Modular oil recovery extractor for citrus essential oils

Achieve maximum yield and purity in citrus essential oil extraction with a system that adapts dynamically to changes in fruit conditions, ensuring optimal processing efficiency and product quality.

Extracts and Separates Citrus Essential Oils

The MORE 4.0 Modular Oil Recovery Extractor from JBT is engineered to enhance efficiency for citrus processing companies by optimizing essential oil extraction. This system actively refines oil recovery through precise separation and electronic adjustments tailored to fruit characteristics, ensuring maximum yield and quality. Capable of processing 4-16 MT of lemons and 8-30 MT of oranges per hour, it operates continuously in high-speed, automated environments. The MORE 4.0 features networked sensors for real-time flow and level control, along with intelligent alarms integrated into the HMI and iOPS gateway for enhanced monitoring. With cloud-based performance optimization via the iOPSĀ® platform, remote configuration support, and a defect removal system, this modular extractor offers superior integration into existing production lines, aligning with Industry 4.0 standards. Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, it is an asset for producing cold-pressed citrus oils, pharmaceutical-grade extracts, and citrus-based flavor additives.

Benefits

  • Maximizes oil yield for higher profitability in citrus processing.
  • Enhances product quality with precise extraction and separation.
  • Reduces operational costs through automated, high-speed processing.
  • Provides real-time performance insights with cloud-based monitoring.
  • Ensures quick adaptation to production changes with electronic adjustments.

General


Applications
Beverages,Citrus processing,Essential oils,Juices,Pharmaceutical
End products
Citrus juice concentrates,Aromatherapy citrus oils,Orange essential oil,Pharmaceutical-grade citrus extracts,Lemon essential oil,Grapefruit essential oil,Lime essential oil,Cold-pressed citrus oils,Bergamot essential oil,Citrus-based flavor additives
Steps before
Citrus Sorting,Fruit Cleaning,Fruit Preparation
Steps after
Oil Emulsion Separation,Oil Filtration,Packaging,Storage
Input ingredients
citrus fruits,lemons,oranges
Output ingredients
high quality essential oils,oil emulsion,cleaner oil emulsion
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Speed
4-16 MT/hour of lemons
Speed
8-30 MT/hour of oranges
Automation
PLC-controlled
Yield monitoring
Real time weight control
Defect removal system
Self-contained two-stage
Modules
10
Rollers
40
Discs
42,000
Connectivity
iOPS-Ready
Flow control
Networked sensors and instrumentation

Operating Characteristics


Primary extraction quality
High
Adaptability to fruit flow
Electronic adjustment
Flow control
Precise
Operation mode
Continuous inline
Real-time yield monitoring
Yes
Local and remote configuration
Yes
Intelligent alarms
HMI/iOPS Gateway
Recipe and data logging
Available
IOPS readiness
Yes
Fruit type adaptability
All citrus

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Biological compatibility
Food grade

Physical Characteristics


Roller and Disc Count
40 rollers and 42,000 discs
Number of Modules
10
Discharge method
Modular oil recovery

Custom Options


Control panel type
Local and remote configuration
Integration possibilities
iOPSĀ® Intelligent Operations
Sensor integration
Networked Sensors and Instrumentation
Adjustability
Electronically adjustable for fruit conditions
Remote support
Post-installation remote support via internet