Streamlining Chitosan Processing for Nutraceuticals with Lyure’s ED-D5T Screw Press in Shanghai

Project Overview

In 2012, Lyure Machinery partnered with a leading nutraceutical manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, to deploy an efficient processing line featuring four ED-D5T Screw Presses. The contract, signed and installed in 2012, enabled the client to process 100 tons of chitosan raw material per day for nutraceutical production. This advanced system optimized material crushing, extraction, and solid-liquid separation, significantly enhancing the client’s production efficiency and product quality.

Client Needs

The Shanghai-based client, a key player in the nutraceutical industry specializing in chitosan-based health products, sought to modernize their processing line to meet growing demand. Their challenges included:

• Low Extraction Efficiency: Outdated equipment resulted in suboptimal yields, leading to material waste during chitosan processing.

• Operational Efficiency: The need for a compact, integrated solution to manage crushing, extraction, and solid-liquid separation in a reliable system.

• Quality Standards: A requirement to process 100 tons daily while maintaining high-purity chitosan and adhering to strict food and pharmaceutical standards.

Lyure’s Solution: ED-D5T Screw Press

Lyure Machinery delivered a tailored solution with four ED-D5T screw presses, designed specifically for efficient chitosan processing:

• ED-D5T Screw Press (Crushing and Extraction): Each ED-D5T unit integrates material crushing, cold-pressing extraction, and solid-liquid separation, achieving an extraction yield of over 65% with its customizable mesh screen (0.4–2.0 mm). The four-unit configuration ensures reliable throughput for processing chitosan raw material, optimizing yield and purity.

• Integrated Functionality: The system supports material crushing, extraction, and solid-liquid separation in a single, automated process, streamlining the production line.

• Processing Capacity: Handles 100 tons per day, meeting the client’s processing requirements.

• Durability and Hygiene: Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the machines are corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and compliant with food-grade and pharmaceutical standards.

• Automation: The ED-D5T units minimize manual intervention, reducing labor costs and ensuring consistent output.

Implementation

• Contract Signed: 2012

• Installation Completed: 2012

• Location: Shanghai, China

• Material Processed: Chitosan raw material for nutraceutical production

• Processing Capacity: 100 tons/day

• Machine Model: ED-D5T (Crushing and Extraction, 4 units)

Lyure’s technical team completed the installation in 2012, providing comprehensive on-site training to ensure seamless integration into the client’s nutraceutical production facility. The automated design of the ED-D5T presses simplified operations and minimized downtime.

Results

Since its deployment in 2012, Lyure’s solution has delivered impressive results for the Shanghai client:

• Improved Yield: Achieved an extraction yield exceeding 65%, significantly reducing material waste.

• Cost Efficiency: Automation and energy-efficient design cut operational costs by 18%.

• High-Purity Chitosan: Cold-pressing technology preserved the integrity of chitosan, meeting stringent food and pharmaceutical standards for nutraceutical applications.

• Reliable Production: The four-unit system consistently processed 100 tons daily, supporting the client’s operational demands.

Client Feedback

The client expressed high satisfaction with Lyure’s solution. “The ED-D5T screw presses have transformed our chitosan processing for nutraceuticals,” said the facility manager. “Lyure’s equipment has boosted our yield and ensured consistent quality to meet market demands.”

Why Choose Lyure Machinery?

This Shanghai case highlights Lyure Machinery’s expertise in delivering high-performance solutions for nutraceutical processing, particularly for chitosan production. The ED-D5T screw press demonstrates our commitment to addressing unique client needs, from extraction to other high-value industrial applications.

Ready to optimize your nutraceutical processing operations? Contact Lyure Machinery today to explore how our advanced systems can enhance your facility.