Processing seeds with high oil content demands extra preparation. Instead of sending cleaned, cooked, flaked material straight into the extractor, as with soybeans, oil-rich seeds like canola require additional pre-pressing first. This step is essential to prepare the material for extraction, but the resulting pre-press cake also presents some challenges throughout the extraction process. To…
Most oilseeds only amount to a literal hill of beans until the valuable oil inside is separated from the solid meal through the process of “crushing.” That process lends its name to the calculation of a “crush margin,” which refers to the profit margin that oil millers make. This figure is based on the difference…
If you’re feeling sticker-shocked by the price of brand-new machinery, you might consider buying used processing equipment instead. While this can offer significant cost savings, it can also be challenging to know exactly what to look for, where to look, and other best practices to follow. How can you be confident that you’re getting a…
With a wide range of applications spanning many different industries, the castor bean is one of the most versatile oilseeds on the planet. Derivatives of the castor oil production process are used in more than 700 products, ranging from nylon and polyester to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and high-performance motor oils. Driven by the search for renewable…
Processors expect a lot from industrial equipment. Machines run nonstop at many facilities, pressing tons of raw material that gradually wears down even the toughest steel. Heavy-duty processing equipment requires regular maintenance, repair, and even rebuilds to keep running at peak capacity—and avoid the costly downtime that can quickly eat away profits. To minimize every…
Driven by increasing demand for high-quality, natural ingredients in food products, cosmetics, fuels, and other applications, the market for specialty oils and fats continues to grow. Industry reports estimate that this sector will expand from $12.6 billion in 2020 to nearly $20 billion by 2026. Specialty oilseed processing isn’t typically a large-scale operation—especially compared to…
When processors start comparing various oilseed extraction methods and machines, they often ask us about the difference between expeller pressed versus cold pressed oil extraction. Unfortunately, this question doesn’t quite make sense — and here’s why. Comparing expeller pressed versus cold pressed oil equipment What processors are really asking about is the difference between hot…
The United States leads the world in corn production, with an annual corn grind of more than 1.5 billion bushels. Most of the corn refining industry centers around starch, the crop’s most plentiful component, which comprises up to 90% of raw maize material. But once the starch is removed to produce sweetener, the corn germ…
Buying used oilseed processing equipment can be an attractive, economical alternative to purchasing brand new machinery for your plant. By reducing your overall investment costs, you can start turning a profit even sooner—but only if the equipment operates as expected, without any hidden surprises lurking inside. In this case, the old adage of “buyer beware”…
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