Olive cleaning system for olive oil production

Ensure the integrity of your olive oil production line by efficiently removing debris and contaminants from olives, safeguarding machinery and enhancing product quality.

Cleans and Rinses Olives for Processing

Alfa Laval’s olive washers are designed for olive oil producers and agricultural processors seeking efficient pre-processing. These stainless steel systems ensure rigorous cleaning by integrating a defoliator and water-based washing mechanism, addressing common challenges of debris removal. They are vital in processing olives for extra virgin, virgin, and pomace oils. Featuring capacities tailored to various operations (compact, standard, special soft, and special automatic configurations), they support seamless integration into existing production lines. With the ability to recycle water post-decanting and an option for a destoner unit, these washers maintain energy efficiency while protecting downstream equipment such as decanter centrifuges. Customizable options are available to meet specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances equipment longevity by preventing wear from debris.
  • Optimizes olive cleanliness, improving oil purity and quality.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, reducing installation time.
  • Reduces water usage with an efficient recycling process.
  • Protects downstream machinery, minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.

General


Applications
Olives,Olive oil
End products
Extra virgin olive oil,Virgin olive oil,Olive pomace oil,Olive paste,Pitted olives,Whole olives
Steps before
Defoliation
Steps after
Extraction
Input ingredients
olives,leaves,twigs,earth,stones,debris,water
Output ingredients
clean olives,recycled washing water,removed stones,removed debris
Market info
Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.

Technical Specifications


Material
Stainless steel
Cleaning Water Usage
10% by weight of olives
Water Recycling
Decanting and mixing with clean water
Automation
Automatic / Manual options
Capacity
Varied based on type (Compact,Standard,Special)
Defoliation Method
Air flow by exhaust fan
Stone Removal
Destoner unit available

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Defoliator and water washer
Automation level
Manual / Automatic
Cleaning method
Water wash / Recycled water
Protection method
Stone and debris removal
Water recycling
Yes,with decanting
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Integrated steps
Defoliation,washing,stone removal
Maintenance effort
Low,due to durability
Equipment material
Stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Material
Stainless steel
Discharge method
Vibrating screen

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / Automatic
Destoner unit availability
Optional
Customization on washing sections
On request