
4.5.3 Mounting brackets :
Type : CI mounting brackets adjustable type, teeth
are provided
Number : Four (Two each in front and two in rear of
shaker unit)
Size of mounting brackets, mm : 300 x 18.86 Φ
4.6 Outlets
No. of outlets : Six
4.6.1 Main grain outlet (Elevator)
Constructional Details : A separate trapezoidal box is fabricated by
MS sheet and angle irons and attached to
the main sieve box. Two sieve for
secondary cleaning of output grains were
inserted in the box at RHS of machine. The
details of sieve are given as under.
Size of box, mm : 135 x 34 x 1.70
Inclination (0) : Adjustable
Height of outlet from ground : 680/960
level, mm
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4.6.2 Straw outlet

Location : At rear LHS of machine
Material : MS sheet of 2.80 mm thick
Size, mm : 300 x 200 x 2.80
Inclination (0) : 70
Height of outlet from ground : 1390
level, mm
4.6.3 Straw outlet
Size, mm : 225 x 200 x 2.80
level, mm
4.6.4 Foreign material outlet
Size, mm : 730 x 215 x 1.76
0
Inclination ( ) : 3-40
level, mm
4.6.5 Foreign material outlet
Location : At rear RHS of machine
Size, mm : 380 x 90 x 1.70 Φ
Height of outlet from ground : 910/845
level, mm
4.6.6 Sieve Overflow outlet
Location At rear center of machine
Material MS sheet of 1.90 mm thick
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Size, mm 210 x 45
Inclination (0) 70
Height of outlet from ground 890
level, mm
4.7 Grain Bucket Elevator
Constructional details : A rectangular shaped pipe type cover/
frame fabricated by the MS sheet
thickness (1 mm) and for clamping bucket
elevator to the main frame 2 nos. of angle
of size 200 x 90 x 90 x 5.55 are provided.
Type : Vertical bucket elevator

Size of rectangular shaped pipe : 2250 x 230 x 170
type cover/ frame (mm)
Material of cover/ frame : MS sheet, angle
Size and Dia. of pulley (mm) : 160 x 140Φ (top & bottom)
Size of flat belt (mm) : 3750 x 85 x 5.10
No. and size of Bucket (mm) : 20, 90.91 x 100 x 60
Peripheral distance between two : 185
Bucket (mm)
Method of fixing of Bucket : Each Buckets are bolted to the flat belt
through two bolts of size 27 x 7.46 x 6.35
mm
Size of grain inlet (mm) : 375 x 360
Size of grain outlet (mm) : 120 x 35
Size of inspection window (mm) : 455 x 190 x 1.95
Size of cleaning window (mm) : 525 x 195 x 1.95
Method of mounting : The power input shaft is accommodated in
the cast iron housing and supported by two
ball bearings. At front one ball bearing (FL
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- 205) is provided. And at rear end one

bearing (FL-206) is provided. At front one
ball bearing (PL - 205) is provided. And at
rear end one bearing (PL-205) is provided
on the bottom shaft respectively.
Size and Dia. of drive shaft (mm) : 310 x 30 Φ
Size and Dia. of driven shaft (mm) : 140 x 30 Φ
Method of power transmission : The bucket elevator shaft get drive from
power input shaft by one V- belt (B-98).
Power input shaft gets drive from tractor
PTO shaft through propeller shaft and
transmits to main shaft through multi-groove
pulley and V-belts B - 99.
Size and Dia. of drive pulley (mm) : 25 x 127 Φ
Size and Dia. of driven pulley : 29 x 304.8 Φ
(mm)
Speed corresponding to engine : 225-313
speed of 1800 rpm, rpm
Provision for belt tensioning : One frame type belt tensioner is provided on
the elevator frame which can be adjusted
with the help of two bolts and nuts of size
108.80 x 12.39 Φ x 10.95 mm.
Length of adjustment (mm) : 90
Auger conveyor
Size of Auger conveyor mm : 130 Φ x 370
No. of coil on Auger conveyor : 03
Constructional details : A circular pipe type cover/ frame
fabricated by the MS sheet thickness
(1.80mm) and for clamping bucket
elevator to the main frame 3 nos. of angle
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of size 370 x 40 x 40 x 4.98 are provided.

Method of mounting : The power input shaft is accommodated in
the cast iron housing and supported by two
ball bearings. At front one ball bearing (P -
206) is provided. And at rear end one
bearing (P-206) is provided. At front one
ball bearing (P - 205) is provided. And at
rear end one bearing (P-205) is provided
on the bottom shaft respectively.
4.8 Auger Conveyor for Foreign material
Type : Circular
Constructional Details : Fabricated by 1.90 mm thick MS sheet in
circular shape pipe. And for clamping
bucket elevator to the main frame 1 nos. of
M.S. Sheet of size 190 x 330 and MS flat
35 x 8.10 are welded on the main frame.
An opening on front LHS of sieve and at
the front LHS of feeding chute.
Dimension of auger pipe (mm) : 3350 x 210 x 140 Φ
Opening of auger pipe (mm) : 240 x 140 Φ
No. of auger coil : 17
Dimension of chain shaft (mm) : 3270 x 30.10 Φ
Dia. and size of drive pulley : 127 Φ x 25.13
(mm)
No. and size of belt : 01, C-63
Dia. and size of driven (Foreign : 127 Φ x 26.54
material) pulley (mm)
Method of fixing:- Auger pipe is fixed to the main frame to feeding hopper by 3
nos. of angle of size 370 x 40 x 40 x 4.98 are welded on the main frame and
nuts and bolts of size 33.08 x 12.36 Φ x 10.64 mm. Auger shaft is mounted on 03
ball bearing of size P-205(02 front) and F-206 (01rear)
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4.9 Power transmission
4.9.1 Prime-mover to power input shaft

Mode of power transmission : Through adjustment length propeller shaft
having 6 splines on both tractor PTO and
thresher side respectively
Size of propeller shaft, mm : 990 to 1440 (Adjustable)
Mass of propeller shaft, kg : 17.199
Locking provision : Not provided on tractor side and thresher
side is movable
Fig. 05-A:- Designation of PTO derive shaft Details
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Fig. 05-B: - Designation of PTO derive shaft Details
KEY WORDS:
1. PTO 10. PTO derive shaft, closed and
extended length
2. PIC 11. Inner shaft
3. PTO Yock bore 12. Outer shaft
4. PIC Yock bore 13. Inner shaft Yock
5. PTO Yock 14. Outer shaft Yock
6. PIC Yock 15. PTO drive shaft guard
7. Centred double universal joint 16. Double yoke
gauard
8. Jurnal Cross – Assembly 17. Centred double universal joint
9. Universal joint 18. Center of articulation of centred
dobule universal joint
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Fig. 06: Shaft insert on machine side

4.9.2 Specifications of shaft insert on machine side (Ref. fig. 05)
Sl. No. Notation Dimensions (mm) Conformity to IS
AS per IS:4931-1995 As observed
1. DΦ 34.93+0.03 44.28 Does not conforms
2. dΦ 29.7+0.1 36.18 Does not conforms
3. w 8.69 6.80 Does not conforms
4. b 54(min) 76.35 Conforms
Remark: - 01 out of 04 dimensions (25 %) are not conforming to relevant Indian Standard.
4.9.3 Specifications of shaft insert on tractor PTO shaft side (Ref. fig. 05)
Sl. No. Notation Dimensions (mm) Conformity to IS
AS per As observed
IS:4931-1995
1. Nominal speed 540+10 540 Conforms
2. No. of splines 6 6 Conforms
3. Direction of rotation Clockwise Clockwise Conforms
Dimensions
4. DΦ 34.93+0.03 34.50 Does not conforms
5. dΦ 29.7+0.1 30.10 Does not conforms

6. w 8.69 8.60 Conforms
7. b 54(min) 62.90 Conforms
Remark: - 01 out of 07 dimensions (14.28 %) are not conforming to relevant Indian Standard.
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FIG.07: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF POWER TRANSMISSION OF THRESHER
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4.9.4 Specifications of power input shaft to threshing cylinder shaft

(Ref. fig. 07)
Type : Spiral Bevel Gears and pinion , Multi-groove
pulley and V-belt
Type Spiral Bevel Gears and pinion
No. of teeth on Drive gears : 19
No. of teeth on Driven gears : 19
Length of Propeller Shaft , mm : 1180
Length of splines, mm : 100
Number of splines : 10
Gear ratio 1:1
Oil capacity, l 3.5 (SAE-140)
Method of driving arrangement PTO driven with the help of propeller shaft and
and location located just beneath of the threshing drum, and
supported on cross rails of chassis with the help
of bolts and nuts. An output shaft is supported
on RHS of Gear box and on the chassis.
No. of grooves : Three

Dia. & Size of drive pulley, mm : 254/ 304.8 Φ x 82
Dia. & Size of driven pulley, : 304.8 / 254Φ x 82
mm
No. and of type and size of belt : 03, V-belts and C-138
Speed reduction ratio : 1:0.750 / 1.100
Provision for changing speed : Both pullies can be interchanged for obtaining
desired speed of cylinder from tractor PTO shaft
of 540 mm
Provision for belt tensioning : By tightening idler pullies is provided on the
main frame
Provision of safety guards : Complete safety guard is provided
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4.9.5 Specifications of power input shaft to aspirator shaft

Type : Multi-groove pulley and v-belt. The same shaft
which drives the Gear Box for threshing cylinder
which drives aspirator shaft.
Dia. & Size of drive pulley, mm : 297/304.8/330.2Ф x 55
Dia. & Size of driven pulley, : 254/228.6/203.2 Ф x 30
mm
No. and of type and size of belt : 01, V-belts C- 118
Speed reduction ratio : 1:1.750/1.444/1.200
Provision for changing speed : Both pullies can be interchanged for obtaining
of 540 mm
Provision for belt tensioning : By tightening idler pulley is provided on the
main frame.
Provision of safety guards : Complete safety guard is provided.
4.9.6 Specifications of power input shaft to feeding conveyor

which drives the Multi-groove pulley after that
threshing cylinder same shaft which drives the
Gear Box after that feeding Auger shaft.
No. of grooves : Two
Dia. and size of drive pulley : 101.6/127/152.4Ф x 26
(mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Idler) : 254/292.1/330.2 Ф x 26
pulley (mm)
No. and of type and size of belt : 01, V-belts C-105
Dia. and size of drive (Idler) : 127 Φ x 54.88
pulley (mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Feeder ) : 670 Φ x 50.31
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pulley (mm)
No. and of type and size of belt : 02, V-belts C-97
Speed reduction ratio : 1:0.0.073/0.086 & 0.0.052 /0.086
Provision for changing speed : Multi-groove pulley provided for obtaining
of 540 mm.
main frame.
4.9.7 Specifications of power input shaft to feeding Auger shaft

which drives the Gear Box after that threshing
cylinder same shaft which drives the Gear Box
after that feeding Auger shaft The same shaft
which drives the feeding Auger shaft.
Dia. and size of drive pulley : 127 Φ x 55.35
(mm)
Dia. and size of driven (Feeder ) : 406.4 Φ x 50.31
pulley (mm)
No. of type and size of belt : 01, V-belts C-105
Speed reduction ratio : 1:0.032/0.038 & 0.023 / 0.038
Provision for changing speed : Gear box and Multi-groove pulley provided for
obtaining desired speed of cylinder from tractor
PTO shaft of 540 mm.
main frame.
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4.9.8 Specifications of power input shaft to grain elevator shaft

which drives the Gear Box for threshing cylinder
which drives aspirator shaft after that grain
elevator shaft.
No. of grooves : One
Size of drive pulley, mm : 127Ф x 25
Size of idler pulley, mm : 304.8Ф x 29
No. of type and size of belt : 01, V-belts B-98
Speed reduction ratio : 1:0.729/0.602/0.500
main frame.
4.9.9 Specifications of power input shaft to Auger Conveyor for Foreign material
Type : V-groove and v-belt. The same shaft which
drives the threshing cylinder which drives the
Auger Conveyor for Foreign material.
Size of drive pulley, mm : 127 Φ x 25.13
Size of idler pulley, mm : 127 Φ x 26.54
Speed reduction ratio : 1:1
main frame.
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4.9.10 Specifications of power input shaft to Shaker shaft

which drives the Gear Box after that threshing
cylinder same shaft which drives the Shaker
shaft.
Size of drive pulley, mm : 127 Φ / 114.3 Φ x 30
Size of idler pulley, mm : 177.8 Φ / 203.2 Φ x 30
Speed reduction ratio : 1:0.714 and 1:0.563

main frame.
4.11 Transporting unit

4.11.1 Axle
No. of axles : One
Material : Fabricated by square shaft with round ends for
mounting wheel hub
Size of square shaft, mm : 2000 x 70 x 70
Size of round ends, mm : 450
Method of mounting : Axle bolted to the base frame of the thresher
through MS flat (110 x 15.41 Φ x 13.56 Φ mm)
and two bolts and nuts
Size of hub, mm : 117.8/97.08 (OD/ID)
Size of flange, mm : 310 Φ x 20.90
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4.11.2 Wheels
Number and type of wheels : Two, Pneumatic ribbed
Make : JK Tyre
Size : 12 x 4.28, 12PR and 400 Φ x 200
Inflation pressure, kg/cm2 : 2.0
No. and type of bearings : Four, two for each wheel, taper roller bearing
(32208,32210)
4.11.3 Transporting hitch
Constructional details : Made out by welding MS sheet in shape of U-
channel (1170 x 125 x 55 x 5.62) in trapezoidal
shape. Hitch is tightened to base frame with 8
bolts and nuts (40 x 17.92 Φ x 15.90 Φ mm).
One circular hook of MS rod of size 35 Φ mm
is tightened at front.
Size of hook (OD/ID), mm : 92.90/37.30 Φ
Total length of hitch, mm : 440
Height of hook from ground : 590 (Adjustable in thirteen steps of approx 55
level, mm mm gap)
4.12 Material of construction:

S.No. Components As per IS Material Conformity to IS
1. Main frame Mild steel MS U-channel and Conforms
angle iron
2. Feeding chute Mild steel MS sheet Conforms
3. Threshing cylinder Mild steel Mild steel Conforms
4. Concave Mild steel MS flats, square bars Conforms
5. Shaft Mild steel MS bar Conforms
6. Aspirator Mild steel MS Conforms
7. Pulleys Cost Iron CI Conforms
8. Transport wheel MS, CI, Pneumatic Pneumatic wheels Conforms
wheels and CI
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4.13 Adjustment
Items Method of adjustment Sorghum Wheat Pearl
Millet
Threshing cylinder speed By changing pulley/setting the 433-648 558 433-648
(rpm) engine speed
Concave clearance (mm) By lowering/raising position of 20-35 15-25 20-35
concave
Feeding Auger speed (rpm) By changing pulley 10.04-26.04 14 10.04-26.04
Aspirator speed (rpm) By changing pulley 703-1003 635 703-1003
Shaker pulley speed, rpm By changing pulley 270-405 319 270-405
Length of stroke (mm) By shifting the position of 0 to 30 0 to 30 0 to 30
pitman shaft
Angle of sieves (deg) Top By adjusting the height of 1-4 1-4 1-4
1-7 1-7 1-7
Middle mounting brackets
1-8 1-8 1-8
Bottom
4.14 Lubricating point

Number of Recommended
S.No. Location Schedule
lubricating points Lubricant
1. Power input shaft 2 MP Grease After every 8 hr
of operation
housing Castrol AP-3
2. Cylinder shaft bearing 3 MP grease After every 8 hr
of operation
3. Blower shaft drive 2 MP Grease After every 8 hr
of operation
bearings
4. Shaking mechanism 4 MP grease After every 8 hr
of operation
5. Transporting wheels 2 MP Grease After every 8 hr
of operation
6. Propeller shaft cross 16 MP grease After every 8 hr
of operation
7. Conveyor 6 MP grease After every 24
hr of operation
8. Alivator 4 MP grease After every 18
hr of operation
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4.15 Overall dimensions

Length Width Height Ground clearance
5900 mm 2270 mm 2630 mm 460 mm
4.16 Weight of machine: 3800 kg
4.17 Colour of the machine: Blue and White
4.18 Marking/Labeling of implement :
M/s Star Agiculture Works
Punjab – 151 206

Type : TRACTOR PTO OPERATED
Product : Multicrop Thresher
Make : STAR
Model : S-44
Serial number : S-44 /001
Size, mm : 5900 x 2270 x 2630 (L x W x H)
Weight, kg : 3800
Year : 2022
Power (hp) : 39 and above
Crop : Multi Crop
Country of Origin : INDIA
5. RUNNING : IN
The machine was run in at no load for 1.0 h at recommended threshing cylinder speed
and following observations were recorded:-
 It was noticed that there was no undue knocking or rattling sound.
 No slippage of drive belts was noticed.
 No significant vibrations were noticed in the blower.
 The shaking mechanism was reciprocating smoothly, and
 No unusual vibration of the thresher was noticed.

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After running in, the following adjustments were made and maintained throughout the test:
Range
S. No. Particulars
Sorghum Wheat Pearl Millet
1. No-load threshing cylinder speed, 648 558 648
rpm
2. Length of stroke of sieves, mm 0 to 30 0 to 30 0 to 30
3. Concave clearance, mm 20-35 15-25 20-35
4. No-load speed of aspirator, rpm 1003 635 1003
5. No-load speed of feeding Auger, rpm 24-26 14 24-26
6. No-load shaker unit speed, rpm 270 319 270
7. Inclination of top sieve, deg 5-100 5-100 5-100
8. Inclination of bottom sieve, deg 5-100 5-100 5-100
9. Air outflow velocity (m/s) 10-14 10-18 10-14
{Primary/Secondary aspirator}
6. PERFORMANCE TEST
The tests were conducted in Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops. The assessment of
quality of work, capacity of machine and labor requirement, handling characteristics was made
after best setting of the thresher by the applicant’s representative.
For each test trial, three samples at regular intervals were taken for analysis. The
detailed crop parameters and machine parameters are given in Annexure- II, III, IV, V, VI and
VII are summarized as under :-
a. Crop parameters
S. No. Parameter Range
1. Name of crop Pearl Millet Wheat Sorghum
2. Variety of crop SHANKAR RAJ-1482 Parbhani moti
3. Grain straw ratio 0.49 to 0.52 0.49 to 0.0.52 0.49 to 0.52
4. Plant height, cm ---------- 105 to 118 ----------
5. Length of ear head, cm 30 to 41 11.95 to 13.87 30 to 41
6. Moisture content of grain, % 17.02 to 17.72 10.02 to 10.28 17.02 to 17.72

7. Moisture content of straw, % 18.09 to 19.09 17.05 to 19.09 18.09 to 19.09
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b. Machine parameters
Range Range Range

S. No. Parameter
Pearl Millet Wheat Sorghum
1. Engine speed of prime mover, rpm
No load 1500 1600 1500
On load 1400-1450 1557-1585 1410-1480
2. PTO speed of prime mover, rpm
No load 540 540 440
On load 520-525 518-530 420-431
3. Threshing cylinder speed, rpm
No load 648 573 608
On Load 600-630 526-553 431-585
4. Feeding conveyor speed, rpm
No load 70 36 24
On Load 58-69 25-31 13-16
5. Feeding Auger speed, rpm
No load 26 16 09
On Load 18-27 09-14 05-09
6. Aspirator Speed, rpm
No load 1003 635 915
On Load 752-828 581-595 887-912
7. Shaker unit speed, rpm
No load 270 319 279
On Load 220-265 285-304 262-277
8. Grain elevator unit speed, rpm
No load 376 259 258
On Load 321-360 221-230 175-228
9. Screw conveyor unit speed, rpm
No load 188 286 292
On Load 166-182 263-268 260-266
6.3 Fuel consumption at on-load

Two test trials were conducted at on load threshing drum speed of Pearl Millet 648,
Wheat 537 and Sorghum 648 rpm to determine the on-load fuel consumption. The
average fuel consumption was recorded as 5.631, 4.750 & 4.732 l/h.
6.4 Performance Results
The detailed performance results are given in Annexure- II, III, IV, V, VI and VII are
summarized in Table-1, 2 and 3.
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Table-1 summary of performance results in Pearl Millet crop

Losses on the basis of
Threshin Fuel Efficiencies (%)
Feedin Grain total grain input (%)
Tests
g drum consu
g rate output Sieve
speed mptio Broke Blow
(kg/h) (kg/h) overflo Cleaning Threshing
(rpm) n (l/h) n n
w
A Short Run Test
4902- 4015- 5.517- 0.78- 0.06- 97.00-
625628 Nil 97.50-98.50
5190 4024 5.662 0.92 0.12 98.50
B At optimum capacity
615 5335 4049 5.631 0.88 Nil 0.05 97 95.50
C At varying speed
(i) At 15% higher speed specified speed
645 5848 4242 6.228 0.98 Nil 0.03 98.03 99.90
(ii) At 15% lower speed than specified speed
546 3458 2606 4.136 0.61 Nil 0.08 96.70 98.75
D Long run test
5190- 3904- 5.488- 0.58- 0.07- 97.70-
623-630 Nil 97.70-98.90
5672 4169 5.658 0.91 0.12 99.00
Table-2 summary of performance results in Wheat crop
A Short Run Test
1962- 593- 4.56- 0.40- 0.75- 98.05-
527-538 Nil 98.90-99.20
2206 656 4.77 0.55 1.09 98.50
537 2201 681 4.75 0.57 Nil 0.95 98.50 98.90
C At varying speed
645 2804 866 6.66 0.62 Nil 0.84 99.40 99.10
446 1869 502 4.80 0.40 Nil 1.02 97.80 98.20
D Long run test
2054- 576- 4.54- 0.40- 0.86- 98.00-
526-553 Nil 98.05-99.02
2175 612 4.74 0.55 0.96 99.01
Table-3 summary of performance results in Sorghum crop
A Short Run Test
8328- 7701- 4.567- 0.85- 0.43- 98.10-
732-748 Nill 98.90-99.40
8446 7909 4.476 0.95 0.70 99.82
743 8571 7768 4.432 0.85 Nill 0.45 98.41 99.25
C At varying speed
807 9375 8306 5.419 0.95 Nill 0.40 98.90 99.00
689 7414 6121 4.569 0.75 Nill 0.50 98.10 98.46
D Long run test
7944- 7200- 4.563- 0.75- 0.45- 98.10-
735-748 Nill 98.90-99.05
8455 7302 5.169 0.85 0.60 99.15
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6.4.1 Performance results on based on short run test (Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum
crops)
Rate of work:
 The feeding rate in crops was recorded as 4902 to 5190, 1962 to 2206 & 8328 to 8446
kg/h
 The grain output at main outlet was recorded as 4015 to 4024, 593 to 656 & 7701 to
7909 kg/h
Quality of work:
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded was 0.78 to 0.92, 0.40 to 0.55 & 0.85 to
0.95 %
 The percentage of sieve overflow was recorded was nill in Pearl Millet, Wheat &
Sorghum crops.
 The percentage of total blown grain losses was recorded as 0.06 to 0.12, 0.75 to 1.09 &
0.43 to 0.70 %
 The threshing efficiency of the machine was recorded as 97.50 to 98.50, 98.90 to 99.20
& 98.90-99.40 %
 The cleaning efficiency of the machine was recorded as 97.00 to 98.50, 98.05 to 98.50 &
98.10 to 99.82 %
6.4.2 Performance results on based on optimum capacity (Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum
crops)
Rate of work:
 The feeding rate in crops was recorded as 5335, 2201 & 8571 kg/h
 The grain output at main outlet was recorded as 4242, 681 & 7768 kg/h
Quality of work:
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded was 0.88, 0.57 & 0.85 %
Sorghum crops.
 The percentage of total blown grain losses was recorded as 0.05, 0.95 & 0.45 %
 The threshing efficiency of the machine was recorded as 95.50, 98.90 & 99.25 %
 The cleaning efficiency of the machine was recorded as 97, 98.50 & 98.41 %
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6.4.3 Performance results on based on Varying speed tests

6.4.3.1 At 15% higher speed than recommended cylinder speed (Pearl Millet, Wheat &
Sorghum crops)
Rate of work:
 The feeding rate in crop was recorded as 5848, 2804 & 9375 kg/h
Quality of work:
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded was 0.98, 0.62 & 0.95%
Sorghum crops.
 The cleaning efficiency of the machine was recorded as 98.03, 99.40 & 98.90 %
6.4.3.2 At 15% lower speed than recommended cylinder speed (Pearl Millet, Wheat &
Sorghum crops)
Rate of work:
 The feeding rate in crops was recorded as 3458, 1869 & 7414 kg/h
Quality of work:
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded was 0.61, 0.40 & 0.75 %
Sorghum crops
 The cleaning efficiency of the machine was recorded as 96.70, 97.80 & 98.10 %
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6.4.3 Performance results on based on long run tests (Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum
crops)
Long run test of the thresher was carried out for 65 hours in, Pearl Millet, Wheat &
Sorghum crops. During long run test, on breakdowns and abnormal sounds in the
machine were noticed.
Rate of work:
 The feeding rate in crops was recorded as 5190 to 5672, 2054 to 2175 & 7944 to 8455
kg/h
 The grain output at main outlet was recorded as 3904 to 4169, 576 to 612 & 7200 to
7302 kg/h
Quality of work:
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded was 0.58 to 0.91, 0.40 to 0.55 & 0.75 to
0.85 %
Sorghum crops
 The percentage of total blown grain losses was recorded as 0.07 to 0.12, 0.86 to 0.96 &
0.45 to 0.60 %
 The threshing efficiency of the machine was recorded as 97.70 to 98.90, 98.05 to 99.02
& 98.90 to 99.05 %
 The cleaning efficiency of the machine was recorded as 97.70 to 99.00, 98.00 to 99.01 &
98.10 to 99.15 %
6.4.3.4 Wear assessment
6.5 On mass basis
Mass of peg tooth(flat & Difference
round), g gm Percentage Hourly
S. No.
After 65 h of Wear wear (%)
Initial
operation
1. 135.4 132.9 2.5 1.846 0.028
2. 134.8 133.5 1.3 0.964 0.015
3. 133.5 132.4 1.1 0.824 0.013
4. 132.8 131.2 1.6 1.205 0.019
5. 133.6 131.5 2.1 1.572 0.024
6. 134.7 132.4 2.3 1.707 0.026
7. 135.4 132.9 2.5 1.846 0.028
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6.5.1 Wear assessment on dimensional basis

Length of peg tooth, mm Difference
Percentage Hourly
S. No. After 65 h of gm
Initial Wear wear (%)
operation
1. 133.9 133.6 0.3 0.224 0.003
2. 135.4 135 0.4 0.295 0.005
3. 132.6 132.1 0.5 0.377 0.006
4. 134.1 133.8 0.3 0.224 0.003
5. 133.4 133 0.4 0.300 0.005
6. 132.8 132.4 0.4 0.301 0.005
7. 133.9 133.6 0.3 0.224 0.003
6.6 Labour requirement

The labour requirements for the machine were assessed when crop is available at the
threshing floor and are as given below:
Multicrop Thresher
S. No. Nature of work
Pearl Millet Wheat Sorghum
1. Crop handling 6 2 6
2. Continuous feeding of crop 2 1 2
3. Straw handling 1 1 1
4. Grain handling (main outlet) 1 1 1
Total 10 06 10
7. EASE OF OPERATION AND SAFETY PROVISION

Observations on general and safety requirements as per IS:9020-2002:
S. No. Requirements Observations Conformity
01 02 03 04
4 Materials
4.1 The material for construction of different components shall be selected from those
given in col. 3 of table-1
S.No. Name of parts Material as per IS: Observation Remarks
9020:2002
A B C D E
1. Frame Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
2. Shaft Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
3. Concave Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
4. Threshing drum Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
5. Blower blades Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
6. Sieve Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
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7. Beater arm Mild steel IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms

8. Fly wheel Cast iron IS 210 Conforms
9. Pulley Cast iron IS 210 Conforms
10. Transport wheel Mild steel, Cast iron, IS 2062 or IS 1977 Conforms
Pneumatic wheels IS 210
11. Beater Carbon steel IS 2591 Conforms
12. Spikes Carbon steel IS 2591 Conforms
5 General Requirements
S. No. Requirements Observations Conformity
5.1 Fastening connections between Satisfactory Conforms
different components shall be made in
such a way that they will not get
loosened due to vibration or such
other forces as may occur during
normal operation
5.2 The thresher shall be so designed that Satisfactory Conforms
general maintenance including
cleaning, replacement of parts can be
done without damage to the
components or danger to the operator
5.3 Proper arrangement for lubrication of Adequate grease nipples have Conforms
moving components shall be provided been provided
all points requiring frequent
lubrication shall easily be accessible.
In case of bearings, where these are
in-accessible or in an hazardous
position and require frequent
lubrication, the means of lubrication
shall be located in an accessible
position and the lubricant piped into
the bearing.
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5.4 Bearing shall be adequately protected Provided Conforms

against the ingress of dust
5.5 In case the prime- mover is to be Provided Conforms
mounted on the thresher, a protective
cover shall be provided to prevent it
from dust or straw falling on it and to
ensure operators safety.
5.6 Provisions shall be made for Provided Conforms
tightening of the belts
5.7 Threshing drum shall be statically Balanced Conforms
balanced
5.8 Provision for easy adjustments of Provided Conforms
concave clearance, airflow rate,
screen pitch, sieve speed, eccentricity
of shaking mechanism, sieve
clearance, etc., should be made
5.9 Provision for easy transportation of Transport wheel is provided Conforms
the thresher and towing with the
tractor shall be provided
5.10 Each thresher shall provided with a Provided Conforms
operators manual (refer IS:8132 &
9019) in Hindi or English or any other
vernacular language
5.11 All the required tools for operation, Provided Conforms
maintenance and adjustment of
various components of the thresher
shall be supplied by the manufacturer
5.12 The thresher shall be run idle (without load) for at least 5 minutes at the specified
speed of threshing cylinder to check the following:
a There shall not be any undue Satisfactory Conforms
knocking or ratting sound
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b Drive belts shall not slip frequently Satisfactory Conforms

c Fan shall run without any significant No noise Conforms
vibrations
d Sieve shall oscillate smooth Oscillates smoothly Conforms
e Thresher shall not vibrate unusually Satisfactory Conforms
6 Guarding of transmission systems:
6.1 Guards shall be provided on all Guards provided Conforms
moving parts of the thresher to
prevent accidental contact of persons
or parts of clothing being
6.2 The guards shall be made of blind MS sheet 1.9 mm thickness Conforms
sheets of MS having a minimum provided
thickness of 1.6 mm
6.3 The guards shall be so designed as not Well designed Conforms
to hinder in easy adjustment,
servicing and operation of the
thresher
6.4 All guards shall be either permanently Guard provided with the half Conforms
attached or firmly secured to prevent nut and bolts
their removal without the aid of tools.
The servicing and adjustment should
be possible without complaint
removal of the guard
7 Feeding system
7.1 Type Chute Conforms
7.1.1 Specification of hopper/chute Refer para 4.4.3 of this report Conforms
8 Workmanship and finish
8.1 Welding used for joing different Satisfactory Conforms
components should be done in
accordance with IS:816
8.2 The components shall be free from Painted by anticorrosive paint Conforms
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rust and shall have protective coating

to prevent corrosion and surface
deterioration in transit and storage
8.3 The components should be free from No such defects have been Conforms
pits, burrows and other defects that noticed
may detrimental for their use.
9.1 Marking – Each thresher shall be marked with the following particulars:
a Manufacturers name and recognized Provided Conforms
trademark, if any:
b Model number Provided Conforms
c Batch or code number, or S.No., if Provided Conforms
any
d Power rating, kw Provided Conforms
e Revolutions per. minute of the Provided Conforms
threshing drum and its direction of
rotation
9.2 Minimum cautionary notices – Each thresher shall be fitted with a label/plate
containing following cautionary notices written in vernacular language and their
pictorial representation. The size of the pictures and the typography of the letters
shall be selected according to the size of the label or poster and the distance at which
these have to be seen or read. The minimum size for picture shall be 40 mm. The
colour of symbols should be black for “ pictorial representation” and red for “Not to
Do” :
a Do not put or take-off belt while Provided Conforms
pulley is running
b Do not feed ear-heads by hand Provided Conforms
c Children and aged persons should be Provided Conforms
discouraged for feeding the crop
d Do not cross over the belts Provided Conforms
e Do not wear loose dress, bangle, Provided Conforms
watch, etc. while working
f Don’t work under the influence of provided Conforms
intoxicants like liquor, opium, etc.
while working
g Do not work when tired Provided Conforms
h Do not make adjustment when provided Conforms
thresher is working
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8. DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS

No breakdown occurred during 65 h of performance test of the machine.
9. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 The machine submitted for test was stated to be a Multi Crop Thresher and as such it was
required to be tested for threshing of Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops. The test result of
Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops threshing is given in Anx.- II, III, IV, V, VI and VII.
9.1.1 Summary of performance at rated input capacity: (Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum
crops)
Rated input capacity

Grain losses (%) Efficiencies (%)
Input Output
Crop
Sieve Blown Cleaning
kg/h kg/h Broken Threshing
overflow
Pearl Millet 948 719 0.88 Nil 3.93 97 99.50
Input Output
Crop
overflow
Wheat 463 143 0.57 Nil 0.95 98.50 98.90
Input Output
Crop
overflow
Sorghum 1811 1642 0.85 Nill 0.45 98.41 99.25
9.2.1 Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops Threshing:
9.2.1.1 Rate of work:

 The capacity of the machine depends upon the skill of person feeding the crop and number of
persons supplying the crop. The rated input capacity of machine was recorded as 948, 463 &
1811 kg/h.
 The output capacity was recorded as 719, 1432 & 1642 kg/h.
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9.2.1.2 Quality of work
 The percentage of broken grain was recorded as 0.88, 0.57 & 0.85 %
 The percentage of sieve overflow losses was recorded as nill in Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum
crops.
 The percentage of blown grain losses was recorded as 3.93, 0.95 & 0.45 %, which is considered
normal.
 The threshing efficiency of the machine was recorded as 99.50, 98.90 & 99.25 %, which is
considered normal.
 The cleaning efficiency was recorded as 97, 98.50 & 98.41 %, which is considered normal.
9.2.1.3 The overall performance of the thresher in Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops is
considered to be satisfactory. All losses, threshing and cleaning efficiencies are found
within the limits specified in the Indian Standard.
9.2.1.4 The on load engine of the prime mover at rated input capacity of thresher were recorded as
1100-1840 rpm for threshing of Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops. The hourly fuel
consumption was recorded as 4.432 – 5.631 l/h in Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops.
9.3 The performance of the machine at varying speed (+ 15%) is summarized below:
Summary of performance at varying speed (+ 15%): (Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops)
Crop Input Output
(Pearl Millet) Sieve Blown Cleaning
overflow
(i) 15% more 930 675 0.98 Nil 3.99 98.03 99.90
(ii) 15% less 838 632 0.60 Nil 4.02 96.70 98.75
Crop Input Output
(Wheat) Sieve Blown Cleaning
overflow
(iii) 15% more 602 186 0.62 Nil 0.84 99.40 99.10
(iv) 15% less 389 105 0.40 Nil 1.02 97.80 98.20
Crop Input Output
(Sorghum) Sieve Blown Cleaning
overflow
(v) 15% more 1730 1533 0.95 Nill 0.40 98.90 99.10
(vi) 15% less 1623 1340 0.75 Nill 0.50 98.10 98.40
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9.3.1 No major effect on performance of thresher was observed due to variation of threshing
cylinder speed.
9.4 Labour requirement and other
9.4.1 The thresher can be installed in harvested field itself, which reduces labour requirement and
transporting losses.
9.4.2 The labour requirement for threshing of Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops are
assessed as 06-10 numbers
9.5 Long Run Test of the thresher was carried out for 65 hours in Gram Pearl Millet, Wheat
& Sorghum crops. During long run test, no breakdowns and abnormal sound in the
machine were noticed.
9.6 The wear of peg tooth used for threshing Pearl Millet, Wheat & Sorghum crops on mass
and dimensional basis was recorded as given below. The per cent wear is on normal side.
Per cent wear after 65 hours

Type of Blade
Mass basis Dimensional basis
Blade 0.013 to 0.028 0.003 to 0.006
9.7 The specification of feeding chute conforms to the IS: 9020-2002.
9.8 All pulleys and belt drives used on the thresher are well protected by providing the suitable
guards.
9.9 The thresher is tractor PTO operated and tractors are available with different PTO speeds
and the PTO speed varies according to make, model and its throttle settings. Therefore it is
recommended that a rotational speed counter be provided on thresher for indication fo
threshing cylinder speed along with a chart of recommended revolutions per minute of the
threshing drum with its direction of rotation and settings of various systems.
9.10 The thresher should be provided with reflectors of suitable size and slow moving emblem at
rear side.
9.11 The machine is provided with minimum cautionary notices as per IS: 9020-2002 and as
recommended at Para 9.2 of chapter 7 of this report, for guidance as well as to ensure safety
of feeder and other laborers.
9.12 An etched plate with following information should be provided on the machine.
 Recommended lubricants and lubricating schedule.
 Recommended speeds and settings of various systems
 Each thresher shall be marked with make; model; batch or code number, or serial No. if
any; Power rating, kW; and Revaluations per minute of the threshing drum and its
direction of rotation.
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10. LITERATURE:-
Although manufacturer has developed a literature in English in booklet from but, the
manufacturer should develop a manual in Hindi and other regional languages as per IS:
8132-1983 for the guidance of users and technical personnel. The operator Manual must
contain the information on following points:
 The optimum range of recommended cylinder speed.
 Illustration of safety norms to be followed by operator during work.
 Installation and operation of machine.
 Preventive and periodical maintenance of machine.
 List of recommended lubricants and its schedule.
 List if standard fitments and accessories with the machine.
TESTING AUTHORITY
The test report is prepared by

Er. Prashant Singh, SRF
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11. APPLICANTS COMMENTS, IF ANY
 Draft report was sent to the manufacturer.

 The final report is released after receiving acceptance of the report by the manufacturer.
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ANNEXURE – I
BRIEF SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TRACTOR USED DURING FIELD TEST
1. Make Model SONALIKA DI 60 (60 HP)
2. Number of cylinders 04
3. Maximum PTO power, kW/hp 51
4. Power at standard power take-off Speed (540 + 540
10 rpm) kW
5. Engine speed corresponding to standard power Standard 540 @ 2200 ERPM
take-off speed (rpm) Economy 540 @ 1715 ERPM
6. Rated Engine Speed (rpm) 2200 RPM
7. Drawbar power kW 32.8
8. Drawbar pull (kN)
- Without ballast 13.07max./12.65min.
- With ballast 16.63max./16.22min.
9. Number and size of tyre Two
- Front 7.50-16
- Rear 16.9-28
10 Inflation Pressure of tyre (kPa) FRONT REAR
- For field 235 98
- For transport 235 108
11. Standard track width (mm)
- Front 1210
- Rear 1350
12. Wheel Base (mm) 1960
13. Total Operational Mass (kg) for field
- Front 835
- Rear 1710
14. Name of owner Star Agiculture Works
15. Name of Operator Sh. Rajesh Kumar
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ANNEXURE-II
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (PEARL MILLET)
Place of test: ARS Farm, Bikaner, (Rajsthan) India.
Crop Parameters Prime-mover parameters
Moisture
Duration Length Engine
S. Plant Grain content (%), Fuel
of test Variety of of ear speed, rpm
No. height, straw db consumption,
(h) crop head,
cm ratio l/h No On
cm Grain Straw
load load
A Short run test
1 1 --- 32 0.510 10.11 19.5 5.657 1500 1450
2 1 --- 30 0.496 10.07 18.9 5.517 1500 1450
SHANKER
3 1 --- 41 0.527 10.09 19.7 5.635 1500 1450
4 1 --- 40 0.512 10.04 17.5 5.662 1500 1400
B At optimum capacity (1500)
5 1 SHANKER --- 40 0.527 10.09 19.07 5.631 1500 1450
C Varying speed test
(i) At 15% more than specified speed (1725)
6 1 SHANKER --- 39 0.499 10.12 19.4 6.228 1725 1700
(ii) At 15% less than specified speed (1275)
7 1 SHANKER --- 35 0.515 10.05 18.9 4.136 1275 1250
D Long run test
8 2 --- 39 0.507 10.28 19.8 5.508 1500 1400
9 3 --- 41 0.512 10.02 17.06 5.488 1500 1450
SHANKER
10 5 --- 35 0.519 10.15 19.02 5.749 1500 1450
11 4 --- 32 0.509 10.08 18.9 5.658 1500 1400
12 2 --- 30 0.517 10.19 19.09 5.610 1500 1450
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ANNEXURE-II (Conti…)
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (PEARL MILLET)
Machine parameters
Shaker speed, Crop feeding system / Grain elevator, , rpm
Cylinder Blower/Aspirator Auger
rpm crop conveyor, rpm
speed, rpm speed, rpm speed, rpm
S. No.
Main blower/
No On Auxiliary No On No On
No load On load No load On load
load load No On load load load load
load load
A Short run test
1 648 625 1003 833 270 225 26 20 70 60 376 325
2 648 628 1003 843 270 246 26 19 70 55 376 321
3 648 626 1003 857 270 270 26 21 70 59 376 358
4 648 627 1003 833 270 255 26 25 70 61 376 360
5 648 615 1003 832 270 243 26 11 70 61 376 225
6 692 645 1070 1015 288 260 28 25 75 65 392 258
7 605 546 936 809 252 218 24 18 59 48 342 208
D Long run test
8 648 630 1003 845 270 230 26 26 70 59 376 348
9 648 627 1003 844 270 257 26 19 70 65 376 330
10 648 630 1003 821 270 235 26 24 70 67 376 351
11 648 628 1003 833 270 277 26 22 70 58 376 358
12 648 623 1003 840 270 240 26 23 70 56 376 352
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ANNEXURE-III
PERFORMANCE DATA ANALYSIS (PEARL MILLET)
Output Capacity (kg/l) Losses in main grain outlet (%) Losses in straw outlet(%) Losses in bhusa outlet (%) Sieve Efficiency (%)
Total Total
Feeding from overflow
Test blown broken
Rate main (%)
No. Input Output Unthreshed Broken Total Healthy Unthreshed Total Healthy Broken Total grains grains Cleaning Threshing
(kg/h) outlet
(%) (%)
(kg/h)
A Short run test
1 5149 4015 910 710 2.94 0.92 3.86 0.12 Nil 0.12 Nil Nil Nil 3.98 Nil 0.92 97.5 98.0
5 5335 4049 948 719 3% 0.88% 3.88 0.05 Nil 0.05 Nil Nil Nil 3.93 Nil 0.88 97 99.5
D Long run test
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ANNEXURE-IV
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (WHEAT)
Place of test: 14 BD, Khajuvaala, Bikaner, (Rajsthan) India. Date- 26-29/03/2023
Moisture
Duration Length Engine
S. Plant Grain content (%), Fuel
of test Variety of of ear speed, rpm
No. height, straw db consumption,
(h) crop head,
cm ratio l/h No On
cm Grain Straw
load load
A Short run test
1 1 RAJ 1482 105 12.03 0.510 10.11 19.5 4.56 1600 1567
2 1 RAJ 1482 115 13.08 0.496 10.07 18.9 4.72 1600 1577
3 1 RAJ 1482 110 11.95 0.527 10.09 19.7 4.77 1600 1568
4 1 RAJ 1482 118 12.65 0.512 10.04 17.5 4.74 1600 1572
5 1 RAJ 1482 110 11.95 0.527 10.09 19.07 4.75 1600 1570
6 1 RAJ 1482 107 12.08 0.499 10.12 19.4 6.66 1840 1800
7 1 RAJ 1482 109 11.99 0.515 10.05 18.9 4.80 1360 1050
D Long run test
8 2 RAJ 1482 112 12.04 0.507 10.28 19.8 4.71 1600 1585
9 3 RAJ 1482 104 13.68 0.512 10.02 17.06 4.54 1600 1567
10 5 RAJ 1482 107 12.94 0.519 10.15 19.02 4.74 1600 1557
11 4 RAJ 1482 110 13.87 0.509 10.08 18.9 4.72 1600 1587
12 2 RAJ 1482 113 13.48 0.517 10.19 19.09 4.70 1600 1573
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ANNEXURE-IV (Conti…)
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (WHEAT)
Machine parameters
Shaker speed, Crop feeding system / Grain elevator, , rpm Foreign material
rpm crop conveyor, rpm screw conveyor
S. No.
Main blower/
No load On load No load On load No load On load
load load
A Short run test
1 555 535 609 581 319 304 12 10 33 28 234 225 286 275
2 558 538 614 586 318 303 12 9 30 25 232 223 276 265
3 546 526 619 591 315 300 13 11 34 29 237 228 279 268
4 547 527 623 595 302 287 11 8 36 31 239 230 281 270
5 558 537 635 588 319 294 14 11 35 28 237 225 280 269
(i) At 15% more than specified speed
6 677 645 795 725 389 360 23 18 41 35 299 258 325 290
(ii) At 15% less than specified speed
7 475 446 586 537 326 258 15 12 31 28 259 208 268 245
D Long run test
8 546 526 609 581 315 300 13 11 34 29 237 228 279 268
9 547 527 623 595 302 287 11 8 36 31 239 230 281 270
10 550 530 614 586 300 285 16 14 37 32 230 221 282 271
11 568 548 609 581 302 287 15 12 33 28 237 228 274 263
12 573 553 614 586 305 290 16 13 31 26 231 222 280 269
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ANNEXURE-V
PERFORMANCE DATA ANALYSIS (WHEAT)
Total Total
Test blown broken
Rate main (%)
(kg/h) outlet
(%) (%)
(kg/h)
A Short run test
1 1926 593 423 130 2.05 0.45 2.50 0.11 0.64 0.75 Nil Nil Nil 0.75 Nil 0.45 98.05 99.10
2 2206 651 467 138 1.95 0.50 2.45 0.14 0.95 1.09 Nil Nil Nil 1.09 Nil 0.50 99.10 98.90
3 2134 656 448 138 1.70 0.40 2.10 0.17 0.80 0.97 Nil Nil Nil 0.97 Nil 0.40 98.50 99.10
4 2129 650 449 137 1.85 0.55 2.40 0.09 0.90 0.99 Nil Nil Nil 0.99 Nil 0.55 98.40 99.20
5 2201 681 463 143 1.75 0.57 2.32 0.10 0.85 0.95 Nil Nil Nil 0.95 Nil 0.57 98.50 98.90
6 2804 866 602 186 1.60 0.62 2.22 0.19 0.65 0.84 Nil Nil Nil 0.84 Nil 0.62 99.40 99.10
7 1869 502 389 105 1.95 0.40 2.35 0.17 0.85 1.02 Nil Nil Nil 1.02 Nil 0.40 97.80 98.20
D Long run test
8 2074 602 440 128 1.90 0.40 2.30 0.13 0.79 0.92 Nil Nil Nil 0.92 Nil 0.40 98.0 99.01
9 2054 576 452 127 1.85 0.55 2.40 0.11 0.75 0.86 Nil Nil Nil 0.86 Nil 0.55 98.03 98.05
10 2147 592 453 125 1.70 0.50 2.20 0.16 0.80 0.96 Nil Nil Nil 0.96 Nil 0.50 98.07 99.02
11 2175 596 461 126 1.80 0.55 2.35 0.15 0.80 0.95 Nil Nil Nil 0.95 Nil 0.55 98.02 99.01
12 2157 612 459 130 1.75 0.45 2.20 0.13 0.81 0.94 Nil Nil Nil 0.94 Nil 0.45 99.01 98.07
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ANNEXURE-VI
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (Sorghum)
Durat
Moisture content Fuel Engine speed,
ion
S. Plant Length Grain (%), db consumption, rpm
of
No. Variety of crop height, of ear straw l/h
test No On
cm head, cm ratio Grain Straw No load
(h) load load
No load
A Short run test
1 1 Parbhani moti ---- 47 72.33 10.2 19.1 4.636 1400 1350
2 1 Parbhani moti ---- 48 71.43 10.1 18.3 4.663 1400 1300
3 1 Parbhani moti ---- 43 84.21 10.3 16.2 4.746 1400 1100
4 1 Parbhani moti ---- 46 81.46 10.5 18.9 4.567 1400 1350
5 1 Parbhani moti ---- 46 71.43 10.8 17.3 4.732 1400 1350
6 1 Parbhani moti ---- 41 84.21 10.3 16.5 5.419 1610 1550
7 1 Parbhani moti ----- 33 85 10.4 17.8 4.569 1190 1100
D Long run test
8 2 Parbhani moti ----- 43 80.95 10.1 15.8 4.563 1400 1250
9 3 Parbhani moti ---- 41 83.33 9.9 17.9 5.073 1400 1350
10 3 Parbhani moti ---- 44 81.46 10.6 15.6 5.169 1400 1300
11 2 Parbhani moti ---- 45 84.21 9.9 16.3 4.783 1400 1300
12 1 Parbhani moti ---- 40 85.00 9.4 18.2 5.158 1400 1100
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ANNEXURE-VI (Conti…)
CROP AND MACHINE PARAMETERS (Sorghum)
Machine parameters
Shaker speed, Crop feeding system / Grain elevator, , rpm Foreign material
rpm crop conveyor, rpm screw conveyor
S. No.
Main blower/
No load On load No load On load No load On load
load load
A Short run test
1 648 625 1003 833 304 257 8 6 21 15 255 194 282 260
2 648 628 1003 843 306 265 8 6 23 14 258 175 269 266
3 648 626 1003 857 305 259 8 5 22 15 238 195 288 263
4 648 627 1003 833 307 254 9 7 22 14 248 228 292 262
5 648 615 1003 832 306 268 8 07 24 14 251 207 287 263
6 692 645 1070 1015 350 289 12 10 30 24 293 245 323 301
7 605 546 936 809 278 225 8 6 18 12 255 188 245 213
D Long run test
8 648 630 1003 845 305 259 8 5 22 15 238 195 288 263
9 648 627 1003 844 307 254 9 7 22 14 248 228 292 262
10 648 630 1003 821 306 270 8 9 32 16 223 219 290 260
11 648 628 1003 833 306 282 9 8 23 16 280 217 289 263
12 648 623 1003 840 305 288 8 8 23 13 258 218 296 264
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ANNEXURE-VII
PERFORMANCE DATA ANALYSIS (Sorghum)
Place of test: Chuck 429, Vill- Jagdevaala, Bikaner, (Rajsthan) India. Date- 09-12/05/2023
Total Total
Test blown broken
Rate main (%)
(kg/h) outlet
(%) (%)
(kg/h)
A Short run test
1 8364 7909 1804 1706 0.10 0.95 0.95 0.105 0.55 0.70 Nil Nil Nil 0.70 Nil 0.95 98.28 99.05
2 8446 7742 1811 1660 0.15 0.90 0.105 0.35 0.10 0.45 Nil Nil Nil 0.45 Nil 0.90 99.82 99.10
3 8328 7701 1755 1623 0.05 0.85 0.90 0.30 0.13 0.43 Nil Nil Nil 0.43 Nil 0.85 98.10 99.40
4 8418 7845 1843 1718 0.10 0.90 0.100 0.42 0.11 0.53 Nil Nil Nil 0.53 Nil 0.90 98.30 98.90
5 8571 7768 1811 1642 0.10 0.85 0.95 0.35 0.10 0.45 Nil Nil Nil 0.45 Nil 0.85 98.61 99.25
(i) At 15% more than specified speed
6 9375 8306 1730 1533 0.05 0.95 0.100 0.30 0.10 0.40 Nil Nil Nil 0.40 Nil 0.95 98.90 99.00
(ii) At 15% less than specified speed
7 7414 6121 1623 1340 0.15 0.75 0.95 0.35 0.15 0.50 Nil Nil Nil 0.50 Nil 0.75 98.10 98.46
D Long run test
8 7944 7268 1741 1593 0.10 0.75 0.85 0.30 0.15 0.45 Nil Nil Nil 0.45 Nil 0.75 98.40 98.90
9 8455 7891 1667 1556 0.15 0.85 0.100 0.42 0.10 0.52 Nil Nil Nil 0.52 Nil 0.85 98.10 98.90
10 8400 7772 1625 1504 0.05 0.80 0.85 0.45 0.15 0.60 Nil Nil Nil 0.60 Nil 0.80 99.0 99.05
11 8365 7200 1749 1505 0.13 0.80 0.93 .40 0.10 0.50 Nil Nil Nil 0.50 Nil 0.80 99.15 99.00
12 8454 7307 1639 1417 0.10 0.75 0.85 .035 0.13 0.48 Nil Nil Nil 0.48 Nil 0.75 98.90 98.73
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ANNEXURE -VIII
SYMBOL AND ABBREVIATIONS
Symbols: Symbols assigned to basic SI units
S.N. Physical quantity Name of SI unit Symbol
1. Length Meter m
Millimeter mm
2. Mass Kilogram kg
Gram gm
3. Time Tonne T
Second s
II SYMBOLS ASSIGNED TO SOME DERIVED UNITS

S. N. Physical quantity Name of SI unit Symbol
1 Area Square centimeter cm2
Square meter m2
2 Speed/Velocity Hectare ha
Meter per second m/s
3 Pressure Kilometer per hour kmph
Newton per square millimeter N/mm2
4 Time Minute min
Hour h
5 Volume Cubic centimeter cm3
Milliliter ml
Liter Iit
ABBREVIATIONS
As per applicant : apa Clause : CI
Degree : Deg Figure : Fig
Indian Standard : IS Kilowatt : kW
Number : No. Not available : N.A.
Not Recorded : N.R. Percent : %
Reference : Ref. Revolution per minute : rpm
Implement : IMP Thresher : THR
Machine : MECH Sprayer : SPRY
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COMMERCIAL TEST REPORT TEST REPORT NO.

TRACTOR MOUNTED GROUNDNUT DIGGER

TRACTOR OPERATED MULTICROP THRESHER (TRAILED TYPE)

FARM IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY TESTING & TRAINING CENTRE

Manufacturer : M/s Star Agiculture Works

Applicant : M/s Star Agiculture Works

Report No: FIMTTC/THR/22/1948 Month: August Year: 2023

THIS TEST REPORT VALID UP TO: 10/08/2030

FARM IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY TESTING & TRAINING CENTRE

Telephone: 0151-2250437 Tele fax No: 0151-2250576

Type of Test : Commercial

Period of test : March, 2023 to August, 2023

Type of test : Commercial

Name of Machine : Tractor Operated Multicrop Thresher

Type : Trailed Type

Serial number : S-44 /001

Manufacturer’s premises Fabrication Workshop of Manufacturer

Testing in Lab of FIMTTC Field Testing in FIMTTC

S. No. Contents Page No.

7. EASE OF OPERATION & SAFETY 43

8. DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS & REPAIRS 48

9. COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 48

11. APPLICANTS COMMENTS 52

4.2 Design suitability :

4.4 Constructional details (refer fig.1):

4.4.2 Mounting frame for power input shaft

FIG.1-A: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THRESHER

Fig. 2: Dimension of power input shaft as per IS: 4931:1995

4.4.3 Specification of power input shaft (Refer fig. 2)

Specifications As per IS: 4931-1995 As measured (mm) Remarks

A To facilitate easy and smooth feeding of the Properly Conforms

4.4.3.2 Feeding auger:

Type : Screw auger on both ends & Scoops between

Speed of auger Corresponding to : 09-23

Safety device if any : Provided

4.4.3.3 Details of scoop

No. of scoop on each row : 4 scoop in 3 alternate rows (total - 14)

Size of hopper : 1430 x 660 x 670

4.4.3.4 Feeding platform :

Constructional details : Feeding is performed by labor on ground

Height of platform from ground : Not applicable as not provided

Height of feeding chute from : 870

4.4.3.5 Gear box:

4.4.4.2.1 Hardness test (HB)

4.4.4.2.2 Chemical composition of pegs is given below

4.4.4.2.3 Threshing cylinder speed

FIG 4: DIMENSIONS OF CUTTING BLADE

4.4.4.3 Cylinder Shaft

4.4.4.5 Flywheel on cylinder shaft

4.4.4.5.3 Specifications of aspirators / Blower

1. Type Semi-circular, open

17. Range of clearance, mm

1. Constructional Rectangular shape, fabricated by 2.11 mm thick MS sheet and

4.4.4.7 Baffle plate:

4.5 Cleaning unit

A- Primary Sieves unit

B - Secondary Sieves unit

4.5.2 Shaking mechanism

eccentric slot provided at driven gear box.

4.6.2 Straw outlet

Type : Vertical bucket elevator

- 205) is provided. And at rear end one

of size 370 x 40 x 40 x 4.98 are provided.