Drug slicing is an important step in the processing of traditional Chinese medicine, with the main purpose of facilitating the preparation and use of formulations. For different medicinal herbs, slicing requires different methods and tools.
At present, there are many types of herbal slicer equipment to choose from in the market. This article will introduce the process principle of the herbal slicer equipment.
principle
The working principle of a medicinal herb slicer is to place medicinal herbs on the slicing plate of the slicer, and drive the slicing plate to rotate through an electric motor, causing the medicinal herbs to come into contact with the blade and generate shear force, thereby cutting the medicinal herbs into thin slices of the desired shape and size. The slice thickness of the slicer can be adjusted as needed, and some auxiliary equipment can be added to assist slicing, such as the slicer dehydration device, refrigeration system, etc.
Slice Plate
The slicing disc is the core component of the medicinal slicing machine, which consists of a slicing disc, a bracket, a motor, and slicing blades. The material of the slicing disc is generally stainless steel, and some high-end slicing machines may also use materials such as titanium alloy or ceramics. The surface of the slicing disc is usually coated with a special layer to make it easier to clean and prevent contamination of the medicinal herbs during the slicing process.
When the slicing disc rotates, the medicinal herbs will be sliced by the slicing blade and cut into thin slices of the desired shape and thickness. Due to the fast rotation speed of the slicing disc, the accuracy of slicing is also high.
motor
The motor is another key component of the slicer, providing the necessary power to rotate the slicing disc. In general, the slicer uses a DC motor or an AC motor, and its power depends on the diameter of the slicing disc and the frequency of use of the slicer.
Slicing blade
The slicing blade is composed of multiple thin slices, and its material is generally hard alloy. The number and type of blades depend on the properties of the medicinal herbs and the requirements for slicing. The blade edge is usually very sharp, which can quickly cut medicinal herbs into corresponding shapes and thicknesses.