Kernel prep

Low-temperature almond oil begins at the kernel table

The feed table decides whether the project becomes pale cosmetic oil, warm culinary oil, or a mixed private-label run.

Prep data

Kernel information that changes the line

  • Blanched, natural, broken, mixed, organic, or cosmetic-grade kernels.
  • Moisture, storage odor, impurity, and current package form.
  • Whether the run is food, cosmetic, toll pressing, or private label.

Project boundary

What to confirm before scoping Low-Temperature Almond Kernel Preparation

Low-Temperature Almond Kernel Preparation should not be quoted from an equipment name alone. Check feed lots, target oil, post-press handling, and packing rhythm in one scope before deciding which Almond Oil Press modules stay. Factory cold-press page lists this oilseed — prioritize 355–500 (370–630 ton), pure press ~2 h/barrel.

When feed condition, moisture, impurities, batch weight, and product position are unclear, press tonnage and filter area become guesswork. Factory systems share 60 MPa and 2.2 kW motors; hot pure press is 30–40 min/barrel and cold pure press is ~2 h/barrel — cycle time matters more than brochure tonnage.

  • Confirm whether feed is whole seed, kernels, pretreated material, or an existing semi-finished stream.
  • Confirm whether the target is crude oil, filtered oil, bottled oil, drum ingredient oil, or a refining handoff.
  • Hot cycle reference: pure press 30-40 min/barrel, ~1.5 h for 2 barrels with loading; cold pure press ~2 h/barrel, ~4.5 h for 2 barrels.
  • Confirm batch rhythm, labor, changeover, retained samples, power (often 380V/50Hz/3ph), and site install conditions.

Factory model check

Match hot / cold models to factory hard data

Pin models to published factory specs before tonnage talk.

Hot 300/325: 300–325 ton, 60 MPa system, standard barrel Ø390×800 mm / max 100 kg, pure press 30–40 min/barrel, ~1.5 h for 2 barrels with loading, 2.2 kW motor. Cold 355/400/426/480/500: 370–630 ton, integrated frame, same 100 kg standard barrel, pure press ~2 h/barrel, ~4.5 h for 2 barrels with loading; optional Ø300 high-pressure barrel max 60 kg. Residual oil target ~≤5% (peanut hot often 6–8% measured).

  • Standard barrel Ø390×800 mm, max ~100 kg crushed feed; optional Ø300 high-pressure barrel max ~60 kg.
  • Cylinder material 27SiMn; cold frames are integrated molded steel; hot frames are typically H-type channel steel.
  • Factory cold-press page lists this oilseed — prioritize 355–500 (370–630 ton), pure press ~2 h/barrel.
60 MPa
System pressure
High-low dual pump, ~60 MPa continuous
2.2 kW
Motor power
380V / 50Hz / 3 phase
300/325
Hot series
Pure press 30–40 min/barrel · ~1.5 h for 2 barrels
355–500
Cold series
370–630 ton · pure press ~2 h/barrel · ~4.5 h for 2 barrels

Equipment check

Preparation needs to land in equipment interfaces

Once the route is clear, write the interfaces: how preparation feeds the press, how oil leaves the press, how filtration connects to tanks, and how packing receives finished oil.

Front-end input

Record feed form, daily volume, moisture, and sorting needs so pretreatment is not left to operators.

Filtration grade and compliance packs

Culinary 1–5 μm; cosmetic may need 0.22 μm sterile. Defatted almond flour from cake should share food-grade hygiene planning.

Delivery data

Prepare space, power (often 380V/50Hz/3ph), labor, target package, local rules, and acceptance method before quotation.

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