The day-to-day operating costs involved in crushing oilseeds can make or break the profitability of a mechanical processing plant. To combat tight margins and fluctuating market prices, processors must operate their facilities as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible—which requires a keen understanding of their operating expenses in terms of cost per ton for soybean oil…
In the process of crushing tons of soybeans and other tough oilseeds every day, mechanical oil mill machinery can take a serious beating. Even the highest-quality equipment made from the toughest steel will eventually erode from wear and tear due to the constant grinding motion of abrasive oilseed material. In these high-pressure, high-temperature, high-shear conditions,…
Process efficiency and product quality are the twin peaks of excellence in any production facility. In oilseed processing plants, the goal is twofold—to extract as much quality oil as possible while consuming as little energy as possible. However, when production managers get tied up running day-to-day operations, they can’t always see the forest for the…
Soybean meal is the primary protein source in most animal feed formulations today. In fact, it makes up about a third of most U.S. poultry rations—supplying a unique combination of amino acids and other nutrients that broiler chickens depend on. Unfortunately, soy meal also contains several harmful anti-nutritional factors, like trypsin inhibitors, that compromise its…
Between the heavy industrial equipment, the extreme temperatures, and the high electrical loads, manufacturing plants and processing facilities are filled with potential hazards. Without proper training, caution, and common sense, workers can quickly become devastating statistics in these dangerous environments. Recognizing the most menacing manufacturing safety risks in any facility is the first step to…
Soybean meal is the primary source of protein for the animal feed industry, comprising nearly two-thirds of the global feed market. However, differences in soybean varieties, growing conditions, and processing methods can all impact the quality and composition of proteins in the meal. Monitoring soybean meal protein quality is key to optimizing feed rations. Unfortunately,…
Extrusion technology has been used to process grains and seeds for nearly a century. As processing methods evolved, extrusion systems like Anderson’s popular Dox™ Extruder have advanced to become essential apparatus in many operations. But long before the Dox was invented, Anderson’s feed extrusion expertise originated with a modest machine called the Expander-Extruder-Cooker™, or EEC.…
Regular maintenance is crucial to keep an oilseed processing plant at peak efficiency and optimal performance. Over time, the constant crushing action of abrasive materials can gradually wear down even the highest quality equipment. In addition to routine daily, weekly, and monthly upkeep, oilseed processing plants typically shut down their operations once or twice a…
Sunflowers provide the third-largest source of protein for livestock diets and U.S. oilseed production. To capitalize on this supply of U.S. sunflower to produce valuable feed ingredients for farms throughout the region, Wyoming-based 307 Processing set out to build a new sunflower seed processing plant. Owners Joel and Curtis Hjorth saw an opportunity to tap…
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