It is a machine designed for the separation of stone from pomace coming out from the olive oil extraction system.
It is equipped with a rotating and self-cleaning separation grid, made of stainless steel, and internal beaters in stainless steel, with an anti-wear surface coating in tungsten carbide.
All parts in contact with the material to be separated are made of stainless steel to guarantee hygiene and resistance.
FAQ Destoner
What is the olive pomace destoner for?
The olive pomace destoner is designed to separate the olive stones from the pomace produced by the olive oil extraction process. It makes it possible to add value to a processing by-product: the olive stones can be used as biofuel or for other uses, while the remaining pomace can be used for animal feed or composting.
What materials is the olive pomace destoner made of?
All the parts in contact with the material to be separated are made of AISI 304 stainless steel, to ensure hygiene and durability. The rotating separation grid is self-cleaning, also in AISI 304 stainless steel. The internal beaters are in AISI 304 stainless steel with an anti-wear tungsten carbide surface coating.
How does the separation system work?
The pomace enters the machine and is projected against the rotating grid: the internal beaters separate the olive stones from the fibrous part and the skin, exploiting the different sizes of the materials. The olive stones, which are larger, are separated from the exhausted pomace.
What are the advantages of separating the olive stones from the pomace?
The olive stones are a high-value by-product: they can be sold as biofuel (high calorific value) or used directly to feed boilers. The remaining pomace, separated from the stones, is better suited to animal feed or composting. The separation generates two streams, each with its own target market.
Can the destoner be installed as an after-sales accessory?
Yes. The olive pomace destoner is part of the 'Accessories, Filtering and Waste' category of the OMT catalogue and is an accessory component that can be installed on existing systems, downstream of the decanter extraction stage. For feasibility and sizing, it is best to ask OMT for technical advice.
