This is a mechanical method (An oil press machine) used for extracting oil, suitable for both large-scale and small-scale production of sunflower oil. It can be used for the initial processing of sunflower seeds to extract oil and leave behind oil cake. Sunflower oil can be pressed using either cold-pressed or hot-pressed methods.
What is sunflower oil processing technology?
Sunflower oil processing technology is generally divided into two types, physical pressing and solvent extraction. The Small Oil Production Line adopts direct pressing method, and sunflower seed oil press is used for pressing, and the obtained sunflower seed oil is filtered or refined for sale.
What is a solvent extraction machine for sunflower oil?
Expeller pressed sunflower oil and solvent extraction methods are two common production processing for sunflower oil. Using the pressing method typically results in an oil residue rate of around 7%, whereas solvent extraction can reduce the oil residue rate to about 1%. It’s worth noting that solvent extraction machine is costlier.
Which sunflower oil extraction machine is best for South Africa?
South African domestic production is stable enough to be able to accommodate the local demand, thus most of the sunflower seeds products consumed in the country are produced locally. Hongde Machinery has various types of sunflower oil extraction machines that are great for South Africa market.