Percolation extractor for high-volume vegetable protein extraction
In high-volume vegetable protein extraction, achieving complete solvent contact and efficient percolation presents significant challenges. These processes are crucial for extracting the maximum yield of oil or other extracts from prepared materials.
Efficiently extract oil using solvent contact
The Crown Model III Percolation Extractor is designed for high-volume extractions such as vegetable proteins, wood chips, ground stumps, bagasse, and citrus fibers. It operates as a continuous-loop, counter-current, shallow-bed extractor, using solvent to dissolve oil or other extracts from the material. Its unique, shallow, wide, and long flake bed promotes excellent solvent contact and rapid drainage, ensuring more complete extraction. The Model III is reliable even under adverse conditions. A self-cleaning drainage system and improved underscreen washes ensure the equipment runs smoothly and requires minimal maintenance. The extractor minimizes solvent carryover, reducing both steam and hexane consumption. It is suitable for consistent product quality, efficient for slow-draining soft materials, and can be easily assembled, expanded, or relocated.
Benefits
- Consistent product quality
- Reduced solvent usage
- Lower power requirements
- Ease of operation
- High operating capacity