In July 2026, Shuliy Machinery completed the delivery of an SL-400 garlic separating machine to a food processing factory in Bulgaria. The order was shipped under CIF terms to the Port of Varna.
The client’s pain point was clear: manual garlic clove separation could not keep up with production. After installing the SL-400, the factory reached a stable output of 400 kg/h and cut labor costs significantly.
This case shows how a commercial garlic clove separator machine can upgrade a small or medium processing line within days, not months.
Customer Background: A Seasoning Factory in Southern Bulgaria
The customer is a food processing factory located in southern Bulgaria. The factory produces minced garlic, garlic paste, and dehydrated garlic products for the local market and EU buyers.
Bulgaria has strong demand for garlic processing equipment. Labor costs in the EU are high, and manual work is difficult to scale. The factory needed a machine that could run continuously during the garlic harvest season from June to September.
What Did the Bulgarian Factory Need?
Before contacting Shuliy, the factory separated garlic bulbs by hand. Workers broke each bulb apart and removed the skins manually. This created four problems:
- Low output. A team of five workers processed only about 150 kg of bulbs per hour.
- High damage rate. Rough handling bruised the cloves, which spoiled faster during storage.
- Unstable quality. Some batches had too many broken cloves for export orders.
- Rising labor costs. Seasonal workers were expensive and hard to find.
The factory needed a garlic bulb breaking machine that could separate at least 400 kg of bulbs per hour, keep cloves intact, and fit into a limited production space.
Shuliy Solution: Why the SL-400 Garlic Separating Machine?
After reviewing the client’s capacity target and factory layout, our sales engineer recommended the SL-400 garlic separating machine.
Key reasons for this recommendation:
- 400 kg/h capacity matched the client’s daily target of 3–4 tons.
- Compact size (720×730×1150 mm) fit their existing workshop without restructuring.
- Rubber roller design separates bulbs gently, keeping cloves whole and undamaged.
- 0.75 kW motor keeps energy consumption low, around 6 kWh per 8-hour shift.
We also adjusted the machine settings based on the client’s garlic variety, which has medium-sized bulbs with tight skins. Before shipment, the machine passed a full-load factory test with the client’s raw material samples.
Technical Parameters of the SL-400 Garlic Clove Separator
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SL-400 |
| Power | 0.75 kW |
| Dimensions | 720×730×1150 mm |
| Capacity | 400 kg/h |
| Weight | 130 kg |
Production, Inspection, and CIF Shipping to Varna
The machine was produced within the agreed schedule. Before dispatch, our QC team completed three checks:
- Roller gap inspection to ensure clove integrity.
- 8-hour continuous run test at full load.
- Voltage and motor test matching the client’s power supply.
For shipping, we used export-standard wooden crate packaging with moisture-proof film inside. Under CIF terms, Shuliy arranged ocean freight to the Port of Varna and insured the cargo during transit. The client received the documents, including the bill of lading, insurance policy, and packing list, before arrival. Customs clearance and local delivery were handled by the client’s agent in Bulgaria.
Total lead time from order confirmation to port arrival was about 35 days.
What Support Does Shuliy Provide?
After the machine arrived, our technical team supported the client through video call installation guidance. The machine was running within one day.
Shuliy’s after-sales service for this order includes:
- 1-year warranty on the motor and core components
- Lifetime technical support via video call, email, and messaging apps
- Spare parts supply, including rubber rollers and bearings
- Operation training for the client’s technicians
- Response within 24 hours for any technical issue
Thirty days after installation, the client reported that the garlic separating machine had run over 200 hours. Output stayed at 400 kg/h, and the clove damage rate dropped sharply compared with manual separation.
Get Your Garlic Processing Solution
This Bulgaria delivery shows that the right garlic clove separating machine can remove a major bottleneck in garlic processing. Whether you run a small workshop or an export-oriented factory, Shuliy can match you with a suitable model from 100 kg/h to industrial-scale capacity.
Tell us your garlic variety, target output, and factory layout. Our engineers will recommend the right configuration and send you a detailed quotation with shipping options, including CIF delivery to your nearest port.
