With the increasing demand of edible oil market, opening an edible oil refinery has become a hot project that many investors pay attention to. However, to run an edible oil refinery successfully, it is very important to choose the right equipment. Here are some key suggestions to help you make an informed decision.

1. Select equipment according to the production scale.

First, you need to know the production scale of the refinery. The production scale directly determines the specifications and models of the equipment. If it is a small factory building, you can choose equipment with smaller production capacity and less floor space; For medium and large factories, more efficient and automated equipment is needed to meet the greater production demand.

2. Determine the refining process. 

Edible oil refining usually includes degumming, deacidification, decoloration and deodorization, and different oil products may need different refining processes. Therefore, when selecting equipment, the suitable process equipment should be selected according to the characteristics of the processed oil. For example, the equipment for processing vegetable oil and animal oil may be different.

3. Consider equipment quality and brand.

Equipment quality is an important factor affecting production efficiency and product quality. When selecting equipment, priority should be given to manufacturers and brands with good reputation and quality assurance. The quality of equipment can be judged by looking at the manufacturer’s qualification, customer evaluation and on-the-spot investigation.

4. Degree of automation and ease of operation. 

Modern edible oil refineries usually tend to choose equipment with high degree of automation. This can not only reduce labor costs, but also improve production efficiency. In addition, the convenience of operation is also an important consideration, and complicated equipment may increase the training cost of operators.

5. Energy consumption and environmental performance. 

With the improvement of environmental protection requirements, it is particularly important to choose low energy consumption and environmental protection equipment. Equipment with low energy consumption can effectively reduce production costs, while equipment with good environmental protection performance can help to comply with relevant national laws and regulations and avoid being punished for emission problems.

6. After-sales service and spare parts supply. 

During use, the equipment may break down or need to replace parts. Therefore, it is very important to choose a manufacturer that provides perfect after-sales service and sufficient spare parts supply. Good after-sales service can ensure the stable operation of the production line and reduce the loss of production stoppage.

7. Cost and budget. 

Last, the equipment price is a factor that can’t be ignored. On the premise of meeting the production demand and quality requirements, the equipment with high cost performance should be reasonably selected according to the budget. At the same time, we should also consider the operating costs of equipment, including maintenance costs and power consumption.

To sum up, when starting an edible oil refinery, it is necessary to comprehensively consider many factors such as production scale, process requirements, quality brand, degree of automation, environmental protection performance and cost budget. Through careful planning and careful screening, you will be able to find the most suitable equipment for your own needs and lay a solid foundation for the successful operation of the refinery.