The Dry Herbal Extract Grinder is a vital piece of equipment in traditional herbal medicine (Eastern medicine) production. It is specifically designed to grind dry herbal extracts (concentrated extracts that have been dried) into fine powder, which is then used in the formulation of products such as pills, tablets, powders, granules, etc.
A standard Dry Herbal Extract Grinder is composed of the following key parts:
Where the dry extract material is loaded into the machine.
May be equipped with a regulating valve to control the feeding rate.
The core part containing the grinding mechanism, which may consist of:
Hammer blades (for hammer mills)
Rotating pins (for pin mills)
High-speed air jets (for jet mills)
Installed inside the grinding chamber.
Functions to separate and allow only fine particles that meet size requirements to pass through.
Extracts the fine powder after grinding.
Helps collect the powder efficiently and reduces material loss.
Powers the grinding mechanism.
Often paired with a gearbox or inverter to control speed.
Made of SUS 304 or SUS 316 stainless steel, rust-proof and GMP-compliant for pharmaceutical use.
The working principle varies depending on the type of grinder. Below are typical examples:
Dry extract is loaded via the feed hopper.
Hammer blades rotate at high speed (several thousand to tens of thousands of RPM).
The hammers impact the material, breaking it into smaller fragments.
Continuous impact and friction further reduce the size.
Once the powder is smaller than the mesh holes, it passes through the screen and is discharged through the outlet.
Utilizes high-speed airflow or electrostatic impact to break down the material.
Generates minimal heat, ideal for preserving sensitive active ingredients.
Achieves extremely fine particle sizes (as small as 10–50 microns).
Dry Herbal Extract Grinder manufactured by T&T MACHINERY, is an essential piece of equipment in traditional herbal medicine production lines. It is specifically designed to grind various types of dry herbal extracts (plant-based extracts that have been concentrated and dried) into fine powder, ensuring uniform particle size for easy blending with excipients. The machine is optimized to minimize heat generation, thereby preserving sensitive active compounds in the extract.
The machine is designed to limit heat generation during grinding by using optimal rotation speed, grinding mechanisms, and in some models, cooling systems.
This helps prevent the degradation or deactivation of sensitive herbal actives such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins.
Delivers consistent particle size, ideal for blending with other excipients in formulations such as tablets, pellets, powders, or granules.
Achievable fineness:
100–200 mesh with standard fine grinders
10–50 microns with ultra-fine models (e.g., pin mill or jet mill)
Enhances the dissolution rate and bioavailability of the final pharmaceutical product.
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High output capacity: capable of grinding tens to hundreds of kilograms per hour, significantly faster than manual or small-scale grinders.
Some models support automatic feeding and discharge, reducing manual labor and improving workflow.
Simple, robust design enables easy disassembly and cleaning—a critical requirement in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Solid stainless-steel frame minimizes vibration and wear during operation.
Select models include inverter-controlled motor speed, allowing flexible control of the grinding process.
Built entirely from SUS 304 or SUS 316 stainless steel, ensuring no contamination or corrosion.
Smooth internal and external surfaces for easy cleaning and reduced risk of microbial growth.
Fully compliant with GMP-WHO or GMP-HS standards for herbal drug manufacturing.
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Equipped with protective covers and safety interlock switches—automatically stops operation when opened.
Can be integrated with a dust extraction system to prevent fine powder dispersion and protect worker health.
Suitable for grinding a wide range of materials:
Dry extracts, raw dried herbs, plant resins, and even low-moisture herbal materials.
Certain models feature quick-change sieves, enabling users to easily adjust final particle size as required.
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MODEL |
DRY HERBAL EXTRACT GRINDER |
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Capacity |
30-100kg/h |
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Material |
SUS 304, SUS 316L |
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Grinding blades |
SUS 316L |
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Grinding chamber |
SUS 316L |