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OMT Company
Who is OMT, Officine Meccaniche Toscane?
OMT, Officine Meccaniche Toscane S.p.A. is an Italian company specialising in the design and manufacture of complete, continuous-cycle systems for transforming olives into oil. It is based in Bagno a Ripoli (Florence) and produces in-house its machines, decanters, crushers, malaxers, washing machines, filters and control electrical panels.
How long has OMT been operating in the olive oil systems sector?
OMT has over 85 years of experience in building systems for transforming the olive product into oil. Its main output has always been complete machines and systems for extracting oil from olives.
Where is OMT based and where are its production facilities?
OMT is based in Bagno a Ripoli, in the province of Florence. Its production facilities cover 6,300 sq m of indoor space, of which 750 sq m are used as offices. Production, assembly and testing are all carried out in-house.
Are OMT machines made in Italy?
Yes. All OMT systems are designed and built in-house, at the facilities in Bagno a Ripoli (Florence). Mechanical steelwork, laser cutting, bending and rolling are used to build crushers, malaxers and washing machines; lathes, milling machines and balancing equipment handle the precision machining required to build the centrifuges; and the entire electrical section, including control panels, is assembled on site. This ensures flexibility in meeting customisation requests and the ability to provide direct support on OMT's own spare parts.
Does OMT support the customer even after the system has been supplied?
Yes. The OMT back office is made up of a multilingual team that supports the customer throughout the entire journey: choosing the most suitable system, design, installation, staff training and scheduled maintenance. Its customers are spread all over the world (from the Mediterranean Basin to Australia, Peru and Chile) and support can also be reached through social media channels for quick requests.
In which countries are OMT systems installed?
In addition to the whole of Italy (from Sicily to Veneto), OMT has installations throughout the Mediterranean Basin: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Turkey, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Greece, Spain and Portugal. OMT systems are also present in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, Mexico and California.
How can you contact OMT?
OMT can be reached through several channels: telephone +39 055 6499389-390, e-mail info@omtspa.it, and the Contact form on the website www.omtspa.it. The head office is at Via di Scolivigne 58, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (Florence). For commercial enquiries in Italy and abroad, the contact person is Giacomo Cappugi (+39 328 831 9139, giacomo.cappugi@omtspa.it).
Range and solutions
What types of systems does OMT produce?
OMT offers a complete range of continuous-cycle systems for olive oil production, structured around six solutions: Pegaso 250 (250 kg/h), Pegaso 500 (500 kg/h) and Pegaso 1000 (1,000 kg/h) for farms and small-scale contract processing; and complete systems with Euro X15 DE (1,500 kg/h), Euro 2.0 EVOO (2,000 kg/h) and Euro X30 (3,000 kg/h) decanters for contract-processing operations.
What is the difference between a system for a farm and one for contract processing?
The Pegaso 250 and 500 systems are designed for small farms; Pegaso 1000 is the borderline solution, suitable both for farms and for small-scale contract processing. The complete systems with Euro decanters (X15 DE, 2.0 EVOO, X30) are dedicated to contract processing and to operations handling larger volumes, with capacities from 1,500 to 3,000 kg/h.
Are the larger solutions modular?
Yes. The three largest system solutions (Euro X15 DE, Euro 2.0 EVOO, Euro X30) are modular both in the malaxing and in the crushing stages, with various configurations offered by OMT according to the customer's processing needs, budget and logistical constraints.
Which stages of the process do OMT systems cover?
OMT systems cover every stage of processing: defoliation and washing of the olives, crushing, malaxing, centrifugal extraction (decanter), final separation where applicable, and final clarification/filtering. They can be combined with accessories for disposing of pomace, leaves, olive stones and vegetation water.
Are OMT system solutions standard or customisable?
OMT solutions are designed to adapt to the specific needs of each customer. The olive is a fruit that varies all over the world, cultivar, size, ripeness, harvest times, and for this reason OMT machines are modular and configurable: hourly capacity, number of malaxers, type of crusher, presence of a dynamic filter, level of the VM 4.0 electrical panel. This tailor-made approach is one of OMT's distinctive features.
Technology and process
What is a decanter and what is it for in the olive oil process?
The decanter is the horizontal-axis centrifugal extractor that separates the oil from the pomace and, in three-phase systems, also from the vegetation water. It works by centrifugation and is the heart of the extraction process: the quality of the decanter directly affects the yield, the purity and the organoleptic characteristics of the oil.
What is a crusher and what types does OMT produce?
The crusher is the machine that reduces the olives to a paste, before malaxing. OMT produces blade, hammer and roller crushers, to be matched with its farm and contract-processing systems. Its flagship model is the SFR/A, a vertical-axis thermo-conditioning blade crusher.
What is malaxing?
Malaxing is the stage in which the already-crushed olive paste is slowly mixed to encourage the oil droplets to merge (coalescence) before extraction in the decanter. Together with crushing, it is the stage in which the product begins to take shape in terms of its chemical and organoleptic profile and its volatile components.
What is the TBD, Twin Bowl Decanter, system?
TBD is OMT's patented twin-bowl decanter. The paste travels along the entire length of the main bowl, increasing the residence time, then enters a second, smaller-diameter bowl located at the centre: the oily must travels back through the central bowl, making it possible to remove mucilage and suspended solids, while the central bowl separates the paste-inlet area from the area where the clarified oil is drawn off. It works with a full bowl, in the absence of oxygen, and in two phases without adding water. The result is a long internal clarification path and effective extraction, with a final oil of the very highest quality.
What is the GENESIS integrated crushing-malaxing system?
GENESIS is OMT's integrated crushing and malaxing system, made up of the SFR/A thermo-conditioning blade crusher and the modular GENESIS malaxer unit with circular tanks. The two machines work in an integrated way to maximise the efficiency and quality of the product. The SFR/A crusher uses a vertical rotation axis and crushing elements that turn horizontally, with a grid that works horizontally: a geometry different from that of all competitor crushers, which makes it possible to obtain pastes that are barely emulsified, only slightly heated and with excellent preservation of the volatile aromatic components. The modular malaxer system is available with 2 to 6 tanks of about 500 or 700 kg.
What is the SFR/A crusher?
SFR/A is OMT's new-generation vertical-axis thermo-conditioning blade crusher. Distinctive features: a higher grid diameter/height ratio with an 'open geometry' to improve pulp reduction without pulverising the stone and kernel; an excellent capacity/kW ratio (3:1, up to 45 quintals/h with 15 kW/h); and a cylindrical crushing chamber that can also be used as a pre-malaxer.
What is the OMT dynamic filter and why does it replace the vertical separator?
The dynamic filter is OMT's new filtering system for clarifying the oil leaving the decanters, replacing the classic vertical-axis centrifugal separators. It was introduced to eliminate two typical drawbacks of the vertical separator: the heating of the product (which has a negative effect on peroxide levels) and prolonged contact with water (which reduces the polyphenol content). The dynamic filter works at low speed, without adding or coming into contact with water, and includes an innovative cleaning system. It requires no masonry drains.
How important is the crushing stage for the final quality of the oil?
The crushing stage is one of the most delicate of the whole process: it is here that many variables come into play which, if managed differently, produce different results in the final product, especially in terms of its organoleptic profile. For this reason OMT regards the crusher as a modular tool, on which the miller can act, on the basis of their own knowledge and experience, to obtain a different oil according to the quality objective.
What makes the OMT crusher different from horizontal-axis crushers?
The SFR/A crusher, and the GENESIS system in general, uses a vertical rotation axis: the crushing parts turn horizontally and the grid works horizontally, offering a 360° useful surface. This different geometry, not used by the main competitors, allows the olive paste to leave the grid naturally, significantly reducing the emulsion effect and the rise in temperature compared with crushers in the same capacity range. The result is better preservation of the volatile component, and therefore of the aromas.
Why does OMT integrate crushing and malaxing into a single system?
Crushing and malaxing are two closely linked stages of the process. Having a crusher that emulsifies the paste very little, heats it very little and can pre-condition it inside the crushing chamber makes it possible to start the malaxing stage right there, easing the work of the malaxer that follows. The result is a combined improvement of the whole crushing-malaxing stage, in terms of both the quality and the quantity of the final product.
How are OMT systems designed from the operator's point of view?
Two parallel objectives guide the design of OMT machines: innovating to improve product quality and ensuring that the machine is easy for the mill operator to use. A practical example is ease of cleaning: a machine that is easy to clean, within an olive oil system, is a key feature for easing the miller's work and, at the same time, for pursuing the goal of final oil quality.
What is the difference between a 2-phase and a 3-phase decanter?
A three-phase decanter separates oil, vegetation water and pomace, but uses mixing water that dilutes the polyphenols. A two-phase decanter (such as the OMT Euro and Pegaso series) separates only oil and wet pomace, reducing or eliminating added water, shortening the process, keeping the product cooler and raising the polyphenol content. It is the standard choice in the new OMT series.
What does 'working with a full bowl' mean?
Working with a full bowl means that, during extraction, the internal volume of the decanter bowl stays saturated with product, with no air gaps. This drastically reduces the oil's contact with oxygen during extraction, helping to keep peroxide values low and to preserve the product's organoleptic characteristics intact. It is a feature of the TBD system.
What are polyphenols and why do they matter when choosing a system?
Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds naturally present in extra virgin olive oil. They are responsible for the product's stability over time and for much of its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics. Comparing OMT two-phase decanters (e.g. Euro 2.0 EVOO) with similar three-phase decanters, for the same olives processed the polyphenol content tends to double and the peroxide level tends to halve.
OMT Innovations
What are the main process innovations introduced by OMT?
OMT has introduced three main innovations in the continuous-cycle process: (1) elimination of the final vertical-axis centrifugal separator, including in the new two-phase decanter series; (2) an integrated crushing-malaxing system made up of the SFR/A crusher and the modular GENESIS malaxer unit; (3) a dynamic filtering system replacing the traditional final separators.
How long has OMT been working on eliminating the vertical separator and on two-phase decanters?
OMT eliminated the vertical-axis centrifugal separator from its continuous cycle as early as the start of the 2000s, so for over 20 years. Over the last ten years this evolution has continued with the new two-phase decanters that work without adding water, using the TBD twin-bowl technology. Dynamic filtering, on the other hand, is the most recent innovation, introduced in the last two olive harvests to support contract-processing millers who have chosen to work without a vertical separator.
Why has OMT eliminated the final centrifugal separator?
Eliminating the final vertical-axis separator from the continuous cycle brings two concrete benefits: a shorter process (both in economic terms and in processing time) and less heating of the final product. The reduced heating translates into a higher polyphenol content and a greater ability for the oil to keep over time.
Is the EURO X2.0 EVOO decanter an exclusive OMT technology?
Yes. The EURO X2.0 EVOO centrifugal extractor is built to an original, exclusive OMT design. It works in two phases without adding mixing water, avoids the oil losses in the pomace typical of similar systems, and is equipped with an inverter on the main motor to reduce current draw during start-up. It reduces the need for process water to zero litres.
Are OMT systems mindful of the sustainability of the process?
Yes. OMT's technological choices (two-phase decanters with no added water, elimination of the final separator, water-free dynamic filtering, inverters on the main motors, modular GENESIS malaxers) reduce the consumption of process water, electricity draw and the volume of waste to be disposed of, in line with the theme of plant sustainability.
Choosing the system
How do you choose the right system for your business?
The choice depends on the quantity of olives to be processed per hour, the annual volume, the type of activity (farm or contract processing), the available space and the budget. OMT offers pre-sales consultancy to size the system on the basis of the real hourly capacity required and the customer's logistical and economic needs.
Which system do you recommend for a small farm?
For small farms, the reference solutions are Pegaso 250 (250 kg/h, ideal for small batches) and Pegaso 500 (500 kg/h, for larger production). Neither requires masonry, plumbing or electrical works for installation, and both deliver product quality comparable to larger-sized systems.
Which system do you recommend for contract processing?
For contract processing, OMT offers complete systems with Euro decanters: Euro X15 DE (1,500 kg/h), Euro 2.0 EVOO (2,000 kg/h) and Euro X30 (3,000 kg/h). Pegaso 1000 (1,000 kg/h) is a solution suited both to farms and to small-scale contract processing. All the larger solutions are modular in the malaxing and crushing stages.
Is a blade, hammer or roller crusher better?
It depends on the processing objective. OMT produces all three types: the blade crusher (in particular the SFR/A model) is the most widespread modern choice for organoleptic quality and energy efficiency; the hammer crusher is suited to other types of processing; the roller crusher to traditional-profile production. All models can be matched with OMT farm systems.
Can I get pre-sales advice to choose the system?
Yes. The OMT sales team offers dedicated technical and commercial advice to correctly size the system. Simply fill in the Contact form on the website or write to info@omtspa.it, indicating the volume of olives to process, the desired hourly capacity, the location and the type of activity. You can also request a meeting or a visit to the company.
Can you achieve both high production capacity and high oil quality together?
Quantity and quality are two fundamental objectives of the olive oil process, but within the production cycle they do not necessarily go in the same direction. The experienced miller looks for a compromise between the two, and this is precisely why OMT designs modular, configurable and adjustable systems: so that the operator can choose to prioritise quality, quantity or a balance between the two, depending on the result they want to achieve.
Does a more powerful machine automatically guarantee a better oil?
No. Power in excess of the actual production capacity does not always have a positive impact on oil quality, and it leads to disproportionate energy consumption. OMT designs systems with installed power suited to the production capacity, in line with millers' growing attention to energy costs. The goal is a balance between hourly capacity, consumption and final product quality, not over-sizing.
Quote and purchase
How do you request a quote for an OMT system?
Quotes are requested via the Contact form on the website www.omtspa.it, by writing to info@omtspa.it or by contacting the sales representative Giacomo Cappugi directly (+39 328 831 9139). To provide an accurate quote, OMT typically asks for: the desired hourly capacity, annual volumes, location (Italy or abroad), any logistical and space constraints, and whether or not installation is required.
Are indicative system prices published?
OMT does not publish price lists on the website. Each system is configured on the basis of the customer's needs, and a dedicated quote is drawn up for that configuration. The price depends on the hourly capacity, the components chosen (number of malaxers, type of crusher, presence of a dynamic filter, level of the VM 4.0 electrical panel), any installation and the delivery destination.
What are the delivery times for a system?
Delivery times depend on the model, the requested configuration, the time of year and the production workload. This is information confirmed on a case-by-case basis when quoting: to obtain it, you need to contact the sales department.
Is system installation included in the quote?
It depends on the requested configuration. OMT can handle installation both in Italy and abroad, or supply the system so that it is installed by the customer or by a technician they trust. The arrangement (with or without installation, with or without technical supervision) is defined when quoting.
International and deliveries
Does OMT also deliver and install abroad?
Yes. OMT has installations in all the countries of the Mediterranean Basin (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Turkey, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Greece, Spain, Portugal) and in many non-European countries: Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, South Africa, Mexico and California. Delivery and installation conditions are defined when quoting.
Does OMT work with international customers on a tailor-made basis?
Yes. Most of OMT's output has always been aimed at foreign countries. Systems can be configured with electrical voltages and frequencies specific to the destination country (e.g. 380V/60Hz/3-phase) and adapted to local logistical constraints (space, accessibility, infrastructure). The olive is a fruit that varies from country to country, cultivar, size, harvest calendars, and OMT's modular machines adapt to these differences.
Does OMT offer on-site training for foreign customers?
During installation and testing, OMT can arrange a period of technical training for the customer's staff, with the aim of transferring the skills needed to run and routinely maintain the system. The arrangements are defined when quoting.
After-sales and spare parts
How do you request spare parts for an OMT system?
Original OMT spare parts are requested by e-mail to info@omtspa.it, indicating where possible: the model and serial number of the machine, the year of manufacture, the part code or reference, and a photo of the nameplate or component. The technical team prepares the original spare part or ships the identified part.
Does OMT also support historic OMT/Toscano machines?
Yes. OMT can also support historic machines branded Officine Meccaniche Toscane / Toscano / Toscana, as well as pumps and separators sold decades ago. It helps to provide a photo of the identification nameplate, the year of purchase and, if available, the historic customer reference, to make it easier to identify the part.
Does OMT offer technical assistance and service?
Yes. OMT provides a technical assistance service for its systems, with the possibility of intervention during the olive harvest and remote support for diagnosing problems on decanters, electrical panels, malaxers and pumps.
Are user manuals and diagrams available for OMT machines?
Yes. The basic technical documentation (user manuals, wiring diagrams, exploded views with spare-part references) is supplied with the system. For historic machines or additional copies, you can request them at info@omtspa.it, indicating the model and serial number.
Used and reconditioned
Does OMT sell used or reconditioned systems?
OMT specialises in the production of new systems, but in some cases the availability of used or reconditioned machines can be considered, at the customer's request and depending on the period. For requests of this kind it is best to write directly to info@omtspa.it, describing the desired hourly capacity and the size of the business.
Training and consultancy
Does OMT organise courses for millers and mill technicians?
Yes. OMT periodically organises training courses for millers and mill technicians, in Italy and abroad, to pass on skills in the olive-processing process (extraction, crushing-malaxing, clarification) and in running its systems.
Is it possible to arrange a company visit to the OMT facilities?
Yes. You can arrange a visit to the OMT facilities in Bagno a Ripoli (Florence) for an in-depth presentation of the system range, to see the machines in production and to define the most suitable configuration. The visit is arranged by writing to info@omtspa.it or by contacting your sales representative.
Can I apply for open positions at OMT?
Yes. You can send your application by e-mail to info@omtspa.it, attaching your CV, even when no position has been explicitly advertised. Unsolicited applications are considered on the basis of the technical and commercial profiles being sought.
Oil quality
What does the quality of extra virgin olive oil depend on?
The quality of extra virgin olive oil depends on two main factors: (1) the quality of the olives (cultivar, agronomic techniques, harvesting method and timing, post-harvest management) and (2) the quality of the processing (the quality of the machines, the technological choices, the operator's skill). The olive grower acts on the first factor; the choice of system acts directly on the second.
Is the system alone enough to guarantee the quality of the oil?
No. The olive oil system is one of the essential elements for obtaining an excellent oil, but it is not the only one. Three conditions are needed, working together: (1) excellent agricultural raw material to start with (olives harvested at the right degree of ripeness and at the right time); (2) an experienced operator, able to read the variables of the process; (3) a modular, configurable system that allows the operator to work in different ways depending on the result they want to achieve. OMT machines are designed precisely to give the operator flexibility.
How do OMT systems affect the quality of the oil?
OMT's technological choices, two-phase decanters with no added water, elimination of the final separator, the integrated SFR/A + GENESIS crushing-malaxing system, TBD processing with a full bowl in the absence of oxygen, and low-speed dynamic filtering, all combine to raise the polyphenol content, reduce peroxides, limit the heating of the product and keep the organoleptic characteristics intact.
Is this an extraction process or a transformation process?
OMT defines it as a transformation process, not simply extraction. By varying the components of the process, for the same product processed, very different results can be obtained in terms of the chemical and organoleptic quality of the oil. For this reason the choice of machines and how they are combined is just as decisive as the quality of the olives you start with.
Complete systems
Pegaso 250
For what size of business is the Pegaso 250 system designed?
Pegaso 250 is the continuous-cycle system dedicated to small farms, with a production capacity of 250 kg/h of olives. It is designed for those who want performance and oil quality comparable to larger-sized systems, but in reduced dimensions and capacity and with a smaller investment.
Does Pegaso 250 work in two or three phases?
Pegaso 250 works in two phases without a final vertical-axis separator. It uses very small volumes of low-temperature mixing water. Two-phase processing helps preserve the polyphenols in the oil and reduces the environmental impact of the process, because they are not diluted in the vegetation water.
Are masonry, plumbing or electrical works needed to install Pegaso 250?
No. Thanks to the system's compactness and modularity, no masonry, plumbing or electrical works are needed for installation. Pegaso 250 is designed to be positioned and connected quickly in confined spaces, a feature particularly suited to small farms.
What components make up the Pegaso 250 system?
The system includes: a feed hopper with feeding elevator and defoliation, a Pegaso 250-500 hydropneumatic washing machine, a GENESIS crusher-malaxer (SFR/A blade crusher integrated with a malaxing tank of about 200 kg), a Pegaso 250 decanter (horizontal two-phase centrifugal extractor) and a control electrical panel.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 250 decanter?
The Pegaso 250 decanter has a production capacity of 250 kg/h, installed power of 3 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 200 mm and a bowl length of 850 mm. It is a horizontal-axis centrifugal extractor that works in two phases without a final separator, with a patented oil-collection system that ensures a clean oil at the outlet, free of impurities.
Can the dynamic filter be integrated into the Pegaso 250 system?
Yes. Pegaso 250 can be combined with the new dynamic filtering system to clarify the oil leaving the decanter, replacing the classic vertical-axis centrifugal separators. The filter works at low speed, without process water, and requires no masonry drains.
Pegaso 500
For what size of business is Pegaso 500 designed?
Pegaso 500 is dedicated to small farms producing larger volumes than Pegaso 250. According to OMT, it is the only small-sized system that delivers performance and product quality comparable to that of the new higher-capacity systems, with a production capacity of 500 kg/h of olives.
What are the innovations of Pegaso 500 compared with a traditional system?
Pegaso 500 works in two phases without a final vertical-axis separator and with very small volumes of low-temperature mixing water. It is equipped with the GENESIS crusher-malaxer (SFR/A crusher + modular malaxing tanks) and with a two-phase decanter featuring an inverter-controlled start-up system that reduces electricity draw.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 500 decanter?
The Pegaso 500 decanter has a production capacity of 500 kg/h, installed power of 4 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 200 mm and a bowl length of 1,050 mm. It is a two-phase decanter that uses a special central collection system inside the bowl to ensure efficient extraction.
What type of malaxing does Pegaso 500 use?
Pegaso 500 is equipped with the GENESIS crusher-malaxer with a capacity of about 200 kg, integrated with the blade crusher. An additional second GENESIS malaxer ensures the feeding of the decanter, maintaining continuity in the paste flow and improving the overall efficiency of the system.
Does Pegaso 500 require major installation works?
No. Thanks to its compactness and modularity, no masonry, plumbing or electrical works are needed for installation, exactly as for Pegaso 250. The system can be positioned and connected in confined spaces with short installation times.
Is Pegaso 500 suitable for contract processing?
OMT classifies Pegaso 500 mainly as a system for farms. For higher-intensity contract processing, OMT offers Pegaso 1000 (1,000 kg/h) or Pegaso 1500 (1,500 kg/h), the Euro X2.0 decanter (2,000 kg/h) and the Euro X30 decanter (3,000 kg/h).
Pegaso 1000
For what size of business is Pegaso 1000 designed?
Pegaso 1000 is the ideal solution for medium-sized farms and for contract-processing operations aiming to increase the quality and performance of their olive oil production. It delivers quality and performance comparable to higher-capacity systems, with a production capacity of about 1,000 kg/h of olives.
What is the TBD decanter used in Pegaso 1000?
TBD - Twin Bowl Decanter is a new-generation twin-bowl decanter. The paste travels along the entire length of the bowl, increasing the residence time, and the extracted oil is drawn off thanks to a second bowl located at the centre: through this reverse path, mucilage and suspended solids are removed. The result is a final oil of the very highest quality.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 1000 decanter?
The Pegaso 1000 decanter has a production capacity of 1,000 kg/h, installed power of 7.5 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 255 mm and a bowl length of 1,255 mm. It works in two phases without adding mixing water and without a final vertical-axis separator, thanks to the design of the scroll and the patented oil-collection system.
Does Pegaso 1000 work without mixing water?
Yes. The Pegaso 1000 TBD decanter works in two phases without adding mixing water. This shortens the process, keeps the product cooler and helps raise the polyphenol content in the oil, with a resulting increase in the product's keeping ability.
What components does the Pegaso 1000 system include?
Pegaso 1000 includes: a hopper elevator with defoliation, a Pegaso 1000 hydropneumatic washing machine (1,500-2,000 kg/h), an SFR/A thermo-conditioning crusher, a GENESIS 2-tank malaxer unit, a Pegaso 1000 decanter with TBD technology and a control electrical panel.
Can Pegaso 1000 be integrated with the dynamic filter?
Yes. Pegaso 1000 can be combined with the dynamic filtering system as a technology for clarifying the product leaving the decanter, replacing the classic final vertical-axis separators. The filter requires no masonry drains and does not alter the chemical properties of the oil.
Pegaso 1500
For what size of business is Pegaso 1500 designed?
Pegaso 1500 is an automatic continuous-cycle system dedicated to medium-sized farms and contract-processing operations, with a production capacity of about 1,500 kg/h of olives. It is the top model of the Pegaso series and is equipped with the TBD - Twin Bowl Decanter.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 1500 decanter?
The Pegaso 1500 decanter has a production capacity of 1,500 kg/h, installed power of 11 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 300 mm and a bowl length of 1,300 mm. It belongs to the TBD series: it works in two phases without adding mixing water and needs no final separator, thanks to the patented oil-collection system.
What does working without final vertical-axis separators mean?
The Pegaso 1500 decanters are designed to produce clean oil directly at the outlet, without having to pass through a vertical centrifugal separator. This shortens the process, reduces processing times and costs, and lowers the heating of the product. The oil at the outlet is free of impurities.
Does Pegaso 1500 use the integrated GENESIS crushing-malaxing system?
Yes. Pegaso 1500 is equipped with the integrated GENESIS system: an SFR/A thermo-conditioning blade crusher with a vertical rotation axis and a cylindrical crushing chamber, and a modular GENESIS malaxer unit with 2 to 6 tanks. The system also allows the crushing chamber to be used as a pre-malaxer to condition the paste.
Can Pegaso 1500 be combined with the dynamic filter?
Yes. Pegaso 1500 can be combined with the dynamic filter to clarify the product leaving the decanter. The filter works at low speed (no overheating), without adding or coming into contact with water, and requires no masonry drains.
What are the process innovations of Pegaso 1500?
Pegaso 1500 incorporates three OMT innovations: two-phase processing without mixing water and without a final separator, the integrated GENESIS crushing-malaxing system (SFR/A crusher + modular malaxer), and the option of clarification via a dynamic filter. These innovations aim at an oil with a higher polyphenol content and a better keeping ability.
Euro X2.0 Evoo
For what size of business is the Euro X2.0 Evoo system designed?
The system with the Euro X2.0 EVOO super decanter is dedicated to large businesses that need to process high volumes. It has an hourly capacity of about 2,000 kg/h of olive paste and is classified by OMT as a high-capacity contract-processing system.
What makes the Euro 2.0 EVOO decanter an innovative system?
Euro 2.0 EVOO is a latest-generation centrifugal extractor featuring TBD (Twin Bowl Decanter) technology: thanks to the special design of the scroll and bowl, the paste travels along the entire length of the bowl, increasing the residence time. The oily must then enters a second, central bowl, travelling through it in reverse, removing mucilage and suspended solids.
Does Euro X2.0 EVOO work with or without mixing water?
Euro X2.0 EVOO works in two phases without adding mixing water. Compared with extraction using similar three-phase decanters, the polyphenol content tends to double and the peroxide level tends to halve for the same olives processed. This is due to the twin bowl working in the absence of oxygen and to the lack of dilution.
What are the specifications of the Euro 2.0 EVOO super decanter?
The Euro X2.0 EVOO decanter has a capacity of 2,000 kg/h, installed power of 18.5 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 380 mm and a bowl length of 1,510 mm. It is equipped with a patented oil-collection system (gentle collection, without splashing) and with an inverter to manage the main motor, allowing considerable energy savings during start-up and during processing.
What components make up the Euro X2.0 EVOO system?
The Euro X2.0 EVOO system includes: a hopper elevator, a EURO washing machine (3,000-5,000 kg/h), an SFR/A thermo-conditioning crusher, a GENESIS 4-tank malaxer unit (capacity 600 or 800 litres each) and a Euro 2.0 EVOO decanter.
What does working with a full bowl mean?
The Euro X2.0 EVOO super decanter works with a full bowl: the paste completely fills the decanter bowl with no empty spaces during centrifugation, ensuring maximum extraction efficiency and working in the absence of oxygen. This configuration helps halve the peroxides compared with traditional decanters.
Euro X30
For what size of business is Euro X30 designed?
The system with the EURO X30 super decanter is dedicated to large olive oil producers and is the largest decanter built by OMT, with a production capacity of up to 3,000 kg/h. It is designed for businesses that need to process high volumes, both their own and contract processing, while maintaining high quality standards.
What are the specifications of the Euro X30 super decanter?
The Euro X30 decanter has a production capacity of 3,000 kg/h, installed power of 22 kW, a bowl inner diameter of 450 mm and a bowl length of 1,600 mm. It belongs to the EURO series of horizontal centrifugal extractors, with a latest-generation scroll that optimises the paste's clarification path inside the bowl.
Does Euro X30 eliminate the need for a final separator?
Yes. The efficiency of the Euro X30 super decanter, thanks to the improved scroll and clarification path, makes it possible to reduce or eliminate the need for the final vertical-axis separator. This translates into a more sustainable process and an oil with less heating and a higher polyphenol content.
What type of malaxing does Euro X30 use?
Euro X30 is equipped with the GENESIS malaxing system in the 6-tank configuration, with a capacity of 600 or 800 litres per tank. The modular system with circular tanks allows precise temperature control, easy cleaning and optimal efficiency on both small batches and large volumes.
What components does the Euro X30 system include?
The Euro X30 system includes: a hopper elevator, a EURO washing machine (3,000-5,000 kg/h), an SFR/A thermo-conditioning crusher, a GENESIS 6-tank malaxer unit, a Euro X30 decanter, a VM 4.0 electrical panel and, optionally, the dynamic filtering system for the final clarification of the oil.
Defoliation & Washing
Charge hopper Elevator
What is the hopper elevator for in OMT systems?
The hopper elevator is the first processing unit of all OMT systems. It consists of a feed hopper and a feeding elevator fitted with a defoliation device. Its function is to receive the harvested olives and convey them to the washing unit, after removing leaves and light material.
How does the hopper elevator fit into the processing flow?
The typical sequence is hopper, elevator, washing machine, conveyor. The olives are received in the hopper, conveyed by the elevator with defoliator to the washing unit (hydropneumatic washing machine), and then another elevator or conveying system directs them to the crusher. It is a key initial stage for the quality of the final product.
Is the hopper elevator customisable?
Yes. The components of the hopper with elevator can be supplied in the standard version provided for each system series, or made to measure according to the customer's needs: dimensions, storage capacity, positioning layout and technical specifications.
Does the hopper elevator include defoliation?
Yes. The feeding elevator that is part of the unit is fitted with a defoliation device: while the olives are conveyed towards the washing machine, leaves and foliage are separated and removed. This improves the cleanliness of the olives before washing and reduces the impurities carried to the crusher.
In which OMT systems is the hopper elevator unit included?
All complete OMT systems (Pegaso 250, 500, 1000, 1500, Euro X2.0 EVOO, Euro X30) start their first processing stages with a feed hopper with feeding elevator and defoliation. It is a standard component of the process chain.
Pegaso 250-500 washing machine
What is the Pegaso 250-500 washing machine for?
The Pegaso 250-500 washing machine is a hydropneumatic washing machine designed for OMT's smaller systems (Pegaso 250 and Pegaso 500). Its function is to wash the olives after defoliation, removing soil, dust, residual leaves and other residues before the crushing stage.
What is the capacity of the Pegaso 250-500 washing machine?
The hourly processing capacity of the Pegaso 250-500 washing machine is about 1,000 kg/h of olives. It is sized to serve the Pegaso 250 (250 kg/h) and Pegaso 500 (500 kg/h) systems, providing a wide margin over the system's nominal capacity.
How does the hydropneumatic washing system work?
The hydropneumatic washing machine uses a water pump to separate the olives from impurities, soil and leaves through a controlled movement. The olives at the outlet then pass over a vibrating grid that dries the product before it is conveyed to the crusher.
Why is it important to wash the olives before crushing?
Washing removes any impurities (soil, dust, leaves, other residues) present on the olives after harvesting. Clean olives ensure better quality of the final oil, reduce wear on the crusher and improve the efficiency of the subsequent malaxing and extraction stages.
Is the washing machine easy to clean at the end of the day?
Yes. The Pegaso 250-500 washing machine was designed and built to make end-of-day cleaning operations easier and faster. The design is simplified to reduce sanitisation times, a critical aspect in farms with tight production cycles during the olive harvest.
Pegaso 1000 washing machine
What is the capacity of the Pegaso 1000 washing machine?
The Pegaso 1000 hydropneumatic washing machine washes from 1,500 to 2,000 kg/h of olives before the crushing stage. It is sized to serve the Pegaso 1000 system (1,000 kg/h) with a safety margin, and is also used in the Pegaso 1500 system.
In which OMT systems is the Pegaso 1000 washing machine included?
The Pegaso 1000 washing machine is a standard component of the Pegaso 1000 system and is also used in the Pegaso 1500 system. It is located after the defoliator and before the elevator (screw conveyor or conveyor) that carries the olives to the crusher.
How is the washing machine integrated into the processing flow?
The flow is: hopper, elevator with defoliation, Pegaso 1000 hydropneumatic washing machine, elevator or conveyor, crusher. This positioning ensures the olives reach the crusher clean, contributing to the quality of the final oil by removing impurities that could alter its flavour.
Is end-of-day cleaning simple?
Yes. The washing machine is built to allow simple, fast end-of-day cleaning. The design makes sanitisation operations easier, which is important during the olive harvest to avoid cross-contamination between olive batches and to keep the quality of the process constant.
Euro washing machine
What is the capacity of the EURO washing machine?
The EURO hydropneumatic washing machine is a large washing machine with a processing capacity of about 3,000-5,000 kg/h of olives. It is sized to serve the Euro X2.0 EVOO (2,000 kg/h) and Euro X30 (3,000 kg/h) systems, and in general any configuration requiring high washing volumes.
In which systems is the EURO washing machine included?
The EURO washing machine is a standard component of the Euro X2.0 EVOO system and the Euro X30 system. It is located after the defoliator and before the elevator that carries the olives to the SFR/A thermo-conditioning crusher.
Does the EURO washing machine have particular features compared with the Pegaso washing machines?
Yes. The EURO washing machine has a double grid at the outlet: the first is fitted with nozzles for an additional rinse of the olives with clean water, the second is a vibrating grid that dries the olives at the outlet. This two-stage configuration is sized to ensure washing quality even at high volumes.
What does the EURO washing machine remove from the olives?
Hydropneumatic washing removes any impurities left after defoliation: soil, dust, residual leaves, small twigs and other debris typical of harvesting. Clean olives at the crusher inlet are crucial for the organoleptic quality of the final oil.
Is the EURO washing machine's cleaning designed for intensive cycles?
Yes. The EURO washing machine is designed and built to make end-of-day cleaning operations easier and faster, which is particularly important for large systems that work on contract and must maintain high hygiene standards throughout the olive harvest.
Crusher-kneading
Thermo-conditioning crusher
What is the SFR/A thermo-conditioning crusher?
The SFR/A crusher is a blade crushing system with a vertical rotation axis, part of the wider integrated GENESIS crushing-malaxing system. It ensures 360-degree crushing through the grid holes, easing the natural exit of the paste and eliminating potential overheating typical of other crushing systems.
What does the crusher grid's 'open geometry' mean?
The open geometry of the SFR/A crusher grid is characterised by a higher diameter/height ratio. This design improves pulp reduction without over-grinding the stone and kernel, avoiding problems of excessive paste heating.
What energy efficiency does the SFR/A crusher offer?
The SFR/A crusher has a capacity/kW ratio of 3:1: with 15 kW it reaches up to 45 quintals/hour of crushing. This efficiency is due to the absence of unnecessary friction and pulverising effort, thanks to the open geometry of the grid and the design of the blades.
What is the SFR/A crusher's pre-malaxer function?
The SFR/A crusher can also be used as a pre-malaxer: the operator can choose to keep a certain amount of paste inside the cylindrical crushing chamber to start conditioning the product. This increases the efficiency of the subsequent GENESIS malaxing system.
How is the SFR/A crusher integrated with the GENESIS malaxer?
The crushed paste is transferred from the SFR/A crusher to the GENESIS malaxer by means of a mono transfer pump. The crushing chamber is fitted with a mechanical blade that conveys the outgoing paste directly to the pump, preventing the paste from stagnating inside the crusher. The integrated system maximises product efficiency and quality.
Does the SFR/A crusher have an innovative washing system?
Yes. The crusher is fitted with rotating blades with sprayers for instant and/or continuous washing of the grid-blade unit and the paste-collection chamber. This allows fast maintenance and cleaning between processing cycles, keeping the process hygienic.
Genesis kneading unit 2-6 vats
What is the GENESIS malaxer and how does it differ from traditional systems?
The GENESIS malaxer is an innovative modular system for the malaxing stage, configurable from 2 to 6 tanks according to the customer's needs. It differs from vertical cylindrical tanks in its internal circular geometry and in its blade-mixing system, similar to in-line systems but more efficient thanks to the blade design.
What capacity do the GENESIS tanks have?
Each GENESIS malaxer tank has a capacity of about 450 or 700 kg, depending on the configuration required. The modular system makes it possible to adapt the number and capacity of the tanks to the size of the system and the production volumes of the customer's business.
What material are the GENESIS tanks made of?
The GENESIS tanks are made entirely of AISI 304 stainless steel. The material ensures hygiene, corrosion resistance and durability over time, essential qualities for continuous contact with the olive paste and with the malaxing system's heating water.
How is temperature managed in the GENESIS tanks?
Each tank is fitted with a cavity for the circulation of heating water. The temperature is regulated directly from the electrical panel, and a different malaxing temperature can be set for each individual tank. This precise control optimises the malaxing stage according to the type of olives and the stage of ripeness.
Do the GENESIS tanks have an integrated washing system?
Yes. Each tank is fitted with a rotating washing system which, thanks to the circular internal surface, ensures perfect cleaning. The tanks are also equipped with a level probe and an inspection housing with glass and integrated LED to make it easier to monitor the processing under way.
Can the GENESIS malaxer be purchased independently of the SFR/A crusher?
Yes. The modular GENESIS malaxer unit can also be supplied separately and independently of the SFR/A crusher, and is compatible with the new VM 4.0 control electrical panels that ensure processing traceability and a high level of automation.
Genesis crusher-kneader
What is the GENESIS crusher-malaxer?
The GENESIS crusher-malaxer is an integrated unit consisting mainly of the SFR/A thermo-conditioning blade crusher and a GENESIS malaxer. The system aims to maximise product efficiency and quality by combining the two most critical processing stages, crushing and malaxing, in a single configuration.
In which OMT systems is the GENESIS crusher-malaxer installed?
The GENESIS crusher-malaxer is installed in the PEGASO series systems (Pegaso 250 and Pegaso 500), where it is sized for reduced throughput (tank capacity of about 200 kg). In the larger systems (Pegaso 1000, 1500, Euro X2.0 EVOO, Euro X30) the unit is split into a separate SFR/A crusher and a modular 2-6 tank GENESIS malaxer.
What advantages does the integrated crushing-malaxing system offer?
The main advantage is the operational integration of crushing and malaxing: the crushed paste passes directly to the malaxer via a mono transfer pump, reducing downtime, avoiding contact with air and keeping a constant temperature. This translates into a higher polyphenol content and better organoleptic quality.
Is the GENESIS crusher-malaxer suitable for small volumes of olives?
Yes. The Pegaso series GENESIS crusher-malaxer has a tank capacity of about 200 kg, sized specifically for small farms with limited volumes. The system still ensures continuous processing thanks to the integration between crusher and malaxer.
Does the GENESIS crusher-malaxer work at low temperatures?
Yes. The thermo-conditioning aspect of the crusher and the integration with the GENESIS malaxer are designed to minimise the heating of the paste throughout the process. The use of very small volumes of low-temperature mixing water completes the thermal control needed to preserve the aromas and polyphenols of the oil.
Extraction
Pegaso 250 decanter
What is the Pegaso 250 Decanter?
The Pegaso 250 Decanter is the heart of the Pegaso 250 system and is a horizontal-axis centrifugal extractor that works in two phases without final vertical-axis separators. It is designed for small farms that want to obtain performance and oil quality comparable to higher-capacity systems.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 250 Decanter?
Production capacity 250 kg/h, installed power 3 kW, bowl inner diameter 200 mm, bowl length 850 mm. The specifications are indicative and the actual capacity may vary depending on the condition of the olives and the characteristics of the oily musts.
What does it mean that the decanter works in two phases without a final separator?
It means the decanter delivers oil that is already clean at the outlet, eliminating the need for the vertical centrifugal separator traditionally used for clarification. This is made possible by a scroll design and a patented oil-collection system that allows a 'gentle collection' without splashing.
What quality advantages does the Pegaso 250 Decanter offer?
Eliminating the final separator means less heating of the product, a higher polyphenol content, better keeping ability of the oil, a shorter production process (both in economic terms and in time), perfectly clean oil at the outlet free of impurities, and no trace of oil in the vegetation water.
Is the Pegaso 250 Decanter sold separately from the system?
The Pegaso 250 Decanter is the main component of the Pegaso 250 system and is designed to integrate with the other components of the line (GENESIS crusher-malaxer, 250-500 washing machine, electrical panel). For details on separate configurations or replacement on existing systems, it is best to ask OMT for technical advice.
Pegaso 500 decanter
What is the Pegaso 500 Decanter?
The Pegaso 500 Decanter is the heart of the Pegaso 500 system and is a horizontal two-phase centrifugal extractor that works without adding mixing water and without a final separator. It ensures clean oil at the outlet, free of impurities, thanks to a patented oil-collection system.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 500 Decanter?
Production capacity 500 kg/h, installed power 4 kW, bowl inner diameter 200 mm, bowl length 1,050 mm. Indicative technical specifications, subject to change and with actual capacity varying depending on the characteristics of the olives and the oily musts.
What are the advantages of the two-phase process without a final separator?
A shorter process (both economically and in time), less heating of the product, a higher polyphenol content (no dilution in vegetation water), better keeping ability of the oil, clean oil at the outlet free of impurities, and vegetation water with no trace of oil. The process is also more environmentally sustainable.
Does the Pegaso 500 Decanter have a particular start-up system?
Yes. The decanter of the Pegaso 500 system is equipped with an inverter-controlled start-up system, which significantly reduces electricity draw during motor start-up. This feature makes the system more energy-efficient, especially in frequent processing cycles.
Pegaso 1000 decanter
What is the Pegaso 1000 Decanter and what technology does it use?
The Pegaso 1000 Decanter is the heart of the Pegaso 1000 system and features TBD (Twin Bowl Decanter) technology: it is a twin-bowl decanter that works in two phases without adding mixing water, ensuring greater sustainability and olive oil quality.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 1000 Decanter?
Production capacity 1,000 kg/h, installed power 7.5 kW, bowl inner diameter 255 mm, bowl length 1,255 mm. The specifications are indicative and the actual capacity may vary depending on the condition of the olives.
How does the Twin Bowl Decanter (TBD) work?
In the TBD decanter, the paste travels along the entire length of the bowl, increasing the residence time and recovering a greater quantity of very high quality product. The oily must then enters a second, low-speed bowl located at the centre: travelling through it in reverse, it removes mucilage and suspended solids, ensuring a final oil of the very highest quality.
Does the Pegaso 1000 Decanter work without mixing water?
Yes. The TBD decanter works in two phases without adding water. This translates into an oil with a higher polyphenol content (not diluted by the vegetation water), more sustainable processing and a shorter process in economic terms and in time.
What makes the oil leaving the Pegaso 1000 Decanter of superior quality?
Several factors: the patented oil-collection system (gentle collection without splashing), the elimination of the final separator (less heating, more polyphenols), the twin bowl that clarifies by removing mucilage, and perfectly clean oil at the outlet free of impurities. The vegetation water at the outlet contains no trace of oil.
Pegaso 1500 decanter
What is the Pegaso 1500 Decanter?
The Pegaso 1500 Decanter is a centrifugal extractor featuring TBD (Twin Bowl Decanter) technology that works in two phases without adding mixing water. It is the top model of the Pegaso series, dedicated to medium-sized farms and contract-processing operations.
What are the technical specifications of the Pegaso 1500 Decanter?
Production capacity 1,500 kg/h, installed power 11 kW, bowl inner diameter 300 mm, bowl length 1,300 mm. It is the largest decanter of the Pegaso series and keeps the TBD technology of the Pegaso 1000 with scaled-up dimensions and power.
What does it mean that the decanter eliminates the final separator?
It means the Pegaso 1500 Decanter delivers oil that is already perfectly clean at the outlet, without having to pass through a vertical-axis centrifugal separator. This is made possible by the scroll design, the patented oil-collection system and the TBD twin bowl that clarifies internally.
What are the advantages of the Pegaso 1500 Decanter compared with a traditional three-phase decanter?
The main advantages are: two-phase processing without added water (more polyphenols, less water consumption), elimination of the final separator (shorter process, less heating), clean oil directly at the outlet, the TBD twin bowl for internal clarification, and the patented collection system for better oil quality.
Is the Pegaso 1500 Decanter suitable for contract processing?
Yes. The decanter is sized to serve the Pegaso 1500 system, which OMT classifies for medium-sized businesses and contract-processing operations. Its capacity of 1,500 kg/h and power of 11 kW make it suitable for the intensive production cycles typical of contract processing.
Euro X2.0 Evoo Superdecanter
What is the Euro X2.0 Evoo Super Decanter?
The Euro X2.0 EVOO Super Decanter is a latest-generation centrifugal extractor featuring TBD (Twin Bowl Decanter) technology and designed for high-capacity systems. It works in two phases without adding mixing water, with a production capacity of 2,000 kg/h of olive paste.
What are the technical specifications of the Euro X2.0 Evoo Super Decanter?
Production capacity 2,000 kg/h, installed power 18.5 kW, bowl inner diameter 380 mm, bowl length 1,510 mm. It is the largest decanter of the EURO series and is sized for large businesses processing high volumes.
What is the Twin Bowl Decanter (TBD) and what advantages does it offer?
The TBD is a twin-bowl decanter. The paste travels along the entire length of the first bowl, increasing the residence time to recover more product. The oily must then enters a second, low-speed central bowl: travelling through it in reverse, it removes mucilage and suspended solids, ensuring a final oil of the very highest quality.
How much more polyphenols does the Super Decanter produce compared with a three-phase decanter?
Comparing the Euro X2.0 EVOO decanter with similar three-phase decanters, the polyphenol content tends to double and the peroxide level tends to halve for the same olives processed. This is due to processing without added water (no polyphenol dilution) and to the twin bowl working in the absence of oxygen (effect on peroxides).
Is the Super Decanter fitted with an energy-saving system?
Yes. Fitting an inverter to the decanter's main transmission motor allows energy savings in terms of the current drawn from the grid during motor start-up. In addition, the two-phase system reduces process water consumption to zero.
How does the Super Decanter's oil-collection system work?
The decanter is fitted with a patented system for collecting the oil from the chamber, by means of an original device that allows a 'gentle collection' and an outflow without splashing. This translates into a qualitative improvement of the final oil, preserving its organoleptic characteristics and stability.
Euro X30 Superdecanter
What is the Euro X30 Super Decanter?
The Euro X30 Super Decanter is OMT's top-of-the-range decanter, designed for the continuous production of olive oil in large systems. It has a production capacity of 3,000 kg/h and is part of the Euro X30 system for large producers. It is a horizontal centrifugal extractor with a latest-generation scroll.
What are the technical specifications of the Euro X30 Super Decanter?
Production capacity 3,000 kg/h, installed power 22 kW, bowl inner diameter 450 mm, bowl length 1,600 mm. It is the highest-throughput decanter in the OMT range and has the dimensions needed to serve contract-processing systems with high volumes.
Does the Euro X30 Super Decanter eliminate the need for a final separator?
Yes. Thanks to the improved scroll and clarification path, the Euro X30 Super Decanter offers such efficiency that it can reduce or eliminate the need for final vertical-axis separators. This translates into greater process sustainability, less heating of the oil and a higher polyphenol content.
What are the advantages of the internal clarification process?
The clarification path inside the Euro X30 Super Decanter's bowl makes it possible to obtain a final oil of the very highest quality without further treatment. Eliminating the final separator shortens the process (economically and in time), reduces the heating of the product and raises the polyphenols for better keeping.
Does the Euro X30 Super Decanter have a patented oil-collection system?
Yes. Like all new-generation OMT decanters, it is fitted with the patented oil-collection system that allows a 'gentle collection' from the chamber, without splashing, resulting in a qualitative improvement of the oil. The oil at the outlet is perfectly clean and free of impurities.
Accessories, Filtering and Waste
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.
Dynamic filter
What is the OMT dynamic filter?
The dynamic filter is an innovative system for clarifying the oil leaving the OMT decanters, designed to replace the traditional vertical-axis centrifugal separators. It is conceived as a post-decanter finishing technology, with gentle operation and simplified management.
Why does the dynamic filter work at low speed?
The dynamic filter operates at low speed in order to avoid temperature rises in the product. Temperature is a critical factor in preserving the quality of the oil: heating can degrade the aromatic notes and reduce the content of natural antioxidants. Low speed therefore safeguards the organoleptic characteristics of the oil.
Does the dynamic filter use water in the filtering process?
No. The dynamic filter works without adding or coming into contact with water, in order to keep the chemical characteristics of the oil unchanged. This is a fundamental difference from traditional separators, which instead introduce water into the process, diluting the polyphenols and altering the composition of the oil.
Does the dynamic filter require any special installation works?
No. The dynamic filter does not need masonry drains, which means easier installation and potentially lower infrastructure costs. It is a feature that is particularly appreciated in systems where modifying the wall layout is difficult or expensive.
Is the dynamic filter easy to clean and maintain?
Yes. The filter is fitted with an innovative cleaning system that ensures simple maintenance and long-lasting filtering capacity over time. This makes it possible to keep the filtering quality constant even in the intensive production cycles typical of the olive harvest.
Tipper
What is the OMT tipper for?
The tipper is an accessory component used to empty the bins in which the olives are stored before processing. It lifts and rotates the bin to discharge the olives directly into the system's feed hopper, automating an operation that would otherwise be manual and strenuous.
How does the tipper work mechanically?
The tipper is fitted with a hydraulic power unit that operates a hydraulic piston. The piston lifts and tips the bin containing the olives, allowing it to be emptied in a controlled way into the system hopper. The movement is adjustable to avoid impacts and damage to the olives during transfer.
Is the tipper compatible with all types of bins?
The tipper is designed for the standard bins used in olive harvesting. For particular bin sizes or types (custom formats, specific materials), it is best to ask OMT for technical advice to check compatibility or for dedicated solutions.
Is the tipper included in the standard system packages?
The tipper is classified in the accessories category (Accessories, Filtering and Waste) and is generally supplied as an optional component. For systems handling large volumes of olives in bins, the tipper is particularly recommended to optimise hopper loading times.
What are the advantages of using an automatic tipper compared with manual loading?
Reduced hopper-loading times, reduced physical effort for operators, a lower risk of damaging the olives during discharge, better continuity of system feeding and greater overall productivity of the business during the olive harvest.
ELMA centrifugal separator
What is the ELMA centrifugal separator?
The ELMA separators are final vertical-axis separators designed for use in automatic continuous-cycle systems for olive oil production. They work to clarify the oil leaving traditional decanters, further separating the residual vegetation water from the oil.
Which ELMA separator models are available?
Two models are available: ELMA 2500 (operating capacity 2,000-2,500 l/h, 6,400 rpm, installed power 5.5 kW) and ELMA 3500 (operating capacity 3,000-3,500 l/h, 6,000 rpm, installed power 11 kW). The two models cover different processing needs, from medium to large systems.
What materials are the ELMA separators made of?
The ELMA separators are made of highly selected stainless steel to ensure the highest performance and processing quality. The material ensures hygiene, resistance to the corrosion caused by oil and vegetation water, and durability over time even in intensive production cycles.
How does separation take place in the ELMA?
The ELMA separators feature internal separation cone geometries that ensure reduced splashing of the must and effective separation between oil and vegetation water. They are also fitted with an automatic vacuum discharge system, which makes this operation simple and quick.
Control panel
What types of OMT electrical panel are available?
OMT supplies electrical panels designed according to the type of system. Two main configurations are available: electromechanical control electrical panels and electrical panels with an integrated panel and PLC (for automated management and traceability of the process stages).
What is the VM 4.0 panel and what advantages does it offer?
The VM 4.0 is OMT's new control electrical panel with an integrated PLC panel. It makes it possible to trace the processing, ensures a high level of automation and makes the GENESIS malaxer eligible for the tax credit for the purchase of tangible assets, in accordance with current regulations on Industry 4.0 assets.
Is the electrical panel customised for each system?
Yes. The electrical panels are designed to measure according to the type of OMT system they are intended for: size, number of components to manage (washing machine, crusher, malaxer, decanter, filter), level of automation required and the regulatory standards of the country of installation.
Does the electrical panel allow control of the malaxing temperature?
Yes. The electrical panel controls the circulation of heating water in the cavities of the GENESIS tanks and makes it possible to set a different malaxing temperature for each individual tank. This precise control optimises the malaxing stage according to the type of olives and the stage of ripeness.
Can the VM 4.0 panel be purchased separately?
The VM 4.0 panel can equip the GENESIS malaxer even when the latter is supplied separately from the SFR/A crusher. For feasibility on existing systems or for custom configurations, it is best to ask OMT for technical advice for correct sizing.
