FAQs on palm oil fractionation process: key equipment and cost breakdown

Palm oil fractionation process refers to the process of separating palm oil into solid and liquid parts at a certain temperature by utilizing the differences in melting points and solubility of various triglycerides that make up palm oil. The ultimate goal of the palm oil fractionation process is to produce different types of palm oil fractions to produce products with specific characteristics for various applications in food, cosmetics and industrial fields. At Henan Glory Oil Company, we specialize in delivering advanced palm oil fractionation solutions tailored to global markets. Below are FAQs on palm oil fractionation process: key equipment and cost breakdown.

What is palm oil fractionation?

Palm oil fractionation is the process of further processing after refining. Palm oil fractionation mainly uses the difference in the melting points of olein and stearin to separate the oil in the two states. Palm oil fractionation is a physical separation technology that divides crude palm oil (CPO) into liquid (olein) and solid (stearin) fractions based on their melting points. This process enhances the oil’s versatility for applications like cooking, cosmetics, and biodiesel.

What are the key palm oil fractionation equipment involved?

The palm oil fractionation process involves heating, crystallization, and filtration through palm oil fractionation equipment. Henan Glory's palm oil fractionation equipmentadopts advanced crystallization equipment, filtration equipment, and accurate temperature auto-control software to separate palm olein and palm stearin which can get different melting-point fractionation products, including 14℃, 18℃, 24℃, 32℃ etc.

Crystallization Tanks: Equipped with precision temperature control to induce crystal formation.

Diaphragm Filter Presses: Utilize membrane technology for efficient separation, reducing oil loss in stearin.

Cooling Systems: Energy-efficient refrigeration units to optimize crystallization.

Automation Controls: PLC-based systems for real-time monitoring and yield maximization.

Palm oil fractionation machine

How does the palm oil fractionation process work?

1.Preheating CPO to 60–70°C to melt all fats.

2.Controlled Cooling to induce crystallization of high-melting-point triglycerides.

3.Filtration to separate olein (liquid) and stearin (solid).

What is the cost breakdown of palm oil fractionation process?

Small-Scale (1–5 TPD): Starting at 50,000–80,000 (FOB China).

Medium-Scale (10–30 TPD): 150,000–350,000, depending on automation.

Large-Scale (50+ TPD): Customized quotes based on capacity and energy-saving features.

Inclusions: Full equipment suite, installation guidance, 12-month warranty, and lifetime technical support.

What are the advantages of Henan Glory’s palm oil fractionation solutions?

Energy Efficiency: Up to 20% lower power consumption vs. traditional systems.

High Purity: Olein yields ≥95% with stearin purity exceeding 98%.

Flexibility: Produce fractions ranging from 8°C to 55°C melting points.

Global Compliance: Certified for EU, FDA, and regional food safety standards.

The above is the brief introduction about FAQs on palm oil fractionation process, more information about palm oil fractionation process, welcome to contact Henan Glory Company. We are mainly engaged in vegetable oil raw material pretreatment, pressing, refining, solvent extraction, dewaxing, palm oil and palm kernel oil pressing, refining and fractionation, etc. Our company has the most advanced palm oil fractionation equipment production technology, and undertakes edible oil production lines of various sizes. If you are interested, please contact us.