Step 1: Before starting the corn germ oil pressing plant, a comprehensive inspection must be carried out first. Loosen the lock nut, turn the screw counterclockwise to let the conical surface of the screw press against the conical surface of the oil cake outlet. Then turn the screw clockwise and tighten the lock nut to prepare for the startup.
Can a high-shear extrusion system extract oil from corn germ?
As technologies continue to advance, high-shear extrusion systems may offer a more efficient alternative for extracting oil from wet processed corn germ. Extrusion systems like the Anderson Dox? Extruder eliminate the need for separate steam heating and drying steps required in traditional stack cooking vessels.
Is corn germ hard to process?
But because corn germ can be notoriously tough to process, it requires the right extraction equipment to press oil efficiently to get optimal returns. Here’s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight.
What is corn germ oil used for?
Corn germ is mainly used as an oil resource to prepare corn germ oil. Corn germ oil is rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and oleic acid, which have a protective effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular. Do you know how to extract oil from corn with a corn oil extraction machine?