Coconut Oil Processing Machine: Types, Methods & Price

Introduction

Coconut oil, extracted from the meat mature coconuts. Its rich nutritional, include lauric acid (48%). Coconut oil processing machines enable small-scale and large-scale production. These machines vary in size, capacity, and functionality, catering different needs and budgets.

In this article, I will cover everything you need to know about coconut oil processing machines, include their types, methods, costs, and more.

What machine is used to make coconut oil?

Producing coconut oil involves multiple stages, each requires specialized equipment. Below, we detail key machines used in coconut oil extraction process.

Coconut Cleaning Machine

Raw coconuts contain debris, dust, and impurities. Need use air blowers and vibrating screens to remove foreign particles, ensure only clean coconuts proceed to subsequent stages. It is critical for producing safe high-quality oil.

Copra Crushing Machine

Once cleaned, coconuts are often dried to produce copra, the dried coconut meat with high oil content (60-70%). Copra crushing machines break copra into smaller pieces, increasing surface area for oil extraction.

These machines are robust, designed handle large volumes, often feature adjustable settings for different copra sizes.

Copra Cooking Machine

Copra cooking machine heat copra at temperatures, typically 60-80°C, reduce moisture content 3–5%. Break down cell walls without degrading copra oil.

This step common in dry processing and can enhance oil yield, especially for coconut oil press machines.

Coconut Oil Press Machine

The core oil extraction is coconut oil press machine. These machines apply mechanical pressure to squeeze oil from crushed copra or fresh coconut meat. Two common types are:

• Screw press machine: Ideal for continuous, high-volume production, offering high efficiency and yields.
• Hydraulic press machine: Suited small scale coconut oil processing machines, providing precise control for batch processing. 

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Crude Copra Oil Filtration Machine

After pressing, crude copra oil contain impurities like solids and water. Filtration machine use mesh screen or centrifugal separators remove, produce clear oil. This step crucial for both refined and virgin coconut oil, ensure purity and extend shelf life.

Coconut Oil Refining Machine

Refining removes free fatty acids, odors and colors for premium-grade oil. The process involves degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, often require multi-stage refining system.

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What are the methods of processing coconut oil?

There are two primary methods for processing coconut oil: dry processing and wet processing. Each method has own advantages and suit different types of coconut oil.

Dry Processing

Dry processing use copra as raw material. The steps include:

1. Cleaning and drying coconuts to produce copra.
2. Crushing the copra into small pieces.
3. Cooking enhance oil release.
4. Pressing to extract crude oil.
5. Filtering and refining produce RBD oil.

This method yields 60-65% oil from copra. It is ideal cooking and industrial applications due to neutral flavor and long shelf life. However, refining can remove some natural nutrients.

Wet Processing (Cold Pressing)

Wet processing, or cold pressing, uses fresh coconut meat to produce virgin coconut oil (VCO). The process involves:

1. Grating fresh coconut meat
2. Mixing water to form coconut milk.
3. Separating oil using centrifugation or natural sedimentation.
4. Polishing and filtering for clarity.

Wet processing preserve oil’s natural flavor, aroma, and nutrients. Make it ideal health supplements and cosmetics. It yields 40-50% oil from fresh coconut meat.

Both methods require different types of machinery and suit different market. Dry processing more common for industrial, wet processing is favored by premium, health-focused products.

What is the best extraction method for coconut oil?

The best coconut oil extraction method depends on desired oil type:

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO): Wet processing is better because it avoids high heat and chemicals, preserve vitamins, antioxidants and lauric acid (48-53%). It is healthier option.

Refined Coconut Oil: Dry processing is better producing neutral, stable cooking oil or industrial use. It offer higher yields but need refining, sacrifice some nutrients. Factors like cost, yield, and environmental impact also influence choice. Wet processing is eco-friendly but less efficient, dry processing maximizes yield.

What are steps in making coconut oil?

The coconut oil production process into three main steps:

Coconut Pretreatment

1. Cleaning: Remove coconut dirt and impurities.
2. Deshelling: Use mechanical cracker separate shells and kernels.
3. Drying: Use dried machine copra to 6% moisture.

Coconut Oil Extraction

1. Crushing: Crushing copra into 2–3 mm particles.
2. Cooking: Heating to 110°C for 30–60 minutes.
3. Pressing: Use screw press machine press copra extract crude oil, use double screw oil press for higher oil yields (up to 70%).

Coconut Oil Refining

1. Degumming: Removes phospholipids use water or acid.
2. Neutralization: Sodium hydroxide eliminates free fatty acids.
3. Bleaching: Activated clay absorbs pigments.
4. Deodorization: Steam distillation remove odors.

How much oil can be extracted from one coconut?

The oil yield from one coconut varies based on size, maturity and extraction method. A mature coconut (1-2 kg) yields 200-400 g meat. On average:

• Wet Processing: 75-90 ml oil per coconut (250-300 ml per kg meat).
• Dry Processing: 45-60 ml oil per coconut (150-200 ml per kg copra).

How much does coconut oil processing machine?

The coconut oil processing machine price varies by capacity and features. As shown in below table:

Factors like automation, stainless steel material and additional features affect costs. Small scale coconut oil processing machine suit startups, industrial models suit large-scale production.

Conclusion

Investing right coconut oil processing machine is essential optimize production, quality, and profitability. From small coconut oil extraction machine to large coconut oil processing plant. Henan Huatai Group has wide range of equipment can meet different needs and budgets.

Henan Huatai Intelligent Equipment Group provides 30-1000TPD coconut oil processing machine and 1-600TPD coconut oil refining equipment. If you want to setup a complete coconut oil production line and make profit. Our engineers can provide quality services and customized solutions. Feel free contact us!