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TCQY Series Drum Cleaner
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seed cleaner
Product Details
The TCQY Series Drum Cleaner is a robust rotary screen designed for pre-cleaning applications at the front end of grain processing lines. Engineered to protect downstream equipment and improve final product quality, this machine efficiently removes oversize contaminants such as straw, cobs, corn ears, and light impurities including dust, husks, and chaff. The rotating cylindrical screen gently tumbles the material, allowing clean grain to pass through while directing coarse debris to the discharge outlet.
Widely adopted in rice mills, wheat flour plants, corn processing facilities, and coffee bean operations, the TCQY series offers exceptional throughput capacities ranging from 12 to 80 tons per hour. Its simple mechanical design minimizes maintenance requirements, while the low-power drive system reduces operational costs. For coffee processors, the drum cleaner excels at removing jute fibers and twigs from green coffee beans—a critical step before roasting. With multiple model sizes and the ability to select screen mesh according to material characteristics, the TCQY series delivers optimal cleaning efficiency across diverse grain types.
Key Features
High-Output Capacity with Optimized Energy Efficiency
The TCQY series drum cleaner is engineered to handle high-volume grain intake while maintaining low energy consumption. With capacities ranging from 12 to 80 tons per hour (depending on model), this rotary screen processes large quantities of incoming grain efficiently, ensuring that pre-cleaning does not become a bottleneck in your production line. The low-power drive system—ranging from just 1.1 kW to 4 kW—delivers exceptional throughput per kilowatt, reducing operational costs compared to conventional cleaning equipment.
This combination of high output and low energy use makes the TCQY series particularly suitable for continuous operation in commercial grain elevators, large-scale rice mills, and processing plants where throughput consistency directly impacts profitability. The balanced drum design minimizes rotational inertia, further contributing to energy savings during startup and sustained operation.
Quick-Change Screen System for Process Flexibility
Different grains and cleaning objectives require different screen openings. The TCQY series features a quick-change screen system that allows operators to swap screen meshes without specialized tools or extensive downtime. This flexibility enables processing facilities to rapidly reconfigure the machine when switching between crops—such as from rice to wheat or corn—or when adjusting cleaning intensity based on incoming material quality.
Screen panels are available in various perforation sizes, from coarse openings for removing large debris to finer meshes for separating smaller impurities. The robust screen construction resists deformation under load, maintaining consistent gap dimensions throughout the cleaning cycle. By simplifying the screen change process, the TCQY series reduces maintenance time and allows operators to achieve the optimal cleaning effect for each unique material batch.
Simple Construction for Easy Installation and Minimal Maintenance
The TCQY drum cleaner is designed with operational simplicity as a core principle. Its straightforward mechanical architecture—comprising a rotating drum, drive system, and frame—contains few moving parts, which translates directly to lower maintenance requirements and reduced spare parts inventory. The machine arrives in modular sections that can be easily transported and assembled on-site, minimizing installation time and complexity.
Routine maintenance tasks are simplified through accessible inspection points and straightforward bearing arrangements. For operators, this means less time spent on troubleshooting and more time dedicated to core processing activities. The low maintenance cost combined with the machine's durable construction provides an excellent return on investment, particularly for facilities requiring reliable, continuous pre-cleaning without constant supervision or service interruptions.
Gentle Product Handling with Effective Impurity Removal
Unlike high-intensity cleaning methods that can damage grain kernels, the TCQY series utilizes a gentle tumbling action that effectively separates impurities while preserving product integrity. As the drum rotates at a carefully calibrated speed, grain cascades within the screen, allowing oversize materials to travel to the discharge end and fine particles to fall through the perforations. This action is particularly beneficial for delicate products such as rice, where kernel breakage reduces yield and value.
The drum design also includes features that promote the removal of light impurities like dust and chaff, which are drawn out through airflow or fall through screen openings. For coffee bean processors, the machine's gentle handling prevents cracking while efficiently removing jute fibers, twigs, and other foreign materials that can taint roast quality. This balance of effective cleaning and gentle product handling makes the TCQY series ideal for high-value grain applications.
Versatile Applications Across Multiple Grain Types and Industries
The TCQY series grain pre-cleaner is engineered to handle a diverse range of commodities, making it a versatile asset for processing facilities. Primary applications include: rice mills for removing straw, panicles, and unfilled grains before dehusking; wheat flour mills for eliminating straw, cobs, and stones before tempering; corn processing plants for separating cobs and husks from kernels; and coffee bean processing for removing jute fibers, twigs, and stones from green coffee.
The machine also performs effectively for soybeans, canola, barley, and other grains requiring pre-cleaning. Multiple model sizes—TCQY80 through TCQY180—accommodate throughput requirements from 12 to 80 tons per hour, allowing processors to select the appropriate configuration for their scale of operation. This application versatility ensures that the TCQY series can serve as a standardized pre-cleaning solution across multiple intake points within a single facility or across different processing lines.
Durable Construction with Optional Corrosion Protection
The TCQY series is built to withstand the demanding conditions of grain processing environments. The standard configuration utilizes carbon steel construction with a durable anti-corrosion coating, providing excellent resistance to rust and abrasion in indoor applications. For facilities with high humidity, frequent wash-down requirements, or processing of acidic materials, we offer optional stainless steel construction that meets food-grade standards and provides superior corrosion resistance.
The drum screen itself is fabricated from high-strength perforated steel, designed to maintain structural integrity under continuous material loading. Drive components are protected by sealed bearings that resist dust ingress, extending service life and reducing maintenance frequency. This emphasis on durable construction ensures that the TCQY series provides reliable performance over many years of continuous operation, even in the most demanding pre-cleaning applications.
Technical Parameters
| Model | Rice production (t/h) | Power (kw) | Machine weight (kg) | External dimensions (l x w x h) |
| TCQY80 | 12-15 | 1.1 | 420 | 1690×1000×1560 |
| TCQY100 | 15-20 | 1.1 | 530 | 1920×1200×1840 |
| TCQY125 | 25-35 | 1.5 | 660 | 2255×1450×2060 |
| TCQY150 | 40-6 | 2.2 | 790 | 2310×1760×2560 |
| TCQY180 | 60-80 | 4 | 1000 | 3450×2150×2730 |
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