Turco FAN80 Hazelnut Cracking Machine with Integrated Shell Separator

Turco FAN80 — Hazelnut Cracking Machine with Integrated Air-Blast Shell Separator

The Turco FAN80 is a new-design hazelnut cracking machine built for medium-scale commercial operations. What sets the FAN80 apart is its integrated air-blast shell separator — positioned immediately after the cracking unit, it uses pressurised airflow and weight difference to automatically separate shells from hazelnut kernels as they exit the machine. Depending on hazelnut variety and size, the FAN80 achieves 30–60% kernel separation without manual picking, delivering significant labour savings in continuous processing operations. Built in Turkey from food-grade painted steel and stainless steel, running on standard 220V household electricity.

Key Features

How the Shell Separator Works

Immediately after cracking, the mixed output of shells and kernels passes through the air-blast separator. The fan generates a controlled airflow that deflects the lighter, larger shells away from the path of the heavier, denser kernels. The separation rate — between 30% and 60% — varies by hazelnut variety, size and moisture level. Drier, uniform hazelnuts with a larger shell-to-kernel weight difference give the best separation results. Output from the separator can be passed through a second stage (such as the Turco BOOST500Z fan separator) for further shell removal.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions