Groundnut oil, also called peanut oil. It is an important edible oil. Compared with animal oil, groundnut oil is more favored by consumers. It can not only be used as raw material in food processing, pharmaceutical preparation, and other fields, but also be applied in multiple industrial sectors such as chemical engineering, coatings, and biodiesel. So, setting up a peanut oil mill plant is profitable. For those who are new to the peanut oil business, choosing suitable peanut oil equipment is vital. As a professional developer and manufacturer of peanut oil extraction equipment, AGICO will analyze the composition of peanut oil extraction equipment and the factors influencing the cost of peanut oil extraction equipment.
What Is a Groundnut Oil Machine?
Groundnut oil machine is used to process groundnut oil. It mainly includes specialized machinery for raw material preparation, pressing, filtration and refining. To better understand how it works, let’s take a look at the general groundnut oil production process.
- Step 1: cleaning: this step is to remove impurities,such as leaves, twigs and weed seeds.
- Step 2: shelling: removing the shells of groundnut to improve oil yield, production efficiency and reduce equipment wear.
- Step 3:crushing: after being crushed, the peanut skins can be removed. Subsequently, through a wind selection device, the red layers can be sucked out. The separated red skins of peanuts can be used as raw materials for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
- Step 4: cooking: this is a vital step in the making groundnut oil. It helps to break down the cell walls and open up the cells containing oil. This step also reduces the viscosity of the oil, making it easier to flow out.
- Step 5: pressing: extracting oil from peanuts using a screw press under high pressure and friction, in this process, The nut cakes will also be separated out at the same time. Then the oil and the cakes will be collected separately at the oil outlet and the cake pressing outlet.
- Step 6: refining: after pressing, the groundnut oil still have impurities and need to remove. Use a filter to remove small and large particles as well as water from the oil.
The following are the equipment used in these oil production processes：
- Pre-preparation equipment: they are includes cleaning sieve, crushing machine and is used to remove impurities and shell of peanut, and crush it into small pieces.
- Pressing machine: screw oil presses and hydraulic oil presses are the main types of pressing equipment. It takes advantages of pressing oil from peanut.
- Refining equipment: equipment such as filters, centrifuges and decolorization towers are used to remove impurities, moisture and pigments from the pressed peanut oil, thereby improving the quality of the oil.
- Storing equipment: the oil storage tanks and barrels are used to store the refined peanut oil, ensuring the freshness and safety of the oil product.
- Auxiliary equipment: equipment such as conveyor belts, elevators and mixers assist in the production and transportation of peanut oil, thereby enhancing production efficiency.
Groundnut Oil Machine Price
| Capacity | Price |
| Small scale machine price (1-5tpd) | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Medium scale oil mill equipment (5-20) | $5,000–$20,000 |
| Large automatic oil extraction line (more than 20tpd) | $20,000–$100,000+ |
Factors Affecting Groundnut Oil Machine Prices
- Equipment production capacity: capacity is a main factor affecting price. The larger the processing capacity of a device is, the more materials are required during its manufacturing process. The prices of small-sized equipment and large-sized equipment can differ by several times or even dozens of times.
- Automatic lever: from manual operation to semi-automatic and then to fully automated, the complexity and cost of the equipment have gradually increased. Manual equipment has low peice,but labor cost is high and efficiency is low. Full automatic equipment has high initial investment, but in the long run, it can reduce labor costs and improve production efficiency.
- Material and manufacturing craft of equipment: the material and manufacturing craft of equipment affect price. The stainless steel material has strong corrosion resistance and high hygiene standards. Its price is 20% – 50% higher than that of ordinary carbon steel. The equipment manufacturing process is highly precise. The stable and service life will increase, and the price will also increase. Some equipment that has undergone special surface treatment could effectively prevent oil adhesion and corrosion. So the price is more expensive than ordinary equipment.
- Brand and after-sales service: equipment of AGICO quality is guaranteed and we also provide excellent after-sales service such as equipment maintenance, technology trainning, raplacement of accessories. After-sales service will also affect the price.
- Customized requirements: if the customers have special craft requirements such as low-temperature pressing, special oil extraction rate indicators, or site adaptation requirements, the manufacturer carries out a customized design, which will increase production cost, leading to the price of the equipment increasing.
Choosing the Right Machine for Your Oil Mill
Confirm production requirement
Before choosing a groundnut oil machine, first of all, it is necessary to clearly define your production requirements. It includes the projected daily or annual production volume, the required quality of the oil, and the degree of equipment automation. This requirement will directly affect the selection, specifications, and configuration of the equipment.
Examine the performance of the equipment
The performance of equipment is an important factor when making a purchase. We should consider the indicators of the equipment, such as the oil output rate, refining effect, and energy consumption etc. High oil yield of equipment could reduce production cost, while good performance of refining could ensure groundnut oil quality. In addition, the energy consumption of equipment is also a factor that needs to be considered. Low consumption of equipment could reduce production and confirm environmental requirements.
Pay attention to the material and craftsmanship of the equipment
The material and craftsmanship of the equipment directly affect service life and stability. When choosing equipment, choose equipment with high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. Advanced manufacturing techniques could ensure the accuracy and stability of the equipment, increasing production efficiency and product quality.
Consider the degree of equipment automation
Equipment with high automation levels can reduce labor costs and enhance production efficiency. When choosing equipment, one could choose a different degree of automation of the equipment according to one’s own actual needs. For a small-scale plant, you can choose semi-automated equipment. For a large-scale plant, you can choose full-automated equipment.
Understand the after-sales service
High-quality after-sales service could ensure that the equipment during the usage process gets maintenance and care, extending the service life of the equipment. When making a purchase, you can learn about the service policies, service scope, and service quality of the equipment supplier.
- If you want to buy equipment with a capacity of less than 5 tons per day, you could choose a set of simple equipment, which includes a roasting machine, a peanut oil press, and a flat plate filter. The price of this equipment is between $5,000 and $15,00.
- If you want to buy equipment with a capacity of 5-20 tons per day, it is a small-scale peanut oil production line, including a cleaning machine, a drying machine, an oil extraction machine, and a plate-type filter. Its price is about $12000-$60000.
- If you want to buy equipment with a capacity of above 20 tons per day, includes Cleaning machines, shelling machines, softening machine, pressing machines, oil extraction machines, filters and other equipment. Its price is about$60000-$180000. The specific cost can be adjusted according to the processing capacity.
Why Choose Our Groundnut Oil Machine?
- Our oil press adopts a precise screw design technology, which can optimize the screw spacing and groove dimensions. It optimizes the extraction efficiency and ensures a high output of oil while minimizing the residue of peanut cake.
- Our peanut oil equipment is all factory price, and doesn’t need a large amount of capital investment. Just need a little capital, you could own related equipment and get substantial investment returns. And our equipment all has passed ISO and CE certifications, ensuring quality assurance.
- The peanut oil machine is equipped with a vacuum (negative pressure) evaporation system. This design makes evaporation occur at lower temperatures. Thus, it effectively retains nutritional components in oil, improves the color and brightness of the oil, and reduces total energy consumption. In addition, its maintenance demand is low, so it could reduce the time and running cost.
The market for edible oil is now highly competitive. Setting up a groundnut oil plant involves facing lots of problems. When choosing equipment, you need to take into account your own processing capacity, market positioning, and capital cost. Choosing a suitable groundnut oil machine not only ensures the quality of peanut oil but also reduces production costs. Only by choosing the right peanut oil machine can one gain an advantage in the fierce market competition and make the products more competitive. Get the latest groundnut oil machine price list today!
