Solvex

Just as the Dox™ Extruder prepares oilseed material for more efficient mechanical extraction in an expeller press, the Solvex™ Expander prepares oilseed for more efficient solvent extraction.Through its unique high pressure cooking process, this machine packs flaked soybean into a dense, porous structure that allows solvent to flow more easily through the material, extracting maximum fat to achieve residual oil levels as low as 0.6%. While expansion adds several critical benefits to increase solvent extraction efficiency, these benefits require the expander to run at peak performance.To capitalize on the potential efficiency boost that an expander can bring, operators should know how to troubleshoot the most common Solvex issues and keep their machines at peak performance — and maximum oil recovery.To dive deeper into diagnosing problems, download our Expander Troubleshooting Guide: Tips to Fix 12 Common Oilseed Expander MalfunctionsUnlocking the benefits of the Solvex ExpanderLet’s start by reviewing how the Solvex Expander works and why expansion is so beneficial for efficient solvent extraction.The expander is a specialized extruder with a rotating screw that compresses oilseed material inside of a barrel. As the screw turns, it shears the material and creates a high-pressure environment, rupturing the seed cells to free the oil for easier recovery.Unlike extruders, which rely on frictional heat, expanders inject steam heat to elevate the temperature and rapidly transfer heat throughout the material as it churns inside the barrel. This high temperature, short time (HTST) “wet” cook quickly deactivates enzymes while changing the structure of the protein bonds in

Description Description Elevated comfort: AlphaTec® Solvex® 37-176 industrial gloves’ cotton flocking absorbs perspiration, for more comfortable all-day hand protection Enhanced grip: Their reversed lozenge finish grants them more assured grip, for safer handling Specialized protection: Their high-performance nitrile compound composition guarantees EN 374 Type A chemical protection Augmented dexterity: Their 15 mil/0.38mm make-up results in greater dexterity Improved durability: These AlphaTec® gloves are more durable than similarly thick rubber or neoprene equivalents Genuine versatility: AlphaTec® Solvex® 37-176 PPE gloves are suited to wet and dry conditions, and used for a wide variety of applications Product details Product details ANTISTATIC Yes EN1149 AVAILABLE SIZES 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 COATING COLOR Green COATING MATERIAL Nitrile CONSTRUCTION Unsupported CUFF STYLE Gauntlet GRIP DESIGN Reversed Lozenge CHLORINATED Yes LATEX FREE Yes LENGTH (MM/INCHES) 330 / 13 PALM THICKNESS (MM/MIL) 0.38 / 15 SILICONE FREE Yes Packaging Packaging 1 pair per envelope ,12 envelopes per polybag,12 polybags per carton Ansell Earth Ansell Earth represents our products that offer environmental benefits throughout their life cycle. ManufacturingMade in a facility Running on 100% green electricity Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill With accredited Environmental Management System Packaging Recyclable Shipper case includes min. 80% recycled material Shipper case sizes optimized for efficient shipping Consult Complete Sustainability Factsheet

The seed material.Inside the expander, seed material is compressed under pressure and heated above the boiling point of water. When the material is pushed out through the discharge at the end of the barrel, the sudden drop in atmospheric conditions forces the material to expand as the injected moisture vaporizes, creating a network of pores in its place. The expanded product solidifies as it cools, resulting in a dense, porous structure called collets.Washing these collets with hexane during extraction causes the solvent to flow more easily through this porous structure than flaked soybean material. These collets are beneficial to the solvent extraction process.Increased capacity: The Solvex compresses the seeds into a denser form so that more product can fit inside the extractor — increasing its capacity downstream. Specifically, it increases extractor capacity by up to 50%.Improved oil recovery: By increasing the exposed surface area of the “expanded” material, the expander allows more efficient solvent flow, or percolation, through the porous collets. The greater exposed surface area facilitates easier oil recovery, which reduces the amount of solvent required per ton of product processed.Reduced solvent hold-up: Since less hexane is needed to extract oil from the collets, less residual solvent remains in the oil and meal byproducts after extraction. Specifically, the Solvex reduces solvent hold-up in the solid material by 40% and in the liquid oil mixture by 20%, reducing the additional processing required to recover residual solvent.Increased efficiency: Because less heat is required to remove residual solvent from the finished products,

Standards and certifications Standards and certifications ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 5 2 X 4101X EN ISO 21420:2020 JKLOPT Category III REACH Compliant Description Description Elevated comfort: AlphaTec® Solvex® 37-676 safety gloves’ cotton flocking absorbs perspirationEnhanced grip: Their reversed lozenge finish grants them better grip, for secure handlingSpecialized protection: A high-performance nitrile compound composition delivers EN 374 Type A chemical resistanceOptimized durability: AlphaTec® Solvex® 37-676 industrial gloves nitrile composition ensures longer wear time with ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 ABRASION LEVEL 5 and EN ABRASION LEVEL 4 resistance. industrial gloves’ with their EN level 4 and ANSI level 5 abrasion resistanceGuaranteed dexterity: Their slightly thicker 17 mil/0.43mm make-up belies their ample dexterityFood handling compliance: Ideal in both wet and dry conditions, these AlphaTec® gloves comply with EU and FDA food handling regulations Recommended For Recommended For Delivery of parts to production line All food processing applications that have food contact Forging operations General pumping work Handling incoming goods Filling, blending and charging of raw materials Opening and draining pumps valves or lines Loading and unloading of proces equipment Transferring liquids and solids between vessels and tanks and process equipment Supervision of running operation Handling outgoing goods: cans, vessels, bulkpack and cartons Testing Opening furnaces draining pumps valves or lines and crackers BTX process Painting or cleaning tools or robots Product details Product details ANTISTATIC Yes EN1149 AVAILABLE SIZES 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 COATING COLOR Green COATING MATERIAL Nitrile CONSTRUCTION Unsupported CUFF STYLE Gauntlet GRIP DESIGN Reversed Lozenge CHLORINATED Yes LATEX FREE Yes LENGTH (MM/INCHES) 330 / 13 PALM THICKNESS (MM/MIL) 0.43 / 16.9 SILICONE FREE Yes LINER MATERIAL N/A Packaging Packaging 12 pairs per bag,12 bags per carton Vend pack variant,1 pair per polybag ,144 bags per carton Ansell Earth Ansell Earth represents our products that offer environmental benefits throughout their life cycle. ManufacturingMade in a facility Running on 100% green electricity Certified by Intertek for diverting >99% of waste from landfill With accredited Environmental Management System Consult Complete Sustainability Factsheet