Downtime in oilseed crushing plants can wreak havoc on production standards. According to a recent survey, oilseed manufacturers lose an average of 5% productivity and as much as 20% due to downtime. When it comes to unplanned downtime, oilseed processors cite unexpected equipment failure as the most common reason, followed by process failures and human error. Regular…
How an Expander Maximizes Oil Recovery in Solvent Extraction
The solvent extraction of soybean oil has become the most popular extraction method used across the globe. With a distinct advantage over traditional mechanical pressing, solvent extraction yields higher oil recovery and greater efficiency, leaving less than 1% residual oil in the meal. Like all oilseed processors, plant operators using solvent extraction strive for efficiency…
4 Factors To Consider With Cold Pressed Oil Processing
Cold pressed oils have gained significant traction over the past few years, and the trend is expected to grow. According to Bloomberg News, the cold pressed oil market is estimated to reach $36.5 billion by 2026. This expansion represents a 5.3% growth predicted to take place between 2019 to 2026. Moreover, perhaps due to increased attention on…
High-Shear Extruder Adds Extreme Flexibility For Soybean Oil Milling
Dox delivers extrusion system flexibility Soybean products are among a few food sources containing all eight amino acids. And since soy is a complete protein, soybeans are one of the most vital sources of vegetable protein and edible oil. Additionally, soybean meal is an essential protein source used for poultry and livestock around the world. …
How to Avoid Expensive Downtime, Part 2: Spare parts
Downtime resulting from unexpected maintenance can be detrimental for oilseed processors. Unplanned maintenance is costlier than planned maintenance because it halts production while overhead continues to grow, and the financial consequences can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars in just a few days. The fact is your machine will eventually go down due to an…
How to Avoid Expensive Downtime, Part 1: Plant Layout and Maintenance
Capital costs and operating costs are at the core of discussions when talking with manufacturers about building or expanding an oilseed processing facility. An initial investment in high-quality machinery and time spent on proper planning will likely reduce operating costs down the road, while poor planning may cost a facility more in the long run.…
5 Factors Affecting Fines in Your Screw Press
No matter how similar two oilseed processing facilities are, even when processing the same material on the same type of machine, the final product will inevitably be different. Certainly, there is a science to the oil milling process, and a majority of the processors we work with document settings for each seed type and strategically…
Setting the Proper Drainage Gaps in Your Oilseed Press
The goal of a mechanical screw press is simple: put pressure on oilseeds, drain as much oil as possible, and keep the solids in the barrel until discharge. The slotted barrel design allows for the efficient phase separation of liquid from solid and can be applied to an excess of 100 different materials. But what…
Why Process Matters: The Right Way to Handle Solids Downstream
Just like with the oil, the processing of solids does not end at the press. Solids must be handled properly after the press or it can lead to inferior product quality in the best cases and an unmarketable product in the worst cases. Luckily, Anderson can guide you through every step of the oil milling…