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Indigenous Sheep Hair Shearing Device

Sheep
Wool
Shearing
Mechanised
Livelihood
Indigenous Sheep Hair Shearing Device

overview

The indigenous sheep hair shearing device developed by IIT Delhi offers a robust, low-cost mechanized alternative to hand scissors, enabling closer shearing and improved staple length required by the Indian wool industry. Designed to enhance shepherds’ livelihoods, it delivers efficient, reliable shearing and supports high-quality yarn production.

  • 7

    TRL

  • 1

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 15

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Economic –Low-cost and reliable mechanised device.
  • Versatility –Produces wool suitable for the Indian wool industry
  • Supported –Technical guidance and post-commercialisation support provided.

Functionality

Contact Us

Prof. S. K. Saha

RuTAG Lab, Block-II, Room No. 247, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, Delhi

Email: saha[at]iitd[dot]ac[dot]in

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