The primary objective of any oilseed processing operation is to squeeze as much oil from the seed as possible by separating the liquid fat from the solid meal. Achieving this requires a complex series of steps and processes along the way, which makes oilseed processing quality control an ongoing priority at every step — not…
When you factor in all the dedicated equipment, specialized expertise, skilled labor, and regulatory certifications required to run a solvent extraction plant, oilseed processing can be quite expensive. That’s why many companies outsource the intricacies of extraction by leveraging toll processing services instead. By partnering with a toll processing facility like ENAT INTERNATIONAL, your company…
As the demand for organic food continues to rise, driven by increasing consumer concerns about the health and environmental impacts of conventional crops, farmers and feed mills face obstacles to capitalize on this growing trend. Since soybean meal has become the world’s primary protein source in animal feed formulations, organic soybean meal plays a critical…
Even if you’re staying on top of regular equipment maintenance, oil expeller presses and dry extruders will eventually require rebuilding to replace worn and damaged components. Well-executed machine rebuilds help maximize your machine investments by keeping your processing equipment operating at peak performance. However, expeller press machine rebuilds can add enormous burdens for processors if…
Just as the Dox™ Extruder prepares oilseed material for more efficient mechanical extraction in an expeller press, the Solvex™ Expander prepares oilseed for more efficient solvent extraction. Through its unique high pressure cooking process, this machine packs flaked soybean into a dense, porous structure that allows solvent to flow more easily through the material, extracting…
Before an expeller press can crush oilseeds to separate the liquid fat from the solid meal, most seeds need to be pre-heated and pre-treated to prepare the material for pressing. A high-shear dry oilseed extrusion machine like the Anderson Dox™ Extruder tackles these preliminary steps as it simultaneously cooks, dries, and shears seeds, breaking them…
Oilseed expellers and extruders are composed of various parts that each play a critical role in the equipment’s overall operation. Inside each machine, major components like the shaft, barrel, and gearbox comprise several smaller pieces assembled. These screw press subassemblies can be complicated to repair and replace, often requiring the entire component to be removed…
Regular maintenance is the key to keeping oilseed processing equipment running smoothly. Facilities can set themselves up for success with accurate, updated records that detail each inspection and every repair over the lifespan of your machinery. Equipment maintenance records are critical to tracking machine performance over time, preventing unexpected breakdowns and unplanned downtime, and avoiding…
Just like your automobile requires regular oil changes to keep the engine running smoothly, industrial oilseed processing equipment like expellers and extruders depend on lubrication systems to maintain peak performance. Failure to keep these critical systems topped off and well-maintained could leave your car broken down by the side of the road—or, in this case,…
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