Amafilter® filtration solutions
in edible oil applications
Filtration is a vital step in the edible oil purification process. Without it, everyday products like vegetable oil would lack the purity, clarity, and safety needed for consumption.
For more than 90 years, Amafilter® has partnered with edible oil producers worldwide, bringing specialist knowledge, proven technology, and deep process expertise to every stage of the filtration journey. This heritage means we understand the unique challenges of the industry and know how to solve them.
Our solutions—such as the Cricketfilter® fully automated system and the Versis® pressure leaf filter system—are designed to ensure oil is filtered efficiently, cleanly, and reliably, while reducing operating costs and supporting safe, sustainable production.
With Amafilter®, you don’t just get filtration equipment—you gain a partner with nearly a century of experience in delivering engineering excellence and customer-focused solutions to the edible oil industry.
Which edible oils are suitable for filtration?
The filtration process ensures undesirable particles are removed from the edible oil while maintaining the quality of the final product. And it’s not just vegetable oil that needs to undergo this process.
The Cricketfilter® and the Versis® systems are used to process a variety of oils, including:
• Avocado oil
• Palm oil
• Peanut oil / groundnut oil
• Rice bran oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Safflower oil
• Sesame oil
• Sunflower oil
• Olive oil
• Mustard oil
The Cricketfilter® edible oil filtration process
The Cricketfilter® is an automated self-cleaning system which can be used after the extraction of the oil from the seeds or after pressing of the oil from the seeds.
Depending the type of oil that is being filtered and its final purpose, the oil may undergo several different processes:
The benefits of using the Cricketfilter® in edible oil filtration
The benefits of implementing the Cricketfilter® in edible oil filtration include the removal of:
1 Gums and other impurities from the oil result in a high quality oil that is ready for further treatment and its effective use in other processes.
2 Colour and other components result in a clear, light high purity oil.
3 Nickel catalyst after hydrogenation of the oil (which can then be recycled).
The selection of the correct filter type for each process step also depends on several factors, including:
• Space availability
• Type of cake discharge
• Filter unit size in combination with the plant capacity
• Batch or continuous operation
• Investment costs
So, if you’re unsure of any of the above and need some advice, no problem.
Our team of experts at Amafilter® work closely with every customer to identify the very best filtration solution to meet their unique needs and requirements.
In conclusion
Having specialised in providing effective filtration solutions for the Food & Beverages market for over 90 years, with a focus on the edible oil industry, Amafilter® has supplied more than 5000 vertical pressure filter leaves systems, including our Cricketfilter® automated system, across most edible oil applications worldwide.
By implementing the Amafilter® Cricketfilter® automated system or the Versis® pressure filter leaves system into their processes, edible oil manufacturers have been able to produce and maintain the high-quality of the product without degrading the oil.
If your filtration system needs unscheduled maintenance, has slow turnaround times, and leaves impurities in your end product, contact Amafilter® to see how our Cricketfilter® or our Versis® systems can benefit your business.
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