Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey flower & buds oils distillation plants for Roman Chamomile. The product tree lists the entry as Roman Chamomile (Flowers / Buds), and Mechotech’s legacy page describes steam distillation of Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) essential oil from the flowers and buds. The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Roman Chamomile Distillation with Chamaemelum nobile as the botanical source and angelate as the offering grade. Roman chamomile is a different raw material from the German chamomile pages. The exact feed form, fresh or dried flowers and buds, is confirmed with the client before the plant is configured.
Mechotech’s Roman Chamomile plant is configured around the raw material and the target oil. It is built in SS 316L with integrated condensers and oil–water separation, PLC-based automation and full documentation, and is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. The distillation mode and operating parameters are established during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Roman chamomile flowers and buds (Chamaemelum nobile) |
| Botanical Name | Chamaemelum nobile (per Mechotech’s legacy page and the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Roman Chamomile Distillation) |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Flowers / buds, as the product tree lists them (the exact form, fresh or dried, is confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | Angelate (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry; see the FAQ on the catalogue CAS number) |
| Product Category | Flower & Buds Oils Distillation Plants |
| Extraction Method | Steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation — selected for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L |
| Condensation | Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation |
| Oil–Water Separation | Stainless-steel Florentine flask |
| Finishing | Polish filtration; drying over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum |
| Automation | PLC-based |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, compressed air and power (project-specific) |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Roman Chamomile essential oil; aromatic hydrosol as co-product |
Plant Capacities
| Plant Scale | Raw Material Throughput | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Configured to your feedstock and trial plan | Product development, parameter validation |
| Semi-Commercial | Configured between pilot and commercial scale | Scale-up trials, contract manufacturing |
| Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume | Commercial production |
Capacity is configured to raw-material supply, confirmed buyer volume and investment timeline; a pilot plant is recommended to validate parameters before scaling.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Preparation
Roman chamomile flowers and buds are sorted, cleaned of stalks and debris and charged whole or lightly consolidated so that steam passes evenly through the bed; the handling of the delicate flower heads, and whether they are fresh or dried, is set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Roman Chamomile charge is loaded into the SS 316L still and distilled by steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation, selected during process development for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil.
Condensation
Vapours pass through a multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation, condensing the oil and hydrosol.
Oil–Water Separation
Condensate is separated in a stainless-steel Florentine flask; the oil is collected and the hydrosol is drawn off and can be recovered as a co-product.
Polishing & Drying
The crude oil is polish-filtered and dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum to remove residual moisture.
Quality Control
Each batch is sampled for GC-MS profile and physical parameters — specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation — against the client’s specification.
Major Plant Equipment
- Flower cleaning and sorting system
- Perforated basket or false-bottom charge support
- SS 316L distillation still / extractor
- Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation
- Stainless-steel Florentine flask (oil–water separator)
- Polish filtration system
- Drying unit (anhydrous sodium sulphate or vacuum)
- CIP system
- PLC-based automation and instrumentation
Plant Output
Applications
- Skin-care and cosmetic products
- Aromatherapy and wellness applications
- Muscle and pain-relief products
- Digestive-wellness products
Key Features
SS 316L Construction
Product-contact surfaces are SS 316L for corrosion resistance and product purity, with CIP capability between batches.
Efficient Condensation
Multi-tube condensers with chilled-water circulation condense the volatile oil and hydrosol and limit loss of volatile top-notes.
Configurable Distillation Mode
The still is configured for steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation, selected during process development for the delicate flower and bud charge and the target oil.
Hydrosol Recovery
Integrated oil–water separation allows the aromatic hydrosol to be drawn off and recovered as a co-product.
Scalable Capacity
Plants are configured to requirement from pilot scale upward, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mechotech supply the complete machinery for Roman Chamomile?
What specification can the Roman Chamomile plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Roman Chamomile plant?
Which end uses are listed for the Roman Chamomile plant?
Which part of Roman chamomile is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Roman chamomile oil produced in the plant?
What is the botanical source and marker compound of Roman chamomile on this page?
How does Roman chamomile differ from German chamomile?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with Roman chamomile?
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