Alvan Blanch Oil Expeller Press XP100-E

*Design & Operation*

The seed is placed under increasing pressure as it is conveyed through a tapered chamber. Because of the high level of compression (and pressure generated temperature) oil is expelled through a set of rings – the residual solid matter is conveyed to the end of the press and falls away as thin strips of ‘oilcake’.

• Compresses oilseed drape at 150 – 400 kg/hr

• No switches or basic control panel

• Dimensions (LxWxH) (cm): 155 x 112 x 180

• XP100E model has a 9.2 kWh motor. ^{Interview with representative}

Key features:

• Cast iron multi-segmented body
• Stainless steel oil collection trough
• Multiple filter frames with cotton filter cloth and oil discharge taps
• For filtration of vegetable oils
• Steel support stand
• Geared pump with overflowing valve

Full technical support is provided by Alvan Blanch – system design, commissioning and after sales. An online FAQ is provided on their site.

1 year warranty on faulty workmanship or materials

The bearings and bushes and the adjusting block should be lubricated, and the screw and rings inspected every week. Gearbox oil should be changed every 6 months. Failure modes: Trapped foreign objects can damage the press – ie, stones / tramp metal. Excessive levels of straw, trash etc will increase wear and may cause blockages. Recommend the fitting of magnets in feed hopper

The rings will last approximately 600 tons, and the screw sections will last approximately 300 tons.

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