Traditionally, the oilseed processing industry has focused on extracting oil from soybeans for human consumption, then feeding the remaining meal to livestock as a valuable source of protein. High-energy diets often require fat to be added back into the meal to meet the complete nutritional needs of certain animals. But another alternative is gaining popularity:…
Although the screw press tends to steal the spotlight as the ultimate workhorse in an oilseed processing plant, charged with the crucial task of separating liquid oil from solid meal, not even the highest-quality press will perfectly separate every particle. Pressed oil will inevitably contain a certain amount of solid residues known as foots. Recovering…
Starting up your newly installed Expeller, Expander, Extruder, or complete oilseed processing system for the first time can be daunting. These industrial machines and technical processes can seem overwhelming, especially to a new operator—but the good news is that you don’t have to tackle it alone. With Anderson’s startup services and oilseed processing equipment commissioning,…
In previous blogs, we’ve described Anderson’s invention of the first continuous screw press design, which revolutionized the oilseed processing industry. But to really explain what makes Anderson’s Oil Expeller so groundbreaking, we need to take a closer look at the meticulous engineering inside the machine. The precise geometries and tight tolerances of each part are…
When most oilseed processors talk about extraction—whether using mechanical equipment to physically crush seeds or employing solvent extraction to dissolve them chemically—they’re referring to the specific moment when the oil is separated from the seed. But the truth is that extraction is just one piece of the puzzle. Every step in the process determines the…
The main goal of any oilseed processing plant is to extract oil. But what makes this oil so valuable for so many different uses? Technically speaking, it’s all about triacylglycerol, more commonly known as triglyceride, which is basically a technical term for fat. The value of any type of oil, whether for edible or industrial…
In an industrial oilseed processing plant, where heavy-duty extraction equipment is constantly enduring wear and tear from crushing tough material, optimal performance depends on regular service and equipment maintenance. Just as you routinely take your car to the shop for a check-up every 10,000 miles, it’s even more important to schedule preventative maintenance to examine…
About 98% of the world’s soybean meal is used as animal feed, supplying essential nutrients to poultry, swine, livestock, fish, and pets around the world. What makes this byproduct leftover from soybean oil extraction vital for animals’ daily diets? In a word: protein. The value of any oilseed meal is determined by the quality of…
Biofuels and other alternative sources of energy are attracting interest and investments to solve the problems of increased energy demands, depleted reserves of non-renewable fossil fuels, and related environmental concerns. As a clean, renewable answer to the energy dilemma, biofuel production offers a sustainable solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels—while reducing emissions. However, despite…
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