Oilseed extraction aims to achieve maximum oil yield with minimal impurities while ensuring high-quality meal as a valuable by-product. Depending on the oil content of the seed, extraction is carried out using mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, or a combination of both.
Kumar’s extraction technologies are designed to deliver efficiency, reliability and flexibility across a wide range of raw materials. From traditional oilseeds to specialty botanicals, our solutions ensure high recovery rates and consistent output.
Oilseed extraction is carried out through mechanical pressing, solvent extraction or specialty extraction processes — each engineered to suit specific feedstocks and end uses.
Mechanical pressing
Mechanical pressing is a robust and efficient method for producing oil from a wide range of edible and non-edible oilseeds. It uses expellers to press cooked seeds, maximising oil yield while maintaining product quality.
Solvent extraction
Solvent extraction is the most efficient method for recovering oil from oilseeds and press cakes, achieving yields above 95%. It is the industry standard for processing large volumes of material with minimal residual oil.
Specialty extraction
Specialty extraction processes are designed to recover essential oils and active compounds from herbs, spices and botanicals. Kumar’s flexible plants enable both aqueous and solvent extraction for a wide range of raw materials.
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Advantages of Kumar's oilseed extraction process
Kumar’s extraction euipment are built for throughput, safety and sustainability. Whether through mechanical or solvent methods, our systems deliver high oil recovery, low energy use and consistent product quality — because when it comes to extraction, we’ve got what it takes for you to thrive.
Solutions for oil extraction
Our oil extraction processes feature Kumar and CPM-Crown-designed systems that combine robust mechanical pressing with high-efficiency solvent extraction. Each method is tailored to maximize oil yield, deliver consistent meal quality, and minimize residual losses. Adaptable to a wide range of oilseeds, these processes ensure efficiency, reliability, and scalability across operations. Our extraction solutions deliver long-term performance and value.
Our services
We help minimise downtime and keep your operations running smoothly through a combination of high-quality components, advanced technology and expert on-demand support. Our service standards ensure your plant performs at its best, day in and day out.
Audits
Detailed performance reports to assist with process changes related to output, energy consumption, spares, inventory and plant upgrades.
Project EPC
Full or partial turnkey management and execution of the project from cost projections and modelling to installation and commissioning.
Spares
Spare parts as required to maximize uptime and ensure the longevity of your investment.