V-HF Cocoons™
(Vacuum-Hermetic Fumigation) - Patented

For Rapid Fumigation of High Value Commodities for Oxygen Free Long Term Storage

"The vacuum system was effective to kill the insects, with a cheaper cost than phosphine." From executive summary report on V-HF cocoa fumigation trial, Cote d'Ivoire, Nov. 2001 by major international chocolate manufacturer.

V-HF Cocoons™ have been shown to kill all stages of most types of storage pests in one to three days at room temperature, faster at higher temperatures.

Tested Commodities

Commodity	Fumigation	Improved Quality Preservation in Storage	Prevention of Fungus Growth & Aflatoxins
Cocoa	X		X
Coffee	X	X	X
Spices	X	X	X
Dried Fruit	X	X	X
Nuts	X	X	X
Apples	X	X	X
Cut Flowers	P**

* Patented

Available Sizes

GrainPro Catalogue Nr	Dimensions in meters	Capacity	Volume in m3
GPC-005VHF	1.5 high x 2.95 x 1.7	5 Tonne	7.5 m3
GPC-011VHF	2.7 high x 2.6 x 2.2	11 Tonne	15.4 m3

Note - above sizes match standard pallet sizes for 2 pallets wide and standard 20-ft shipping containers

Material - reinforced PVC 550 gm/mm

Standard color - white

Includes a quick-disconnect coupling to a 1.5" vacuum hose & 6" PVC rigid cap which can be used for mounting additional measuring equipment.

Optional

GPVP-3C Cart mounted rotary vane synthetic oil lubricated 3 hp vacuum pump with filters, condenser & controls, to provide 35 mmHg vacuum, 50/60 cycle 230/440v, noise level 65 dB (1 meter distance) with 15 ft. (4.5 meter) 40-mm diameter, metal reinforced PVC vacuum hose with quick disconnect to mate with vacuum Cocoon plus remote pressure sensor, and point controller

GPVP-3N Same as above without set point controller and with adjustable bleeder valve to set vacuum level