The walnut green husk peeling machine is a professional dehusking unit engineered for primary walnut processing. It removes the green outer husk from freshly harvested walnuts using a fully dry process, eliminating the need for traditional pile-heaping ripening, water soaking, or manual peeling. With capacity options from 3.5 to over 6 tons per hour, this machine serves orchards, small-to-medium processors, and large-scale factories seeking automated walnut husking.
Compared with traditional wet or manual methods, this walnut husk removing machine delivers cleaner peeling, lower kernel damage, and zero wastewater discharge. The bionic chain-blade cutting system adapts to different walnut sizes, while the stainless steel blade assembly ensures long service life and food-safe operation. It is the ideal choice for walnut growers and processors upgrading from labor-intensive dehusking methods.
Taizy has specialized in nut processing machinery for over 20 years, with equipment exported to more than 30 countries. Every walnut green husk peeling machine is manufactured under the Q/HSY 001-2024 production standard and supported by a 12-month warranty with lifetime technical assistance.
Spécifications techniques
6TH-6000 Detailed Parameters
| Article | Spécification |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 1390 mm × 1340 mm × 1180 mm |
| Machine weight | 350 kg |
| Cutter wheel speed | 70 r/min |
| Moving blades | 38 pieces |
| Fixed blade configuration | 23 × 5 pieces |
| Chain plate length | 860 mm |
| Chain plate rows | 10 rows, 22 cells per row |
| Cell dimensions | 70 mm × 65 mm |
| Finished product outlet height | 350 mm |
| Reject outlet minimum height | 400 mm |
| Pouvoir | 2.2 kW gear motor, 1400 r/min |
| Rated capacity | ≥6 tons/hour |
Model Range Note:
In addition to the 6TH-6000 large-capacity model (≥6 t/h), this walnut green husk peeling machine series also includes medium models with a processing capacity of about 3.5 t/h and mobile PTO-driven models also rated at approximately 3.5 t/h. The full product line is designed to meet different production scales, from orchard field operations to medium processing workshops and large industrial walnut processing plants.
How Does the Walnut Dehulling Machine Work?
The walnut dehulling machine uses a chain-blade peeling mechanism built around two core cutting assemblies:
- Upper blade assembly: Straight blades mounted evenly on a driven chain, cutting into the green husk at a 30-degree angle.
- Lower blade frame: C-shaped fixed blades arranged with buffer springs calibrated to walnut shell strength. Side limiters keep blades moving only vertically, allowing automatic adaptation to different walnut diameters.
- Stainless steel cutting edges: Set at a 45-degree angle for clean, precise cutting.
As walnuts pass through the blade gap, each nut receives more than 100 high-frequency cuts during a single cycle. This removes the green husk thoroughly while keeping the inner shell intact and minimizing breakage.
Waterless Dry Peeling Process
The fresh walnut peeling machine operates without water at any stage. Freshly harvested walnuts can be fed directly into the machine without the traditional 3–5 day pile-heaping period or water soaking. This delivers three key advantages:
- Better product quality: Walnuts retain freshness and kernels stay white.
- Environmental compliance: Zero wastewater discharge, no treatment facilities needed.
- Resource recovery: Removed husks can be returned to the field as organic fertilizer.
Automatic Feeding and Separation
The chain-plate feeding system arranges walnuts evenly before they enter the peeling chamber, preventing blockages. After processing, two separate discharge outlets release:
- Finished products: Clean, dehusked walnuts
- Rejects: Unpeeled or damaged nuts
This automatic separation reduces the need for manual sorting after peeling.
What Materials Can This Walnut Husker Machine Process?
The walnut husker machine is designed primarily for green-husk walnuts at the early post-harvest processing stage. It is suitable for:
- Orchard field operation: Mobile tractor-driven model peels walnuts directly at the harvest site, with husks returned to the soil.
- Small and medium processing plants: Medium model balances capacity and investment cost for family farms and small cooperatives.
- Large-scale factories: 6TH-6000 model delivers high-volume continuous production for commercial processors and agricultural cooperatives.
This machine is commonly used before walnut drying, storage, or further processing into snack products, walnut oil, or packaged retail nuts.
Why Choose a Fresh Walnut Peeling Machine Over Traditional Methods?
| Avantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Immediately after harvest | No waiting for pile-heaping ripening, preserving freshness and kernel whiteness |
| Dry operation | No water consumption, no wastewater, eco-friendly production |
| Wide model range | Fixed, medium, and mobile models cover all working scenarios |
| Durable construction | Metal frame, wear-resistant blades, buffer-protected cutter assembly |
| Labor savings | One operator can manage the machine, output tens of times higher than manual peeling |
| Automatic separation | Independent outlets for finished products and rejects reduce sorting labor |
| Food-safe materials | Stainless steel blades and contact parts resist corrosion |
| Low maintenance | Few wear parts, simple daily care, long service life |
How Does the Bionic Cutting Technology Improve Peeling Quality?
Traditional walnut husking methods face several challenges that directly impact
| Customer Pain Point | Traditional Method | Machine Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Slow processing speed | Manual peeling: 50–100 kg/h | Mechanical output: 3,500–6,000 kg/h |
| Kernel darkening | 3–5 day pile-heaping causes quality loss | Immediate processing preserves kernel whiteness |
| Water waste and pollution | Wet peeling requires large water volumes | Dry process uses zero water, zero discharge |
| High labor cost | 5–10 workers needed for peeling | Single operator sufficient |
| Inconsistent peeling results | Variable quality across batches | Bionic blade system adapts to walnut size for uniform results |
| Difficult husk disposal | Wet husks create waste management problems | Dry husks become organic fertilizer |
What Do Customers Say About the Walnut Green Husk Peeling Machine?
A walnut processing cooperative in China’s Yunnan province purchased the 6TH-6000 model to handle their annual harvest of over 2,000 tons of raw walnuts. Before installation, the cooperative relied on 15 manual workers for husking, processing only 800 kg per day with inconsistent quality and frequent kernel damage.
After deploying the walnut husk-removing machine, the cooperative reported:
- Daily throughput: Increased from 800 kg to over 48 tons
- Labor requirement: Reduced from 15 workers to 2 operators
- Kernel damage rate: Dropped from 12% to under 3%
- Processing time: Reduced from 3 weeks to 5 days for the same harvest volume
The cooperative manager noted that the immediate dry peeling process preserved kernel whiteness, which directly improved their selling price to European buyers.
Why Choose Taizy for Your Walnut Dehulling Machine?
- 20+ years of experience in nut processing machinery manufacturing
- 304 stainless steel contact parts for food safety and durability
- Complete model range: Fixed electric, medium, and tractor-driven mobile units
- Manufacturing standard: Q/HSY 001-2024 compliant production
- Export experience: Equipment delivered to 30+ countries
- 12-month warranty on complete machine and main components
- Lifetime technical support and spare parts availability
- Fast commissioning: Machines ship fully assembled, no on-site assembly required
Warranty and After-Sales Service
- Warranty period: 12 months from invoice date for complete machine and main components.
- Free service: Manufacturing defects such as weld cracks, spindle fracture, or knife-roll breakage are repaired or replaced free of charge.
- 15-day replacement: Performance failures within 15 days of purchase can be resolved by replacement or repair.
- Warranty transfer: Second-hand equipment within the warranty period remains covered with the original invoice and documents.
- Paid service: Damage from improper operation, poor maintenance, unauthorized modification, transport impact, or force majeure is not covered but can be repaired at reasonable cost.
How to Operate and Maintain the Walnut Husk Removing Machine?
Safety Requirements
- Only trained operators should use the machine.
- Operators must be between 16 and 60 years old and in good condition.
- Wear safety goggles, protective gloves, and fitted work clothing.
- Check all bolts, guards, and feed inlet for stones or metal debris before starting.
- Run empty for 2–3 minutes before loading walnuts.
- Never insert hands or tools into the feed inlet during operation.
- Stop immediately if abnormal noise occurs.
- Run empty for 1–2 minutes after work to clear residual material.
- Do not operate outdoors in rain.
Daily Maintenance Schedule
| Timing | Task |
|---|---|
| Before work | Tighten connections, inspect blades, lubricate bearings and adjustment bolts |
| During work | Check blades and chain for wear or damage |
| After work | Clean husk residue from chamber, check fastener tightness |
| Long-term storage | Clean thoroughly, apply rust-preventive oil, repaint rusted areas, store in a dry place or cover with a waterproof tarp |
Common Problems and Solutions
| Problème | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Motor does not start or runs in reverse | Incorrect three-phase wiring | Connect wires to L1, L3, L5 terminals; swap L1 and L5 if reversed |
| Abnormal noise or jamming | Debris in chamber or bent blades | Remove foreign material; straighten deformed blades |
| Poor peeling or high shell damage | Unripe walnuts or blocked blade slots | Rest unripe walnuts 2–4 days; clean welding slag from blade slots |
What Related Equipment Complements the Walnut Green Husk Peeling Machine?
- Machine à casser les noix – Shell walnuts after husk removal
- Nut Shell and Kernel Separating Machine – Separate shells from kernels efficiently
- Nut Roaster Machine – Roast walnuts for snack products
- Nut Grading Machine – Sort walnuts by size before processing
Ready to Upgrade Your Walnut Processing?
The Taizy walnut green husk peeling machine solves the core problems of traditional walnut dehusking: slow manual labor, water waste, and inconsistent quality. With its dry-peeling technology, bionic chain-blade system, and three-model range, it covers everything from orchard field work to large factory production.
Whether you are a walnut grower looking for a mobile tractor-driven unit, a family farm needing a medium-capacity model, or a processing plant requiring high-volume output, Taizy has the right walnut husk removing machine for your operation.
Contact Taizy Machinery today to discuss your harvest volume, working environment, and preferred model. Our team will recommend the most suitable fresh walnut peeling machine and provide a detailed quotation.
