Avaliação do Desgaste e Proposta para Recuperação das Roscas de Prensas Utilizadas para Extração de Óleos Vegetais

Abstract

This work aims to evaluate the wear and propose a recovery procedure for expeller worms used in vegetable oil extraction in a large industry. The study can also be applied to other types of expellers used for the same purpose in the Amazon region. Tests were conducted on the base and abrasive materials, followed by operational wear assessment. Based on the analyses, a welding procedure was proposed to recover the worms, enhancing their strength and durability.