In the process of crushing tons of soybeans and other tough oilseeds every day, mechanical oil mill machinery can take a serious beating. Even the highest-quality equipment made from the toughest steel will eventually erode from wear and tear due to the constant grinding motion of abrasive oilseed material. In these high-pressure, high-temperature, high-shear conditions,…
Process efficiency and product quality are the twin peaks of excellence in any production facility. In oilseed processing plants, the goal is twofold—to extract as much quality oil as possible while consuming as little energy as possible. However, when production managers get tied up running day-to-day operations, they can’t always see the forest for the…
Between the heavy industrial equipment, the extreme temperatures, and the high electrical loads, manufacturing plants and processing facilities are filled with potential hazards. Without proper training, caution, and common sense, workers can quickly become devastating statistics in these dangerous environments. Recognizing the most menacing manufacturing safety risks in any facility is the first step to…
Regular maintenance is crucial to keep an oilseed processing plant at peak efficiency and optimal performance. Over time, the constant crushing action of abrasive materials can gradually wear down even the highest quality equipment. In addition to routine daily, weekly, and monthly upkeep, oilseed processing plants typically shut down their operations once or twice a…
In light of all the recent growth and opportunity we see on the oilseed processing horizon, we here at Anderson International continue to add new resources to better support our client oil mills and processors around the world. Some of these precious resources, like our brilliant team of engineers who develop innovative new products, have…
Soybeans are the world’s most dominant source of vegetable oil, with more than 370 million metric tons being processed this year—more than the other six highest-volume oilseeds combined. Since solvent extraction is the most commonly used method of extracting vegetable oil, it makes sense that most of the world’s solvent extraction equipment is designed specifically…
Today’s manufacturers are discovering that mobile, digitally connected partnerships make good business sense. Vendors that can support clients around the clock save clients time and money by being able to solve issues remotely. Still, many manufacturers have not embraced modern communication and collaboration tools. At Anderson, we continuously engage with our clients using up-to-date applications…
Machine operators are amazing. Like magicians, they can make something out of nothing, with super tight tolerances no greater than a fraction of a human hair. They understand math, chemistry, and mechanics. They instinctively know how to adjust and tweak the machines when necessary to make sure the product is made exactly as specified.…
Managing the machinery, the process, and the product is not a strategic priority for most manufacturers of processing equipment. But it should be. Clients today need more than just a manufacturer of processing equipment; they need the right processing partner that understands the intricate details and nuances of the entire processing system. Processing experts should…
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