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…
A More Efficient Solution For Processing Corn Germ
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…
4 Red Flags to Avoid When Buying Used Oilseed Processing Equipment
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”…
Understanding Steel Supply Chain Shortages And Delays From The Pandemic
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…
Controlling The Moisture Content in Soybean Processing
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…
Optimize Your Processing Plant with Proper Soybean Storage Bins
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…
Cut Costs In Your Mechanical Oil Processing Plant With Extrusion
In the past few years, mechanical oil processing plants have been slowly but steadily increasing their average processing threshold. Just five years ago, the idea of a 500 ton-per-day (TPD) mechanical plant would have sounded crazy, but today, it’s not uncommon to see processors pursuing larger-scale plants to stay competitive. While large-scale processing plants have…
Meeting the Demand for High Oleic Sunflower Oil
Sunflower is the fourth most important source of edible vegetable oil globally and contributes up to 12% of edible oil production. Within the market, the standard variant of sunflower oil is considered mid oleic. A small share is linoleic sunflower oil. A newer variant with altered properties is referred to as high oleic sunflower oil.…
Deactivating Toxic Gossypol in Cottonseed Meal
When properly prepared, cottonseed can provide a high-energy, low-cost protein supplement in animal feed. Despite its many benefits as a source of fat and protein, cottonseed also comes with challenges. A natural toxin called gossypol in cottonseed meal can be harmful and even lethal to some animals, which could prevent livestock producers from using it…