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How Does a Cooking Oil ATM Work?
- Sells measured amounts, so customers can buy small quantities
- Warmers keep the oil liquid and flowing
- Password-protected controller stores sales records
- H-TECH cooking oil ATMs: KSh 35,000 to KSh 105,000
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The main parts
| Part | What it does |
|---|---|
| Oil tank | Table-top, 20, 50 or 100 litres; stainless steel, mild steel or MDF cabinet |
| Warmers | Keep the oil liquid in cold weather so it flows and does not block the system |
| Controller | Password protected; sets the price and keeps sales records |
| Dispensing unit | Releases the measured amount into the customer's container |
What happens during a sale
- The customer asks for an amount of money's worth of oil.
- The controller converts the amount to volume using your price.
- The machine dispenses that volume and records the sale.
Why calibration matters
Each machine is calibrated to your selling measures when it is set up, so the amount dispensed matches the amount paid. Check it from time to time by dispensing into a measuring jug; ask us to recalibrate if the measure drifts.
Cooking oil ATM prices
H-TECH 20 LITRES COOKING OIL VENDING MACHINE (MDF Concept)KSh 71,000
20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel)KSh 74,000
20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel)KSh 81,000
H-TECH 50 LITRES SALAD OIL ATM (MDF concept)KSh 80,000
50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel)KSh 85,000
50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel)KSh 90,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H-TECH 20 LITRES COOKING OIL VENDING MACHINE (MDF Concept) | 20 L | KSh 71,000 |
| 20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 20 L | KSh 74,000 |
| 20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 20 L | KSh 81,000 |
| H-TECH 50 LITRES SALAD OIL ATM (MDF concept) | 50 L | KSh 80,000 |
| 50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 50 L | KSh 85,000 |
| 50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 50 L | KSh 90,000 |
| 100 litres H-TECH salad oil vending machine (MDF Concept) | 100 L | KSh 92,000 |
| 100 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 100 L | KSh 95,000 |
| 100 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 100 L | KSh 105,000 |
| H-TECH TABLE TOP COOKING OIL ATM (MDF concept) | – | KSh 35,000 |
| Table Top cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | – | KSh 38,000 |
| Table Top cooking oil vending machine (stainless steel) | – | KSh 40,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Cooking oil ATMs price list.
Next: is a cooking oil ATM profitable? and cleaning and maintenance.
From our workshop and the field
We have been designing and building H-TECH cooking oil ATMs in Kenya since 2018. These photos from our build archive show the machines being made and in use.
Watch: Cooking oil ATMs
Frequently asked questions
How does a cooking oil ATM work?
It dispenses the amount of oil the customer pays for through a controlled dispensing unit, and records the sale.
Why does a cooking oil ATM have a warmer?
Oil thickens in the cold; the warmer keeps it liquid so it flows and does not block the system.
How do I calibrate a cooking oil ATM?
Machines are calibrated at set-up. If the measure drifts, follow our step-by-step calibration guide or contact us.
How much is a cooking oil ATM in Kenya?
H-TECH cooking oil ATMs cost KSh 35,000 to KSh 105,000.