Decorticate
A decoriticator (from Latin: cortex, bark) is a machine for stripping the skin or bark off plant stalks in preparation for further processing
Test successful of rapid feed system concept
After testing nearly a dozen different ways to feed the RD, a breakthrough was made. After much tweaking & learning, the system was validated with exclusive video produced that will be distributed to accredited individuals & stakeholders. “It has been an amazing journey. I couldn’t have done it without a devout faith in the power
Millwright position filled with financial assistance from IRAP
After learning of a better way to feed the decorticator, a proposal was submitted & accepted by IRAP/NRC to allow Canfiber to hire a ticketed millwright to assist in assembling the rapid feed system developed within Solidworks by our mechanical engineer. Having made good progress with the chipper & conveyor sections, we are now anxiously
Canfiber Achieves Major Breakthrough with New Rapid Feed System
After learning that with the newly configured system required some key changes to the drums, it was decided to move forward using the existing prototype to be able to prove to potential partners & investors the viability of a rapid feed system. Demonstrating with fiber only stalks obtained from Vanderhoof, BC the conveyor was filled
NRC Project Draws to a Close Without Private Support
A final meeting with members of the NRC/IRAP was bittersweet in that a new method of feeding the system was proposed that solved the major problems discovered by the NRC sponsored feed system (which turned out to be a dead-end). Considering our options; Give up or pursue a viable concept to feed the decorticator by
Canfiber Files Patent (#2,919,565) Titled Apparatus & Method For Decorticating Green Fibrous Plant Stalks
When a transformative technology comes along, history has shown us that it usually is met with criticism. Ribbon decortication is no different. With criticism comes careful planning to dampen critics voices so it wasn’t until the revamped prototype was assembled & tested before a Canadian patent was formally filed for the decorticator itself. There are
CANFIBER ACTIVELY SEEKING SENIOR PARTNER WITH SOLIDWORKS EXPERIENCE
Canfiber is an Agri-tech development company that is ready to bring its ribbon decortication technology to market & is seeking an individual with a good command of Solidworks engineering software. This individual will be able to take our peel strength data, along with all of the data gleaned from the build & successful test of
CANFIBER M6AB DECORTICATOR
Canfiber Inc. has developed a patent pending core decorticator that produces clean, hurd free ribbon fiber! ‘Applying the technology to the field has been the biggest challenge of my life’ says P.Harrap, President of Canfiber. ‘Once I realized I couldn’t on my own, key people entered the mix after steadfast prayer.’ Parts for the prototype