• How much oil does a tung tree produce per acre?
  • At peak production, tung orchards typically produce 2 to 2.1 tons of fruit per acre that contains 18.5% to 20% oil content by weight (Duke 1983). Tung tree seed is a potential alternative crop in northern and central Florida on sites having relatively well-drained, fertile soils and adequate moisture.
  • When was tung oil produced?
  • Commercial tung oil production in the southeastern United States began with the first commercial processing plant in 1927 and increased rapidly from 1,000 tons produced in 1939 to 132,000 tons in 1952, yielding 42 million pounds of oil in this year of peak production (Potter and Crane 1957).
  • How to set up an oil mill plant?
  • Once you have decided on the type of oil you want to produce, you need to choose the appropriate oil processing equipment. The basic equipment required to setup an oil mill plant includes seeds processing machiens, oil expeller/oil extraction machines, oil refinery, oil filling machine and more.
  • Where does tung tree oil come from?
  • Historically, tung tree ( Aleurites fordii Hemsl.) oil production occurred within a 75- to 100-mile-wide belt through the Gulf Coastal Plain, from east Texas to Georgia and south into the Florida Gainesville area (Snow 2013).
  • Who is seed2oil?
  • Welcome to Seed2Oil, we supply high quality oil presses and accessories. We offer a wide selection of products designed to make it easy for you to extract your own oil from a variety of seeds and nuts. Our presses are made with the highest quality materials and are designed to provide you with years of reliable use.
  • What equipment is required to setup an oil mill plant?
  • The basic equipment required to setup an oil mill plant includes seeds processing machiens, oil expeller/oil extraction machines, oil refinery, oil filling machine and more. Our company provides a wealth of information on oil mill plant setup. If you have any questions, we are always here for you!