What Is an Oil Extractor?
An Oil Extractor is a machine designed for extracting oil from oilseed materials. They work by applying pressure to raw materials, such as seeds or animal fats, to extract the oil. These machines come in various forms, including manual, hydraulic, and power-continuous models.
Capable of extracting oil from plant-based materials like rapeseed and sesame, as well as animal fats, these extractors are used not only in the food industry but also in chemical processing for dehydration tasks.
While industrial oil extractors are common, there are also smaller, manual oil presses for household use, enabling the production of fresh, nutritionally rich oil at home.
Oil extraction can be performed using two main methods: the solvent extraction method and the pressing method. The pressing method is particularly effective for materials with high oil content, such as rapeseed and safflower, and is favored for its efficiency and the quality of oil produced.