Sennova

Sennova has been the  most revolutionary  breakthrough in CTC manufacture since Sir William Mckercher invented the  Process. The   Sennova  is  a  state of-the-art  CTC  processing  machine   that  optimises   on  performance. With 330 mm drums  9 against the conventional 210mm and   tooth    profile   specifications  and   speed  ratios synchronised to its diameter, the machine  is  designed  to  maximise quality, output and power utilisation.

Features

Auto dejamming - Introduced   into  the  world  of  CTC  by  T&I,  the unique auto -dejamming feature
causes  the  slow  speed  roller  to  slide  back in the event of any foreign metal entering the rollers or in cases  of  shock  loads. The rollers can be immediately re-engaged, and the machine started without any loss of time.
Single-knob fine-cut - On Sennova, the  rollers  can  be  meshed  very closely by simply turning a lever and this can be done without stopping the machine. This enables very accurate adjustments to the type
of cut desired. Synchronising such adjustments with the ammeter reading ensures optimum motor power. Ammeters are provided with every cutting unit.
Auto tripping - The  Sennova  automatically  trips  in case the Auto-dejamming mechanism is triggered. This brings the complete machine to a stop-automatically.

Bolt-free housing - A self-gripping  housing eliminates bolts for fastening to the side-plates, facilitating quick changing of rollers without hammering. Bearings remain safe within the housings.

Air cooled rollers - Cold air  introduced  from  behind  the  rollers prevents leaf temperature from rising, thereby improving the quality of liquor.
Conveyor belts - Conveyors  are fitted with long lasting flange bearing units. Every conveyor roller is crowned to prevent belt run off.  Increased  number  of  idler  rollers  and  full length  skid plates ensure absolutely straight running of conveyors. Belts are wider than the CTC rollers.
Independent direct drive - The  drive  system  of  the Sennova  is one of its major features. The gear boxes  are directly coupled to be high speed and slow speed rollers  with heavy duty, easily detachable propeller shafts. The  gear-box is tailor-made using  high- precision  gears and shafts made from special high  tensile  steel. Heavy duty bearings, matched V-belts, and easy tensioning arrangement assure long and trouble free service from the Sennova drives.
By-bass arrangement - Any  cutting  unit  can  be  by-passed  in  a  process, while all conveyors can continue to run. This feature adds to the operational flexibility of the Sennova.
Magnet - The Sennova   is  fitted with a wide, heavy and sealed ceramic magnet. It is housed in a cast aluminium casing with stainless  steel  contact surfaces. The magnet height is adjustable and facilitates easy lifting and cleaning.
Adjustable drop point - The adjustable drop point feature  allows the tea to drop onto the Slow Speed roller at a desired point.
Axial pitch adjustment - A special  device  for  axial  pitch adjustment of CTC rollers helps to eliminate studs, nuts and wear and tear-an essential feature often ignored.

Specifications

Advantages

Zero spillage - Proper  spillage  guards  prevent  leaf  from  sticking  on  to conveyor rollers, preventing damage  to  belts.  The Sennova has additional through spillage guards and full length skid plates, which ensure spill proof running of conveyors and prevent damage to belts.

Interchangeable rollers - Slow speed  and high-speed rollers can be interchanged easily for maximising roller life.
Optional drive - As  an  optional  feature,  hardened  and  ground  bearing  sleeves are provided on the mandrel  bearing journal which ensure minimum damage to bearings. The sleeves can be easily replaced while the bearings remain intact.
Operational convenience - Controls  such as the spreader adjustment wheel, the anti-jam device, fine cut adjustment, clutch, axial adjustment and magnet are placed in one convenient line on the same side
of the machine.
Automation - Matching capacity fermenting machines and dryers enables the Sennova to be an integral part of a fully on-line automated system.
Maintenance - Overall  maintenance  costs  are  reduced  due  to  the  reduction in the number of CTC machines.  Lower  roller speed  also  ensures  less wear and tear and so less down time as compared to conventional CTC machine.
Space - Ensures a sizable reduction in space requirements - saving work areas and costs.