Many types of machinery were developed worldwide and a proper review of all the available machines was
carried out looking into all aspects of cost, ease of use and viability. It was found that among the mechanisms one manual
and one mechanized versions of de-husking machine was selected as the most appropriate for use. In the case of
manually operated coconut husking machines, KAU coconut husking machine (Keramithra) is very popular mechanism
among low cost de-husking tools available due to its simplicity, ease of operation when compared to a traditional tool.
Even women and young children seem to use this for domestic-level husking of coconuts. In the case of power operated
coconut husking machines, Mechanical coconut husking machine is very popular among the rest, as it is very easy to
handle and skilled labor is not required. It also required only less time to husk the coconut.