The liquid obtained after pressing sugarcane is known as sugarcane juice. In many countries, especially those where sugarcane is grown for economic purposes, it is drunk as a beverage.
The liquid extract is obtained by crushing the pilled chunks of the sugarcane. The crushing is done using a juice machine commonly known as a juicer. These juicers are in a variety of sizes and forms. This article will expound on the nature of the juicer.
Sugarcane juice is a popular beverage among the masses regardless of age. The drink has become so popular that merchants in small towns are cropping up with the purchase of sugarcane juicers. The healthy drink is a source of refreshment for thirsty clients and has seen merchants profit from the business.
Types of sugarcane juicers
The sugar cane machine comes in two varieties. First, there is the electronic juicer. As the name suggests, this machine uses an electronic press to extract juice from the sugarcane.
The second one is the manual juicer. It is made up of a system of gears, and a teeth-like press structure hooked up to a crank which, when rotated, extracts the juice.
The most important fact to note is that electrical juices save time and energy and are slowly taking over the market.
Features of Sugarcane juicers
Power source
Different juicers have different power requirements depending on their type and the model. For manual juicers, the crank is rotated; thus, the primary power source is human energy.
Motor
This is the functional part of the juicer that helps run the rollers. Some commercialized juicers even run on up to 1500Hp on their motors.
Extraction Rollers
These are part of the main body of the juicers. The rollers crush the stem of the sugarcane to obtain the juice. Some models may have two or more rollers for efficiency and to extract more juice. Others have different dimensions and designs for rollers for maximum extraction.
Material
Most of these juicers are made of stainless steel, enabling them to work efficiently. This material, in addition to making the device sturdy, also helps to improve durability.
Rate of Extraction
Depending on the machine, the rate goes from 10 to 300kg per hour or even more. Commercial-grade machines are much larger and handle more than the average vendor scale.
Exit Pipe
This is where the juice comes out and is collected
Filter
Most juicers come with a fitted filter. It may be detachable or not, depending on the make. Filters are made detachable to allow cleaning when they become clogged.
Cost of sugarcane juicers
Depending on the inclusive feature, the sugarcane juice machine has varying costs. This is dependent on the characteristics and use of the device. Prices of smaller sugarcane juicers are cheap compared to the commercial grade, which is more extensive and specialized.
Purpose of sugarcane Juicers
Sugarcane juicers come in lots of shapes and sizes for convenience. Small public vendors only require heavy articulated machines but smaller portable versions. Those who choose to commercialize, produce and package must have larger machines with loads of power.
Conclusion
This article gives a general overview of the sugarcane juicer and would be an exciting read for those in the market to purchase the sugarcane juice extractor in Kenya.
