Versatile Lauric Oil for Food & Cosmetics
Coconut oil is a highly valued lauric oil used in food, cosmetics, and oleochemical applications. Global annual production exceeds 3.7 million metric tons, with major producers in the Philippines, Indonesia, and India.
Huatai's coconut oil production lines deliver complete EPC solutions covering every stage — from copra (dried coconut kernel) preparation and pressing, to refining and fractionation. Coconut oil's high lauric acid content (45-52%) gives it unique functional properties for confectionery, infant formula, and personal care products.
We offer flexible capacities from 5 TPD to 300 TPD. Each line is custom-engineered based on your copra quality (sun-dried or kiln-dried), target oil grade (RBD or virgin), and target applications (food, cosmetics, or oleochemical feedstock).
Coconut Oil Production Steps
From raw coconut oil to refined oil — a fully integrated process.
1. Copra Reception & Cleaning
Raw copra is received, weighed, and cleaned through magnetic separators and vibrating screens to remove foreign materials including shells, fibers, dust, and metal fragments.
2. Size Reduction
Copra blocks are broken into 2-4 cm pieces using hammer mills or copra cutters, preparing uniform feed for flaking.
3. Flaking
Broken copra is flaked to 0.30-0.40 mm thickness using smooth-roll flaking mills to rupture oil cells for optimal oil release.
4. Conditioning
Flakes are conditioned with steam to 60-70°C, adjusting moisture for optimal pressing. Coconut oil’s low melting point (24-26°C) requires controlled temperature management.
5. Pre-pressing
Conditioned flakes are pre-pressed in a continuous screw press to remove 55-65% of the oil. Copra contains 60-68% oil, making pre-pressing essential before solvent extraction.
6. Solvent Extraction
Pre-pressed cake is optionally extracted with hexane in a continuous extractor, reducing residual oil in meal below 1.0%. For virgin coconut oil, only mechanical pressing is used.
7. Filtration
Crude coconut oil is filtered through plate-and-frame filters or vertical leaf filters to remove solid impurities and fine particles.
8. Refining
Crude coconut oil is refined through degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to produce RBD coconut oil with free fatty acid below 0.1%.
9. Fractionation (Optional)
RBD coconut oil can be fractionated to separate olein (liquid) and stearin (solid) fractions. Coconut olein is used as frying oil, while stearin is used in confectionery and shortenings.
Key Equipment Systems
Each system is designed and manufactured in-house under ISO 9001 quality management.
Copra Preparation
Copra cutter or hammer mill for size reduction, magnetic separator, vibrating screen, and smooth-roll flaking mill for flake preparation.
Pressing & Extraction
Continuous screw pre-press for high-oil copra, optional chain-type or loop-type extractor for residual oil recovery, DTDC and miscella evaporation.
Filtration System
Plate-and-frame filter or vertical leaf filter for crude coconut oil clarification, removing solid impurities before refining.
Refining System
Complete continuous refining line with degumming, neutralization, vacuum bleaching, and deodorization for RBD coconut oil production.
Fractionation Plant
Dry fractionation with crystallization tanks and membrane filter press for separating coconut olein and stearin for diverse applications.
Technical Highlights
Engineering innovations that deliver superior performance and lower operating costs.
High-Oil Copra Processing
Our pre-press achieves 55-65% oil removal from copra before extraction, optimizing energy efficiency and producing premium crude coconut oil suitable for refining.
Virgin Coconut Oil Option
For premium markets, our mechanical-only pressing process produces virgin coconut oil retaining natural aroma and bioactive compounds, commanding 3-5x the price of RBD coconut oil.
Dual Fractionation Capability
Integrated dry fractionation system separates coconut oil into olein (liquid, 60-70% yield) and stearin (solid, 30-40% yield), maximizing value across food, cosmetics, and oleochemical markets.
China's Leading Grain & Oil Machinery Manufacturer
Henan Huatai Intelligent Equipment Group was founded in 1988 and has grown into one of China's major grain and oil machinery manufacturing enterprises. We integrate research and development, engineering design, equipment manufacturing, on-site installation and commissioning under one roof.
Our 100,000㎡ manufacturing campus in Hua County, Henan Province houses modern production lines with CNC machining centers, automated welding systems and comprehensive quality testing laboratories. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, every piece of equipment undergoes rigorous inspection and factory acceptance testing before shipment.
We specialize in complete EPC turn-key projects covering the full spectrum of edible oil processing — from oilseed pretreatment and solvent extraction through to refining, fractionation and by-product utilization.
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