In a modern olive oil facility in the Aegean region that aims to easily adapt to capacity increases in olive oil production and process different olive batches flexibly, our
standard modular structure malaxer system has been successfully commissioned.
The main goal of the project is to fully adapt to the facility's changing daily olive processing volumes through modular architecture, to guarantee the homogeneous maturation of micro oil droplets by malaxing the olive paste at the ideal temperature and duration, and to obtain high-quality olive oil under cold-extraction standards.
Technical Process and Modular Malaxer Engineering
The modular malaxer line installed at the facility provides operational ease and stable process performance:
Scalable Modular Structure: Thanks to the modular architecture that can be scaled according to the number of compartments and capacity required by the plant, the operation is equipped with a flexible infrastructure for future capacity expansions.
Stable Heat Transfer and Water-Jacketed Heating: Specialized heating jackets surrounding the malaxer chambers ensure that the paste remains stable at the desired cold-extraction temperature values. By precisely controlling heat, the aromatic structure of the oil is preserved.
Homogeneous Mixing Assembly: Specially designed stainless agitator blades homogeneously malax the olive paste without harsh mechanical stress; facilitating the separation of oil from the pomace directly enhances decanter performance.
Full Stainless Steel Hygiene: In compliance with food safety standards, all surfaces contacting the paste as well as the main body assembly are manufactured from stainless steel, delivering long-lasting and hygienic operation.
Key Deliverables and Added Value
Operational Flexibility: Sequential batch processing optimizes in-plant paste traffic and workflow management.
High Extraction Yield: Optimal malaxation conditions maximize oil separation for peak decanter recovery rates.
Standardized Quality: Uniform thermal and temporal parameters ensure consistent flavor, aroma, and acidity profiles across all batches.