• How long do oil extraction machines last?
  • These oil extraction machines gather vegetable oil from oil-bearing seeds and nuts for food and industrial uses, including biodiesel and other fuels. Our durable, heavy-duty oilseed equipment has an average life span of 60-70 years, operating with maximum productivity and lower processing cost per ton.
  • How do you extract oil from seeds?
  • The two most common processes to extract oil for most seeds, beans, and nuts is the Full Press Extraction Process where mechanical screw presses are used to extract the oil by squeezing the oil under high pressure, and the Preparation/Solvent Extraction Process where a solvent is mixed with the material to separate the oil.
  • How is oil separated from oilseed?
  • The result of processing oilseeds is two end products: oil and the leftover solids, traditionally called meal. The two most common methods for separating the oil from the oilseed are chemical extraction and mechanical extraction. With chemical extraction, there is less oil loss, but plants incur higher investment costs while yielding a lower value product.
  • How is oilseed processing controlled?
  • The whole procedure of oilseed processing is controlled by an industrial computer (PLC) via a visualization PC from the control room, or alternatively by a touch screen placed near the device. The entire system is designed to reach optimal parameters and minimize unwanted disturbances and staff interventions into the technology.
  • Who invented linseed oil extraction machines?
  • Alfred W. French Sr. founded French in 1900 to produce state-of-the-art equipment for the extraction of linseed oil from flax. Mr. French soon adapted his equipment to other oilseeds as well. Today, French stands as a leading supplier and innovator of oil extraction machines and mechanical oilseed screw presses.
  • What is a soybean pressing process?
  • Soybean pressing (oil content ca. 20 %) usually employs one-stage pressing. Cold or hot pressing – indicates the temperature at which the pressing is done. Pressing with extrusion – the technology of feed extrusion brings substantial benefits to the pressing process.