A farm in Badajoz, Spain, chose a Foodmax Machines almond nut oil press machine to turn its almonds, pistachios, and sunflower seeds into oil. The farm presses in short batches when the harvest comes in, so it needed a screw oil press that can start, stop, and switch materials easily. This case shows how the farm picked its machine, how it handles each raw material, and how it can grow from one press into a full almond oil production line.
The farm grows almonds and also handles pistachios and sunflower seeds. Harvest times differ, so the press does not run every day. One week it may press almonds for a few hours; a month later it may switch to sunflower seeds.
For the farm’s needs:
Main Crop: Almonds (for specialty oil)
Other Materials: Pistachios and sunflower seeds
Process: Both hot pressing and cold pressing
Configuration: Basic oil press machine only (no vacuum oil filter needed)
Almond Oil Press Machine Specifications and Main Features
The customer’s almond oil making machine is an automatic screw oil press built for small and medium oil extraction. It works with several oil-bearing seeds and nuts, so the farm does not need a separate press for each crop.
Almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, other oil seeds
Pressing methods
Hot pressing / low-temperature cold pressing
Output depends on the material, its moisture, and how it was prepared. For almonds, cold pressing at low temperature keeps more of the oil’s natural flavor and color, which suits edible and cosmetic grades. Hot pressing gives a higher yield and a stronger aroma, and works well for sunflower seeds.
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Nut OilPress for Almonds, Pistachios and Sunflower Seeds
Pistachios and sunflower seeds were part of the plan from the start. Each material behaves differently in the press, so the farm runs a short trial before every new crop.
Material
Role on the farm
Pressing approach
Note
Almonds
Main product, specialty oil
Low-temperature cold pressing, hot pressing optional
Keep nuts clean and dry
Pistachios
Specialty nut oil
Trial pressing to set temperature and feed rate
Test small lots first
Sunflower seeds
Everyday vegetable oil
Hot pressing is common
Easy to press in volume
Before switching materials, clean the pressing chamber, check seed moisture, and set the temperature and feed speed for the new crop. A few kilograms of trial pressing is usually enough to find stable settings.
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How to Build a Complete Almond Oil Production Line
The farm started with a single press. As demand grows, it can add equipment one stage at a time instead of buying a full line up front.
Screw presses, filters and tanks built and inspected at our own factory
Complete line supply
Cleaning, preparation, pressing, filtration, storage and filling from one supplier
Custom configuration
Line layout matched to your material, capacity and workshop
Multi-material experience
Almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts and other oil-bearing materials
Foodmax Machines specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance oil press machines for global customers. We help you analyze your needs—whether you need a high-capacity screw press oil extraction machine for volume or a precision hydraulic oil press machine for premium quality. We also tailor oil processing plants in over 20 countries, serving small workshops, cooperatives, and industrial oil mills. Tell us your raw material, target capacity, and workshop space. Our team will recommend the right edible oil press machine or a complete edible oil production line, and provide a detailed quotation.
