Fiber Track 660 Hemp Decorticator
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The FiberTrack Decorticator is a mobile hemp decorticator capable of processing one to 1 ton per hour. Hurd Is collected below the machine while fibers are ejected from the back end. Learn more at www.Formation-Ag.com
Hi, I worked as an engineer for one of the largest Textile Engineering Companies in the world for 30 years. They where the largest manufacturers of machinery for processing Jute, Flax and Hemp . I love to see these engineering innovations , especially for Hemp. Good luck .
The company was called James Mackie & Sons (MACKIE International ) 1857 - 2000.
Mr Henderson, can I get your e-mail or some contact if You would be willing to assist me with some info regarding hemp decortication. I would be greatful. Thanks in forward! :)
Hi Robert, How can I contact you?
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I've heard that hemp fibers can be made into ropes or even fabrics, but this seems to be cutting the plant material very short. What do these processed fibers usually end up getting turned into?
Most fabrics within the U.S. are using cotton fiber, called short strand fiber, usually in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches in length. Long strand fiber is usually from material such as hemp or flax and can run around 6 inches in length. The longer the fiber, the stronger the end material will be. Our goal with the 660 is to provide fibers that are not cut in the decortication process. Depending on the material genetics, humidity and harvesting method, fibers from the 660 are often up to 36 inches in length, and usually longer than 6 inches even after secondary fiber cleaning. Most rope and fabric manufacturers will cut fibers to an even length in order to be compatible with their equipment. For example, a facility running cotton and hemp fiber blends will cut the hemp fibers to around 1 inch regardless of the original length. Hemp fiber is strong and tough which is great for strong and durable materials, but hard on equipment processes. Overall, the length that is used will really depend on the machinery that will be using it.
Hurd is the easiest to use and we offer equipment from the 660 to clean, remove dust, and size it for different applications. Hurd from the FiberTrack system can then be used in hempcrete, animal bedding, and a few other end uses without any additional changes. On the fiber side, we offer equipment to undergo a second cleaning process to remove and comb out more hurd particles and debris. There are a few applications for the fiber directly our of the secondary cleaner, but most fabric manufactures and some rope manufactures may need an additional step to degum (remove the lignin that binds the fiber together), soften (such as a cottonization process), or comb and align the fiber strands prior to using it in their equipment.
Most cotton facilities are already set up to do this - but cotton fiber is shorter and softer than hemp fiber prior to going through the additional processes. We are continuing research and engineering to clean the fiber and hurd outputs for easier application. Using hemp fiber in current manufacturing infrastructure is a key to making it an economical solution for a more renewable fiber source.
@@FormationAg fascinating, thanks for all that info!
@@PTNLemay Of course!
Must the farmers leave the cut stalks in their fields to ret (Assuming field retting is the method being used) before processing it thru the 660?
Tests using un-retted stalks have had promising results depending on the moisture content and the genetics. Raw material does need to be dried for the FiberTrack and it seems that field drying is the easiest and most economical method currently available to most farmers. Retting then is a fairly easy process to add. If a farmer has other drying options, then it would not be needed depending on material quality (genetics and moisture).
How much would this cost to buy or lease?
Can this machine be used for Stinging Nettle Decortication
This machine is suitable for fresh kenaf?
Where is the protection so a person can't stick their hand in there?
The unit has several emergency stop buttons located on the control panel and on each side of the machine. It also has emergency stop trip wires along the front end of the machine.
Dont put your hand inside any type of machinery
Can I get any of this automatic decorticator machine to buy and how much
how is the output material more useful??
Prior to using the material from the stalks of hemp plants, it first needs to be separated so that there are two products - fiber for use in textile applications and hurd, the woody material, for use in hempcrete or animal bedding applicions.
Is this machine electric powered or is it powered by an internal combustion engine? Also, I see no reply to price inquiries. What is the cost range of this machine? One in development with conveyor belt out put?
It is 480 Volt electric. It can also be packaged with a generator if power is unavailable. It is modular and we are working on several different in-feed and out-feed systems depending on the need. We custom build these to order so pricing changes depending on what you are looking for. You can email us using the form at formation-ag.com/products/processing/decorticator/fibertrack660
@@FormationAg what about the machine in that clip. for an example, how much was that one to the buyer?
@@sharonnewzealand1793 The machine in the video has since been re-designed based off of industry testing and feedback and this model is not available as shown here. We can put together a similar unit, but design these to help match a more specific end goal. Pricing varies depending on the features you are looking for. Send us an email at sales@formation-ag.com or give us a call at 719.849.6633 and we can give you a quick estimate of what you might be expecting for what you are trying to achieve.
We are excited to announce that this machine now has several additional modules now available including a conveyor in-feed, round bale in-feed, a shaker table for further fiber and hurd separation, additional conveyors for collection and transfer of product, secondary hurd cleaning, hurd sizing, and secondary fiber cleaning!
@@FormationAgWhat does it look like? can you share a video?
To whom do I sell the fibres to ?
As the market continues to develop there will be more interested people and companies. For now, that would be dependent on the connections and business proposals that an individual would be able to put together.
Vivek M 👋
How much is this
Not exactly smart or wise to be sticking your hand in that thresher like that
Oof this just gave me such a bad image in mind.
Very dangerous way to operate.
This was a very early version of the machine. We now offer either a conveyor or round bale infeed as automatic options, or a larger table and additional safety devices to help keep hands clear of the machine.