Ancient civilizations discovered that plant extracts were useful for the treatment of pathologies. The origin of plant extraction cannot be specifically verified, but we can infer that the earliest attempts at plant extraction were more intuitive than scientific. Today, the extraction of compounds is a precise process with plant extraction systems complimenting traditional knowledge.

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Plant extraction equipment relies on heat treatment

Conventional extraction processes such as maceration, decoction, infusion, digestion, percolation, and hydrodistillation remain effective. But advanced techniques such as ultrasound-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction reduce the heat impact on the target compounds.

An alternative technique uses the solvent extraction method, such as ethanol and C02, to dissolve the plant material and absorb the oils. The solvent is then evaporated, releasing the plant extract. Depending on the type of solvent used, high or low temperatures raise the levels of solubility and diffusion, but excessive heat risks perishing thermolabile components.

Set drying temperatures to between 40°C and 50°C

Place the plant in an oven with a temperature range above 40°C but not exceeding 50°C. In the case of delicate plants, freeze-drying protects the thermolabile compounds. Set drying temperatures to between -60°C and -80°C

Drying the materials before they are processed by plant extraction machines preserves them from enzymatic degradation.

Plant extract applications in the animal care sector

In addition to featuring prominently in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, plant extracts are useful for animal care. Extracts derived from various plants are effective at destroying parasites that target pets and livestock.

In fact, several plants contain natural active ingredients such as geraniol and eugenol that are deadly to pests. These chemical compounds in these plants are effective against parasites.

Plant extraction technology oriented towards active packaging

Plant extracts can be applied to Active Packaging solutions. This novel procedure incorporates antimicrobial compounds in the plants in packaging film solutions.

The hydrophobicity of essential oils forms a boundary wall to minimize the migration of water vapor through the film. Meanwhile, the natural antioxidative properties in plant extracts add a protective layer to the packed products.

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Which plant extracts equipment do you need?

Extraction plant for natural ingredients

Pilot extraction plant for natural ingredients

Evaporation plant for the recovery of extracts

Pilot evaporation plant for the recovery of extracts

Flower oil extraction machine

Medicinal plant extraction machine

Vacuum cabinet dryer for plant extracts and functional foods

Continuous freeze-dryer for fruit powders and plant extracts

Ultrasonic barbell for extraction

Pilot ultrasonic extractor

Vacuum belt dryer for fruit, vegetable and herbal extracts

ATEX confirmed outdoor silo for flour

Freeze drying system for berries and fruit powders

Automatic centrifuge for cannabis

Sachet Machine

Stickpack Machine

Wiped film evaporator

Short path evaporators

Thin film dryers

Horizontal thin film evaporators

Laboratory short path distiller

Laboratory wiped film distiller

Laboratory multi-stage distiller

Pilot short path distiller

Pilot wiped film distiller

Pilot multi-stage distiller

Economic dispersing machine for emulsions and suspensions

Dispersing machine for very fine emulsions and suspensions

Ultra-fine dispersing machine for emulsions and suspensions

Colloid mill

Cone mill machine

Corundum disk mill

Inline batch mixer for solids and liquids

Continuous homogenizing system

High accuracy homogenizing system

Horizontal kneader

Vertical kneader

Continuous kneader

Batch dispersing machine

Batch dispersing machine for abrasive products

Batch dispersing machine for bottom entry into vessels

GMP homogenizing system

Cost-effective homogenizing and emulsifying system

Dust-free continuous homogenizing system

Dilution system for two or more liquids in one pass

Small-scale laboratory dispersing machine

Pilot dispersing machine for testing and scale-up

In-line laboratory dispersing machine

Laboratory dispersing machine for low-viscous masses

Jet flow agitator for high-viscosity media

Agitator for medium viscosity media

Agitator for low viscosity media

High-pressure homogenizer

Continuous vacuum belt dryer

Continuous belt freeze dryer

Portable IBC washer

IBC bin washer and dryer

CIP system for bulk tanks

GMP washer

Loading basket for GMP washer

Entry-level chamber washer

Bulk chamber washer

Industrial drying cabinet

Industrial dehydration machine

Cosmetic cream filler

Evaporator for heat sensitive products

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