Design and Development of a Soap Stamping and Tableting Machine for Small Scale Soap Manufacturer

Abstract

A soap stamping and tableting machine comprising a printing die/pattern inscriptioner, cutting blade, conveyor belt, and two electric motors was developed and tested. Performance test analysis conducted showed that the machine operated with an optimal stamping/tableting capacity of 10205 soap tablets per hour with an efficiency of 98.8% when its conveying and stamping/tableting units were powered with 2HP and 4HP electric motors respectively. All materials used in the fabrication of this machine were sourced locally, and the estimated cost for producing one unit of the machine is ninety five thousand six hundred and fifty naira (N95,650). The machine reduced drudgery and tedium in small scale soap making and also enhanced mass production and profit.