Solvent Extraction Plant for Sale

Just as the name suggests, solvent extraction refers to a process that extract the oil from oil bearing materials by means of solvent, usually the solvent used being normally Hexane which is a petroleum by-product.
KMEC's solvent extraction plant is the most modern way of recovery of oil from oil bearing materials at very low temperature under vacuum to produce excellent quality of oil, compared to mechanical pressing which works under high temperatures and high pressure and causes oxidation of oil. Our solvent extraction plant for sale is of premium quality.

Solvent Extraction Plant for Sale

In order to meet different clients’ requirement, we have a large scope of equipments with capacity from 300kg to 100MT. The oil grade after refined can reach to Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 & Grade 4 Oil etc. There’re two technologies, one is batch, the other is continuous. Normally we adopt batch type when the capacity is less than 20MTPD, otherwise, we adopt semi-continuous or continuous.
We’re keeping on researching new equipment, the equipment we developed has the feature of full automatic, advanced technology and can be combined according to different client’s requirement. The latest refining equipment group consists of many single units and has the heating system itself which save energy without using boiler. This equipment occupies less area and funds, furthermore, it has more functions and can be used to produce Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 & Grade 4 Oil etc.. It’s an ideal equipment for clients.

Operation Sequence of Solvent Extraction Plant

1. Seeds preparation for oil extraction: including pre-pressing for high oil content seeds.
2. Extraction of oil from the prepared material with the aid of food grade solvent.
3. Desolventising-toasting: the de-oiled seed /meal- often combined with drying and cooling of the said meal.
4. Distillation: In order to remove the solvent from the extracted oil.
5. Solvent Recovery, which is reused again and again at extractor level.