Olive paste preparation crushers
In an olive oil extraction line, the preparation of the olive paste plays a vital role in the efficiency of oil recovery and the quality of the final product. Effective crushing affects both the amount and taste of the oil.
Facilitates efficient oil recovery and quality
The Alfa Laval range of crushers, which includes hammer crushers, disc crushers, and depitters, is designed for the efficient preparation of olive paste. These systems break the olives into small pieces, facilitating the release of oil in subsequent stages such as malaxing and horizontal decanting. Hammer crushers utilize rotating hammers with wear-resistant metal plates to crush the olives against a stationary grid, while disc crushers employ toothed discs to tear the fruit apart. The depitter creates a paste while separating the pits unbroken. This variation in crushing techniques impacts the quantity, taste, and oxidative stability of the oil. Alfa Laval crushers prioritize strength, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
Benefits
- Optimized oil yield
- Enhanced oil quality and taste
- Easy-to-maintain and clean
- Separate pit removal for cleaner paste
- Customizable paste thickness