Chapter 690
The workers carefully unloaded the machine and the dustproof cloth was lifted. Su Miao gently stroked the surface of the machine. The cool touch came from her fingertips, and she could feel the huge potential contained in this equipment.
After the technician in charge of the installation checked the machine with Su Yuanzheng, he led his fellow workers to start the installation.
The installation of the machine is not difficult, but the factory did not have large machines before, and the wiring does not meet the operating requirements of the machine, so it needs to be modified.
Fortunately, the technician was accustomed to this situation. He took someone to check it out and said:
"Boss Su, although the main energy source of this machine is coal, other control systems require electricity. The wires here are too thin and unsafe. I suggest replacing them.
Luckily, your village has a good power supply infrastructure, so we only need to modify the factory's power supply, which shouldn't be a big problem. We've previously encountered people in the suburbs who couldn't get power, and they had to go to the power station and spend money to install it themselves."
"Okay, okay, Master Lin, I'll leave it to you. If changing the circuit involves any additional costs, we can cover them."
"It's okay, it's a simple matter. You need to buy the necessary materials quickly. Once we install the machine, we can change the circuit.
It’s almost noon now, could you please treat me and my colleagues to a lunch?”
"Yes, yes, that's what I should do. I'll set up a table for lunch to treat you all."
Su Yuanzheng was not being polite. He stuffed money into Dezhi's pocket and asked him to kill chickens and ducks to set up a large table. Then he drove back to Ning County to buy ingredients.
The masters eat and drink well, and they work more attentively.
"Boss Su, the factory needs a power outage to repair the circuits. We have to shut down the power anyway, so why don't we just repair the wiring for the entire factory? Otherwise, if we only repair this one, you'll have to repair it again when you install new machines."
In this way, a table of food was exchanged for a factory circuit renovation.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the circuit modification was completed. When the dryer motor made the first buzzing sound, the villagers surrounding it subconsciously took half a step back.
Su Miao stood in front of the control panel, pressed the start button with a little force, and the conveyor belt slowly turned, sending the first batch of cut konjac slices into the drying chamber.
Everyone stared closely, wanting to see if this big guy could really dry such a large quantity of konjac chips in such a short time.
Second Aunt laughed and said, "Wow! Such a big machine is as big as half a train carriage. Fortunately, our factory is large, otherwise it wouldn't be able to accommodate it!"
This thing can even display the temperature inside! Look, it heats up so quickly! It's much faster than our own little dryer!"
A low laugh rang out from the crowd, and the originally tense atmosphere relaxed.
Amidst the laughter, Su Miao caught a glimpse of his seventh uncle standing in the crowd, with a smile on his lips and his eyes a little red.
This machine not only improves production capacity, but also changes the older generation's concept of "digging for food in the soil". From relying on the weather to relying on technology to increase production, this step took most of their lives.
The humming sound of the dryer's continuous operation echoed in the factory, and the numbers on the temperature display continued to rise.
Su Miao stood in front of the control panel, monitoring various parameters intently.
She could feel the burning gazes of the workers behind her, filled with expectation, suspicion, but more of curiosity about the unknown.
Technician Master Lin glanced at the instrument, then turned to Su Yuanzheng and said:
"Boss Su, the drying process and time for konjac and papaya shreds are similar. Whoever will be in charge of the drying work in the future needs to review the operation and precautions."
The second uncle brought the eldest girl over and said, "From now on, we will be the ones taking charge. Please teach us."
“If you want the agricultural products inside to be dried well, not spoil and have the right moisture content, it has to be divided into three stages.
The first stage is heating up. Spread the sliced agricultural products flat on the baking rack and press this switch to send them in.
Then press here, and the temperature inside the box will gradually rise to 50 degrees, just like now, and heat it for half an hour.
The second stage is to further dehumidify the high humidity and low temperature stage, lowering the temperature to 40 degrees to prevent color changes. This will last for about 1 hour.
Then turn it over here, adjust the temperature to 60 degrees and dry it for one hour, then adjust the temperature to 70 degrees and continue drying, and it will be completed in about two hours.
Of course, this time is also affected by weather and humidity. Boss Su said your products will be pre-dried for a day first, which can save an hour in the second stage.
Uncle Er and Big Girl took notes carefully. Uncle Er sighed, "It turns out there are so many tricks to using this machine. I thought I just had to press a button and wait."
Master Lin smiled and said:
"This is already a very good process, and we are still working hard. Through continuous upgrading and upgrading, I believe that in the near future, we can achieve full automation. As you said, just press a button and it will be done."
Su Miao calculated that if this mode was used, it would take about half an hour to dry a batch of clothes when they were fully wet.
Just now, a batch of more than 800 kilograms of fresh konjac was put in. If you calculate it this way, the processing capacity is indeed about 200 kilograms per hour.
It will take some time to dry, and it’s getting late. I know that several manufacturers’ masters will have to rush back to Guangzhou tomorrow.
Su Yuanzheng directly cleaned out several empty rooms in his house for them to stay overnight.
Firstly, I want to thank them for delivering the goods from so far away. Secondly, this first batch of konjac has not come out yet. If there is any problem in the middle, I need their help to check it out.
Several masters traveled far and wide and had stayed in many of their fellow villagers' homes, so they gladly accepted the offer, as this way they could save some accommodation fees and put the money into their own pockets.
To celebrate the completion of the new machine today, the Su family set up several tables of delicious food and invited workers, technical masters and some familiar relatives from the factory to join in the fun.
As the sun was about to set, the food was ready and the first batch of dried konjac was also completed.
"It's out!" Master Lin suddenly announced loudly.
The dryer made a long "beep" sound, and the conveyor belt restarted, delivering the first batch of dried konjac chips.
Everyone gathered around, and the fragrance gradually spread in the air.
Su Miao picked up a piece of warm konjac chips. Because it had been pre-cooled in the oven, the konjac chips were only warm and not boiling hot.
She broke it gently and found that the cross section was dry and even, without a trace of moisture, and it was dried just right. Looking at the others, they were more even and perfect than those dried by hand or in a small oven.
"Done! Done! This konjac is baked better than anything we've ever made before!"
"Great! From now on, we don't have to worry about bad weather affecting our production!"
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Amidst cheers, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to the future of Su Ji Food Factory!
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