Three Key Factors for Building a Profitable Edible Oil Production Line

To build a consistently profitable edible oil processing line, three core elements must be aligned:

1. Selecting the Right Process

Different oilseeds and production capacities require different processing methods:

• Cold pressing: preserves nutrients, suitable for premium oils such as olive or flaxseed.

• Hot pressing / cooking pressing: increases oil yield, ideal for high-volume materials like palm fruit, peanut, and sunflower seed.

• Solvent extraction: designed for low-oil-content materials; essential for industrial-scale production of soybean, rice bran, and other oilseeds.

2. Selecting the Right Equipment

• Pretreatment equipment: ensures clean and uniform materials, improving pressing performance.

• Oil press machines: including screw presses and hydraulic presses, which determine extraction efficiency and stability.

• Solvent extraction plant: suitable for pre-pressed cake, expanded materials, or flakes to maximize oil recovery.

• Edible oil refining equipment: covering Degumming, Deacidification, Decolorization, and Deodorization to improve final oil quality. 👉( Discover How This Edible Oil Refining Equipment Improves Clarity and Brighter? )

3. Selecting the Right Production Capacity

From 50–100 tons/day to 3000+ tons/day, capacity planning directly affects investment return and operational efficiency. Only when process design, equipment configuration, and production scale match the characteristics of each raw material can a plant achieve high oil yield, low energy consumption, and stable product quality. 👉( Customizable Edible Oil Production Line )

If you are planning to build a new cooking oil processing plant, expand production, or upgrade equipment, aligning these three factors is essential for long-term profitability. Contact QIE GROUP for a customized, one-stop cooking oil production line solution tailored to your project.