Just as the Dox™ Extruder prepares oilseed material for more efficient mechanical extraction in an expeller press, the Solvex™ Expander prepares oilseed for more efficient solvent extraction. Through its unique high pressure cooking process, this machine packs flaked soybean into a dense, porous structure that allows solvent to flow more easily through the material, extracting…
As the primary source of protein in most animal feed formulations, soybean meal is prized for its unique amino acid profile as an irreplaceable ingredient. More than three-fourths of the global soy supply — and nearly 98% of the world’s soybean meal — ends up in animal feed rations, more than any other oilseed or…
Before an expeller press can crush oilseeds to separate the liquid fat from the solid meal, most seeds need to be pre-heated and pre-treated to prepare the material for pressing. A high-shear dry oilseed extrusion machine like the Anderson Dox™ Extruder tackles these preliminary steps as it simultaneously cooks, dries, and shears seeds, breaking them…
Oilseed expellers and extruders are composed of various parts that each play a critical role in the equipment’s overall operation. Inside each machine, major components like the shaft, barrel, and gearbox comprise several smaller pieces assembled. These screw press subassemblies can be complicated to repair and replace, often requiring the entire component to be removed…
Regular maintenance is the key to keeping oilseed processing equipment running smoothly. Facilities can set themselves up for success with accurate, updated records that detail each inspection and every repair over the lifespan of your machinery. Equipment maintenance records are critical to tracking machine performance over time, preventing unexpected breakdowns and unplanned downtime, and avoiding…
Just like your automobile requires regular oil changes to keep the engine running smoothly, industrial oilseed processing equipment like expellers and extruders depend on lubrication systems to maintain peak performance. Failure to keep these critical systems topped off and well-maintained could leave your car broken down by the side of the road—or, in this case,…
In mechanical oilseed processing plants, the goal of an expeller press is simple: to efficiently crush oilseeds and squeeze out as much oil as possible. But what happens when the machine stops crushing, the oil suddenly stops flowing, or the solids don’t separate completely from the liquids? Suddenly, you’ve hit a processing snag that impacts…
Inside a mechanical oil press, the main worm shaft is known to compress seed material to squeeze out valuable oil while the motor powers the press. A critical component connects these two crucial machines: the gearbox. This blog will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about screw press gearboxes to explain their importance…
Inside a mechanical oilseed crushing plant, soybeans pass through dozens of complex industrial operations and machines on their way through the extraction process. Whether the facility is running a few dozen tons of seeds per day or hundreds, each processing step and piece of equipment must be able to operate in unison to keep products…
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