MECOL'S RESEARCH TRADITION
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MECOL'S RESEARCH TRADITION |
MECOL,
a company located in Fortaleza-Ceará-Brazil, has its activities
also turned to technological research related to machines and processes
for cashew nut and the chestnut of Brazil. Among the researches developed are: |
Products developed from LCC (cashew nut oil), several resins and plywood. |
1.
A prototype of a shelling machine for cashew nuts, with automatic input
and blade cutting, with patent pending at INPI (nr.9903145 - being concluded
by Agrotech do Brasil Ltda, a company from the same group). |
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2.
A complete mini-factory for the extraction of the cashew nut shell liquid. |
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3.
Manual device for removal of the shell of chestnut of Brazil (concluded). |
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4. Maual device for breaking the chestnut of Brazil outer shell.
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5.
Fenolic resins thermo-fixed from cashew nut shell liquid, with
use of agricultural residues as load in the production of laminates. Examples: tiles, chairs, floors, etc. Resistant to the predators(like termites), water, higt temperature, etc. |
Roof coverings. |
Chair. |
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6.
Manual shelling machine, without pedal, allowing the operator to work
seated (ended). |
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