Equipment Description
The vacuum microwave drying machine for Plant Extracts is designed for drying concentrated plant extracts and botanical materials that are sensitive to heat. By combining microwave heating with vacuum technology, the equipment enables rapid moisture evaporation at relatively low temperatures. This helps protect valuable active ingredients while improving drying efficiency. The system is suitable for customized processing according to different extract formulations, moisture contents, and production capacities.
Equipment Advantages
Low-Temperature Drying
Vacuum drying lowers the evaporation temperature of moisture, helping minimize thermal damage to heat-sensitive plant extracts.
Protection of Active Components
Controlled low-temperature processing helps preserve valuable botanical compounds and functional ingredients.
High Drying Efficiency
Microwave energy directly heats the material, reducing heat-transfer limitations associated with conventional drying methods.
Adjustable Process Parameters
Vacuum level, microwave power, temperature, and drying time can be precisely adjusted for different materials.
Main Components
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Vacuum Chamber | Provides a controlled low-pressure environment for drying. |
Microwave Generator | Provides microwave energy for rapid volumetric heating. |
Microwave Transmission System | Delivers microwave energy uniformly into the drying chamber. |
Vacuum System | Continuously removes water vapor and maintains vacuum conditions. |
Temperature Monitoring System | Monitors and controls the material and chamber temperature. |
PLC Control System | Enables centralized control of microwave power, vacuum, temperature, and drying time. |
Applications
Herbal Extracts: Suitable for concentrated extracts derived from medicinal and functional plants.
Botanical Ingredients: Used for drying plant-based functional ingredients.
Natural Pigments: Suitable for selected heat-sensitive plant pigments and colorants.
Functional Food Ingredients: Used in the production of plant-derived functional ingredients.
