Corn germ is processed using the Model III Extractor. The design of the equipment varies to optimize the amount of solvent and bed depth needed, the contact time of the solvent and flakes, and the power and utilities needed to run the equipment for efficient corn germ washing.
How to start corn germ oil pressing plant?
Step 1: Before starting the corn germ oil pressing plant, a comprehensive inspection must be carried out first. Loosen the lock nut, turn the screw counterclockwise to let the conical surface of the screw press against the conical surface of the oil cake outlet. Then turn the screw clockwise and tighten the lock nut to prepare for the startup.
Which type of screw oil press can be used to press corn germ?
Smaller type screw oil press can also be used to press corn germ. It is with small size that covering little space. Screw oil presses are more suitable for medium-sized and small-sized grain and cooking oil processing factories or specialized households. The capacity ranges from 1-20 ton per day.
How is corn germ extracted from the corn?
The first step of processing corn germ from wet milling or dry milling is to prepare the seed for oil removal. The seed is delivered clean, but additional cleaning with a magnet and screener may be done to remove any impurities or fines. For dry-milled germ, the seed is then conditioned, flaked, and sent to solvent extraction.