Due to cooking, the oil droplets in the seeds come together and also the cell wall is broken, this results in improved oil yield and low power consumption. A continuous screw press is used to extract the oil. The castor seed passes through the machine where the screw shaft is rotated in the parallel direction and crushing the seeds.
How to choose a cold pressed castor oil extraction machine?
Ensure ease of use -For beginners, it’s important to choose a cold-pressed castor oil extraction machine with user-friendly features and clear instructions. This will make the castor oil extraction process simpler and more efficient.
How to choose a castor oil extractor machine?
Choose a right machine model with an appropriate capacity that meets your needs. Cold pressing method -Ensure the cold press castor oil extractor machine employs a cold-pressing method to preserve the oil’s natural qualities. Cold pressing involves minimal heat, which is essential for extracting high-quality castor oil.
Can castor seeds be used as raw material for castor oil press?
Castor Seeds obtained after the Cleaning process can be used as a raw material for Castor Oil Press. Castor seeds contain 45 – 50 % oil content. After two stage pressing, about 8 % residual oil is left in the oilcake/meal. The castor seeds are conditioned using Steam in a Cooking Kettle.