Custom Steam Distillation & Heat Reflux Essential Oil Equipment

All-in-One Integrated Platform | GMP-Compliant 304/316L SS | High-Yield “Large Reflux” Technology


This Distillation Essential Oil Equipment is a fully integrated production platform specifically designed for research institutions, hospital pharmacies, and pharmaceutical enterprises for new drug development. Featuring a highly compact structural layout, it functions as premium liquid extraction equipment that performs atmospheric or negative pressure extraction, heat reflux, forced circulation, and solvent recovery within a minimal footprint. Whether for water, alcohol, or essential oil extraction equipment needs, this evaporator system offers flexible process combinations to meet high-end, small-batch, and multi-variety production requirements.

Core Value Propositions


  • Plug-and-Play Integration: Pre-equipped with extraction tanks, condensers, vacuum pumps, and control cabinets. Start production immediately upon connecting power, water, or steam.
  • High-Yield “Large Reflux”: Advanced heat reflux technology maintains a maximum concentration gradient, significantly reducing solvent usage while shortening concentration time.
  • Precision Visibility: Heat Reflux Essential Oil Equipment features high-borosilicate glass components for clear, real-time monitoring of the essential oil separation and volatile oil recovery process.
  • GMP-Standard Hygiene: Built from mirror-polished SUS304/316L stainless steel with no “dead zones,” allowing for rapid material changeover and strict hygiene compliance.

Primary Application Scenarios


Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical R&D: Distillation Essential Oil Equipment optimized for extracting heat-sensitive ingredients like polysaccharides and enzymes using low-temp vacuum paths.

Plant & Essential Oil Distillation: High-efficiency processing for fresh botanicals (roses, mint, etc.) with integrated organic solvent recovery.

Hospital & Customized Preparations: Perfect for small-batch, high-activity herbal pastes and proprietary medicine preparations with maximized clinical efficacy.

Industrial Pilot Testing: Simulates large-scale production line processes to provide reliable technical parameters for full-scale industrialization.

Solutions to Critical Technical Challenges


  • Thermal Degradation: The “Low-Temp Extraction + Concentration” combo prevents denaturation of thermosensitive substances in negative pressure environments.
  • Solvent Waste: “Large Reflux” spraying ensures raw materials are thoroughly extracted while saving significant solvent volumes compared to traditional methods.
  • Space Optimization: The compact, integrated design solves laboratory congestion by housing the entire Distillation Essential Oil Equipment vacuum system and pumps within a minimal footprint.
  • Potency Recovery: Specialized glass separators combined with vacuum switching ensure the highest possible essential oil collection efficiency.
Item / Model SpecsTNS-100TNS-200TNS-500TNS-1000TNS-2000
Extraction Tank Effective Volume (L)10026050010002000
Total Volume (L)14227561212302350
Storage Tank Volume (L)≈ 240≈ 300≈ 600≈ 1250≈ 2200
Cooling Receiver Volume (L)≈ 140≈ 200≈ 200≈ 300≈ 420
Extraction Tank Inner Diameter (mm)∅ 500∅ 600∅ 800∅ 1000∅ 1200
Extraction Tank Jacket Diameter (mm)∅ 600∅ 700∅ 900∅ 1100∅ 1300
Diameter Post-Insulation (mm)∅ 700∅ 800∅ 1000∅ 1200∅ 1400
Storage Tank Specs (mm)∅ 600∅ 600∅ 800∅ 1000∅ 1200
Heat Exchange Area (m²)≈ 2.3≈ 2.6≈ 5.0≈ 7.5≈ 11
Cooling Area (m²)0.30.41.0≈ 1.1≈ 1.4
Electric Heating Power (KW)24303045Steam Advised
Overall Dimensions (mm)3000×600×28003200×700×28003500×2300×35004500×2500×40005000×2800×4500

Frequently Asked Questions


Answer: The Heat Reflux Essential Oil Equipment utilizes a closed-loop thermal recycling system to maximize the extraction of volatile compounds. During the process, the solvent vapor is condensed and “refluxed” back into the extraction tank as a hot liquid. This continuous flow ensures that the raw material is constantly washed with fresh, heated solvent, allowing for the exhaustive removal of active ingredients. This excellent method reduces solvent consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional batch methods, ensuring a successful and highly concentrated final yield.

Answer: By integrating vacuum technology into the Distillation Essential Oil Equipment, the internal pressure is lowered, which effectively reduces the boiling point of both water and the essential oils. This allows distillation to occur at much lower temperatures, typically between 50°C and 65°C. This is perfect for protecting heat-sensitive terpenes and delicate aromatic molecules that would otherwise be destroyed by high heat. This elite thermal management ensures the biological activity and fragrance profile of your oils remain absolutely intact.

Answer: The Distillation Essential Oil Equipment is equipped with a high-efficiency shell-and-tube condenser and a specialized oil-water separator. As the vaporized steam and oils enter the cooling zone, they are rapidly liquified. Because essential oils have a different specific gravity than water, the separator allows for the precise and effortless collection of the pure oil layer. This extraordinary recovery rate is ideal for pharmaceutical-grade production where maintaining the integrity of the chemical profile is an ultimate requirement for the final product.

Answer: We manufacture the contact surfaces of this Distillation & Heat Reflux Essential Oil Equipment from high-grade 316L stainless steel to provide superior resistance to chemical corrosion. Many essential oils contain acidic or reactive components that can cause pitting in standard metals over time. 316L contains molybdenum, which offers a sturdy and reliable layer of protection against stress-corrosion cracking. This construction ensures a long service life and meets the most rigorous GMP and food-grade sanitary standards for global export.

Answer: To achieve a professional and repeatable production cycle, the Heat Reflux Essential Oil Equipment is integrated with a digital control panel that monitors vacuum levels, jacket temperatures, and flow rates in real-time. By utilizing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), operators can fine-tune the heating and agitation intensity to match the specific density of the botanical material. This level of technical oversight allows you to master the extraction parameters, ensuring that every batch meets the exact same quality specifications. This consistency is successfully achieved through pioneering engineering.

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