Fully Automatic Purification, Sorting and Packaging Line for Legumes and Factory Setup

A fully automatic purification, sorting and packaging line for legumes is an advanced industrial system that combines primary cleaning, optical (laser) sorting, surface polishing, quality control and multi-head weighing packaging. The line delivers high-purity, visually graded legumes ready for retail or bulk markets with minimal manual intervention.

From an industrial perspective, fully automatic legume processing is important because it integrates optical defect detection, surface enhancement and precise packaging to achieve superior product appearance, high recovery and consistent quality under hygienic conditions. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered and integrated.

Primary raw materials typically include dried legumes. Core machinery consists of pre-cleaners, laser/optical sorting machines, polishers, quality-control stations, Z-type elevators, metal detectors and four-head weighing packaging systems.

The Industrial Department supports investors establishing a new fully automatic legume factory as well as existing plant owners requiring repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation upgrades of current lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that needs technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey automatic legume plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The fully automatic purification, sorting and packaging line is engineered as an integrated process system covering primary cleaning, optical sorting, polishing, final quality control, metal detection and multi-head packaging. Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and typically supports industrial throughputs depending on product mix and market requirements.

Product types include high-purity cleaned and optically sorted beans, lentils, chickpeas and similar legumes in retail or bulk packs. The overall process flow follows a defined sequence: primary cleaning, optical (laser) sorting, surface polishing, manual or automatic quality control, metal detection, Z-elevator transfer and four-head weighing packaging.

Main machinery groups include pre-cleaners, laser optical sorters, polishers, quality-control tables, Z-type elevators, metal detectors and multi-head weighing packaging machines. Supporting infrastructure covers electrical power, compressed air and dust extraction.

Manpower requirements are reduced by the high degree of automation. Quality control covers impurity levels, optical defects, surface appearance and packaging integrity.

Technical Specifications

The following technical data represent typical ranges for a fully automatic legume purification and packaging line. Final values are defined during basic and detailed engineering and may vary according to selected technology, level of automation, product portfolio and factory layout. For precise project-specific figures, contact the Industrial Department.

Specification	Description
Product	High-purity optically sorted and polished legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas)
Production Capacity	Depending on project capacity and selected equipment sizing (to be determined during engineering phase)
Required Area	300–800 m² (subject to final layout and capacity)
Electrical Power	380 V three-phase, 50–100 kW (depending on equipment selection and automation level)
Water Consumption	5–15 m³/day (depending on capacity and cleaning frequency)
Manpower	5–12 persons per shift (depending on automation level)
Main Machines	Pre-cleaner, laser optical sorter, polisher, quality-control station, Z-elevator, metal detector, four-head weighing packaging machine
Packaging	Four-head simultaneous weighing packs according to selected equipment

All figures are indicative. Detailed utility balances, equipment lists and layout drawings are prepared after process definition and capacity confirmation.

Products

An industrial fully automatic legume line can manufacture a variety of finished products depending on the selected optical and polishing configuration. Typical product families include:

Optically sorted high-purity beans
Optically sorted lentils
Optically sorted chickpeas
Polished surface grades for premium markets
Retail and bulk packaging formats

Variant development (defect rejection thresholds, polish level, pack size) is defined during product development and process engineering according to target markets.

Raw Materials for Fully Automatic Legume Purification Factory

Raw material selection and quality control are critical for optical sorter performance and final product grade. The main materials used are described below.

Main Raw Materials

Dried legumes – Beans, lentils, chickpeas and similar products. Incoming quality (moisture, impurity load, color variation) directly influences sorter efficiency and finished-product grade.

Secondary / Optional Materials

Packaging film, bags, cartons and tape

Storage and handling conditions (dry, pest-controlled) must be maintained to preserve product quality before processing.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of the main and auxiliary raw materials required by fully automatic legume factories. Depending on the contractual scope, services may include supplier identification and evaluation, procurement and purchase coordination, specification control, logistics coordination, supply-chain design for continuous production, ongoing supply arrangements, and supply of materials from Iran for projects located in regional markets.

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Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Raw-material supply chain support can be examined for industrial legume projects located in Iran, Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Manufacturing Process

The fully automatic legume purification and packaging process follows a defined sequence of unit operations.

Primary Cleaning – Incoming legumes pass through a pre-cleaner that removes coarse impurities.
Optical (Laser) Sorting – Product enters a laser/optical sorter that identifies and rejects defective kernels and color-similar impurities by advanced optical technology.
Polishing – Accepted product is polished to enhance surface appearance and brightness.
Quality Control – Final visual or automatic quality check removes remaining defects.
Metal Detection – Product passes through a metal detector for safety compliance.
Transfer – Z-type elevators move product between stages with minimal breakage.
Four-Head Weighing Packaging – Product is filled simultaneously into four packs by a multi-head weighing system.

Machinery & Equipment

Each main machine performs a specific function. Support is available for design, manufacturing or procurement, customization, installation, commissioning, repair, overhaul, refurbishment, automation and spare-parts supply according to the agreed project scope.

Pre-cleaner – Removes primary impurities. Position: first stage. Importance: protects optical sorter and improves overall recovery. Quality impact: residual coarse impurities overload the sorter. Maintenance: screens and fans. Sahi Rasa support covers full service and spare parts.
Laser Optical Sorter – Advanced optical defect detection and rejection. Core machine that defines final purity. Position: after primary cleaning. Quality impact: accuracy of color and defect recognition determines product grade. Maintenance: cameras, lighting, ejectors and air system. Sahi Rasa provides specialized support including calibration and overhaul.
Polisher – Enhances surface brightness. Position: after optical sorting. Quality impact: improves visual appeal for premium markets. Maintenance: polishing media and drive.
Quality Control Station – Final defect removal. Position: after polishing. Importance: last quality gate before packaging. Maintenance: belts and lighting.
Z-Type Elevator – Gentle product transfer between stages. Position: interconnecting stages. Quality impact: minimizes breakage. Maintenance: buckets and chains.
Metal Detector – Safety inspection. Position: before packaging. Importance: food-safety compliance. Maintenance: sensors and reject mechanism.
Four-Head Weighing Packaging Machine – Simultaneous accurate filling of four packs. Position: end of line. Quality impact: net weight accuracy and pack integrity. Maintenance: load cells, sealing and sensors.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical functional areas include raw-legume receiving and storage, cleaning and optical sorting hall, polishing and quality control, packaging area, finished-goods warehouse, dust collection, quality-control laboratory, utility rooms, maintenance workshop, staff facilities and loading docks. Layout must respect hygienic zoning and process flow. Exact area allocation is determined during the engineering phase according to capacity and product range.

Utilities

Electricity: 380 V three-phase, typically 50–100 kW
Water: 5–15 m³/day
Compressed air and dust extraction systems as required
HVAC and drainage according to hygiene and local regulations

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. Depending on contractual scope, the project can be accompanied through: Idea → Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Machinery → Procurement → Manufacturing → Installation → Commissioning → Training → Raw Material Supply → Packaging → Trial Production → Commercial Production. The objective is an operational factory ready for production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) or PMC (Project Management Consultancy) approaches. Engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation supervision and commissioning are coordinated within the defined contract boundaries.

Machinery Repair

Existing fully automatic legume factories can request inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, component replacement, spare-parts supply and line maintenance support for optical sorters, polishers, elevators and packaging machines.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be evaluated for comprehensive overhaul, replacement of worn parts, control-system upgrades, improved reliability and modest capacity or quality improvements where technically feasible.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity of an existing line can often be increased by addressing bottlenecks, upgrading key machines (optical sorter, packaging), improving material handling or introducing selective automation.

Industrial Automation

Typical applications include PLC sequence control, optical sorter algorithms, automatic weighing, HMI, data logging and optional SCADA integration.

Supply Chain

Factory = Machinery + Raw Materials + Utilities + People + Process + Supply Chain + Market. The Supply Chain Department supports supplier sourcing, procurement, logistics and ongoing material supply for fully automatic legume projects.

Packaging

Four-head weighing, bag filling, sealing, labeling, coding, cartoning and palletizing are integrated according to product format and market requirements.

Branding & Product Development

When required, support can be provided for product development, packaging design, graphic design, industrial design, branding and related marketing preparation.

Market & Country Sections

Engineering, machinery, installation, overhaul and supply-chain support are available for fully automatic legume projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service	Application in This Project
Feasibility Study	Technical and economic assessment of capacity, product mix and investment
Factory Design	Layout, process flow and utility design
Machinery Design / Manufacturing	Specification and coordinated supply or manufacturing of process equipment
Procurement	Sourcing of machinery, components and materials
Installation & Commissioning	Mechanical/electrical installation, start-up and performance testing
Automation	PLC, HMI, process control and optional SCADA
Raw Material Supply	Coordination via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment	Restoration and modernization of existing machinery
Capacity Expansion	Engineering and implementation of throughput increases
Staff Training	Operational and basic maintenance training

Why Sahi Rasa

Process engineering, machinery-related capabilities, procurement support, supply-chain coordination, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance support and automation are combined. The practical advantage is a more integrated execution path from concept to an operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence: Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Equipment Design → Machinery Manufacturing/Procurement → Logistics → Installation → Commissioning → Staff Training → Raw Material Supply → Trial Production → Commercial Production. Operational support for a defined initial period can be examined as a contractual option.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

Investors – planning a new fully automatic legume purification and packaging factory or production line
Existing Factory Owners – needing repair, overhaul, refurbishment, modernization, automation or capacity expansion
Industrial Buyers – requiring machinery, spare parts, raw materials or engineering services

Final CTA

If you intend to set up a fully automatic legume purification, sorting and packaging line or factory, if your existing plant needs repair, overhaul or capacity expansion, if you require new machinery or automation, or if you need coordination of raw-material supply, contact the Industrial Department.

Submit your request for: Factory Setup / Machinery / Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment / Automation / Capacity Expansion / Raw Materials.

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FAQ

What is the typical cost of setting up a fully automatic legume factory?
Cost depends on capacity, product range, automation level, building and utility scope. A detailed estimate is prepared after process definition.
Which main machines are required?
Pre-cleaner, laser optical sorter, polisher, quality-control station, Z-elevator, metal detector and four-head weighing packaging machine.
What production capacity can be designed?
Capacity is determined during the engineering phase according to market demand and investment criteria.
How much space is needed?
Typical process area ranges from approximately 300 to 800 m², subject to final layout.
What are the main raw materials?
Dried legumes and packaging materials.
Can raw materials be supplied?
Yes, via the Supply Chain Department according to project scope.
Is machinery manufacturing or procurement supported?
Design, manufacturing or coordinated procurement according to the agreed scope.
Can existing machines be repaired?
Yes – inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical repair and spare parts.
Is overhaul or refurbishment possible?
Yes – comprehensive restoration and control upgrades.
Can capacity of an existing line be increased?
Often yes, by addressing bottlenecks and upgrading key equipment.
Are turnkey projects executed?
Turnkey or partial turnkey scopes can be offered under defined contracts.
Are services available in Iraq and Kurdistan Region?
Yes, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and other locations.
Are services available in Afghanistan?
Yes, including Kabul, Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif.
Can raw materials be supplied from Iran for regional projects?
Yes, coordination of material supply is part of possible supply-chain scope.
Is installation and commissioning included?
They can be included according to the selected contractual package.