Agriculture
December 18, 2024
TINYTECH Portable Biogas Plant
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Tinytech Plants
Updated on September 10, 2024
·Created on June 21, 2016
The TinyTech Mechanical Screw Press is a manual press that uses a screw fixture to expel oil from palm nut and fiber mixtures.
The TinyTech Mechanical Screw Press is a manually operated press with a screw fixture that is used to expel oil from palm fruit and fiber mixtures. The press is made up of a screw that pushes a plate into a cylindrical, perforated cage. The applied pressure causes oil to ooze out and it is collected by the bottom tray. There are two perforated cages that carry out the operation simultaneously to save time and avoid wastage.
This product is no longer available, as it was replaced by newer versions of an oil extraction machine.
Target SDGs
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Market Suggested Retail Price
$1,250.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Tinytech India, Exporters India, India Mart, and Tinytech Plants
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Piteba Oil Expeller Press and Alvan Blanch Oil Expeller Press XP100-E.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The mechanical screw press units are assembled in Gujarat, IndiaInterview with representative
Intellectural Property Type
Open-source
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the Mechanical Screw Press from Exporters India, India Mart, and Tinytech Plants
Distributions to Date Status
50-80Interview with representative
Feedstock types
Palm nuts and fiber mixture
Volume of oil produced (L)
400-500 litres per dayInterview with representative
Capacity: Feedstock rate (kg/hr)
40-50 kg
Power source
Manual
Motor drive power (kW)
N/A
Design Specifications
The TinyTech Mechanical Screw Press has a perforated cylindrical cage in which the palm nuts can be fed. The mechanical screw press is operated by hand. By pressing the screw down, the pressure plate under the screw goes down into the perforated cylinder cage and presses the entire mass of palm fruits. Due to the pressure, palm oil is expelled through the small holes around the cylindrical surface. Oil is then collected into the utensils through the bottom tray. Two cylindrical perforated cages are provided with every press so that when one is under pressure, second cage is being filled up. Each cage can take about 40 to 50 kg of palm fruits per batch. About 25 to 30% palm oil is extracted.
Technical Support
Provided my manufacturerInterview with representative
Replacement Components
ScrewsInterview with representative
Lifecycle
Up to 40 yearsInterview with representative
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The Mechanical Screw Press is designed to saves time and avoid wastage in the production of palm oil
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
There are no known safety hazards linked with the use of this product
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Karaj, S., and Müller, J., 2011, Optimizing mechanical oil extraction of Jatropha curcas L. seeds with respect to press capacity, oil recovery and energy efficiency. Industrial Crops and Products, 34(1), pp 1010-1016.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
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