TraLaVang Extract Production Line

CX-1000 Herbal extractor & concentrator system by T&T MACHINERY is manufactured with advanced Japanese technology, designed to save solvents, preserve active ingredients, and operate fully automatically according to GMP standards.

Introduction to the Herbal Extractor and Concentrator System

The Herbal Extractor and Concentrator System is specialized equipment used in the pharmaceutical, traditional medicine, and functional food industries. It extracts active ingredients from medicinal herbs and then concentrates the extract to obtain a solution with a high concentration of active compounds, saving solvents and improving production efficiency.

Main Components

• Extraction Tank: Heats the herbs with solvents (such as water, ethanol, methanol, etc.) to extract the active ingredients.

• Condenser: Cools down the vaporized solvent and condenses it back into liquid form.

• Solvent Recovery Tank: Collects the condensed solvent for reuse in the extraction process.

• Concentrator: After extraction, the solution is transferred to the concentrator (usually a vacuum concentrator), which evaporates part of the solvent, thickening the extract without damaging heat-sensitive active ingredients.

• Vacuum Pump: Lowers the pressure to reduce the boiling point, allowing extraction and concentration at lower temperatures, thus protecting sensitive compounds.

• Automatic Control System: Monitors and adjusts temperature, pressure, and processing time.

Working Principle

• Extraction:
  The herbs are cooked in the solvent → active compounds dissolve into the solvent → forming the herbal extract solution.

• Solvent Recovery:
  The solvent vapor is cooled down → condensed back into liquid → collected and circulated back to the extraction tank for reuse, saving solvent and reducing environmental impact.

• Concentration:
  The extract solution is transferred to the concentrator → excess water or solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure → producing a concentrated extract with a high content of active ingredients.

Video: Microwave dryer SVS-50 T&T MACHINERY

🔍 Introduction: Microwave Dryer

The microwave dryer is a modern piece of equipment that is increasingly used in traditional herbal medicine (Eastern medicine) production lines, thanks to its many advantages over conventional drying methods.

⚙️ Main Components

• Drying chamber (Microwave chamber): The area where materials are placed for drying. It is tightly sealed to prevent microwave leakage.

• Microwave generator (Magnetron): Produces microwave radiation—typically at 2450 MHz—to heat the material.

• Waveguide: Channels microwave energy from the magnetron into the drying chamber.

• Conveyor belt (if applicable): Transports materials through the drying zone in continuous drying systems.

• Electronic control system: Adjusts microwave power, temperature, drying time, and conveyor speed.

• Moisture extraction and exhaust system: Removes moisture vapor during drying to prevent condensation and improve efficiency.

• Cooling or ventilation fan: Maintains stable temperature and prevents overheating.

• Insulated and shielded casing: Ensures operator safety and retains heat inside the chamber.

• Temperature and humidity sensors: Monitor and automatically adjust parameters to ensure optimal drying conditions.

• Loading and unloading doors: Allow manual or automatic material input and output.

🌀 Working Principle

1. Raw materials are loaded into the drying chamber (manually or via conveyor).

2. The magnetron emits microwave radiation, which travels through the waveguide and enters the chamber.

3. Microwaves cause water molecules inside the materials to vibrate rapidly → generating internal heat → evaporating moisture from the inside out.

4. The exhaust system carries the released moisture away from the chamber.

5. Sensors continuously monitor the drying process, and the control system automatically adjusts power, temperature, and duration for optimal results.