• Are oil presses easy to use?
  • Our oil presses are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. We provide detailed instructions and videos to help guide you through the process of oil extraction. We have oil press machines ranging from a small bench top oil press to larger industrial oil press equipment that can process several tons of seeds or nuts per day.
  • What is an oil expeller press?
  • French custom designs, manufactures and supports oilseed preparation equipment and screw presses, sometimes referred to as oil expeller presses. These oil extraction machines gather vegetable oil from oil-bearing seeds and nuts for food and industrial uses, including biodiesel and other fuels.
  • Who is French oil extraction machine & screw presses?
  • Today, French stands as a leading supplier and innovator of oil extraction machines and mechanical oilseed screw presses. French has provided thousands of roller mill and mechanical screw presses around the world, processing all major oilseeds with customers in more than 80 countries.
  • What is a French screw press?
  • French screw presses, sometimes referred to as oil expeller press machines, are well known throughout the oilseed industry for their rugged construction and outstanding durability. We pride ourselves in partnering with customers to design and supply oil extraction machines and preparation equipment that best meet their needs.
  • What is a fresh pressed oil mill?
  • Freshly pressed oils have unique, complex flavors that bottled oils can’t match, and fresh oils may have added health benefits, too. Our European-style mill makes it easy to press your own. As far as we know, it’s the only home-sized, non-electric oil mill on the market today. IMPORTANT! The key to successful pressing is the seeds and nuts you use.
  • 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.