Multi-Purpose Cocoa Butter Press Extraction Machine
The cocoa butter extraction machine is a multifunctional oil press equipment specially designed for high-quality cold pressing and hot pressing processes. It combines a high-pressure hydraulic system with an intelligent control panel, integrates many advantages such as simple operation, compact structure, and high oil yield, and is especially suitable for fine processing of various high-end oil products.
Whether you are a food processing factory, agricultural product cooperative, oil mill, or catering enterprise, the cocoa hydraulic oil press will be an ideal choice for you to achieve efficient production and quality assurance.
Common Types of Cocoa Butter Press Machines
As a Cacao press manufacturer, Gondor Machinery supplies common types of Cacao press machines, including hydraulic oil press machines and spiral oil press machines.
| Types | Hydraulic Cacao Press | Screw Cacao Press |
| Working Principle | This press operates intermittently, loading cocoa liquor into multiple “tanks.” A hydraulic piston applies pressure of up to 40–54 MPa, forcing the fat out through a screen. | High pressing efficiency and low fat residue (as low as 8–10%) make it suitable for producing high-quality cocoa butter. |
| Advantages | Continuous operation, suitable for large-scale production, and capable of processing in-shell or lower-quality cocoa beans. | High processing capacity, but the resulting cocoa butter is slightly lower quality and may contain impurities, requiring further filtration. |
Cocoa Butter Press Machine Parameters
| Model | Capacity | Power | Dimension | Weight |
| GD-HOPM-150 | 12kg/h | 0.75kw | 700*800*780mm | 240kg |
| GD-HOPM-180 | 26-35kg/h | 1.5kw | 800*900*1050mm | 450kg |
| GD-HOPM-230 | 50-60kg/h | 1.5kw | 900*1000*1400mm | 850kg |
| GD-HOPM-260 | 75-85kg/h | 3kw | 1050*1100*1550mm | 1200kg |
| GD-HOPM-320 | 105-115kg/h | 3kw | 1120*1200*1650mm | 1800kg |
| GD-HOPM-360 | 135-150kg/h | 3kw | 1200*1200*1680mm | 2100kg |
| GD-HOPM-420 | 180-200kg/h | 3kw | 1250*1250*1700mm | 2300kg |
Multi-application of Cocoa Butter Extractor
This equipment is not only suitable for cold pressing of cocoa, but also widely used for pressing more than 20 oil crops: olive, peanut, sesame, rapeseed, soybean, sunflower seed, flax seed, and so on. Whether in South America, Africa, the Middle East, or Southeast Asia, the cocoa press machine can adapt to various raw materials and climatic conditions, and provide stable and reliable oil pressing solutions for customers in different regions.
Advantage Performance of Chocolate Press Machine
Small floor space, suitable for installation in various venues.
A single person can complete the whole oil extraction process, greatly saving labor costs.
Support cold pressing and hot pressing modes to meet the needs of different oil products.
The pressure can reach 50 MPa, the oil yield is higher, and there is no residual oil after squeezing.
Accurately control the oil press temperature, improve the oil quality, and ensure the hygiene standard.
There is almost no waste of raw materials, and the pressed oil cake can be reused to make animal feed, which enhances the added value.
Cocoa Butter Press Machine Components
The core components of a cocoa butter press can be divided into the pressure system, filtration/carrying system, and heating and temperature control system. Modern, mainstream screw presses, in particular, work by using tremendous mechanical pressure to squeeze the oil (i.e., cocoa butter) from the cocoa bean flakes. These core components work together to complete the entire process, from feeding to discharging cakes and oil.
1. Screw Shaft (Pressure System)
This is the most core component of the press. It is a steel shaft with spiral blades that rotates within the press chamber. It has two main functions:
Material Conveying: It pushes the cocoa material entering the press chamber from the feed inlet to the cake outlet.
Pressure Application: During this process, the screw shaft’s pitch gradually decreases, or its root diameter gradually increases, causing the volume within the press chamber to decrease. This creates increasing pressure on the material, thereby squeezing out the cocoa butter.
The cocoa butter press’s screw shaft is made of high-strength alloy steel to withstand significant torque and wear, and its surface is typically specially hardened for exceptional wear resistance.
2. Filtration and Loading System
This system consists of a tank (barrel), disc filter, juicer, and baffles.
3. Heating and Temperature Control System
An electric heating plate or dual heating jacket, wrapped around the outer wall of the tank, rapidly heats the cocoa liquor to 70–100°C, reducing viscosity and increasing oil extraction speed. Dual temperature probes and a thermostat enable real-time monitoring and closed-loop adjustment of heating power to prevent localized overheating that can degrade flavor.
More Solutions for the Oil Press Industry
In addition to the cocoa butter extraction machine, we also provide other oil press equipment, including:
- Screw Oil Press Machine: Suitable for continuous production and high-yield scenes;
- Oil Refining Machine: Improve oil purity and market competitiveness;
