Matters needing attention when using small homemade oil press

Small oil presses are essential equipment for extracting oil from various oilseeds. However, incorrect operation methods can cause irreparable damage to the equipment, leading to costly repairs or replacements. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the correct operating procedures to ensure that the small oil press is used efficiently and for a longer time.

Before using the small oil press, it is essential to start the motor and add 6-8% of water content in cakes. Pour this mixture into the hopper to polish the pressing chamber. It is crucial to ensure that the feeding of material is not too fast as it can block the pressing chamber. After starting the oil press, feed the material uniformly and slowly. Once the pressing chamber has been polished, and cakes are produced normally, pour the material into the hopper.

The temperature and moisture content of cakes must be controlled according to the different oil seeds. It is necessary to stir the material evenly while the oil press works normally. Feeding too little or too much or interrupting the material is not allowed as it can cause damage to the oil press. Feeding too fast can result in abnormal noise inside the pressing chamber or make the shaft of pressing bolt jammed. In such cases, the operator should immediately stop the oil press, eliminate the obstruction or assemble again before starting the oil press.

At the end of pressing, open the valve on the oil filter after pumping out the oil and stop the vacuum pump. Scrape the dry slag formed on the filter cloth with a scraper. Then, put out the pure oil bottom valve in the oil filter.

When preparing to stop the oil press, first stop feeding, and then put a small amount of cake crumbs into the oil press. When all remaining material in the chamber is discharged, and no cake is produced in the cake outlet, then stop the oil press.

In conclusion, small oil presses are vital equipment for extracting oil from oilseeds. It is essential to follow the correct operating procedures to ensure that the equipment is used efficiently and for a longer time. The temperature and moisture content of cakes should be controlled, and the material should be stirred evenly while the oil press works normally. If any issues arise, it is crucial to stop the oil press immediately and eliminate the obstruction before starting it again. By following these procedures, the small oil press can be used efficiently for a long time.