The Ester Machine
Complete Biodiesel Production System
The Ester Machine System
$6,800 USD + shipping
The Ester Machine is a complete biodiesel production system that enables the operator to turn used fryer or virgin vegetable oils into high quality finished fuel. By incorporating processing, washing and drying systems into a compact package, we allow the purchaser to immediately begin using their own fuel. The Ester Machine is constructed around a UL listed Whirlpool 50 gallon electric water heater providing a durable and completely fume less reactor vessel. A powerful .8HP cast iron pump with brass impeller provides vigorous mixing and circulating action for complete transesterification of 40 gallons of oil every 1.5 hours, with an annual production capacity of over 28,000 gallons.
The unit is assembled on an EPA certified secondary spill containment basin to help keep spills to a minimum. The ability to fine tune Methoxide injection via a flow sight glass allows the operator to ensure complete interface with the entire volume of raw oil resulting in a 99% conversion factor. By using the dual wash and dry barrels the operator can directly pump out 80 gallons per day of finished fuel.
Ester Machine Benefits
- Completely Assembled and Tested
- Built on an EPA Secondary Spill Containment Basin
- Oil Preheater and Dewatering Intake Barrel
- No Pre-Filtering Necessary
- No Special Catalyst Mixing System Required
- Optimizes Quick Dissolving KOH Flakes
- Glycerol Byproduct Remains Biodegradable
- Quick Disconnect Methoxide Intake and Flow Sight Glass
- Stainless Steel Temperature Gauge
- 4500 Watts of Processor Heating Power
- Fumeless Processor with Quality Insulation
- Durable Black Pipe Circulation Lines
- High Quality Brass Valves
- Capable of Methanol Recovery
- Mist Washing System
- 4000 Watt Evaporative Dry System
- Pump Out 80 Gallons of Finished Fuel within 24hrs!
See how simple it is to operate the Ester Machine
Also included with the Ester Machine System:
Master Kit
- 1 Pair of Safety Glasses
- 1 Liter of 1% KOH + Distilled Water Solution
- 1 Bottle of Iso-Heet
- 1 Bottle of Phenolphthalein
- 2 50ml Glass Beakers
- 2 Glass Stir Bars
- 2 Clear Cups
- 2 3cc Syringes
- 2 12cc Syringes
- Spill Containment Product Sampler
- Large Clamps
- Tyveck Apron
- 1 Pair of heavy duty gloves
- Digital Scale
- Building a Successful Biodiesel Business, Second Edition
- Ester Machine Manual
Ester Machine Safety Features
- Heat Control: To process quality fuel you must heat your raw oil to 130°. Our modified water heater is the perfect reactor vessel to handle such temperatures. Plastic reactor vessels are susceptible to melting down under high temperatures, and can not adequately keep your raw oil warm.
- The Ester Machine is electrically wired to prevent user from burning out water heater heating element. The heating element in the water heater can not be turned on unless circulation motor is on.
- Nema Panel with Industrial Breakers and Switches
- Drip Proof Non-Metallic Cable Protection for Motors
- Utilizes Existing Water Heater Thermostat to Prevent Over Heating
- Virtually Indestructible Potted Heating Elements Incased in Armored Cable.
- Durable Steel Barrels
- All circulation lines are made from black pipe. Plastic sight tube and hose can be isolated by valves, thus preventing dangerous exchanges of heat. · The Ester Machine is built on an EPA Certified Secondary Spill Containment Basin to help keep spills to a minimum.
Other Accessories
Master Kit – $170.00 US + shipping
- Titration Kit
- Spill Containment Product Sampler
- 1 Pair of Heavy Duty Gloves
- 2 Large Clamps
- 1 Box of Gloves
- Digital Scale
- Building a Successful Biodiesel Business, Second Edition*
*The definitive guide to biodiesel production, $70.00 value!
Titration Kit - $39.95 US + shipping
Our titration kit comes with everything you need to determine the free fatty acid level of oil samples.
- 1 Pair of Safety Glasses
- 1 Liter of 1% KOH + Distilled Water Solution
- 1 Bottle of Iso-Heet
- 1 Bottle of Phenolphthalein
- 2 50ml Glass Beakers
- 2 Glass Stir Bars
- 2 Clear Cups
- 2 3cc Syringes
- 2 12cc Syringes
Polyethylene 55 Gallon Drum Cover – $12.00 US + shipping
Recommended Use Open Head Drum, Snaps On, Yellow, Very Durable and Rigid * Perfect for grease collection, just write your contact info on inside of lid.
Potassium Hydroxide Flakes 90% – $150.00
(Caustic Potash) 100lbs*Customer Pickup Only
300 Gallon Wash Tank – $495.00 US + shipping
Allows operator to wash up to 200 gallons of biodiesel at one time!
Description: Mists in water at 2 gallons per minute, for a gentle yet thorough washing. A ¾ pump out bulk head fitting allows operator to pump biodiesel off water. Also includes a 2 inch drain valve on bottom of tank.
Double Wash and Dry System – $5,000.00 US + shipping
Wash and Dry 160 Gallons of Biodiesel in 24hrs!
Description: Built on an EPA Certified Secondary Spill Containment Basin with Nema Panel Control Box, the Double Wash and Dry System can triple the production of your Ester Machine. The Double Wash and Dry System is designed to allow you to mist wash processed biodiesel and then flash evaporate your wet fuel. By installing 2000 watt heating elements in each of the barrels the operator is capable of finishing fuel during a hot, humid, summer afternoon or even a cold winter evening.
