Design and development of an automated wrapper machine for roasted glutinous rice

Md Basar, Mohd Farriz and Mohd Farriz, Nur Irrina Balqis and Hasim, Norhaslinda and Aliteh, Nor Aziana (2025) Design and development of an automated wrapper machine for roasted glutinous rice. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 73 (12). pp. 84-94. ISSN 2231-5381

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and development of an automated wrapper machine for roasted glutinous rice, locally known as pulut panggang, which is traditionally wrapped in banana leaves. Manual wrapping of pulut panggang is highly time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inconsistent in shape and tightness, especially when carried out in large batches. Small and medium enterprises face challenges in maintaining uniform quality, controlling labor costs, and meeting growing demand. The proposed machine focuses on automating the rolling process, enabling the glutinous rice to be packed efficiently in banana leaf rolls. This addresses the main problems of the traditional method by reducing manual handling, improving speed, and ensuring consistent product results. The system was developed not only to improve productivity but also to evaluate the relationship between load (kg) and electrical current (A) drawn during operation. The machine operates on a rectified DC voltage supply. Users place the glutinous rice with a banana leaf in the designated holder and activate the switch to initiate the rolling mechanism. Experimental results demonstrated an average time saving of 4.22s per piece compared to manual wrapping. Electrical performance measurements recorded an average supply voltage of 12V, average rated current of 0.138A, and average power consumption of 1.67W. It was also observed that the current increased proportionally with load due to the higher torque requirement. Overall, the automated packing machine proved effective in reducing wrapping time, ensuring consistent results, and maintaining low energy consumption, making it suitable for small-scale food processing applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Banana leaf wrapping, Energy consumption, Food processing automation, Small-scale packaging machine
Divisions:	Faculty Of Electrical Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2026 04:06
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2026 04:06
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/30180
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