• How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
  • The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.
  • How is palm oil traditionally produced in Angola?
  • In Angola, most palm oil is still produced using traditional methods. On the Tumba Grande farm in the Lussusso (Kwanza Sul) municipality, the manager explains how the oil is made using the old techniques:
  • How does a palm kernel oil expeller work?
  • The cleaned Kernels are fed to a palm kernel oil expeller machine, which consists of a main shaft and worms, which rotates within a stationary perforated cylinder called a cage or barrel. As the main shaft turns, there is a decrease in volume resulting in pressure in the cage.
  • What are the basic steps in palm oil extraction?
  • The basic steps are : Palm Nut is one of the byproduct of Palm Oil Extraction Plants. These Nuts comprise of about 50% Palm Kernel. Proper Separation Technique is necessary to recover the kernels from these nuts. Ripple Mills are used to crack the Palm nuts.
  • What is palm fruit & palm kernel oil?
  • Palm fruit or palm kernel for edible oil has been processed in Africa for thousands of years, and the oil produced, highly colored and fragrant, is an essential ingredient in one of the traditional African cuisine. Mechanical extraction processes are suitable for both small, medium and large capacity operations. The basic steps are :
  • How are palm kernels cleaned?
  • The palm kernels are subjected to cleaning in a seed cleaner. It is a Vibrating screen unit for separating trash, impurities from the kernels. The cleaned Kernels are fed to a palm kernel oil expeller machine, which consists of a main shaft and worms, which rotates within a stationary perforated cylinder called a cage or barrel.