The Mill has stainless steel hopper and grind components and can process 5 gallons of olives in a few minutes. The paste is then mixed in the malaxator, which has stainless steel mixing blades, for 30 to 60 minutes. The paste is then put on special filters and slotted plates which allow up to 15 pounds of olives to be pressed every 30 minutes for an ideal throughput of about 30 pounds of olives an hour. Filters are reusable and should last several seasons. The olive water and oil is caught in the decanter where it is separated by gravity.
Water is tapped off the bottom and then it can be used to fill bottles.
Adjustable 3 foot press travel 2 sets of proprietary filter mats and free flow spacers with catch pan, paste mold and scraper 25 x 17 x 60 inches high Solid wheels, levelers 198 lbs. The First Press TM is intended for use by the hobbyist or for the orchard owner who wants to test small quantities of olives for blending purposes or determining readiness for picking. These are complete units which will produce an excellent quality oil. Warranted for 1 year for defects in manufacture or workmanship. FOB San Rafael, CA Price doesn't include taxes, handling, or shipping.