Cold pressing oilseeds

[Eric]

Hello all. I am into cold pressing oilseeds to extract the vegatable oil. This oil can then be used as SVO. I will have limited quantities for sale but I intend to consume most of it through my own trucks. The presses are Kern Kraft KK40 with a variable speed frequency drive. Each press will process about 2000 lbs per day. Each oilseed will yield varying amounts of oil. Soybeans about 200 lbs per ton pressed. Sunflower and Canola 600 lbs/ton. A true cold press is critical for oil quality so as to be used as SVO. This has to do with the gums and minerals that can be in the oils using other typs of extraction. I am following my lead from the Germans. They are very precise in the seed to diesel tank system. I would enjoy conversations about this process.

[steve]

i have alot of questions about this process
first is it cost effective when compared to buying yellow grease at around 2.65 a gallon
does the pressed seed come out in cube form or just grindings
how long does it take to press a ton og grain

[greyally]

Steve, Where are you located? I too am looking into a oil press, but I havent done alot of research on which one is best. Maybe you can give me some insight on which press is better?
Im pretty sure the seeds come out in a meal form or grindings as you call it. By the way Id buy any extra oil you have. Thanks Mark

[Eric]

The pressing of oilseed can be very cost effective. Most oilseeds have a value of about 20 to 25 cents per pound. This means the oil in the seed you purchased is 20 cents per pound. that is about $1.55 per gallon. It will cost 1 to 2 cents to extract the oil. This is a different cost basis than purchasing Veg oil from a major producer selling into the edible market at 60 to 70 cents per pound or $4.50 /gal. This is why the biodiesel manufacturers are only operating at 10 top 15% capacity and loosing thier ass and ADM and Cargill are making a fortune.

The press meal component makes up the larger portion and may be difficult to market at a profit. This is why cold pressing oilseeds is not done by everyone. If you type in Crush margin on a Google search you can see many ways to figure each components value. The farmer who grows the oilseed and has livestock to consume the press meal is in a great position to become fuel self sufficient.

[greyally]

Eric, your exactly right about the ADM deal, I have one within 60 miles of me and they want even sell you the floor sweepings. The other alternative Ive seen Is the seg 3 peanuts. You can buy them relatively cheap. Only draw back is the fuel made from peanut oil gels in cooler weather. Say around 50 degrees. Most folks up in the northern states cant even use it unless you have a heated tank. Down here where I live in hardly gets under 50 degrees during the winter and when it does get there it dont stay long. Mark

[Eric]

Mark, What is the value of #3 peanuts. Are they sold by the CWT or bushel. The presses I use can take the peanut shell and all. Do you have a contact to call to purchase some?

[greyally]

Originally Posted by Eric

Mark, What is the value of #3 peanuts. Are they sold by the CWT or bushel. The presses I use can take the peanut shell and all. Do you have a contact to call to purchase some?

Eric last year they were around 135 dollars a bushell. what kind of press are you using? As far as a contact I cant help you in Wisconsin but if you were in Georgia I might could help. Mark

[Eric]

Mark,
You say peanuts are $135 per bushel. That seems very high. Is that correct? As far as in wisconsin, if the price is right trucks come to wisconsin everyday. The press I use is a Kern Kraft press. Go to my web site at Circle-energy.com if you want to see them.
eric

[greyally]

Originally Posted by Eric

Mark,
You say peanuts are $135 per bushel. That seems very high. Is that correct? As far as in wisconsin, if the price is right trucks come to wisconsin everyday. The press I use is a Kern Kraft press. Go to my web site at Circle-energy.com if you want to see them.
eric

Eric, I had farmer tell me the other day that was the price of the peanuts. Also can I get some pricing on your presses with the hoppers included? My email is jmarklott@alltel.com

[Eric]

Mark, The presses come equipped with a hopper and magnets.

eric