Xanthoxylum /Timur
Xanthoxylum /Timur
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey leaves oils distillation plants for Xanthoxylum / Timur. The product tree lists the entry as Xanthoxylum / Timur (Leaves / Berries), and Mechotech’s legacy page describes steam distillation of Timur essential oil from the leaves and berries of the Xanthoxylum plant. No species is named in the product tree or the legacy page text, and the Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue has no Timur entry; its separate Tomar Seed Distillation entry lists Zanthoxylum armatum, but the sources do not say whether Timur and Tomar are the same plant. The species, the part (leaves, berries or both) and the target oil are confirmed with the client before the plant is configured.
Mechotech’s Xanthoxylum /Timur 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 | Xanthoxylum /Timur Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Timur leaves and berries (Xanthoxylum / Zanthoxylum species, to be confirmed) |
| Botanical Name | Not stated in any source for this entry; the genus is Xanthoxylum as the product tree spells it (Zanthoxylum in the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue for its Tomar entry); the species is confirmed with the client |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Leaves and berries, as the product tree lists them (the exact form and the proportion are confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | Not stated in any source for this entry; the marker and the target oil are confirmed with the client |
| 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 | Xanthoxylum /Timur 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
Timur leaves and berries are cleaned of stalks and debris and, where required, lightly crushed so that steam can reach the oil-bearing tissue and the charge packs evenly in the still; the proportion of leaf to berry and the degree of crushing are set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Xanthoxylum /Timur 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 and berry cleaning and crushing 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
- Fragrance and flavour uses, to be defined with the client
- Aromatherapy and personal-care products, to be defined with the client
- Pharmaceutical uses, to be defined with the client
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 and berry 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 Xanthoxylum /Timur?
What specification can the Xanthoxylum /Timur plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Xanthoxylum /Timur plant?
Which end uses are listed for the Xanthoxylum /Timur plant?
Which part of Timur is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Timur oil produced in the plant?
Which species is Timur, and what is the marker?
Is Timur the same as Tomar?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with Xanthoxylum / Timur?
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