Empowering Africa’s Tea Industry

Innovative and Cost-Effective Machinery for Tea Processing. From Plucking to Packing.

Empowering Africa’s Tea Industry

Innovative and Cost-Effective Machinery for Tea Processing. From Plucking to Packing.

Empowering Africa’s Tea Industry

Innovative and Cost-Effective Machinery for Tea Processing. From Plucking to Packing.

Empowering Africa’s Tea Industry

Innovative and Cost-Effective Machinery for Tea Processing. From Plucking to Packing.

Empowering Africa’s Tea Industry

Innovative and Cost-Effective Machinery for Tea Processing. From Plucking to Packing.

Why Spenomatic?

Since 1998, Spenomatic Kenya Ltd has built its reputation as a trusted solution provider for industrial needs. With a dedicated tea division since 2007, we have been instrumental in transforming tea processing across Africa. By focusing on energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions, we have enabled our clients to achieve higher production standards while minimizing costs. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has earned us over 30% market share in the African tea industry.

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What Sets Us Apart?
Energy Efficiency

Reduce fuel consumption and operational costs while maintaining high production standards.

Every system is customized to align with the unique needs of tea processing.

Built for consistent, high-quality output with minimal downtime.

From installation to after-sales servicing, we ensure seamless operation of your machinery.

The Hallmark of Superior Craftsmanship.

Our machinery is renowned for its high performance, durability, and advanced engineering, making it the trusted choice for tea processors. Each product is meticulously designed to align with global standards, ensuring precision and reliability at every stage.

Our Machinery

Orthodox Tea Roller Machine

Specifically designed for the manufacture of orthodox teas, this modernized roller incorporates advanced features to enhance operational efficiency, durability, and tea quality. Engineered with precision, it meets the demands of...

Specifically designed for the manufacture of orthodox teas, this modernized roller incorporates advanced features to enhance operational efficiency, durability, and tea quality. Engineered with precision, it meets the demands of the modern tea industry while maintaining the integrity of traditional orthodox tea production.

Key Features:

  • Table:
    • Constructed from mild steel plate mounted on a heavy-duty cast iron frame, lined with durable ‘Kithul’ wood.
    • Optionally available with food-grade stainless steel plate for enhanced hygiene.
    • Table frame circumference lined with hardwood for long-lasting performance.
  • Cone:
    • Available in Rettie or Keegal shapes, made from food-grade phosphor bronze.
    • Optional materials include brass or gunmetal for specific processing needs.
  • Battens:
    • Crescent-shaped battens made from ‘Kithul’ wood or food-grade stainless steel.
    • End/tips crafted from food-grade phosphor bronze, with optional brass or gunmetal materials.
  • Pressure Plate:
    • Food-grade stainless steel plate mounted on a heavy-duty cast iron frame, lined with hardwood.
    • Electro-pneumatically controlled, fully programmable, with inching control for precision adjustments.
  • Discharge Door:
    • Electro-pneumatically controlled and programmable, featuring an inching control mechanism and differential control valve for variable piston speed.
  • Automation:
    • Fully automatic and programmable control panel with a user-friendly touch-screen HMI and PLC system.
    • Includes a manual by-pass option for operational flexibility.
    • Equipped with reliable pneumatic cylinders, precision flow-control, solenoid valves, FRL unit, and pressure gauges for optimal performance.
  • Main Drive:
    • Heavy-duty heli-bevel gearbox with a 30:1 ratio for efficient power transmission and reduced power consumption.
    • Coupled with a 4-step pulley offering speeds of 35/40/45/50 RPM, driven by a 20 HP, VFD-compliant motor (1,440 RPM, 50 Hz).

Benefits:

  • Enhanced Durability: High-quality materials and construction ensure long-lasting, reliable performance.
  • Operational Efficiency: Advanced automation and electro-pneumatic controls streamline the process and improve precision.
  • Versatility: Multiple material options and programmable settings cater to a wide range of production requirements.
  • Energy Efficiency: The specialized gearbox and motor configuration reduce power consumption, lowering operational costs.

This state-of-the-art orthodox tea roller is a perfect blend of tradition and modern technology, delivering superior tea quality and operational convenience for today’s tea producers.

Rotorvane

This advanced Rotorvane machine is engineered to meet the evolving demands of the tea industry, offering exceptional durability, precision, and efficiency. With significant improvements over traditional designs, it ensures superior...

This advanced Rotorvane machine is engineered to meet the evolving demands of the tea industry, offering exceptional durability, precision, and efficiency. With significant improvements over traditional designs, it ensures superior performance in tea leaf processing.

Key Features:

  • Robust Cylinder Design: Constructed with 6, 8, or 10 mm thick stainless-steel plates, capable of withstanding maximum pressure for extended durability and reliability.
  • Pedestal Mounting Arrangement: Heavy-duty MS fabricated pedestal eliminates the need for a concrete plinth, simplifying installation and ensuring stability.
  • High-Quality Worm Resistors & Vanes: Crafted from flawless, high-grade stainless steel with an option for lead-free GM components, providing exceptional durability and a polished finish.
  • Iris Discharge System: Equipped with standard Iris Plates, with an optional cone attachment available for enhanced flexibility.
  • Geared Barrel Withdrawal Mechanism: Simplifies barrel cleaning with a gear-operated hand wheel for quick and easy access.
  • Precision Rotor Shaft: Made from alloy steel, precision-machined for consistent performance.
  • Heavy-Duty Drives: Operates through a reliable worm reducer for smooth, high-torque performance.

Benefits:

  • Durability: High-quality materials and robust construction ensure long-lasting performance.
  • Ease of Maintenance: The geared barrel withdrawal mechanism allows for quick cleaning and reduced downtime.
  • Customizable Options: Flexible discharge configurations and material options cater to specific production needs.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: Precision-engineered components optimize leaf processing and maintain consistency.

This Rotorvane machine is a critical component for modern tea factories, delivering reliable, high-performance processing while maintaining the integrity and quality of the tea leaves.

Continuous Fermenting Machine

This high-performance fermenting machine is designed to revolutionize the fermentation process in tea production, delivering superior quality and unmatched efficiency. Its advanced features ensure optimal aeration, flexibility, and control, making...

This high-performance fermenting machine is designed to revolutionize the fermentation process in tea production, delivering superior quality and unmatched efficiency. Its advanced features ensure optimal aeration, flexibility, and control, making it an essential tool for modern tea manufacturing.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced Aeration: Provides greater airflow for improved and consistent fermentation quality.
  • Modular Design: Offers flexibility in length and the number of modules, enabling customization to suit specific site conditions and capacity needs.
  • Magic Mesh Belt: Features a high open area for even fermentation across the tea bed, resulting in improved cup characteristics and infusion quality.
  • Throughput Timing Control: Adjustable settings allow precise control of fermentation timing, accommodating changes in ambient conditions.
  • Humidified Air System: Incorporates a specialized Mist Chamber for controlled humidity, ensuring uniform oxidation throughout the process.
  • Maintenance-Free Drives: Compact and reliable drives minimize maintenance requirements, ensuring smooth and continuous operation.

Benefits:

  • Improved Productivity: Streamlined design allows for higher efficiency and throughput, optimizing productivity.
  • Customizable Capacity: Modular flexibility allows the machine to adapt to varying production requirements.
  • Consistent Quality: Ensures even fermentation and enhances the flavor, aroma, and infusion of the final product.
  • Ease of Operation: Automated controls and low maintenance needs make it convenient and cost-effective to operate.

This fermenting machine is an indispensable solution for achieving precise and high-quality fermentation, setting the standard for excellence in tea processing.

Vibratory Fluid Bed Dryer

This advanced tea drying machine combines mechanical precision and high-velocity airflow to deliver consistent and efficient drying. Designed for optimal moisture removal and thermal efficiency, it ensures high-quality tea production...

This advanced tea drying machine combines mechanical precision and high-velocity airflow to deliver consistent and efficient drying. Designed for optimal moisture removal and thermal efficiency, it ensures high-quality tea production with minimal energy consumption and maintenance.

Key Features:

  • Uniform Feed Distribution: Fermented teas are evenly fed into the drying system via a feed distributor, which also breaks lumps and spreads leaves over a stainless steel grid plate for uniform drying.
  • Fluidization Technology: The chamber utilizes mechanical movement and high-velocity hot air through a perforated grid plate for effective fluidization and forward movement of tea leaves.
  • Two-Stage Drying Process: Initial stages use high temperatures to arrest fermentation, followed by gradual moisture removal at lower temperatures to achieve the perfect balance.
  • Efficient Dust Collection System: Prevents re-firing of dust, minimizing waste and ensuring clean operation.
  • Double-Inlet Insulated Hot Air Blower: Delivers uniform air distribution for consistent drying across all tea leaves.
  • Versatility: Compatible with various types of heaters and fuels, offering flexibility to meet different operational requirements.

Benefits:

  • Higher Output: Maximizes drying efficiency while maintaining tea quality.
  • Energy Efficient: Achieves low fuel consumption with the highest thermal efficiency.
  • Low Maintenance: Built with durable components and a streamlined design for minimal upkeep.
  • Quality Assurance: Prevents over-firing and ensures negligible fly-off, safeguarding the integrity of the tea leaves.

This tea dryer is an essential solution for tea producers aiming for consistent quality, efficient operations, and reduced operational costs.

CTC Machine

This state-of-the-art tea processing machine is designed to deliver unmatched quality and performance in cutting and processing tea leaves. Engineered with precision, it ensures efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance,...

This state-of-the-art tea processing machine is designed to deliver unmatched quality and performance in cutting and processing tea leaves. Engineered with precision, it ensures efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance, making it a valuable addition to any tea processing facility.

Key Features:

  • Unique Cutting Unit Cover: Inclined, straight-type cover with a continuously moving PVC belt to prevent spillage, accumulation, and bacterial formation, ensuring hygiene and consistency.
  • Heavy, Balanced Cutting Rollers: Designed for vibration-free operation, enhancing cutting precision and prolonging the life of the rollers.
  • Zero-Spillage Design: Features reduced conveyor slope, inclined side plates, and full-length skid plates to prevent tea leaf roll-back and spillage.
  • Optimized Machine Height: Provides easy access for maintenance, enabling quick adjustments to roller settings and mesh alignment.
  • Durable Bearing Sleeves: Hardened and ground sleeves minimize wear on bearings, with easy replacement options while keeping bearings intact.
  • Quick Roller Removal Mechanism: Allows for convenient roller changes without the need to remove the top arm, reducing downtime.
  • Chain and Sprocket Conveyor Drive: Ensures a positive drive with reduced maintenance costs and eliminates the risk of belt slippage.

Benefits:

This machine combines superior engineering and functionality, ensuring efficient processing with minimal maintenance. Its user-friendly design and advanced features make it an ideal solution for achieving consistent, high-quality tea productio

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