1. KLE Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of
Engineering and Technology, Belagavi
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Design and Fabrication of Plastic Mulching
Machine For Agricultural Application
Project Batch – P06
1. Gajanan Hegade – 2KL19ME023
2. Naveen Ullegaddi – 2KL19ME044
3. Niranjan Kotagi – 2KL19ME048
4. Prajwal Tallur – 2KL19ME058
Under the Guidance of
Prof. B. G. Koujalagi
2. Content
• Objectives with gap identified
• Working Principle
• Methodology followed during work (Flow chart)
• Work done after the second phase presentation
• References
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3. Objectives with gap identified
To develop a machine that enhances the performance of working on the farm.
To develop a machine that reduces the cycle time of laying mulch film.
Design and Fabrication of advanced mulch paper laying machine.
To minimize the production time and increases the production rate.
To reduce human effort.
To reduce capital cost.
The problem identified in the survey is that all the mulching machines are operated
manually or connected to the tractor so we are doing an automated machine which
didn’t need a tractor and uses solar energy to work. In the old day mulch paper is
lapped over the bed with the help of manpower. 6-8 people are required to lying
mulching paper. This process is more time-consuming to solve this problem automated
plastic mulching machine is designed.
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4. Working Principle
The main purpose of the machine is to lay the mulching paper on the beds of the soil. It
can help to reduce the capital cost and time of laying the mulching paper using the most
convenient methods well placing all operations in one pass of the machine. When the
operator starts the machine, the motor is connected to the solar panel. It moves towards
the front of the bed. Though the wheels start rotating and at the same time paper is
placed under the front wheels because of that the mulching paper roll is also started
rotating and starts unwinding. The mulching paper operated through the roller-operated
mechanism. As the machine moves forward the paper is also continued sun-wounding
and lying on the beds. And both the side closer plates will place the soil on the plastic.
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6. Design Calculations
Motor Calculations
𝑃 =
2∗π∗𝑁∗𝑇
60000
𝑊att
From the literature survey, The tractor-operated plastic mulching machine’s speed is
203rpm. Our model weight is very less than compared to the tractor so we are taking
70% less than that N
𝑁 = 60 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑇 = 𝐹 ∗ 𝑟
The mass of L angles(1600mm)
𝑚 = 𝜌 ∗ 𝑣
𝑚 = (7850 ∗ 10
− 9 ∗ 1600 ∗ 35 ∗ 5 + 1600 ∗ 35 ∗ 5 ) ∗ 2
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7. Design Calculations
𝑚 = 8.79 Kg
The mass L of angles(800mm)
𝑚 = 𝜌 ∗ 𝑣
Density of mild steel is ρ = 7850*10-9 kg/mm3
𝑚 = ( 7850 ∗ 10 − 9 ∗ 800 ∗ 35 ∗ 5 + (800 ∗ 35 ∗ 5) ) 4
𝑚 = 8.7 𝐾𝑔
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8. Design Calculations
The weight of L angles(500mm)
𝑚 = 𝜌 ∗ 𝑣
Density of mild steel is ρ = 7850*10-9 kg/mm3
𝑚 = (7850 ∗ 10 − 9 ∗ (500 ∗ 35 ∗ 5) + (500 ∗ 35 ∗ 5) *) 2
𝑚 = 3.2 𝐾𝑔
Mass of Wheel Support
𝑚 = 𝜌 ∗ 𝑣
𝑚 = ( 7850 ∗ 10 − 9 ∗ 500 ∗ 50 ∗ 5 )4
𝑚 = 8.8 𝐾𝑔
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9. Design Calculations
Mass of tubes
𝑚 = 7850 ∗ 10 − 9 ∗ 50 ∗ 400 ∗ 2 ∗ 2 + 25 ∗ 400 ∗ 2 ∗ 2 ∗ 2
𝑚 = 6.6 𝐾𝑔
Weight of solar panel = 2 𝐾𝑔
Weight of Battery = 3 𝐾𝑔
Total weight act on wheel = 41.09 𝐾𝑔
It will distribute on 4 wheels =
41.09
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= 10.27 𝐾𝑔
Force = 𝜇 ∗ 𝑚 ∗ 9.81
𝜇 = 0.7 (coefficient of friction between tyre and road)
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13. References
1. Mulching Paper and Drip Laying Machine: Vijay P. Veer, Pramod R. These,
Dipak A. Shinde, Krishna S. Vance, Mr. S. Ratnakar: International Journal of Science
Technology Management and Research: Vol-2, Issue 3, (March 2017):
2. Design and Development of Mulching Paper Laying Machine: Harshvardhan K.
More1 Dr. Subm Khan2 Dr. S. S. Pardeshi3
3. Design and Development of Tractor Operated Plastic Mulch Laying Machine:
Sumant R Balli1, Prajwal Shetty2, S.C. Sajjan3 1,2 Student, 3 Professor Department of
Mechanical Engineering, K.L.E Institute of Technology, Hubli, Karnataka, India
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