Increasing production capacity at Lontong industry “Pak To”

Abstract

The program of community empowerment was conducted at Lontong industry “Pak To” which is located in Merjosari, Malang. The Lontong industry has been producing Lontong since 2009. Based on the observation, identification, and interview by the team, this industry had the main problem that they were unable to fulfil the high market demand. As a result, this industry must refuse the orders as they are only able to produce lontong in their limited capacity. Considering this condition, the community service team conducted an analysis, design, and manufacture of lontong steamer to overcome the industry problems. The lontong steamer was designed to cook 500 pieces of lontong for production. The material for the lontong steamer is a 304 stainless steel plate with 0.6 mm thickness. It was selected for this steamer because it is food grade. 304 stainless steel plate has good mechanical characteristics. It is non-toxic for food and safe for consumption tools. Moreover, this material has long durability for household appliances as it has heat resistance characteristics and relatively has a low corrosion rate. The lontong steamer was designed in three main parts: the steamer body, bottom, and lid. The plate was measured and cut in a different dimension for each part. For the steamer body, it was determined 80 cm in height and 50 cm in diameter. Meanwhile, the bottom of the steamer was designed with the same diameter but with a different height, 20 cm. The lid was designed 2 cm wider in diameter than the steamer to make it cover all the upper parts of the body steamer. The purpose is to maintain the stem in the steamer to cook the lontong. In the community service program, the team also gave training assistance to the industry regarding lontong steamers for safe application. Furthermore, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the use of lontong steamer have also been provided to the industry.