Rosemary
Rosemary
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey leaves oils distillation plants for Rosemary. The product tree lists the entry as Rosemary (Leaves / Flowers / Buds), and the page covers distillation of rosemary essential oil. The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Rosemary Leaves Distillation with Salvia rosmarinus as the botanical source and a 15–53% 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) offering grade. Rosemary is also processed on Mechotech’s herbal extraction line to a carnosic acid extract; that is a different product and route and has its own page. The exact feed form, fresh or dried leaves and flowering tops, is confirmed with the client before the plant is configured.
Mechotech’s Rosemary 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 | Rosemary Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Rosemary leaves, flowers and buds |
| Botanical Name | Salvia rosmarinus (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Rosemary Leaves Distillation; Mechotech’s herbal extraction page names Rosmarinus officinalis) |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Leaves / flowers / buds, as the product tree lists them (the exact form, such as fresh or dried herb, is confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | 1,8-Cineole (eucalyptol), per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry |
| Catalogue Offering Grade | 15–53% 1,8-cineole (Sureka Life Sciences catalogue figure for the offered oil, a wide range; 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 | Rosemary 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
Rosemary herb is 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 herb is fresh or dried, and the particle size, are set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Rosemary 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
- Herb 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
- Hair and scalp-care products
- Muscle and pain-relief products
- Aromatherapy applications
- Skin-care products
- Hair and skin-hydration products from the hydrosol (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 herb 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 Rosemary?
What specification can the Rosemary plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Rosemary plant?
Which end uses are listed for the Rosemary plant?
Which part of Rosemary is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Rosemary oil produced in the plant?
What is the botanical source and marker compound of Rosemary on this page?
How does the distillation page differ from the Rosemary extract page?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with Rosemary?
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