How To Choose a TCM Herb Decoction Machine

Calculate Prescriptions and Pot Capacity Per Run

Equipment sizing starts with the prescription volume per shift rather than browsing generic machine catalogs for clinics and hospital pharmacies.

A machine like the HCA2000 uses two 20,000 ml glass pots, with each pot handling a dosage of 2 to 15 pairs.

• Check daily prescription intake to confirm whether two pots or multi-pot configurations are required for daily runs
• A 20,000 ml pot handles 2 to 15 pairs per cycle to match typical outpatient prescription sizes
• Assess heating controls that automatically switch between slow fire and strong fire during the extraction cycle

Evaluate Combined Decoction and Liquid Pouch Packing

Deciding between decoction-only units and combined decoction and packing machines depends directly on room workflow and available floor space.

Integrated units like the HCA2000 combine boiling and hermetic heat-seal pouch packing on a compact footprint measuring 540 mm by 600 mm.

• Combined units save clinic floor space by integrating boiling and computerized liquid pouch sealing onto one frame
• Packaging speed reaches 8 pouches per minute to pack herbal decoctions immediately after boiling completes
• Liquid pouch volume adjusts from 50 to 250 ml with pouch lengths between 95 and 180 mm

Normal Pressure Herb Decoction and Packing Machine HCK2000 is the model most often specified when this is the constraint.

Review Electrical Specifications and Utility Connections

Procurement teams must verify electrical supply parameters before shipping industrial decoction units to overseas clinics or hospitals.

The two-pot HCA2000 operates at 220 V with 1,800 W per pot and 800 W sealing power for 2,600 W total.

• Confirm 220 V facility compatibility or request special voltage customization during the initial quotation stage
• Plan electrical capacity for total power draw including both decoction heating elements and sealing components
• Verify machine weight of 60 kg and height of 1170 mm against your pharmacy layout and benching

Verify Process Control and Warning Systems

Consistent herb preparation requires clear visual feedback and automated monitoring from initial heating through the final packing stages.

Standard normal-pressure units feature automated caloric power control, visual time settings, and clear warning sounds between stages.

• Visual time settings let dispensary technicians monitor decoction status without manual timing adjustments
• Audible warning sounds alert pharmacy staff when the machine transitions from herb decoction to pouch packaging
• Automated caloric heat control manages the shift between slow fire and strong fire automatically

Account For Consumables and Spare Parts Support

Daily operation requires continuous supplies of hermetic heat-sealing packing film alongside the mechanical equipment inside the pharmacy.

Huayan ships essential wear parts with every machine order and provides free video guidance for setup and troubleshooting.

• Procure matching roll film and non-woven herb bags alongside the initial machine order to prevent downtime
• Essential wear parts ship inside the crate for immediate maintenance during the one-year warranty period
• Remote video guidance supports your on-site engineering team through installation and routine equipment maintenance