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An oil ghani machine is a traditional Indian oil extraction system that crushes oilseeds using a wooden mortar (kolu) and pestle (belan) at very low speed and temperature. This centuries-old method — known as kachi ghani or cold pressing — produces pure, unrefined oil that retains its natural colour, aroma, taste, and nutritional value.
Historically powered by bullocks, the modern oil ghani machine uses an electric motor to drive the wooden pestle at approximately 15–20 RPM. Because no external heat or chemical solvents are involved, the oil extracted is classified as "cold pressed" or "wood-pressed" — a premium product segment commanding 2x to 3x higher pricing compared to refined oil.
General terms for the ghani oil press
Mortar and pestle made from Acacia/Babul wood
Hindi for "raw pressing"
Hindi for "wooden oil press"
Emphasises the low-temperature method
Another common variation
Engineered for quality. Crafted for scale.
10 different oil seed programs can be stored and selected directly from the 10-inch HMI screen. Once the required program is selected, the machine automatically carries out the further oil-crushing process.
Real-time oil temperature is displayed on the HMI screen.
Real-time machine RPM is displayed on the screen.
Monitor batch processing time and batch count directly from the HMI.
Dedicated counter to monitor the water-flushing process.
The extraction process combines traditional wooden crushing with controlled modern machinery.
Oilseeds such as groundnut, sesame, mustard, coconut and flaxseed are cleaned and prepared.
A measured batch of prepared seeds is loaded into the wooden mortar chamber.
The wooden pestle rotates at approximately 15–20 RPM for slow crushing.
Extracted oil is collected through the food-grade SS304 oil tray.
The residual oil cake can be used as animal feed or organic fertiliser.
Depending on the setup, the extracted oil can be filtered before packaging.
Oil Ghani machines can be configured for different oilseeds according to the required production process.
Peanut oil
Til oil
Mustard oil
Coconut oil
Linseed oil
Safflower oil
Sunflower oil
Castor oil
Almond oil
Walnut oil
Suitable for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to manufacture premium cold pressed and wood pressed oils.
Suitable for new entrepreneurs entering the premium edible oil segment.
Modern machinery for businesses using traditional Tel Ghani and Kolhu concepts.
Scalable machine configurations for growing oil processing businesses.
Suitable for premium traditional and natural oil product positioning.
Helps agricultural groups add value to locally produced oilseeds.
Configurations can be customized for commercial oil processing and export-oriented operations.
A ghani machine can support premium oil positioning while also creating additional business opportunities.
Wood-pressed and cold-pressed oils can be positioned as premium products. The user-provided business model targets premium pricing compared with refined oil.
The machine configuration targets approximately 2–3 units per hour depending on model, operating conditions and electrical configuration.
Businesses can generate revenue from extracted oil, oil cake/khali and custom oil pressing services.
Both technologies have their place. The right choice depends on product positioning, production requirements and business model.
| Parameter | Oil Ghani | Oil Expeller |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Wooden mortar & pestle | Metal screw mechanism |
| Operating Speed | Approximately 15–20 RPM | Moderate / high speed |
| Temperature | Very low | Low / moderate |
| Oil Contact | Wood + SS304 | Primarily metal |
| Flavour | Authentic earthy profile | Cleaner neutral profile |
| Market Positioning | Traditional / Kachi Ghani | Broad cold pressed market |
| Production | Batch process | Continuous process |
| Consumer Appeal | Traditional / premium / Ayurvedic | Broad health-conscious market |
Nikam Engineering manufactures oil processing machinery from Nashik with a focus on engineering, component quality and customer support.
Our oil ghani machine configurations combine traditional wooden oil extraction with modern industrial control systems.
"The quality of the machine and the service support gave us confidence in choosing Nikam Engineering. The overall experience has been very good."
"We have purchased more than 15 machines. Dispatch, production capacity and coordination have been handled well by the Nikam Engineering team."
"The machine follows the food-grade requirements we were looking for. We are satisfied with the cold-pressed oil production setup."
Choose the right Oil Ghani Machine configuration for your production requirements. Contact Nikam Engineering for model details, pricing, customization and machine guidance.
