A high torque and low rotational speed palm kernel oil expeller machine was developed by introducing an adjustable choke mechanism that permits adjustment of the back pressure to regulate the thickness and dryness of the pressed cake passing through the clearance between the barrel and the screw shaft.
What is palm fruit & palm kernel oil?
Palm fruit or palm kernel for edible oil has been processed in Africa for thousands of years, and the oil produced, highly colored and fragrant, is an essential ingredient in one of the traditional African cuisine. Mechanical extraction processes are suitable for both small, medium and large capacity operations. The basic steps are :
How does a palm kernel machine work?
The machine design enables cold palm kernel seeds to be processed without pre-treatment, the breaking and cooking operation being performed by the action of the screw shaft within the barrel of the unit. The machine has a nominal input capacity of approximately 280kg/hr when driven by a 10hp Electric motor.
What are the different types of palm oil making machines?
There are several types of oil making machines that may be used to press the fruit pulp, including manual presses, hydraulic presses, and screw presses. The screw press is the most commonly used palm oil making machine in both small and large scale palm oil manufacturing plant due to its high oil extraction rate.