High-volume oilseed extraction system

Achieve optimal extraction efficiencies with a versatile system that handles various materials, from vegetable proteins to specialty chemicals, ensuring minimal solvent usage and consistent quality in every batch.

Extracts and Processes High-Volume Plant-Based Materials

The Model III Percolation Extractor from Crown Iron Works is engineered for continuous high-volume extraction of various plant-based materials, including oilseeds, hemp, and specialty chemicals. Utilizing a continuous-loop, counter-current design, this extractor facilitates efficient solvent contact and drainage, ensuring optimal extraction from various inputs such as vegetable proteins, producing high-quality outputs like soy protein isolate and biodiesel.

This extractor features a wide, shallow flake bed which enhances solvent percolation and contact efficiency, making it ideal for applications requiring high throughput and consistent product quality. Its processing capacity effectively supports large-scale operations across industries like nutraceuticals and biofuel production.

The equipment is PLC-controlled for seamless integration into your production line, minimizing energy consumption by optimizing motor speed and solvent use. Maintenance is simplified through self-cleaning drainage screens and easy-to-clean flake discharge systems. Additionally, its scalable design allows for customization and expansion, backed by robust engineering support from Crown Iron Works.

Benefits

  • Enhances extraction efficiency with low solvent waste, reducing operational costs.
  • Supports high-volume production with minimal downtime due to continuous operation.
  • Lowers energy usage by optimizing motor control, reducing power consumption.
  • Simplifies maintenance with self-cleaning features, extending equipment lifespan.
  • Enables versatile processing with customizable configurations for diverse applications.

General


Applications
Vegetable proteins,Wood chips,Hemp cbd oil,Oilseeds,Specialty chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Plant-based proteins,Fats,Oils,Bagasse,Citrus fibers,Biofuel,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Pea protein,Biodiesel,Ethanol,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Sunflower oil,Wood pulp,Cbd oil,Palm oil,Surfactants,Citrus fiber supplements,Soy protein isolate,Multivitamins,Canola oil
Steps before
Oilseed Preparation,Grinding,Specialty Extraction / Washing / Leaching,Plant-based Proteins preparation
Steps after
Desolventization,Drying,Cooling,Refining,Degumming,Neutralizing,Bleaching
Input ingredients
vegetable proteins,wood chips,ground stumps,bagasse,citrus fibers,oilseeds,prepared material
Output ingredients
oil extracts,plant-based oils,solvent-treated materials,residual fiber
Market info
Crown Iron Works is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for oilseed processing and edible oil extraction, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and delivering customized solutions worldwide.

Technical Specifications


Solvent Type
Hexane
Extraction Type
Continuous-loop,counter-current
Bed Type
Shallow,wide,and long flake bed
Component Life
Excellent
Solvent Contact Method
All sides contact
Cleaning Type
Self-cleaning drainage screens
Power Requirements
Lower
Operating Capacity
High
Solvent Usage
Reduced
Turnover Method
Flake bed turned completely over
Product Type
High-volume extractions
Material Compatibility
Soft,slow draining materials
Solvent Overflow Control
Chain incline before discharge
Flake Discharge
Continuous
Flake Bed Movement
Continuously moving bed

Operating Characteristics


Flexible operation
Continuous-loop,counter-current,shallow-bed
Solvent usage efficiency
Reduced solvent usage,low carryover
Automation level
High operating capacity
Cleaning method
Self-cleaning drainage screens
Energy efficiency
Lower power requirements
Flake bed management
Flake bed turned completely over
Product versatility
Handles wide range of materials
Drainage control
Rapid drainage,minimizes overflow

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Resistant
Biological compatibility
Compatible with plant-based materials
Cleanability
Self-cleaning drainage screens
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Compatible
Density/particle size
High variability
Moisture sensitivity
Suitable for high-moisture materials
Thermal sensitivity
Handles thermal-sensitive materials
Solvent compatibility
Compatible with various solvents
Environmental resistance
Operates under adverse conditions

Product type Characteristics


Flake bed design
Shallow,wide,long

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Depends on configuration
Flake bed shape
Shallow,wide,and long
Feed method
Continuous-loop
Discharge method
Continuous discharge
Flake bed turnover
Complete turnover for solvent contact

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Configuration flexibility
Modular / Expandable
Integration possibilities
Solvent system integration / Optional PLC controls
Discharge method
Continuous / Adjustable
Underscreen wash
Improved / Reliable