Project Overview for Client in Uzbekistan
The client, headquartered in Andijan, Uzbekistan, is a well-known large-scale textile manufacturing enterprise with over 20 years of industrial history and more than 1,000 medewerkers.
As part of a diversified growth strategy, the company’s senior management decided to venture into the commercial food processing sector to unlock new profit streams and maximize the value of their land assets.
The primary driver for this industrial transformation was the company’s ownership of over 100 hectares of fertile agricultural land and a private orchard containing more than 1,000 fruit trees. Rather than selling raw agricultural commodities at low prices in volatile markets, the board sought to establish an in-house food processing facility. The goal was to process harvested crops—such as peanuts, corn germ, zonnebloempitten, and fenugreek or nigella seeds—into high-quality edible oils, while also processing fresh apples and seasonal fruits into commercial-grade jams.
Echter, entering the food manufacturing sector presented significant technical challenges. As a newcomer to the industry, the client required more than just isolated pieces of machinery; they needed a supplier capable of providing a complete, schaalbaar, and hygiene-compliant “A-to-Z” turnkey solution for the entire plant.
Through a partnership established with Henan Gondor Machinery, a customized equipment solution was developed that accommodates both initial small-batch trial production and future goals for industrial-scale expansion.
Client Requirements for Oil Pressing Equipment
The client’s procurement strategy centers on a “phased implementation” benadering, aiming to balance long-term growth ambitions with immediate risk management. Rather than installing a large-scale, hoge capaciteit, and capital-intensive continuous processing plant from the outset, the management team opted to start with a small-scale pilot production line. This allows them to verify oil yields, master operational workflows, and gauge feedback from the local consumer market.
During the technical consultation process, the client outlined the following core requirements:
Challenges Encountered During Collaboration
During the initial technical assessment and consultation phase, the project team identified the following challenges regarding communication with the client:
- Lack of Experience in Food Processing
- Strict Yield and Hygiene Standards:
- Risk Control During the Pilot Production Phase:
- Cross-Border Logistics and Payment Compliance:
Onze technische aanbeveling
To address the client’s dual requirements—minimizing the risks associated with trial-and-error while retaining the flexibility for future production expansion—Gondor Machinery recommended a modular, phased production line architecture.
1. Edible Oil Pressing and Refining Solution
For the initial oil extraction stage, Gondor recommended the Model 80 schroef oliepersmachine. Although the Model 85 (which offers higher throughput) was considered during early discussions, the Model 80’s capacity of 80–100 kg/h was a more precise match for the client’s initial small-batch harvest volumes of black cumin and pumpkin seeds, while also maintaining lower power consumption (featuring a 4 kW main motor).
The Model 80 integrates a multi-stage pressing screw and connects directly to a dual-barrel vacuum oil filtration system, allowing the crude oil to undergo preliminary clarification immediately upon extraction.
For downstream oil refining, Gondor supplied a 300 kg/batch intermittent crude oil refining unit. This system comprises four key process steps:
- Degumming and Deacidification: Neutralizing free fatty acids and removing water-soluble phospholipids.
- Bleaching (Decolorization): Using activated bleaching earth for filtration and adsorption to remove pigments.
- Deodorization: Removing volatile odor-causing compounds under high-temperature vacuum conditions using a 9 kW steam generator, resulting in an odorless, high-purity finished edible oil.
2. Jam Processing and Packaging Solution
To handle orchard harvests, Gondor designed a compact fruit processing line. This includes a bubble washing machine, an industrial pulper, a jacketed cooking kettle for sugar addition and concentration, a single-tank thermal sterilization vessel, and an integrated automatic piston-filling and labeling machine.
This modular approach ensures that all equipment shares standardized sanitary fittings, consistent control cabinet logic, and uniform maintenance protocols, thereby laying a solid foundation for future automation upgrades. Apparatuur oplossing
The equipment specifications, determined based on the client’s initial procurement requirements, are as follows:
1. Model 80 Integrated Screw Oil Press
- Processing Capacity: 80–100 kg/u
- Hoofdmotorvermogen: 4.0 kW
- Verwarmingsvermogen: 2.0 kW
- Vacuümpompvermogen: 0.75 kW
- Construction Materials: Material-contact parts made of SUS304 stainless steel; frame made of heavy-duty carbon steel
- Afmetingen & Gewicht: 1.5m × 0.8m × 1.6m; 310 kg
- Core Features: Integrated dual-tank vacuum oil filtration system, automatic temperature control unit, and adjustable oil cake thickness mechanism.
- Suitable Materials: Pinda's, corn germ, zonnebloempitten, pompoenpitten, black cumin seeds, sesamzaadjes, enz.
2. 300kg/Batch Crude Oil Refining Production Line
- Processing Capacity: 300 kg/batch
- Total System Power: 6.45 kW (main unit) + 9.0 kW (steam generator)
- Operating Vacuum Level: -0.09 MPa
- Belangrijkste componenten: Neutralization and degumming tank, bleaching tank with leaf filter, steam deodorization tank, thermal oil heating system, and vacuum pump assembly.
- Geschikte producten: Crude peanut oil, corn oil, and various specialty seed oils.
3. Automatic Filling Line for Edible Oil and Jam
- Vulbereik: 100ml – 1,000ml (piston-type volumetric metering)
- Nauwkeurigheid bij het vullen: ±0.5%
- Productie-efficiëntie: 1,000 – 1,500 flessen/uur
- Automatiseringsniveau: Options ranging from semi-automatic to fully automatic lines.
- Material Grade: Food-grade SUS304/SUS316L stainless steel for contact surfaces.
Client Communication and Project Timeline
Gondor Machinery’s collaboration with the client was built upon detailed technical consultations, a transparent factory visit, and a highly efficient 15-day communication process.
april 13: Initial Inquiry and Technical Consultation
– Mukimjon, the client’s purchasing manager, contacted Sally, a sales representative at Gondor Group, via the Gondor website.
He introduced the project: a textile factory with 20 years of history planning to diversify into food processing using 100 hectares of farmland.
– Initial discussions focused on small-scale, multi-functional oil pressing equipment (suitable for peanuts, pompoenpitten, corn germ, and black cumin seeds).
april 13 – April 16: Capacity Matching and Solution Optimization
– Gondor explained the principles of screw pressing and vacuum filtration to the client.
– After comparing the Model 85 (100–150 kg/h) and Model 80 (80–100 kg/u), the client selected the Model 80 to meet their trial production requirements.
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Discussions expanded to include refining equipment (decolorization/deodorization) and a jam processing line for orchard fruit (appels).
april 28 – April 30: Factory Visit and Training in Zhengzhou
– The client’s purchasing manager and technical staff visited Gondor’s production base in Zhengzhou, Henan.
– They observed live demonstrations of the screw oil press, vacuum oil filtration tank, and liquid filling equipment.
– They confirmed voltage specifications, SUS304 material certification, and the list of spare parts; the Proforma Invoice and formal contract were signed, and the deposit was paid.
May – July: Equipment Production, Inspectie, and Shipment
– Gondor’s factory adhered to a standard 35-day production cycle.
– Quality inspections and export-grade wooden crating were completed.
– The equipment was shipped to the destination on July 17.
When initial contact was made on April 13, Mukimjon had a clear procurement objective: to find equipment capable of processing local crops. Sally, a sales engineer at Gongduo, promptly gathered details regarding the raw material characteristics, daily harvest volumes, and the desired clarity of the final oil. Noting that the crude oil produced would contain gums and fine impurities—rendering it unsuitable for direct market sale—Sally introduced the concepts of vacuum filtration and small-scale batch refining.
Naarmate de discussies vorderden, Mukimjon shared the company board’s plans to launch a jam production project utilizing fruit from over 1,000 trees. Gongduo quickly provided a comprehensive process flow chart covering every stage—from washing, pulping, and cooking to canning—thereby demonstrating its professional expertise as an integrated food machinery manufacturer.
To verify equipment quality and build mutual trust, Mukimjon and his technical team flew to Zhengzhou from April 28 naar 30.
During the three-day visit, Gongduo engineers conducted live equipment demonstrations and provided detailed explanations on procedures such as disassembly for cleaning, screw maintenance, and control cabinet operation. Impressed by the scale of the manufacturing facility, the company’s customization capabilities, and the transparent technical guidance provided, the client signed the contract and arranged the deposit payment on-site.
Why This Solution Fits the Customer
This equipment solution precisely aligns with the customer’s technical requirements and business objectives:
Partner with Gondor for Your Turnkey Food Processing Solutions
Whether you are expanding an existing production facility or venturing into food manufacturing for the first time, selecting the right equipment partner is essential for operational success. Bij Gondor Machinery, we specialize in delivering complete, end-to-end turnkey solutions tailored to your unique raw material specifications, capaciteitsdoelstellingen, and floor space constraints.
From preliminary feasibility analysis and 2D/3D plant layout engineering to custom equipment manufacturing, international logistics, on-site commissioning, en opleiding van operators, Gondor provides a single point of accountability throughout your project lifecycle. If you are planning an edible oil extraction, oil refining, or fruit processing upgrade, contact our engineering team today to receive a customized technical proposal and turnkey quotation.
