Herbal Distillate Production Line and Factory Setup

A herbal distillate (hydrosol / herbal water) production line is a complete industrial system designed to steam-distil medicinal and aromatic plants into pure herbal waters under controlled hygienic conditions. The line produces distillates such as rose water, mint water, thyme water and similar products.

From an industrial perspective, herbal distillate manufacturing is important because it combines gentle steam distillation, efficient condensation and clean separation of essential oil from the aqueous phase to preserve aroma and therapeutic properties. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered, sized and integrated.

Primary materials typically include dried medicinal plants and process water. The core machinery set consists of distillation stills (500–3000 L, SS 304), condensers, oil separators, storage tanks (SS 316) and filling machines.

The Industrial Department supports investors who want to establish a new herbal distillate plant as well as existing operators who need repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation of their current lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that requires technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey distillate plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The herbal distillate line is engineered as an integrated process system covering plant preparation, steam distillation, condensation, oil separation, filtration, storage and filling. Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and can typically range from 300 to 3000 litres per shift.

Main machinery groups include distillation stills, condensers, oil separators, storage tanks and filling machines.

Manpower requirements depend on the degree of automation. Quality control covers sensory profile, microbial safety and package integrity.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Description
Product	Herbal distillates (rose water, mint water, thyme water, etc.)
Production Capacity	300–3000 L per shift
Required Area	200–500 m²
Electrical Power	380 V three-phase, 10–30 kW
Steam / Gas	100–300 kg steam per hour
Water Consumption	5–15 m³/day
Manpower	3–8 persons per shift
Main Machines	Distillation still, condenser, oil separator, storage tank, filling machine

All figures are indicative.

Products

Herbal waters and hydrosols from various medicinal and aromatic plants.

Raw Materials for Herbal Distillate Factory

Primary materials are dried medicinal and aromatic plants and process water.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of plant materials and packaging required by herbal distillate plants.

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory Herbal Distillate
Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Support is available for projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan and other regional markets.

Manufacturing Process

1. Plant Preparation – Dried plants are cleaned and prepared.
2. Charging and Distillation – Plants are charged into the still and distilled with steam.
3. Condensation – Vapour is condensed.
4. Oil Separation – Essential oil is separated from the aqueous phase.
5. Filtration and Storage – Distillate is filtered and stored.
6. Filling and Packaging – Product is filled into bottles and packed.

Machinery & Equipment

• Distillation Still – Performs steam distillation (500–3000 L, SS 304). Position: core stage. Importance: determines yield and quality. Quality impact: incorrect temperature or time affects aroma. Maintenance: seals, sensors and heating system. Sahi Rasa support covers design, installation, repair and spare parts.
• Condenser – Cools vapour. Position: after still. Importance: recovery efficiency. Quality impact: incomplete condensation reduces yield. Maintenance: tubes and cooling water system.
• Oil Separator – Separates essential oil from hydrosol. Position: after condenser. Importance: product purity. Quality impact: incomplete separation affects clarity. Maintenance: vessels and valves.
• Storage Tank and Filling Machine – Holds and fills the product. Position: end of line. Importance: hygiene and presentation. Quality impact: contamination or inaccurate fill causes quality issues. Maintenance: pumps, valves and dosing systems.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical areas include plant storage, distillation hall, storage of distillates, filling and packaging, quality control, utilities and staff facilities. Exact area is determined during engineering.

Utilities

• Electricity: 380 V three-phase, 10–30 kW
• Steam: 100–300 kg/h
• Water: 5–15 m³/day

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. The project can be accompanied through feasibility, engineering, design, machinery, installation, commissioning, training and commercial production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC or PMC approaches within defined contracts.

Machinery Repair

Existing distillate lines can request inspection, repair and spare-parts support for stills, condensers, separators and fillers.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be overhauled and control systems upgraded.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity can be increased by adding stills or upgrading filling capacity.

Industrial Automation

PLC control of temperature, steam flow and filling is typical.

Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Department supports plant material and packaging supply.

Packaging

Bottles, labelling and secondary packaging are integrated according to market requirements.

Branding & Product Development

Support for product development, packaging design and branding is available when required.

Market & Country Sections

Services are available in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan and other listed regional markets.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service	Application in This Project
Feasibility Study	Technical and economic assessment
Factory Design	Layout and process design
Machinery Design / Manufacturing	Equipment specification and supply
Procurement	Sourcing of machinery and materials
Installation & Commissioning	Start-up and testing
Automation	PLC and process control
Raw Material Supply	Via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul	Restoration of existing equipment
Capacity Expansion	Throughput increases
Staff Training	Operational training

Why Sahi Rasa

Integrated process engineering, machinery, installation and training provide a clear path from concept to operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence from feasibility through commercial production.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

• Investors planning a new herbal distillate plant
• Existing owners needing repair, overhaul or expansion
• Industrial buyers requiring machinery or plant materials

Final CTA

Contact the Industrial Department for factory setup, machinery, repair, overhaul or raw-material coordination.

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory Herbal Distillate

FAQ

1. What capacity can be designed?
   Typically 300–3000 L per shift.
2. Which main machines are required?
   Distillation still, condenser, oil separator, storage tank and filling machine.
3. How much space is needed?
   Approximately 200–500 m².
4. Can existing lines be repaired?
   Yes.
5. Are turnkey projects available?
   Yes under defined contracts.
6. Are services available in Iraq and Afghanistan?
   Yes.
7. Can plant materials be supplied?
   Yes via the Supply Chain Department.
8. Is installation included?
   It can be included according to the package.
9. What about automation?
   PLC and process control can be provided.
10. How is capacity expanded?
    By adding stills or upgrading filling.