Related ADDAMS Equipment and Processing Guides
For an oilseed cleaning project, compare Fine Seed Cleaners, Gravity Separator and Optical Color Sorter. Define the separation stages using the air screen separation process guide and optical sorter separation guide. Oil extraction is a separate duty; evaluate seed size, oil content, condition and sample performance.
Defining an Oilseed Cleaning Project
Specify the oilseed, intended end use, incoming moisture condition, target throughput and impurities to be separated. Requirements for planting seed, food ingredients and material supplied to an oil-extraction plant can differ. Send representative sample information and the output specification when discussing an ADDAMS processing line.
Oilseed Trade and Market References
FOSFA International provides standard contract forms and supporting services for international trade in oils, oilseeds and fats. Its technical resources include contractual sampling and analysis information. These trade resources help buyers and sellers define agreed commodity requirements; they do not certify processing machinery.
The FAO Intergovernmental Group on Oilseeds, Oils and Fats provides a forum for market and policy discussions. The International Grains Council also covers oilseed markets in its analysis.
For oilseeds intended for planting, discuss sampling and seed-lot evaluation with a qualified laboratory using appropriate methods, such as the ISTA International Rules for Seed Testing. Cleaning results do not establish seed-health or germination certification.
Industry references do not imply ADDAMS membership, accreditation or endorsement. Oil extraction and refining require a separate project scope.

