Palm oil extraction is a multi-step industrial process involving several key equipment. the specific process and equipment vary depending on the scale of production (small, medium or large factories) and the process (traditional pressing or modern continuous pressing). the following are typical palm oil extraction machines and equipment components:

1. Raw material processing equipment
Sterilizer: Kill enzymes and microorganisms in the fruit through high-temperature steam (120-130℃) to prevent oil hydrolysis.

Fruit thresher: Separate the steamed fruit bunches into loose fruit particles (FFB is separated into individual fruits).

2. Pressing equipment
Crusher: Crush the pulp and heat it (90-95℃) to rupture the oil cells for subsequent pressing.

Screw press: Core equipment that extracts crude palm oil (CPO) and residue (fiber, shell, etc.) from the pulp through mechanical extrusion.



3. Oil residue separation equipment
Vibrating screen: Preliminary filtration of the pressed liquid to remove large particles of residue.

Centrifuge: Further separates oil, water and fine solid impurities (e.g. Using a three-phase horizontal screw centrifuge).

4. Oil refining equipment (optional)
Clarifier: Stands to separate the oil and water layers.

Dryer: Removes residual moisture from oil.

Filter: Uses diatomaceous earth or activated carbon to absorb impurities and improve oil purity.

5. by-product processing equipment
Nutshell separator: Separates palm kernels and nutshells from the pressing residue.

Kernel oil extraction equipment If palm kernel oil (PKO) is to be extracted, additional crushers, presses or solvent extraction equipment are required.