PLC controlled, small-scaled olive press for household and agricultural research utilization

Our paper represents the design and implementation of full automated, PLC controlled small-scaled olive-press for household and agricultural research utilization. A prototype of the machine was realized in a frame of graduation project of students of Mechatronics engineering at Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron. The paper includes a description of the control concept, the mechanical design and the application fields of such a press.