List of Machinery required starting Ayurvedic (including siddha) Manufacturing Unit (Sectionwise)
Here we would like to inform you that in the field of Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing the specified machines used for one class of drugs can be used for other class of drugs also. Similarly, there are some similar materials such as furnace, liquid packing, powdering and baking, which can also be used for other types of drugs in some manufacturing areas.
Machine Required for Anjana/Pisti:
- Ball-Mill/End runner
- Motorized/Karel/mechanized
- Shifter/Strainer
- Karel
Nasya/Churna/Kwath Churn/Lepa/Manjan:
- Disintegrator/Grinder
- Powder mixer
- Pulveriser
- Shifter/Sieves
Gutika Matirai/Pills/Vati and tablets:
- Granulator
- Ball Mill
- Drier
- Powder mixer/Mass mixer
- Tablet compressing machine
- Container for storage and sugar coating/Stainless steel trays
- Pellet/Vati Cutting Machine
- Mechanical spoon (for mixing guggulu) as required.
- Polishing pan for sugar-coated tablets
LavanaBhasm a Satva/Kupi pakava/Param/Uppu/Sindura Karpu/Ksara/Parpati:
- Patila Flask/Stainless steel Vessels/Karahi
- Mufflefurnace(Electrically operated)
- Plaster of Paris/Multani Matti
- Earthern container
- Copper Rod
- End/Edge Runner
- S.S.Spatula/Wooden
- Exhaust Fan
- Gaj Put Bhatti
- Plaster of Paris/Multani Matti
You should also ensure that you have made proper arrangement of Ultra Violet Lamp with exhaust fan facility in the manufacturing room for Kajal filling and packing.
- Triple Roller Mill
- Earthern lamps for collection of Kajal
- Sieves, End Runner
- S.S.Patila
Capsules:
- Chemical balance and capsule filling
- Thermometer
- De-humidifier
- Air Conditioner
- Hygrometer
Marham Pasai/Ointment:
- Ointment Mixer/Crimping Machine
- Tube filling machine
- End Runner/ Mill (Where required)
- S.S. Storage Container
- S.S. Patila
Lakayam/Avaleh/Modak/Pak/Avaleh: Facility of exhaust fan should be available on furnace section and it should also be fly proof.
- S.S. Patila/Iron Kadahi
- S.S. Storage container
Panak, Syrup / Pravahi Kwath Manapaku:
- Exhaust fan fitted and fly proof
- Bottle washing machine
- Liquid filling machine
- Tincture press
- Bhatti section
- Gravity filter/Filter press
- P.P. Capping Machine
Asava-Aristha:
- Same as mentioned above plus
- Distillation and container where necessary.
- Fermentation tanks
- Filter Press
Sura:
- Same as mentioned above plus
- Transfer pump
- Distillation plant
Ark Tinir:
- Liquid filling tank with tap
- Visual inspection box
- Maceration tank
- Filter press/Gravity filter
- Distillation plant
Tail/Ghrit Ney:
- Liquid filling machine
- S.S.Storage Containers
- Bhatti
- S.S. Patila/Kadahi
- Filtration equipment
- Filling tank with tap
Netra Malham Panir/Karn Bindu/Aschyotan/Nasa- bindu:
- Kettle gas or electrically heated with suitable mixing arrangements
- Hot air oven electrically heated with thermostatic control
- Mixing and storage tanks of stainless steel or of other suitable material sintered glass funnel
- Ointment mill or Collation mill
- Tube filling equipment
- Seitz filter or filter candle
- Liquid filling equipment
- Autoclave
To maintain the purity and quality of the medicines, you have to create a separate area for furnace, boiler, furnace, puta etc. in each manufacturing unit. This should include provision of tinned roof over furnace section to prevent flies, smoke exhaust, inset and proper ventilation dust etc.
Conclusion:
In the above article we have prepared a list of machinery required including each section to start an Ayurvedic (including Siddha) manufacturing unit. Have a look at these and by planning carefully and investing in the right machinery as per your business needs, you can produce high quality Ayurvedic products while adhering to quality standards and using advanced technology that are beneficial for human health. Wellness can meet the growing demand for natural and holistic health care solutions.
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