The local demand for castor oil in South Africa has significantly increased. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an industrial scale production plant in the country. Castor oil processing involves a complete set of Oil Production Equipment, among which oil expeller press is the most important machine.
What is castor oil processing?
Castor oil processing involves a complete set of Oil Production Equipment, among which oil expeller press is the most important machine. Screw castor oil expeller makes use of the rotation of screw shaft that is designed with various screw worms to push the materials advancing within the pressing cage continuously.
How is castor oil extracted?
The cooked seeds are then dried before the extraction process begins. A screw oil press machine is used to crush the castor oil-seeds to facilitate removal of the oil. The first phase of this extraction is called pre-pressing.
Where are castor seeds produced in South Africa?
The largest factories for castor seeds in South Africa can be found in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces. South African domestic production is stable enough to be able to accommodate the local demand, thus most of the castor seeds products consumed in the country are produced locally. Castro oil is usually obtained by pressing the castor beans.