When starting an oil mill plant, investing in the appropriate production capacity of oil extraction equipment is vital. When choosing an oil extraction machine, the first factors to consider are capacity and budget. Choosing a suitable capacity, you could get outstanding capacity, higher production ability, and lower cost. For your investment efficiency, we recommend that small and medium-sized enterprises choose AGICO’s 6-ton automatic oil extraction plant equipment. This oil plant not only has a compact structure, but its operation is simple, is suitable for various oils, but also has a short investment payback period. For small and medium-sized enterprises in the oil processing industry, it is highly cost-effective. This post will introduce AGICO’s 6-ton automatic oil extraction plant equipment condition, and help small and medium-sized enterprises learn about the effective oil plant price factor.
Who Is a 6 Ton Automatic Oil Mill Plant Suitable For?
6 ton automatic oil extraction plant is a set of oil processing production lines, which could achieve conducting continuous pressing and extraction of various oil seeds such as peanuts, sesame seeds, soybeans, sunflower seeds, rapeseed, and cotton seeds. It has a suitable investment, low running cost, high automatic lever, and a wide range of applications, making it an ideal selection for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Price Range for a 6 Ton Automatic Oil Mill Plant
6 Ton Automatic oil mill plant price is in the range $15,000–$30,000. The specific price depends on the oil plant configuration.
| Item | Deatils |
| Basic level | 1.The most basic oil press + simple filtration/separation equipment. 2.Mainly mechanical pressing, with low or semi-automatic level of automation. 3.Raw material processing (such as cleaning, hulling, and pre-treatment) may not be fully functional. 4.Suitable for single oilseeds, with low output and for new oil mills. 5.Maintenance is simple, and the initial investment is low |
| Medium lever | 1.Spiral oil extraction + More complete filtration system + Conveying equipment + Basic pre-treatment. 2.Automatic control system, with stable and continuous operation. 3.Can handle various oil seeds. 4.Oil yield and efficiency are significantly improved compared to basic equipment. 5.Suitable for small and medium-sized oil mills or users who desire stable production output. |
| Advanced lever | 1.Fully automated production line + complete pre-treatment + conveying system + PLC system + advanced filtration / refining / oil residue treatment / waste treatment system. 2.Compatible with various oilseeds. 3.Better material. 4.Suitable for long-term, large-scale, high-standard oil production |
Key Factors Affecting the Price
Level of Automation
Automatic lever is one of the vital factors influencing the investment prices of edible oil factories. It directly influences equipment purchase cost, long-term running efficiency, and total production efficiency. The higher the degree of automation, the more complex and technologically advanced the production line is, which usually leads to a significant increase in the initial investment cost. Through a high degree of automation, equipment has a higher initial investment, which could greatly reduce labor costs and enhance production efficiency and product quality. In the long run, it may reduce the unit production cost.
Material & Manufacturing Quality
The common materials used in oil mills for oil extraction equipment include stainless steel and carbon steel. The stainless steel material has strong corrosion resistance and can handle high-acid-content oil products without affecting the quality of the oil. Therefore, it has a higher price. Carbon steel has a low cost, but it is prone to corrosion, and the applicable conditions are limited. It is usually used in situations where strict requirements for oil quality are not necessary. The equipment needs to be equipped with refined technology (such as degumming, desalination, decolorization, and deodorization). High-grade oil requires a set of technologies, and the equipment configuration is more complex and has higher requirements for materials, which has led to a significant increase in price. Low-grade oil has simple technology, the equipment configuration is simple, and the material cost of the equipment is low. The stainless steel equipment has a long service life and requires low maintenance. Although the initial investment is high, in the long run, it can reduce maintenance and downtime costs.
Seed Type and Processing Versatility
Different oilseed processing difficulties have differences. The corresponding equipment for edible oil production and the investment required also vary. For example, for oilseed with low oil content, such as soybeans and rice bran, extraction equipment is required. While harder oilseeds, such as palm kernels, require special oil extraction machines. So, before choosing raw material, you should calculate the equipment investment in advance. Prioritize the selection of production lines that are compatible with multiple oilseeds. Ensure that the pre-treatment system and the pressing system have sufficient flexibility. If you plan to produce various oils, suggest choosing a mid-to-high-end configuration. If you just deal with a single oilseed, a basic configuration is sufficient. But you should ensure pressing and filtering to ensure oil quality.
Power Consumption and Efficiency
The edible oil processing process requires consuming lots of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil. Different processing technologies have significantly different demands for energy. For example, the steps of decolorization and deacidification in the refining process require high-temperature treatment. If the technology is unreasonable or the equipment has low efficiency, it leads to energy waste and rising costs. Transport and storage steps also need energy. Fluctuations in energy prices will be passed on to logistics costs.
- Technological upgrade: it adopts high-efficiency and saving energy equipment, optimize the process flow to reduce unit energy consumption.
- Energy management: By monitoring energy usage in real time and adjusting production time to avoid peak electricity price periods, costs can be reduced in such a way. Energy consumption directly influences the edible oil plant cost structure by processing, logistics, and other related stages. In the long run, improving energy efficiency and optimizing production management are the keys to controlling costs.
Brand and After-Sales Support
- Initial investment cost: brand equipment usually has a higher price due to its brand premium. Technical patents and quality assurance could increase pre-purchase costs.
- Quality Assurance and Market Competitiveness: brand equipment will better control oil quality (such as color, flavor, and nutrition), reduce chemical additive usage and meet the consumers’ demand for healthy food.
- Scale economies effect: for scale production, the customization capability of brand equipment (such as the adaptability from 1 ton to 1,000 tons in production capacity) can optimize
- Equipment installation and debugging: Our engineer personally goes to the customer’s site to install and debug the equipment to ensure the equipment’s normal operation and provide operation training for the customers, enabling them to master the operation skills and maintenance knowledge of the equipment proficiently.
- Operation training: We provide our customers with detailed operation manuals and training videos. At the same time, professional technicians will be arranged to conduct on-site training to ensure that the client team can proficiently master the operation skills and maintenance knowledge of the equipment, thereby reducing the company’s labor costs.
- Fault diagnosis and repair: We provide 24-hour online customer service, ready to receive customers’ inquiries and repair requests at any time. Once equipment breaks down, our technicians will respond promptly to solve customers’ issues either remotely or on-site. If you need to replace spare parts, we will supply original factory parts to ensure the performance and quality of the equipment.
- Regular follow-up visits and maintenance: We will regularly conduct follow-up visits to customers to know the usage status of the equipment and the feedback from the customers. We will provide suggestions and improvement measures. At the same time, we offer equipment maintenance services to our customers, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.
Additional Costs to Consider
Factory construction and facility investment
The selection of the factory site directly affects the cost. Factors such as transportation convenience, the distance to raw material suppliers, and the surrounding environment should be taken into consideration. Factory scale and quality could affect initial investment; these costs are usually higher, and once they are determined, the subsequent changes will be very difficult to make.
Installtion and commissioning costs
It is an expenditure that cannot be ignored in the construction of an edible oil manufacturing plant. It directly affects whether the production line can be smoothly put into operation and operate stably. This cost is usually not the biggest unit cost. However, the level and rationality of this factor will significantly affect the overall investment return and operational efficiency.
Spare parts and maintenance costs
It directly affects the availability of equipment, production continuity, and overall operational efficiency. In the edible oil manufacturing plant cost, spare parts and maintenance costs are a part of the manufacturing cost, but the fluctuations may have an indirect impact on profits. Spare parts and maintenance costs do not exist in isolation. It is closely related to equipment efficiency, downtime losses, etc. If maintenance is insufficient, the equipment is prone to malfunction and stop operating, resulting in production disruptions, order delays, and even the need to pay a penalty.
Packaging, storage and logistics requirements
Packing cost is an important part of edible oil manufacturing cost, mainly including material, labor, equipment, and technology input. Adopting suitable packing forms could reduce damage and waste of resources. Storage costs include the warehousing expenses for raw materials and finished oil products. Appropriate storage conditions can ensure the quality of the oil products, but continuous investment is required.
Cost-Saving Tips for Buyers
Smart decision could greatly reduce total investment of 6 Ton Automatic oil mill plant. The best strategy includes：
- Select an appropriate level of automation
- Choose the optimal configuration based on the raw materials
- Purchase the entire line or make individual purchases based on the appropriate circumstances
- Select reliable and well-supported suppliers
- Avoid over-configuration
Constructing 6 ton automatic oil mill plant is a strategically significant decision for small and medium-sized enterprises that want to achieve stable capacity and pursue long-term profitability. The oil mill plant cost will be affected by the automatic lever, equipment configuration, equipment material, the types of raw materials that can be processed, energy consumption, brand, and after-sales service. The well-designed 6 ton automatic oil mill plant by AGICO is suitable for small and medium-sized edible oil producers. We will carry out customized configuration according to your raw material, capacity needs, and budget to help you reduce costs greatly and improve profitability.
