The forming machine developed has been successfully used by keropok lekor entrepreneurs. One such entrepreneur, Keropok Lekor Dunia in Klang Valley has increased its production by over 8 folds, producing from 10,000 pieces per day manually to over 80,000 pieces daily using the machine. The product quality has also improved in terms of hygiene, quality and consistency while offering a substantial reduction in labor cost. The machine consists of a receiving hopper, single screw extruder, conveyor belt and pneumatic cutter. The machine has since been upgraded to twin screw extruder. The length of the cuts is controlled by a timer and the belt speed. The larger machine, consisting of 3 rows of discharge orifice, has a capacity of over 3,600 pieces per hour producing products of 15 mm diameter by 100 mm length while the smaller variant, using the cartridge system, has a capacity of up to 1,000 pieces per hour.

1. Certificate of Award - Gold Medal - Expo Science, Technology & Innovation 2004, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Cartridge System for Production of Keropok Lekor. (2004)
2. Certificate of Award - Silver Medal - 33rd Salon International Des Inventions Des Techniques Et Produits Noveaux GENEVE (2005). Cartridge System for Production of Keropok Lekor. (2005)

A system for production of semi-finished food product, and method of distribution thereof - Utility Innovation - PI 20060437.

1.  Keropok Lekor Dunia (Subang), Persatuan Nelayan Bintawa (Kuching), Keropok Lekor Crispy (Seremban).

The machine has been adopted by more than three entrepreneurs.

1.  Kiosk concept, franchise system and large scale production.

Centre : MECHANISATION & AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTRE
Tel : 03-89437705
Fax : 03-89438087
Email : jenol@mardi.gov.my

1. CHE ROHANI BT AWANG (FOOD TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE)
2. RAZALI BIN JALALUDDIN (MECHANISATION & AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTRE)