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On August 14, 2026, Glory Oiltech (Henan Glory) signed an order with a client from the United Kingdom for one Palm Nut Cracker Machine. The equipment will be installed at the client’s palm kernel oil processing plant in Ogun State, Nigeria, where the client is upgrading the kernel preparation section. The machine cracks dried palm nuts, producing a mixture of palm kernels and shells for subsequent separation.
Palm nut cracker machine from Glory Oiltech
The client entered the oil-processing industry from outside the sector. After a long career in the financial sector, the client invested in a palm kernel oil plant in Ogun State and is now focused on building a reliable and efficient production line. From the first discussion, the requirement was clear: a dependable palm nut cracking solution that could support effective downstream kernel-to-shell separation.
Following an initial exchange with our sales manager, the client agreed on a visit schedule and came to Glory Oiltech's Nigeria branch in Ogun State. Because the quality of kernel-to-shell separation was the client's top priority, our team focused on demonstrating the palm nut cracking and separation process through running videos. The demonstrations showed how dried palm nuts are cracked and how the resulting palm kernels are separated from the shells in a dry process.
During the same visit, the client toured our overseas warehouse in Nigeria and saw a substantial stock of palm nut cracker machines available on site. This local readiness gave the client confidence to move forward. Rather than committing to a full automated line at once, the client decided to start with one Palm Nut Cracker Machine, with the plan to expand to a complete, automated palm kernel shell separation system once the on-site results meet expectations.
| Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Origin | United Kingdom |
| Project Location | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Project Type | Palm kernel oil processing — kernel preparation |
| Equipment Ordered | 1 × Palm Nut Cracker Machine |
| Signing Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Cracking Output | Cracked palm nut mixture (palm kernels and palm shells) |
| Supply Scope | Palm Nut Cracker Machine, technical documentation |
The order centers on a single Palm Nut Cracker Machine. It cracks the hard shells of dried palm nuts, producing a mixture of palm kernels and shells for subsequent separation. Effective cracking is an important first step in kernel recovery: it prepares the material for downstream shell separation and helps protect the efficiency of the subsequent palm kernel oil pressing process.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processing Capacity | 1–2 t/h |
| Shelling / Cracking Rate | ≈ 95% |
| Host Motor Power | 7.5 kW |
| Rotor Speed | 950–1000 r/min |
| Reference Weight | 560 kg |
| Machine Dimensions | 1,200 × 700 × 1,200 mm |
The machine uses a high-speed centrifugal impact principle. Dried palm nuts are accelerated inside the cracking chamber and broken by impact between the rotor beat bars and the toothed arc liners, freeing the palm kernels from their hard shells. Because the rotor contains only a few replaceable wear parts, the design stays simple and robust for continuous operation.
Palm nut shelling machine
Two operating factors matter most for the cracking result this client is targeting:
Adjustable clearance. The gap between the rotor and the arc liners can be set according to palm nut size, so the impact force matches the material. This helps maintain a high cracking rate while limiting unnecessary kernel breakage.
Feed condition control. For best cracking performance, the palm nuts should be dried and cooled before entering the machine — palm nut shell moisture below about 12.5% and kernel moisture below about 9%. Proper feed preparation helps maintain a stable ~95% cracking rate throughout operation.
The Palm Nut Cracker Machine handles the cracking stage; separating the resulting kernels from shells is a separate downstream step and is what determines the overall kernel-to-shell separation performance the client cares about. At present, this separation step is handled conventionally on site, typically by screening or wet separation. The single cracker supplied in this order is designed to fit into a more automated setup whenever the client chooses to upgrade. When the time comes to increase throughput and separation precision, Glory Oiltech can add a complete dry palm kernel shell separation system built around a magnetic separator, a palm nut grading machine, a palm nut cracker, a wind separation column, and a cyclone separator. The machine supplied in this order would serve as the cracking unit within the expanded system. In a complete system, overall kernel-to-shell separation can reach up to 99%, with kernel-in-shell and shell-in-kernel both held to low levels; the recovered shells can also be used as biomass fuel.
Palm kernel cracking and shell separating machine
This approach fits the client's plan: first validate the cracking performance of one palm nut cracker machine on site, then scale up once the results are confirmed. Because the machine is designed to integrate directly into the automated separation line, a later upgrade can build around the equipment already in place rather than replacing it — allowing the client to start with a lower initial commitment while retaining a clear path to a fully automated plant.
Because kernel-to-shell separation was the client's decisive concern, our team focused on demonstrating how cracking and subsequent separation work in practice. Running videos of the process gave the client a concrete basis for assessing the approach before committing to the order.
The client was able to visit the Nigeria branch in Ogun State and inspect the overseas warehouse directly. Seeing a substantial on-site stock of palm nut cracker machines ready for dispatch addressed a practical concern for any overseas buyer: equipment availability and support close to the project site.
Our team recommended a path that fit the client's situation — start with one machine, validate its cracking performance on site, then expand to the automated system. This lets the client control the initial investment while keeping a clear route to a higher-capacity system with improved separation performance later.
With a branch and overseas warehouse in Ogun State, Nigeria, our team can provide equipment, spare parts, and technical support close to the project — an important factor for a plant operating in the region.
Palm kernel oil processing plant project in Nigeria
Beyond this single order, Glory Oiltech already supplies palm kernel processing equipment to producers across Nigeria, including projects involving palm nut cracking and shell separation. These examples demonstrate our experience supporting the wider palm kernel processing chain:
| Project & Location | Capacity & Scope | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Palm kernel oil pressing line, Nigeria | 5 tpd; palm nut cracker and palm kernel shell separator, integrated with an upstream 2 tph palm oil mill | Commissioned July 2025; the two lines run in coordination, raising the overall economics of the client's integrated project |
| Palm kernel oil refinery, Nigeria | 5 tpd batch refining; installation, commissioning and operator training handled by Glory Oiltech team | Commissioned July 2026; ~150 t/month of refined oil; client moved from crude-oil trading to higher-value refined oil |
A palm nut cracker machine breaks the hard shells of dried palm nuts, producing a mixture of palm kernels and shells. A palm kernel shell separator handles the next step by separating the kernels from the shells. In a complete dry palm kernel shell separation system, the cracker works with grading, wind separation, and cyclone collection equipment to achieve an overall separation rate of up to 99%. In short, the cracker performs the cracking stage, while the separator and other downstream units complete the separation process.
A high kernel-to-shell separation rate depends on several factors working together: uniform palm nut size through grading before cracking, the correct clearance in the cracker for the nut size, and properly adjusted wind separation speed. When these are matched, kernel-in-shell and shell-in-kernel levels can both be kept low, helping protect kernel recovery and downstream pressing performance.
Yes. The Palm Nut Cracker Machine is designed to integrate into a larger palm kernel shell separation system. Starting with one unit allows the client to verify cracking performance on site before adding the grading and separation equipment required for an automated line. The existing cracker can then serve as the cracking unit in the expanded system, supported by our local team.
Glory Oiltech provides palm kernel processing solutions — from a single palm nut cracker machine to a complete, automated palm kernel shell separation system — configured around your raw material, processing capacity, and separation targets.
Contact us today to discuss your palm nut raw material and processing capacity. Our engineers will customize a solution to support efficient kernel-shell separation and improve oil recovery.
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