Rose Geranium
Rose Geranium
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey leaves oils distillation plants for Rose Geranium. The product tree lists the entry as Rose Geranium (Leaves), and Mechotech’s legacy page describes steam distillation of rose geranium essential oil from fresh or dried leaves. The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Rose Geranium Leaves Distillation with Pelargonium graveolens as the botanical source and a 30–45% geraniol offering grade. Mechotech also lists a separate Geranium page that names the same species, so the two pages are cross-linked and the difference is stated below. The exact feed form is confirmed with the client before the plant is configured.
Mechotech’s Rose Geranium 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 | Rose Geranium Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Rose geranium leaves (Pelargonium graveolens) |
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium graveolens (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Rose Geranium Leaves Distillation; Mechotech’s Geranium page also names Pelargonium graveolens) |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Leaves, fresh or dried, as Mechotech’s legacy page and the product tree list them (the exact form is confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | Geraniol (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry) |
| Catalogue Offering Grade | 30–45% geraniol (Sureka Life Sciences catalogue figure for the offered oil; not a delivered specification) |
| Product Category | Leaves 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 | Rose Geranium 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
Rose geranium leaves are cleaned and sorted, and size-reduced where required, so that the charge packs evenly in the still and steam can reach the leaf tissue; whether the leaf is fresh or dried, and the particle size, are set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Rose Geranium 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
- Leaf cleaning and size-reduction 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
- Body-care and massage products
- Natural insect-repellent formulations (catalogue use area)
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 leaf 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 Rose Geranium?
What specification can the Rose Geranium plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Rose Geranium plant?
Which end uses are listed for the Rose Geranium plant?
Which part of Rose Geranium is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Rose Geranium oil produced in the plant?
What is the botanical source and marker compound of Rose Geranium on this page?
How does Rose Geranium differ from the Geranium page?
Is rose geranium related to Rose?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with Rose Geranium?
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