Soybean processing machines are used to convert raw soybeans into value‑added products like soy milk, tofu, soy flour, and oil. Typical components include soybean cleaners/graders (to remove stones and foreign material), soaking/boiling or cooking units, grinders (wet mills) to turn soaked beans into slurry, separators/filters to remove okara, boilers or sterilizers for heat treatment, oil‑expellers if oil is to be extracted, and equipment for pressing/curdling if making tofu or paneer. Machines are usually made of food‑grade stainless steel (SS 304 etc.), designed for easy cleaning and durability.
Capacities vary widely: small‑scale units may do 20‑50 liters of soy milk per hour, medium units 100‑250 LPH, large plants even more. Power requirements depend on size: manual or semi‑automatic systems use modest motors (1‑3 kW), while larger ones may need 5‑10 HP or more, often three‑phase power.