Lampung, Indonesia · 2009 Cassava(mandioca, yuca) Starch Plant 12 t Cassava(mandioca, yuca) / Day (Upgraded from 5 t / Day)

Local Context & Heritage

Lampung Province is a core cassava(mandioca, yuca)-producing region in Indonesia, with a long history of cassava(mandioca, yuca) processing. The factory was a typical traditional Indonesian cassava(mandioca, yuca) starch processor, relying on the classic "chute sedimentation method." The starch produced was uniquely valued for its local viscosity characteristics, primarily supplied to nearby workshops to make Indonesia's beloved traditional snack, Kerupuk Udang (shrimp crackers).

The Challenges We Face

As both domestic and international food processing standards rose, the factory faced severe transformation pressures. Relying on manual labor and obsolete chute sedimentation equipment, the daily cassava(mandioca, yuca) processing capacity was stagnant at around 5 tons. This setup could not handle the raw materials during harvest peaks, nor could it secure larger commercial orders. Furthermore, the traditional open sedimentation process was highly vulnerable to weather, water quality, and human factors, making standardized quality control of whiteness, purity, and viscosity extremely difficult.

Our Solution

In 2009, we delivered a customized, modern suite of cassava(mandioca, yuca) starch processing equipment. While preserving the raw material's inherent quality, we upgraded the core process. We introduced professional multi-stage washing and highly efficient crushing technologies to maximize starch yield. Next, industrial-grade centrifugal screening and slurry separation systems completely replaced the massive, low-efficiency, and easily contaminated chute sedimentation tables. Finally, an enclosed pneumatic flash drying and packaging system was configured to ensure rapid drying, moisture control, and consistent quality.