Oil Presses                   

Category: Food Processing Machinery                                                                           

Summary: Extract oil from seeds.                                                                        

Oil presses in food processing machinery are used to extract oil from oilseeds and nuts. This process is fundamental to the production of vegetable oils used for cooking, food manufacturing, and other purposes.

Function: Oil presses apply mechanical pressure to oilseeds or nuts to squeeze out the oil. This process separates the oil from the solid components, such as the meal or cake.


Mechanism: Different types of oil presses exist, including:

Screw presses: Use a rotating screw to compress the seeds and extract the oil.

Hydraulic presses: Apply pressure using a hydraulic ram.


Importance: Oil presses are crucial for:

    * Producing edible oils (e.g., olive oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil).

    * Extracting oils for use in food products (e.g., peanut butter, salad dressings).

    * Obtaining byproducts like oilseed meal, which can be used for animal feed.