What is a Grain Cleaner?

A grain cleaner is a machine designed to separate unwanted materials from harvested grains such as stones, husks, straw, and dirt. It uses air flow, sieves, and vibration to clean the grains effectively. This process ensures that only pure and uniform grains are collected for packaging, processing, or storage. Grain cleaners are commonly used for crops like wheat, rice, maize, pulses, and oilseeds.

⚙️ Types of Grain Cleaners

1. Manual Grain Cleaner:
Operated by hand and suitable for small-scale farmers. It is simple to use and requires minimal maintenance.

2. Mechanical Grain Cleaner:
Runs with the help of a motor or tractor power. It uses sieves and air blowers to separate impurities efficiently.

3. Air Screen Cleaner:
A modern type that combines air suction and screen separation for more accurate cleaning of grains.

4. Vibratory Cleaner:
Uses vibration and airflow to remove light and heavy impurities from grains with high precision.

🌾 Benefits of Grain Cleaners

• Improve grain quality by removing impurities and damaged grains.

• Reduce post-harvest losses and maintain cleanliness.

• Increase market value and storage life of grains.

• Save time and labor compared to manual cleaning.

• Ensure better efficiency in further processing or packaging.