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30L Ultrasonic Extraction System

A 30L ultrasonic-assisted extraction system that uses 20 kHz cavitation to rupture plant cells and release oils into solvent quickly, at low temperature, with vacuum filtration.

Description

The 30L Ultrasonic Extraction System uses high-power sound waves to pull oils out of plant material fast and at low temperature. A 3000 W, 20 kHz ultrasonic agitator drives cavitation through the solvent, rupturing cell walls so the actives release in a fraction of the time of soaking alone. With built-in stirring, chilling and vacuum filtration, it runs the full cycle from agitation to a filtered extract on one bench-scale skid.

The mechanism

How cavitation extracts

1Sound wavesA 20 kHz field forms countless microbubbles throughout the solvent.
2CavitationThe bubbles collapse against the plant cells with intense local energy.
3ReleaseRuptured cell walls let the oils diffuse straight into the solvent.
By the numbers

Key figures

3000 WUltrasonic power
20 kHzFrequency
30 LReaction volume
3-7 lbMaterial per batch
How it works

Faster extraction, lower heat

Plant material and solvent are loaded into the 30 L reaction vessel, where a stirrer keeps everything moving while the ultrasonic agitator drives cavitation through the mix. The collapsing microbubbles break down cell walls mechanically, so the target oils transfer into the solvent far quicker than passive soaking, without needing high temperatures.

A chiller holds the batch cool to protect delicate compounds, and once extraction is done the vacuum pump pulls the liquid through the glass filter and into the collection flask. The result is a clean, filtered extract ready for the next step, produced on a semi-automatic, programmable cycle.

Specifications

Technical specifications

Reaction Vessel

Volume30 L
Material / batch3-7 lb
Stirring0-450 RPM
Sensors / displayPt 100 / LCD
Sealing & coatingPTFE
Power120 W, 220 V / 60 Hz

Ultrasound Agitator

Power3000 W
Frequency20 kHz

Solvent Receiver

OrientationHorizontal
Max solvent32 kg

Vacuum & Chiller

Vacuum0.098 MPa, 370 W
Flow rate80 L/min
Chiller30 L, -30 °C
Accuracy± 0.5 °C

Storage & Filtration

GlassGG-17
Flask10 L
Funnel350 × 220 mm
FrameStainless steel

Dimensions & Control

Size (H×L×W)1400 × 2500 × 1500 mm
Weight≈ 200 kg
Floor areamin 5 m²
ControlSemi-auto PLC
Applications

Where it’s used

R&DPilot productionNutraceuticalsCosmeticsFood & BeveragePhytopharma
Documentation

Specifications

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A 20 kHz field creates microbubbles in the solvent that collapse against plant cells. That cavitation ruptures the cell walls, releasing the oils into the solvent quickly.

It is much faster and runs at low temperature, so you get good transfer of actives without the long times or heat that can degrade delicate compounds.

A 30 L reaction vessel holding 3 to 7 lb of material per batch, with a solvent receiver rated to 32 kg.

Yes. An integrated vacuum pump pulls the liquid through a GG-17 glass filter into a 10 L collection flask after extraction.

The chiller holds the batch down to -30 °C with ± 0.5 °C accuracy to protect heat-sensitive compounds.

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