With a wide range of applications spanning many different industries, the castor bean is one of the most versatile oilseeds on the planet. Derivatives of the castor oil production process are used in more than 700 products, ranging from nylon and polyester to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and high-performance motor oils. Driven by the search for renewable…
Processors expect a lot from industrial equipment. Machines run nonstop at many facilities, pressing tons of raw material that gradually wears down even the toughest steel. Heavy-duty processing equipment requires regular maintenance, repair, and even rebuilds to keep running at peak capacity—and avoid the costly downtime that can quickly eat away profits. To minimize every…
Driven by increasing demand for high-quality, natural ingredients in food products, cosmetics, fuels, and other applications, the market for specialty oils and fats continues to grow. Industry reports estimate that this sector will expand from $12.6 billion in 2020 to nearly $20 billion by 2026. Specialty oilseed processing isn’t typically a large-scale operation—especially compared to…
When processors start comparing various oilseed extraction methods and machines, they often ask us about the difference between expeller pressed versus cold pressed oil extraction. Unfortunately, this question doesn’t quite make sense — and here’s why. Comparing expeller pressed versus cold pressed oil equipment What processors are really asking about is the difference between hot…
The United States leads the world in corn production, with an annual corn grind of more than 1.5 billion bushels. Most of the corn refining industry centers around starch, the crop’s most plentiful component, which comprises up to 90% of raw maize material. But once the starch is removed to produce sweetener, the corn germ…
Buying used oilseed processing equipment can be an attractive, economical alternative to purchasing brand new machinery for your plant. By reducing your overall investment costs, you can start turning a profit even sooner—but only if the equipment operates as expected, without any hidden surprises lurking inside. In this case, the old adage of “buyer beware”…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the global supply chain, with widespread shortages and shipping delays impacting nearly every industry. From basic consumer goods like food and electronics all the way to industrial equipment, product scarcity is pushing up prices and slowing down deliveries across sectors—including the steel supply chain that sustains Anderson International. Manufacturers…
One of the biggest misconceptions among oilseed processors is the assumption that processing 100 tons per day (TPD) of raw soybeans will produce 100 TPD of profit-bearing product. Some processors fail to consider the moisture reduction steps often required for efficient processing and how these impact the weight of their final product. These drying steps…
The first step to successful soybean processing begins long before any oilseeds even enter your plant. Ensuring sufficient storage prior to processing can literally make or break your operation. It’s imperative that processors consider properly sized and sorted soybean storage bins from the start. For any oilseed processor, maximizing uptime and minimizing downtime is a…
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