2018-02-02
As mushroom production develops, machinery is becoming more widely used. The following equipment selection and operating examples are provided for reference.
1. Wood chipper: the article suggests MG-600 or MG-700 units in areas with abundant branches or thinnings, using an 8.82 kW diesel engine or 13 kW electric motor, processing 15–18 cm wood at 1,500–2,000 kg/hour. Check blades and bolts before use, sharpen every four operating hours and verify a 36° edge angle. Exclude stones and metal. It suggests adding water with hard, dry wood to limit blade heating. Do not stand directly in line with the inlet or outlet, where wood may be ejected.
2. Sawdust crusher operation: check that hammers and bolts are secure, grease and test the machine; feed only after normal operation is established and stop immediately for abnormal noise. Reposition or replace worn hammers when output falls. The article specifies a well-ventilated discharge bag 300 mm in diameter and over 5 m long. Feed evenly and avoid overload.
3. Common substrate bag fillers include type A for shiitake and type B for shiitake and silver ear. A 0.75 kW motor is described for 120–170 mm film bags, at 800–1,000 bags/hour.
4. Sterilization vessels are available in several sizes, holding 180–250 bottles and using coal or firewood.
5. Dehydration dryers include XT-40, XT-60 and XT-80 models, described as drying 35–80 kg of shiitake or wood ear in 18–20 hours. The article suggests an XT-40 for a 50,000-bag operation.
Hubei Changyin Edible Fungi Machinery Co., Ltd. supplies bag filling machines, clipping machines, dryers and other mushroom equipment to customers across China, supported by after-sales service.