Cleaning and washing sections for olive oil extraction plants0 pages
Olive cleaning and washing
Cleaning and washing sections for olive oil extraction plants
The Alfa Laval standard washing system
In the olive oil extraction process, it is very important to clean
the olives properly in order to guarantee suitable conditions to
obtain the best possible product. Introducing clean olives into
the process also means the machinery in the extraction line is
protected from excessive wear and tear.
Alfa Laval supplies four standard types of washing sections,
depending on capacity requirements and the degree of
automation:
• Compact washer
• Standard washer
• Special soft washer
• Special automatic washer.
Application
The purpose of the washing section is to remove leaves, dirt,
stones and other heavy extraneous objects before the olives
enter the first part of the processing line, the crushing stage.
The leaves and other lightweight items are sucked out by an
exhaust fan, while dirt and heavier objects are removed using
water.
Design, features and benefits
Alfa Laval washing sections are made of stainless steel
throughout, and are built for strength and reliability. They are
designed for efficient cleaning of the olives, while safeguarding
the integrity of the fruit.
Other washing sections can be supplied upon request.
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