Extracted from dried coconut meat ? Copra. The coconut is dried in the sun or in a drier before pressing the oil. The copra is then sent to a coconut extracting machine to obtain crude oil. (Read more: Copra Oil Mill Plant Process) Note: The above mentioned Capacity Range includes single pressing as well as pre-pressing.
What is copra oil?
But the most valuable byproduct of this multifunctional fruit is copra oil, which is pressed from dried coconut meat for many different applications. With a rich history dating back to the 5th century, coconuts have long been cultivated in tropical regions throughout the Pacific Islands, India, China, Africa, and South America.
How is copra pressed?
After grinding, cracking, and flaking, copra can be pressed like other oilseeds to extract the valuable oil. Copra drying process. Traditionally, processors feed flaked copra into stacked cooking and drying vessels, which reduce the moisture levels down to about 3 or 4% by weight.
How does a copra extruder work?
This multifunctional machine breaks down copra with heat and high pressure to maximize the extraction process. Instead of drying copra to 3% moisture for an expeller, the material can be fed into the extruder with moisture levels between 6-8%.