The protein content of soybeans is as high as 40%, and Soybean oil is rich in vitamins A and D. So, soybean oil becomes a highly-regarded cooking oil. At the same time, the oil content of soybeans ranges from 17% to 25%. It makes soybeans become the major source of oil in the world. So, starting a soybean oil business is profitable. But when you purchase a soybean oil extraction machine, the equipment cost and investment are very important. In this post, we will analyze the influencing factors of soybean oil machine prices and provide investment suggestions.
What is a Soybean Oil Extraction Machine?
The soybean oil extraction machine is a machine that is used for pressing soybeans to extract oil. The soybean oil press is mainly composed of a spiral shaft, a pressing cage, a feeder, etc. Its work principle is to squeeze the soybeans into oil and soybean meal through the rotation of the spiral shaft. A pressing machine could be used for various oil plants and is widely used. The soybean pressing machine has a low oil yield and is suitable for a small-scale oil plant. Pressing has a high residual oil quantity, but is healthier. Pressing oil has a high degree of market recognition in the global market.
Soybean solvent extraction equipment is a machine used to extract the oil from soybeans. The soybean extraction equipment mainly consists of solvent tanks and extraction vessels etc. Its work principle is that the soybean is soaked in the solvent. It makes oil dissolve in solvent, then separates the oil by separating the solvent from the mixed oil. A soybean solvent extraction plant is suitable for medium to large-scale oil plants. The higher the capacity, the greater the advantage of the extracted oil will be. A solvent extraction plant with a daily capacity of several thousand tons or even higher. The quality is not as good as that of pressed oil, but its capacity can compensate for it.
Soybean Oil Extraction Machine Price Range
Different configurations and capacities affect price.
- 1-10tpd, production machine just used for a screw press. So the price is the cheapest, it is suitable for a manufacturer that is first entering the oil industry.
- 10-50TPD, production machine is mainly used for toasters, conveyor, oil press machine, plate filter, filling machine, etc. The more, the price is higher. So they can get better crude oil, the final oil is very clear and translucent.
- More than 50TPD, soybean oil processing machine is used to achieve the best oil output after cleaning, crushing, softening, rolling, cooking, solvent extraction plant, etc. There are more machines, but they are more expensive. However, the oil production is higher.
| Capacity | Price |
| 1-10TPD | $6,800 to $55,000 |
| 10-50TPD | $15,000 to $75,000 |
| 50＋TPD | ＞$110,000 |
Key Factors Affecting the Soybean Oil Extraction Machine Price
The price of the soybean oil extraction machine has a big difference in various factors. Let’s analyze these factors to help you make a clearer decision when purchasing.
- Kinds of raw material: different kinds of oilseed have different oil extraction processes and labor costs. For example, some crops with a high oil content, such as rapeseed, peanuts, etc. The pressing oil process needs less labor, and the labor cost is lower. However, some crops with lower oil content, such as sesame and flaxseed, etc. It needs more labor operations, and the labor cost is higher.
- Capacity: the production capacity of the machine you need will directly affect its price. A small-scale oil plant, which uses a single machine, is cheaper. A medium to large-scale oil plant uses large equipment and is expensive.
- Equipment material and quality: stainless steel has strong corrosion resistance and is not prone to rusting, meets food security standards, and is not easily polluted by oil. But the cost is high, maintenance is easy, and it has a long service life. Ordinary steel, although having a lower cost, is prone to corrosion by oil and has a higher maintenance cost.
- Automation level: equipment has a decisive effect on labor cost. Highly automated lever equipment could reduce labor costs. However, low automatic lever equipment needs more labor, resulting in labor costs increasing. But the high automatic lever equipment’s initial investment is higher.
- Logistics & installation cost: Small equipment usually has a low cost. It generally adopts general logistics or truck transportation. Big equipment needs professional vehicles, so it has higher transportation costs.
- maintenance cost: the core parts of the pressing machine, such as the pump screw, filter screen, bearing, etc, are exposed to a high-temperature and pressure environment in the long term, which leads to wear and tear. If the quality of spare parts is poor, it not only leads to frequent replacement but also to a shutdown, which influences the production process. Purchase equipment to know the material, service life, and replacement cost of core parts.
Additional Costs Investors Should Consider
- Energy consumption: the energy consumption of the pressing oil machine is easy to overlook hidden cost. The motor efficiency, heating methods, and power transmission designs of different equipment vary greatly and directly influence energy consumption. When buying equipment, it is important to know the equipment’s energy consumption based on energy consumption data from on-site tests and actual operation.
- Land and workshop: land and workshop costs are a main part of the initial investment, and one needs to consider transportation convenience, the distance of raw material supply, and the surrounding environment. Land and workshop scale directly influence initial investment pressure, and it is quite difficult to make changes later. So it is necessary to choose a suitable land construction oil workshop.
- After-sale service: AGICO offers complete after-sales service. After installation and debugging, we will provide relevant drawings of the equipment. Then, free training for the operators of the users. If equipment has breakdown problems, we will offer a solution within 24 hours and arrange for maintenance personnel to deal with it on-site.
How to Choose the Right siybean oil extraction Machine
- Determine your production need: it could help you confirm your capacity and the scale of the needed equipment.
- Consider running cost: in addition to considering the initial purchase price, the ongoing costs should also be taken into account. The equipment has higher energy efficiency and lower maintenance demand, which is helpful in reducing long-term costs.
- Choosing a considerable manufacturer: choosing a reputable and reliable manufacturer. The equipment of AGICO GROUP is safe and stable, highly efficient and energy-saving, reliable in quality, and has a long service life. So it is suitable for small to large production scale.
Start your soybean oil extraction plant
The price of a soybean oil processing plant is affected by multiple factors, including equipment capacity, material, automation degree, and transport and maintenance costs. Whether you are a small-scale or large-scale soybean oil plant, purchasing suitable equipment also requires a reasonable decision. Understanding these influencing factors will enable you to make wise decisions. If you are planning to start processing soybean oil, then choose AGICO GROUP.
