8-Head Cashew Nut Cutting Machine
| OUTTURN · Factory Direct from Binh Phuoc, Vietnam · Immediate Spare Parts Availability |
The OUTTURN 8-head cashew nut cutting machine is the standard configuration for medium-scale cashew processing plants — delivering 240-280 kg of RCN throughput per hour, it covers the throughput requirements of 1.5 to 2.5 TPD operations in a single machine and single motor. Plants that have outgrown a 4-head or 6-head installation without yet requiring a full 10-head production line find the 8-head provides exactly the throughput headroom they need with a capital cost proportionally below the next step up.
The 8-head is also the first configuration in the OUTTURN range that most operations will pair with two steamers running in staggered cycles — a setup that eliminates cutting idle time and keeps the machine running at full throughput throughout the shift. At 180–220 kg/hr, a correctly synchronized steaming operation can sustain continuous cutting across an 8-hour shift with no batch waiting gaps.
Technical Specifications
| Cutting Heads | 8 |
| Throughput Capacity | 240-280 kg RCN per hour |
| Motor Power | 0.75 kW (1 HP), 3-Phase |
| Cutting Mechanism | Horizontal rotary, continuous cycle |
| Broken Percentage | Under 3% |
| Blade Type | Carbide-tipped, replaceable |
| kWh per 100 kg RCN | 0.22–0.31 kWh — among the lowest in class |
| Suitable RCN Origins | All major origins: CdI, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, Nigeria, India, Vietnam |
| Power Supply | 3-Phase, 380–415V / 50–60Hz |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 230–260 kg |
| Recommended Plant Scale | 1.5 TPD – 2.5 TPD RCN (1 shift) |
Who Is the 8-Head Cashew Cutter For?
- Medium-scale processing plants targeting 1.5–2.5 TPD that want a single cutting machine rather than multiple smaller units.
- Plants upgrading from a 4-head or 6-head installation — the 8-head delivers 80–100% more throughput with the same operating footprint expansion and minimal additional power infrastructure.
- Operations running mixed origins across the season where WKR consistency across varying shell hardness is a commercial priority.
- Plants in countries with unreliable electricity where running a single highly-efficient motor minimizes generator fuel cost per kg processed.
- Processors who want future expansion headroom — two 8-head machines in parallel covers 4–5 TPD with full operational redundancy.
Design and Working Principle of 8 Head Cashew Cutting Machine
The OUTTURN 8-head cashew cutting machine uses a horizontal rotary cutting mechanism — the same core engineering that runs across the entire OUTTURN range from 2-head to 12-head. Each cutting head operates on a continuous rotary cycle: the nut is loaded into a cup, the cup rotates into the blade plane, the blade splits the shell at the seam, and the cut nut is discharged. The cycle repeats without interruption.
This rotary design delivers higher throughput per kW of motor power than reciprocating piston designs because the mechanism is continuously in motion rather than reversing direction on every stroke. The 0.75 kW (1 HP) three-phase motor that drives the machine remains the same regardless of head count — additional heads increase throughput by multiplying cutting stations, not by increasing motor power. This is why the OUTTURN range achieves exceptional energy efficiency per kilogram processed.
Blades are carbide-tipped for extended service life. Cups are designed for the size distribution of commercially traded RCN and are replaceable as standard maintenance items. All wetted surfaces are designed for CNSL resistance.
Energy Efficiency at Scale: The 8-Head Advantage
At 0.22–0.31 kWh per 100 kg of RCN processed, the OUTTURN 8-head delivers exceptional energy efficiency for its throughput class. This figure reflects the combination of the 0.75 kW motor operating at 65% average load and the high throughput of 180–220 kg/hr dividing that draw across a large volume of processed nuts. For a plant in Côte d’Ivoire at $0.105/kWh industrial tariff, the 8-head cutting machine costs approximately $0.023–$0.033 per 100 kg RCN in electricity alone — a figure that compounds favourably across a 250-day processing season.
Why Buy From OUTTURN?
| Direct Factory Supply · Binh Phuoc, Vietnam · No Middlemen |
OUTTURN cashew cutting machines are manufactured at our factory in Binh Phuoc — the heartland of Vietnam’s cashew processing industry. When you buy from OUTTURN, you are buying direct from the manufacturer. No importers. No distributors. No inflated middleman pricing.
| Factory-Direct Price | Immediate Spare Parts | Industry Expertise | Dealership Open |
| Prices 30–45% below market because there is no distribution layer between factory and buyer. | Cutting heads, blades, cups, cams, bearings, motors — all stocked at the factory. Ships same week. | OUTTURN machines are built in Binh Phuoc, where the cashew industry operates at scale. We know the application. | Regional and country dealerships available. Inquire about exclusive territory arrangements. |
Installation, Commissioning, and After-Sales Support
- Pre-delivery inspection and function test performed at the Binh Phuoc factory before shipment.
- Detailed installation manual and commissioning guide included with every machine.
- Remote commissioning support available via video call for international buyers.
- On-site installation available in Vietnam. For international installations, OUTTURN can coordinate with local technicians.
- Spare parts shipped from factory stock — most common wear items dispatched within 48 hours of order.
- Operational support available directly from the factory team — not a call centre.
| Get a Price for the OUTTURN 8-Head Cutting MachineFactory-direct pricing · Fast freight from Binh Phuoc · Immediate spare parts · Dealer inquiries welcome Contact us via cashew-technology.com |
Dealership and Distribution Inquiries
OUTTURN is actively expanding its dealer network across cashew-processing countries in West Africa, East Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. If you are an equipment supplier, agricultural machinery dealer, or processing plant operator interested in representing OUTTURN in your market, we want to hear from you.
- Exclusive territory arrangements available in qualifying markets.
- Factory pricing for certified dealers — strong margin on every unit.
- Marketing support, product training, and technical documentation provided.
- Direct factory relationship — no sub-distributor layers.
Contact the OUTTURN team via cashew-technology.com to discuss dealership terms.
