The Mill

SAMAIN MILL - ISO 22000

Majestic in its beauty, mighty against the hardships of nature, the olive tree has its roots deeply implanted in history, with origins dating back to our ancestor that lived in Jordan thousands of years ago.

Civilization after civilization have considered this tree sanctified, they have eaten its fruits as a delicacy, and used its leaves and oil. It was first cultivated in Jordan and Syria around 6000 BC and then moved westwards to reach the new world in which it was introduced by the Spanish settlers in the year 1500AD. According to the Old Testament, it was an olive branch that the dove brought back to Noah which let him know that the land was safe once again. A garland of olive leaves, a symbol of honor was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen. Pickled olives were found stored in the ruins of Pampell.

1. Operational Mill

The Operational system 2 phase system currently in use at Samain Ideal Olive Oil Mill:

Samain Ideal Olive Oil Mill is a facility where olives are processed to extract olive oil. The operation involves several key steps, often combining traditional methods with modern technology to ensure high-quality oil production.
Main Steps in the Operation:

• Reception and Cleaning:

Olives are delivered to the mill, weighed, and cleaned to remove leaves, twigs, and dirt.

• Crushing (Milling):

Cleaned olives are crushed (including the pits) using stone mills or metal crushers to form a paste.

• Malaxation:

The olive paste is slowly mixed (malaxed) to allow oil droplets to combine, improving yield and quality.

• Extraction:

Oil is separated from water and solid residue using either:
§ Modern Centrifugation (2-phase systems)

• Separation and Filtration:

The extracted oil is further separated from any remaining water and filtered to remove impurities.

• Storage:

Olive oil is stored in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions to preserve quality.

• Bottling and Packaging:

Finally, the oil is bottled and labeled for sale or export.

Purpose:
To efficiently produce high-quality virgin or extra virgin olive oil while maintaining hygiene, traceability, and sustainability.

2. Mill Maintenance

The Maintenance of Samain Ideal Olive Oil Mill :
Regular maintenance of an olive oil mill is essential to ensure efficient operation, high-quality oil production, and the longevity of equipment. Maintenance involves routine checks, cleaning, and timely repairs across the entire production Mechanical Maintenance: