Among health food aficionados, one of the latest trends is cold-pressed oil. In keeping with the “back to basics” mindset that drives much of today’s healthy eating, cold pressed oil harkens back to the days when farm animals were used to turn giant stone wheels used to grind seeds, nuts, and fruits. The idea is…
Dry Extrusion Cuts Costs, Adds Capacity for Oilseed Processors
Oilseed processing is a tremendously competitive industry, and as we talk with our clients around the globe, we’re learning what keeps plant owners, engineers, and managers up at night. Consistently during our meetings, we hear questions like: How can we improve inefficiencies in our process and cut energy costs? How can we improve the quality…
Sequence of Operations is Critical for Oilseed Processing
It’s amazing the number of different processing systems we’ve encountered and built over the years, each designed with specific goals for process efficiency and quality of the end products. When assessing established oilseed processing operations, we often find processors have purchased machines from several different manufacturers to perform distinct functions. Today’s manufacturers are highly focused…
3 Critical Settings for an Oilseed Press
Some of the most common problems we encounter during site visits to oilseed extraction plants around the world relate directly to improper press settings. Since screw-type expeller presses rely on friction and continuous pressure to extract oil, variables affecting these forces need to be monitored and adjusted over time to maximize production and minimize waste.…