Rotary Extractor used in the Herbal and Phytochemical Industry for the recovery of solvent by indirect steam heating. These Extractors are best for large extraction capacities. The extractor is designed and machined using flawless raw materials in compliance with international quality standards. The use of these extractors is to extract the active ingredient present in the dry Herbs/Seed powder/Root/Leaf using a suitable solvent. We are manufacturing 3 KL, 6 KL, 12KL, 18 KL, and 20 KL Capacity Extractors. Our highly durable rotary works so well in the Herbal Extraction and Phytochemical Industry.
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The extractor is made of a Stainless Steel cylindrical vessel with a provision of a Steam Jacket on the outer surface of the vessel. The Vessel rotates along its horizontal axis, supported on a Shaft on both sides.
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Features:
Rugged construction
Durable finish standards
Corrosion resistance
Hassle-free operation
Low power consumption
Long service life
Common Applications
Herbal & Phytochemical: Extracts active ingredients, essential oils, and medicines from dry herbs, leaves, and roots.Industrial & Agricultural: Extracts edible and essential oils from oilseeds like soybeans, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.
Laboratory & Environmental:
Used in toxicity testing (like the TCLP procedure) to extract heavy metals or organic compounds from waste samples.
Pharmaceutical: Used for batch extraction and the recovery of valuable solvents.Key Features of Industrial Rotary Extractors Orientation: Available in both horizontal tumble designs (large capacity) and vertical setups.
Material: Typically fabricated from high-grade Stainless Steel (SS 304 or SS 316) for corrosion resistance and hygiene.Heating/Cooling Jackets: Many large-scale vessels are fitted with steam jackets to heat solvents indirectly during the extraction process.
Automation: Available in automated or semi-automatic configurations that help manage solvent recovery and extraction time.
Rotary Extractor Working Principle
A rotary extractor generally consists of a long horizontal cylinder, sometimes slightly inclined, that rotates slowly. Solids are fed into one end while the solvent is introduced either through spraying or a packed bed. As the cylinder rotates:
The solid material tumbles continuously.
Solvent dissolves the target compounds effectively.
The resulting liquid extract (miscella) is collected for further processing, such as purification or solvent recovery.
Rotary extractors are designed for continuous or semi-continuous operation, making them suitable for large-scale industrial production.
Main Types of Rotary Extractors
Rotary extractors vary in design depending on the material, solvent type, and industrial application. Key types include:
1. Horizontal Rotary Extractor
The most widely used type in the herbal, pharmaceutical, and edible oil industries. A horizontal cylinder rotates, and the solvent interacts with the material bed to extract the target compound.
2. Packed Bed Rotary Extractor
Contains internal packing material to increase surface contact between the solvent and solid. Commonly used in oilseed extraction plants for higher oil yield.
3. Vertical Rotary Extractor
Uses a vertical configuration with gravity feed. Suitable for specialized extraction tasks where floor space is limited.
4. Deep-Bed Rotary Extractor
Features multiple deep extraction beds or baskets. Enables countercurrent extraction for higher efficiency, often used in oleo-chemical and seed processing.
Uses & Applications of Rotary Extractors
Rotary extractors are employed wherever efficient separation of compounds from solid materials is needed:
1. Herbal & Phytochemical Industries
Extracts active compounds (e.g., alkaloids, flavonoids) from herbs, roots, seeds, and leaves using appropriate solvents.
2. Food & Edible Oil Extraction
Use of Rotary Extractor
Used in solvent extraction plants to obtain oils from soy, sunflower, canola, and peanuts, enabling high-yield continuous extraction.
3. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Extracts pharmaceutical intermediates and active chemical constituents during drug production.
4. Chemical Processing
Separates valuable chemicals from raw materials, improving mass transfer and process efficiency.
5. Solvent Recovery Processes
Often integrated with distillation or evaporation systems to recover solvents, reduce waste, and improve sustainability.
Key Advantages of Rotary Extractors
High Extraction Efficiency: Continuous rotation ensures better contact between solvent and material.
Scalable for Industrial Use: Can handle large-capacity extraction processes.
Uniform Extraction: Tumbling action ensures consistent mass transfer throughout the material bed.
Solvent Recovery Friendly: Easily integrated with solvent recovery systems, minimizing loss and waste.
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