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Turnkey cashew processing & vacuum frying technology

Since 2011, LOCUS has designed and delivered fully mechanized, high-automation processing lines for the cashew and food industry — from raw cashew sorting to kernel packing and vacuum-fried snacks.

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Turnkey Lines From 5 To 50 MT / Shift

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60+ Projects Across India & Africa

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LOCUS cashew processing facility

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60+

Turnkey Projects Delivered

About LOCUS

Specialists in mechanized cashew & food processing

A trusted, specialized provider of mechanized solutions for the raw cashew processing industry, with over 15 years of project execution expertise. We design advanced processing systems with high automation, supported by continuous innovation and process optimization.

Over 90% Turnkey, Single-Point Project Delivery

  • Design, R&D, Installation & Commissioning
  • BRCGS, HACCP, ISO & Organic Standard Compliant
  • Operator Training & Comprehensive After-Sales
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15+

Years of Execution Expertise

60+

Our Technologies

Complete processing systems, engineered end to end

Raw Cashew Grading Machine

Raw Cashew Sorting & Grading

Vibro de-stoning and rotary drum grading into up to 9 size grades for higher shelling efficiency.

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Raw Cashew Cooking & Curing System

Cooking, Cooker & Curing

PLC-controlled steam cooker with 95%+ uniform cooking, plus vertical curing bins for next-day shelling.

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Cashew Shelling & Separating System

Shelling & Separating System

Fully automated shelling and separation delivering shell, kernel, uncut and un-scooped as clean outputs.

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Cashew Kernel Peeling & Grading

Kernel Peeling & Grading

Borma drying, humidification and gentle peeling followed by colour and size sorting for export-grade kernels.

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LOCUS vacuum frying machine service

Vacuum Frying Technology

Low-temperature, low-pressure frying that retains colour, texture and nutrients for premium fruit & veg snacks.

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Why Choose Us

Why processors across India & Africa trust LOCUS

We deliver more than 90% of the project scope in-house — design, fabrication, installation, commissioning and training — so you deal with a single accountable partner.

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High Automation, Low Labour

85–95% of work is machine-driven; only 5–15% manual handling.

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Export-Grade Output Quality

Clean separation of kernel, shell, uncut and un-scooped grades.

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15+

Years of execution expertise

5-50

Plant capacity (MT / shift)

Core Strengths

Engineering built for yield, hygiene and uptime

Our in-house R&D continuously optimises every stage — cooking, shelling, peeling and grading — to maximise whole-kernel recovery, maintain food-grade hygiene and keep your line running with minimal downtime.

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Uniform Steam Cooking

LOCUS cooker design delivers 95%+ uniform cooking across the batch.

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Machine-Driven Processing

85–95% of processing is automated for consistent, repeatable output.

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Turnkey Project Scope

Over 90% of the plant is delivered and integrated by LOCUS in-house.

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Reliable Commissioning

Proven installation and commissioning across 60+ live projects.

Trusted by Cashew & Food Processors Across India & Africa

Our Projects

Turnkey plants delivered across India & Africa

From a single machine to a complete 50 MT/shift facility — explore how LOCUS engineers, installs and commissions cashew and vacuum-frying lines worldwide.

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LOCUS cashew processing project 1

50 MT/Shift RCN Processing Facility

LOCUS cashew processing project 2

Destoner Line

LOCUS cashew processing project 3

Shelling & Separating Line

LOCUS cashew processing project 4

Vacuum-Fried Fruit & Vegetable Snack Line

LOCUS cashew processing project 5

Cashew Kernel Grading & Packing Station

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Inside LOCUS

See a LOCUS processing line in action

Machines In Action

Watch our cashew processing machines at work

Real footage from LOCUS installations — grading, cooking, shelling, peeling, inspection, grading and packing lines, running on the plant floor.

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Raw Cashew Grading Section
Sorting & Grading

Raw Cashew Grading Section

Locus Hi-tech Raw Cashew Cooking System
Cooking & Curing

Hi-Tech Raw Cashew Cooking System

Raw Cashew Cutting Machine
Shelling

Raw Cashew Cutting Machine

Fully Auto RCN Shelling Line
Shelling

Fully Auto RCN Shelling Line

Locus Raw Cashew Nut Shelling Machine
Shelling

Raw Cashew Nut Shelling Machine

Auto Tray Filling Machine
Handling

Auto Tray Filling Machine

Cashew Kernel Humidification Section
Kernel Treatment

Cashew Kernel Humidification Section

Cashew Peeling Machine 300 Kg per hr
Peeling

Cashew Peeling Machine – 300 Kg/hr

Cashew Kernel Peeling Section
Peeling

Cashew Kernel Peeling Section

Cashew Inspection Conveyor
Quality Control

Cashew Inspection Conveyor

Locus Cashew Split Grading Machine
Sorting & Grading

Cashew Split Grading Machine

Vacuum Packing Cashew Machine
Packing

Vacuum Packing Cashew Machine

50 MT RCN Processing Project
Full Project Tour

50 MT RCN Processing Project — Complete Plant Walkthrough

Our Expertise

Yield, hygiene and automation by design

Every LOCUS line is engineered to maximise whole-kernel recovery and food-grade hygiene while minimising manual handling and downtime.

Process Automation
90%
Uniform Cooking Efficiency
95%
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LOCUS engineering expertise
  • In-House Design & R&D
  • Installation & Commissioning
Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered here

Answers to common questions about our cashew processing and vacuum frying technology, project scope, capacities and support.

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Clear answers about plant capacities, automation levels, turnkey scope, installation and after-sales support for your processing line.

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Planning a new plant or an upgrade? Our engineering team is ready to assist with layout, capacity and budgeting.

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Phone Number

+91 8180 8080 18

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Our Location

Pune, Maharashtra & Belagavi, Karnataka

We deliver over 90% of the project in-house — plant design and layout, machinery manufacturing, installation, commissioning, operator training and after-sales support — so you work with a single accountable partner.

We supply line from 5 to 50 MT plus capacity of raw cashew processing projects, which are customized as per client requirements for scope, automation and finished materials.

Highly automated — 85–95% of the work is machine-driven, with only 5–15% manual handling, reducing labour and improving consistency.

Our lines are engineered to support food-safety standards including BRCGS, HACCP, ISO and organic certification requirements.

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