Essential Oil Stills
What are Essential Oil Stills?
Essential Oil Stills: Unlocking Nature's Aromas
Essential oil stills, also known as distillation apparatus, are integral tools in the process of extracting potent and aromatic essential oils from plant materials. This ancient technique harnesses the power of steam to capture the essence of plants, resulting in concentrated oils that carry the distinct fragrances and therapeutic properties of the source.
Components of an Essential Oil Still:
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Boiler or Still Pot: The base of the still, where water is heated to produce steam.
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Steam Chamber: Positioned above the boiler, it allows steam to rise and interact with the plant material.
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Condenser: This section cools the steam, causing it to condense back into liquid form along with the essential oils.
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Collection Vessel: The final destination for the condensed liquid, separating the essential oil from the water.
The Distillation Process:
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Plant Material Preparation: Fresh or dried plant material is placed in the steam chamber.
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Heating: Water in the boiler is heated to produce steam, which rises through the plant material.
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Steam Interaction: As steam passes through the plant material, it ruptures oil glands, releasing essential oils.
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Condensation: The steam, now carrying essential oils, is cooled in the condenser, resulting in liquid form.
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Separation: The collected liquid undergoes a separation process, separating water and essential oil.
Choosing the Right Still:
Selecting an essential oil still depends on factors like the type of plant material, desired oil yield, and budget. Common types include copper alembic stills, stainless steel stills, and steam distillation units.
Applications:
Essential oil distillation finds applications in aromatherapy, perfumery, natural medicine, and more. It allows for the extraction of the purest form of essential oils, preserving the therapeutic and aromatic qualities of plants.
Incorporating an essential oil still into your process empowers you to connect with nature's bounty, capturing the essence of botanicals for a myriad of uses.
Essential Oil Stills
200L Stainless Steel Essential Oil Still With 100L Offset Boiling Tank
Well built & beautiful to behold, this premium quality, multipurpose boiling kettle can be used for essential oil steam distillation, distilling, mashing, fermentation and many other uses. The 24″ opening on top makes it great for loading and unloading large quantities of plant material.
100L Stainless Steel Essential Oil Still With 50L Offset Boiling Tank
Our 100L stainless steel essential oil distiller comes with a 4″ pot still head with shotgun condenser (new upgrade) , thermometer & garden hose connections for cooling the condenser. Also new is a full size plant material basket with lifting handle.
50L Stainless Steel Essential Oil Still With 30L Offset Boiling Tank
Designed for maximizing oil production with a small boiler, our 13 gallon steam distillation still holds up to 50L of plant material. The separate boiling vessel holds 30L of water and uses a high quality gas burner or 110V electric heater for quick heat up times and excellent boil control.
Flip-Top Column Essential Oil Alembic Still
One of our most popular choices, the flip top alembic is ideal for steam distillation with either botanicals for making essential oils and hydrolats or fruit mashes for distillation of alcohol.
Home Distilling Equipment
13 Gallon (50L) Bain Marie Jacketed Boiler With Copper Liner
Distill like the pros at home.
This heavily built Bain Marie jacketed boiler is made from food grade 304 stainless steel and comes with a copper boiler liner, mirror polished inside and out. The boiler is 100% TIG welded and is available with a 2” or 4” copper lid. The copper boiler liner transfers heat quickly and is said to enhance flavors.
Micro Distilling Equipment
200 Gallon 18 Plate German Style Distillery
The 200 gallon German style still is a very high quality unit that is designed after its high quality German counterparts for a much lower price. The still is turnkey and complete with control panel, agitator and CIP system. The still is capable of making anything including flavored spirits, as well as vodka & gin.
