WinterGreen
WinterGreen
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey leaves oils distillation plants for WinterGreen. The product tree lists the entry as WinterGreen (Leaves), and Mechotech’s legacy page describes steam distillation of wintergreen essential oil, which it says is rich in methyl salicylate. Mechotech’s legacy page overview names no species and gives no percentage. The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Winter Green Leaves Distillation, sourced from Gaultheria procumbens and offered with 96–99% methyl salicylate as the grade (CAS 68917-75-9). The species, the leaf form, the methyl salicylate level and the assay are confirmed with the client before the plant is configured.
Mechotech’s WinterGreen 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 | WinterGreen Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Wintergreen leaves (species to be confirmed) |
| Botanical Name | Gaultheria procumbens (per the Sureka Life Sciences entry Winter Green Leaves Distillation); Mechotech’s legacy page names no species, so the species is confirmed with the client |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Leaves, as the product tree lists them (the exact form, fresh or dried, is confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | Methyl salicylate (per Mechotech’s legacy page, which gives no percentage) |
| 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 | WinterGreen 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
Wintergreen leaves are cleaned and sorted and, where required, size-reduced so that the charge packs evenly in the still and steam can reach the leaf tissue; whether the leaf is fresh or dried, and any pre-treatment, are set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared WinterGreen 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
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic uses (per Mechotech’s legacy page)
- Topical formulations (catalogue use area)
- Aromatherapy (catalogue use area)
- Flavouring and scents (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 WinterGreen?
What specification can the WinterGreen plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the WinterGreen plant?
Which end uses are listed for the WinterGreen plant?
Which part of WinterGreen is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Wintergreen oil produced in the plant?
Which plant is WinterGreen, and what is the marker compound?
Is methyl salicylate a point to confirm?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with WinterGreen?
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