From Seed Cleaning to Refined Oil: Key Steps in the Complete Oil Extraction Process Explained

05 08,2025
Penguin Group
Technical knowledge
Discover how QIE Group’s advanced hydraulic oilseed processing line delivers high efficiency and superior oil purity across multiple crops—including soybeans, sunflower seeds, palm, and peanuts. This technical guide breaks down the full oil extraction workflow: from seed cleaning and magnetic separation to precision pressing and filtration. Learn how real-world data (e.g., 30–1000 tons/day capacity) and engineered solutions—like optimized screen sizing, low-loss hydraulic presses, and multi-stage filtration—boost yield while ensuring consistent quality. Ideal for processors seeking reliable, scalable, and adaptable oil production systems.
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From Seed Cleaning to Refined Oil: Key Steps in the Full-Process Oil Extraction Workflow

In the global edible oil industry, consistent yield and superior purity are not just goals—they’re requirements for competitiveness. At QIE Group, we’ve engineered a full-process hydraulic oil extraction system that delivers exactly that, with proven performance across soybean, sunflower, palm, and peanut oils.

Step 1: Pre-Treatment – The Foundation of Quality

Before any pressing begins, raw seeds must be cleaned thoroughly. Our integrated pre-treatment line includes:

  • Washing & Dewatering: Removes dust, sand, and light impurities (efficiency >95%)
  • Magnetic Separation: Eliminates ferrous contaminants—critical for downstream equipment safety
  • Crushing & Sieving: Optimizes particle size for efficient oil release (target: 0.5–2 mm)

For example, a client in Brazil reported a 12% reduction in filter clogging after implementing our magnetic separator—proving that clean input = smoother output.

Seed cleaning and magnetic separation process in an oil extraction plant

Step 2: Hydraulic Pressing – High Yield, Low Loss

The heart of the system is our multi-stage hydraulic press, designed for both high throughput and minimal oil loss:

Capacity Range Avg. Oil Recovery Rate Energy Efficiency
30–1000 tons/day 92–95% ≤ 0.8 kWh/kg oil

This balance between productivity and efficiency makes it ideal for medium-to-large-scale producers aiming for stable daily output without compromising on quality.

Step 3: Filtration – Where Purity Meets Compliance

Our patented multi-layer filtration system uses ceramic filters and vacuum degassing to remove phospholipids, free fatty acids, and trace metals—key factors affecting shelf life and compliance with EU/US standards.

“After switching to QIE’s filtration setup, our olive oil met ISO 22000 certification within six months—we now export to Germany regularly.” — Maria Lopez, Procurement Manager, Spain-based Refinery
Multi-stage filtration unit in a modern oil processing facility

Adaptability Across Oil Types

Whether you're processing soybeans in North America or palm kernels in Southeast Asia, QIE systems adapt seamlessly. Real-world data shows:

  • Soybean: Avg. oil yield = 18.7% | Free fatty acid (FFA) < 0.3%
  • Sunflower: FFA < 0.2% post-filtration | Color rating < 20 RVS
  • Peanut: Reduced solvent residue by 40% vs. older batch systems

These results reflect not just machine capability—but deep understanding of regional feedstock variations.

Choose QIE—not just equipment, but a long-term production partner built on real-world engineering.

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