In the global grain and oil industry, peanut oil has become a focus for many investors due to its high nutritional value and steadily growing market demand. Equipment selection for peanut oil processing plants is a crucial factor determining production efficiency, oil quality, and profitability. Proper equipment matching can not only reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs but also increase overall capacity, shorten production cycles, and thus maximize return on investment. Data shows that improper equipment selection can lead to a 10%-30% decrease in production efficiency, ultimately impacting a company's profitability and market competitiveness.
Peanut oil processing plants are typically categorized into three types based on their annual peanut processing capacity: small-batch (≤5 tons/day), medium-sized (5-20 tons/day), and large-scale (≥20 tons/day). Different scales place different requirements on equipment performance and configuration.
| Production scale | Key equipment selection criteria | Selection Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Small batch ≤ 5 tons/day | Compact equipment, manual or semi-automatic, low investment | Prioritize equipment versatility, ease of operation and maintenance |
| Medium-sized 5-20 tons/day | Moderate level of automation, balancing production capacity and energy consumption. | Emphasis should be placed on equipment compatibility and stability, while also considering cost. |
| Large ≥20 tons/day | High-efficiency fully automated production line, intelligent control system | Pursuing maximum production capacity and energy conservation and emission reduction |
(Data reference: "2023 China Grain and Oil Machinery Industry White Paper", combined with actual market research)
The pretreatment machine and the press are the core equipment in a peanut oil production line , and the matching of their capacities directly determines the smoothness of the production line. The ideal capacity matching ratio should be controlled between 1:1 and 1.1:1 (with the pretreatment machine's capacity slightly higher than that of the press) to ensure smooth flow of raw materials and avoid efficiency losses due to waiting or blockages.
Common imbalance problems include:
For investors, selecting equipment should not only focus on the one-time cost, but also on the equipment's stable performance, brand reputation, and after-sales service system. High-quality equipment typically:
QIE Group adheres to the philosophy of "quality first, service foremost" and is committed to building efficient and reliable peanut oil production lines for its customers. It has served more than 150 companies and has gained widespread recognition in the industry.
Taking a medium-sized peanut oil plant with an annual processing capacity of 15 tons/day as an example, after adopting the combination of QIE Group's pretreatment machine and pressing machine:
| index | Before configuration | After configuration | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity utilization rate | 75% | 92% | +22.7% |
| Unit energy consumption (electricity/ton) | 110 kWh | 95 kWh | -13.6% |
| Oil recovery rate | 42% | 46% | +9.5% |
With the digital upgrade of the industry, intelligent control, data monitoring, and energy conservation and environmental protection are becoming key trends in the development of peanut oil processing equipment. Modern equipment generally possesses:
In addition, adopting green technologies such as high-efficiency motors and waste heat recovery has become an inevitable choice for large peanut oil plants to reduce costs and comply with environmental regulations.
Investors can refer to the "Equipment Selection Self-Checklist" provided by QIE Group, which covers multiple dimensions from capacity budget, equipment configuration, budget control to after-sales support, to help make informed decisions.
