> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # SOLD – PrefixEQ Cracker, Classifier, and Winnower - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/f-s-prefixeq-cracker-classifier-winnower/ - Published: 2023-02-02T23:00:47.000Z - Updated: 2023-02-16T21:52:38.000Z - Description: Located in Fallbrook (Southern) California. - Author: The Archivist - Tags: Classifieds ### **The Details** - Reason for selling: rightsizing the business - Purchased in 2017/2018 - Low usage, in like-new condition - All three pieces are 120VAC. - Price does not include crating and shipping. - **Asking Price:** $14,000 (originally $18,000 when purchased). - Sold as a lot; individual offers not being considered *at this time*. --- ### **Sorter/Classifier – capacity up to 200kg/hr** The PrefixEQ sorter/classifier can be used as to clean beans before roasting \[the image in the lower-right corner shows trash from cleaning\]. After cracking, the classifier can be used to separate fractions into different sizes for maximum efficiency in winnowing. The top deck acts as a scalper, removing un-cracked (possibly slaty) beans. - Five decks, with mesh sizes 3/8", 1/4", 1/8", and 1/16" (top deck is for scalping) - \~25kg hopper with automatic feeder - All stainless steel construction - High quality offset vibratory motors for long carefree operating life - Comes on casters (two locking) - Simple to maintain ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1445-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1444-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1449-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1455-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/20211201_104829-Large.jpeg) 0:00 / 1× Cleaning unroasted beans. 0:00 / 1× Classifying nib fractions prior to winnowing. --- ### **Impact Cracker – capacity up to 200kg/hr** ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1430-Large-1.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1438-Large-1.jpeg) - Compact footprint - High throughput with minimal losses - Cracking mechanism works on beans of any size - Cracking mechanism is virtually un-jammable, so you never have to worry about poking and prodding beans through - Digitally adjustable speed control for adjusting cracking power to optimize cracking of beans with varied shell thickness and moisture content - Works on unroasted as well as roasted beans - Cracking creates considerably less dust/fines than roller mill type crackers which equates to higher yield in winnowing, more final product, which directly equates to more revenue - Cracking produces larger, more uniform, and fewer pieces of shell, so winnowing can be completed more quickly. - Zinc treated, powder coated frame to resist rust in wash down environments, even in the event of chipping --- ### **Winnower – capacity up to 75kg/hr** This winnower is easily tunable to effectively and efficiently separate nib of different fraction from shell. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1423-Large-1.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/01/DSC_1424-Large-1.jpeg) 0:00 / 1× - Extremely compact - Patent pending separation chamber allows for completely tunable airflow for maximum separation efficiency and lowest nib loss - Hopper holds \~25kg crushed cocoa beans - Nearly silent, easily adjustable vibratory feed mechanism - Viewing window for precisely tuning shell separation - Includes husk collection bin - Easily removable separation chamber converts machine into a standalone vibratory feeder capable of up to 1 MT/hr feed rates - Nearly entirely made of heavy duty food grade stainless steel NOTE: Table and shopvac included if the buyer elects to pick up the equipment. It will not included if shipping. --- ### **Resources** [ Cocoa Cracker Spec sheet Cocoa Cracker Spec sheet.pdf 113 KB download-circle ](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/files/2023/01/Cocoa-Cracker-Spec-sheet.pdf "Download") [ Winnower Spec Sheet Winnower Spec Sheet.pdf 734 KB download-circle ](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/files/2023/01/Winnower-Spec-Sheet.pdf "Download") [Prefix Equipment Manufacturing — Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56fa956ef699bbb778cd3490/1465320674267-IWJAHYKIC0AR0K5IY7J7/favicon.ico)Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56fa956ef699bbb778cd3490/1470332613296-CPCHEDCZP93EXKBNARZT/headerv3.1.png)](https://www.twentyfourblackbirds.com/prefix-equipment-manufacturing?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Manufacturer’s website --- ### **Interested?** [Contact the seller via email](mailto: jbenten@chalyce.com). --- ### **Disclaimer** All transactions are between the buyer and the seller and TheChocolateLife assumes no liability of any kind for incorrect information and/or incomplete transactions, for any reason. ---