A Katha extraction plant is used to produce Katha (catechu) and catechin-rich extracts from raw materials such as Khair wood, Cashew testa (kaju chhilka), and Gambier. These plants are widely installed by food ingredient manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, paan masala producers, and tannin processing industries.
SS Fabrication designs and manufactures turnkey Katha extraction plants including extraction vessels, evaporators, crystallization systems, filtration units, and complete installation support. Our plants are engineered for efficient catechin recovery, energy savings, and scalable production capacity.
What is a Katha Extraction Plant?
A Katha plant is an industrial extraction system used to recover catechin and tannins from plant-based raw materials. The process involves extraction, filtration, concentration, crystallization, and drying to produce Katha and Cutch products.
Typical Katha plant process flow:
Raw Material Preparation → Extraction → Filtration → Evaporation → Crystallization → Filter Press Separation → Drying → Packaging
These plants can be designed for Khair wood, Cashew testa, or Gambier processing.
Raw Materials for Katha Manufacturing Plant
Katha extraction plants can process:
- Khair Wood (Acacia Catechu)
- Cashew Nut Testa (Kaju Chhilka)
- Gambier (Uncaria Gambir)
- Catechin-rich botanical materials
Each raw material requires slightly different process configuration.
Applications of Katha and Catechu Products
Katha and catechin extracts are used in:
- Paan Masala Industry
- Food Ingredients
- Ayurveda and Herbal Products
- Nutraceuticals
- Cosmetics
- Leather Tanning
- Textile Dyeing
- Oil Drilling Additives
These industries drive demand for catechu processing plants.
Katha Plant Capacity Options
Katha extraction plants are designed in multiple capacities:
- Small scale Katha plant
- 1 Ton/day Katha plant
- 5 Ton/day Katha plant
- 10 Ton/day Katha plant
- 20 Ton/day Katha plant
- Custom capacity catechu plant
Capacity depends on raw material availability and production requirement.
Katha Extraction Plant Equipment List
A turnkey Katha extraction plant typically includes:
- Raw Material Preparation System
- Extraction Vessels / Autoclave
- Extract Collection Tank
- Filtration System
- Falling Film Evaporator / WVR Evaporator
- Crystallization Tanks
- Plate & Frame Filter Press
- Drying System (Tray Dryer / Spray Dryer)
- Storage Tanks
- Pumps and Piping
- Condenser and Receiver
- Boiler and Utilities
- Control Panel
Equipment configuration varies based on raw material.
Turnkey Katha Plant Setup Process
Step 1 - Raw Material Preparation
Khair wood, cashew testa or gambier prepared for extraction.
Step 2 - Extraction
Raw material extracted using hot water or solvent system.
Step 3 - Filtration
Extract filtered to remove solids.
Step 4 - Concentration
Extract concentrated using evaporator.
Step 5 - Crystallization
Catechin crystals formed during cooling.
Step 6 - Separation
Katha separated using filter press.
Step 7 - Drying and Packaging
Final product dried and packed.
Types of Katha Extraction Plants
SS Fabrication manufactures:
- Khair Wood Katha Plant
- Cashew Testa Katha Plant
- Gambier Processing Plant
- Catechin Extraction Plant
- Catechu Manufacturing Plant
- Solvent Based Katha Plant
Plants are customized for product purity and yield.
Katha Plant Cost Factors
SS Fabrication designs fermentation plants for:
- Plant capacity
- Raw material type
- Evaporation system (WVR / multi-effect)
- Automation level
- Stainless steel grade
- Drying system
- Utilities required
- Installation scope
Small scale plants require lower investment while turnkey industrial plants require higher capital.
Katha Extraction Plant Layout
Typical layout includes:
- Raw material handling section
- Extraction section
- Filtration section
- Evaporation section
- Crystallization section
- Drying section
- Packing section
- Utility area
Layout customized based on capacity.
Why Choose Turnkey SS Fab India Katha Plant Manufacturer?
Turnkey Katha plants offer:
- Complete plant design
- Extraction system manufacturing
- Evaporator integration
- Installation and commissioning
- Higher catechin recovery
- Energy efficient operation
- Technical support
This ensures reliable Katha production.
Who Should Install Katha Extraction Plant?
Katha plants are suitable for:
- Paan masala manufacturers
- Herbal extract companies
- Nutraceutical companies
- Food ingredient manufacturers
- Tannin processing units
- Chemical processing companies
- Export oriented units
These plants enable catechin production.
We supply Katha Extraction Plants across India and export markets including Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Turnkey catechu plant export solutions available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katha plant cost?
Cost depends on plant capacity, evaporation system, and automation level.
What raw materials are used in Katha plant?
Khair wood, cashew testa, and gambier.
What equipment is required for Katha extraction plant?
Extraction vessels, evaporator, crystallizer, filter press and dryer.
What capacity Katha plant should I install?
Capacity depends on raw material availability and target production.
Planning a Katha Processing Plant?
SS Fabrication provides complete Katha extraction plant solutions including process design, equipment manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. Plants are designed for high yield catechin recovery and scalable production.
Ready to set up your Fermentation plant?
Book a 30-minute technical discussion to finalize layout, capacity and equipment configuration for your plant.
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