PHILIPPINE NATIONAL

STANDARD PNS/PAES 256:2011

(PAES published 2011)
ICS 65.060.01

Agricultural machinery – Corn Picker –

Specifications

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(PAES published 2011)

National Foreword

This Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards PAES 256:2011,

Agricultural machinery – Corn Picker - Specifications was approved for
adoption as Philippine National Standard by the Bureau of Product Standards
upon the recommendation of the Agricultural Machinery Testing and
Evaluation Center (AMTEC) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture,
Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development of the
Department of Science and Technology (PCARRD-DOST).

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Agricultural Machinery – Corn Picker – Specifications

Foreword

The formulation of this national standard was initiated by the Agricultural Machinery
Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) through the project “Development of
Standards for Agricultural Production and Postharvest Machinery” funded by the
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and
Development – Department of Science and Technology (PCARRD – DOST)

This standard has been technically prepared in accordance with PAES 010-2 – Rules
for the Structure and Drafting of International Standards.

The word “shall” is used to indicate mandatory requirements to conform to the

standard.

The word “should” is used to indicate that among several possibilities one is
recommended as particularly suitable without mentioning or excluding others.

In the preparation of this standard, the following documents/publications were

considered:

Corn Harvester. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/137811/corn-harvester.

<accessed on August 06, 2009>

PAES 212:2004 Agricultural Machinery – Rice reaper – Specifications

Sammann, Ernest F. Corn Harvester. United States Patent. May 16, 1977

Mak, Randall L., Oaks, Fair. Young. Corn Harvester Machine with Mechanism for
Picking Up Downed Cornstalks and Retrieving Ears Therefrom. United States Patent.
August 15, 1983

Underwood, Chester E. Corn Harvesting Apparatus. United States Patent. August 21,
1989

Rauch, Hans. Corn Harvesting Attachment. United States Patent. August 13, 1998

Britt, Donald B. Corn Harvester. United States Patent. January 19, 1990

Soteropulos, Gust. Corn Harvesting Machine. United States Patent. November 10,
1969

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1 Scope

This standard specifies the manufacturing and performance requirements for the
single-row side-mounted corn picker.

2 References

The following normative documents contain provisions, which, through reference in

this text, constitute provisions of this National Standard:

AWS D1.1:2000 Structural Welding Code - Steel

PAES 102:2000 Agricultural Machinery – Operator’s Manual – Content and

Presentation

PAES 311:2001 Engineering Materials - Screws for Agricultural Machines –

Specifications and Applications

PAES 313:2001 Engineering Materials – Bolts and Nuts for Agricultural

Machines – Specifications and Applications

PAES 257:2010 Agricultural Machinery – Corn Picker – Methods of Test

3 Definitions

For the purpose of this standard the following definitions shall apply:

3.1
corn (Zea mays)
cereal grass belonging to the Poaceae family

3.2
corn ear
fruit of the corn plant with husk

3.3
single-row side-mounted corn picker
machine attached to the side of tractor designed for picking corn
(Fig. 1)

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Elevator conveyor

Tractor

Hopper

Stalk guide rod

Stalk guide rod

Figure 1. Single-row side-mounted corn picker

3.4
snapping rolls
part of the corn picker that pulls the corn stalk downward thereby, stripping the corn ear
during operation

3.5
stalk guide rod
direct the stalks of the corn plant to the snapping rolls

3.6
stripper plate
part of the corn picker that prevents the corn stalk from bending and separate the corn ear
from the stalk

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4 Classification

The classification of corn picker shall be the following:

4.1 Picking device

4.1.1 Fluted snapping rolls

Snapping rolls

Figure 2. Fluted snapping rolls

4.1.2 Fluted snapping rolls with horizontal threads

Snapping rolls

Figure 3. Fluted snapping rolls with horizontal threads

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5 Manufacturing Requirements

5.1 Steel bars and metal sheet shall be used for the manufacture of the different
components of the corn picker.

5.2 Bolts and screws to be used shall conform to PAES 311 and 313.

5.3 Sizes of the parts of the corn picker shall conform to the specifications of the
manufacturer.

6 Performance Requirements

The corn picker when tested in accordance with PAES 257 shall conform to the following
requirements (Table 1):

Table 1. Performance criteria for corn picker

Criteria Performance Data
Field efficiency (%), minimum 65
Picking efficiency (%), minimum 99.5
Conveyance efficiency (%), minimum 99.0
Total machine efficiency (%), minimum 98.5
Noise level, db(A), maximum 92*
*Allowable noise level for six hours of continuous exposure based on Occupational Safety and Health
Standards, Ministry of Labor, Philippines. 1983.

7 Safety, Workmanship and Finish

7.1 All rotating components of corn picker shall be statically and dynamically balanced.

7.2 Seat with safety belt shall be provided which will adequately support the operator in
the operation. Adequate and comfortable support and protection shall be provided

7.3 All surfaces shall be coated with a suitable paint material.

7.4 The corn picker shall be free from manufacturing defects.

7.5 Provision for grease points for mechanical parts and non-sealed type bearings shall be
integrated.

7.6 There shall be provision of belt cover or guard and belt tightening.

7.7 There shall be provision for the safety of the operators for moving parts.

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7.8 All welded parts shall be water-tight and smoothly polished and it shall pass visual
inspection criteria (AWS D1.1:2000) for discontinuity of materials.

7.9 Welded joints shall not be less than 4 mm (1/8 inch) side fillet welded. Undercut shall
not exceed 2 mm (1/16 inch) for any length of weld.

8 Warranty for Manufacturing and Durability

8.1 Warranty against defective materials and workmanship shall be provided for parts and
services except for normal wear and tear of consumable maintenance parts such as
belts within one year from the date of purchase.

8.2 The construction shall be rigid and durable without breakdown of its major
components for at least one year from the date of purchase.

9 Maintenance and Operation

9.1 Each corn picker unit shall be provided with a set of standard tools prescribed by the
manufacturer.

9.2 An operator’s manual which conform to PAES 102, shall be provided.

9.3 The corn picker shall be easy to clean, operate and maintain

10 Testing

Corn picker shall be tested in accordance with PAES 257.

11 Marking

11.1 Each corn picker shall be marked in English with the following information using a
stencil or by directly punching it on a plate and shall be positioned at a most
conspicuous place:

11.1.1 Registered trademark of the manufacturer

11.1.2 Brand

11.1.3 Model

11.1.4 Serial number

11.1.5 Rated capacity, ha/h

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11.1.6 Power requirement, kW

11.1.7 Name and address of the dealer

11.1.8 Name and address of the distributor, if imported

11.1.9 Country of manufacture (if imported) / “Made in the Philippines” (if manufactured
in the Philippines)

11.2 Appropriate safety precautions shall be provided. Markings shall be stated in English
and Filipino and shall be printed in red color with a white background.

11.3 The markings shall have a durable bond with the base surface material.

11.4 The markings shall be all weather resistant and under normal cleaning procedures, it
shall not fade, discolor, crack or blister and shall remain legible.

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AMTEC-UPLB – PCARRD Project: “Development of Standards for Agricultural Production

and Postharvest Machinery”

Technical Committee 1. Production Machinery

Chairman: Engr. Joel R. Panagsagan

Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association
(AMMDA), Inc.

Members: Dr. Caesar Joventino M. Tado

Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)

Engr. Francia M. Macalintal

National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC)
Department of Agriculture

Engr. Emerito V. Banal

Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC)
Department of Science and Technology

Engr. Cirilo M. Namoc

Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE)

Technical Committee 2. Postharvest Machinery

Chairman: Engr. George Q. Canapi

Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association
(AMMDA), Inc.

Members: Engr. Dionisio C. Coronel, Sr.

National Food Authority (NFA)
Department of Agriculture

Engr. Reynaldo P. Gregorio

Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE)
Department of Agriculture

Engr. Jose B. Ferrer

Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC)
Department of Science and Technology

Dr. Elmer D. Castillo

Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE)
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