Division 5
Process engineering, supercritical extraction & specialized equipment
We design and manufacture extraction equipment, process skids and high-pressure installations for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and chemical industries.
Our process technologies
Proven solutions for extraction, purification and raw material processing.
Supercritical CO2 extraction
Equipment using CO2 as a clean solvent. High selectivity, no chemical residue, ideal for natural active compounds.
Subcritical water
Hydrolysis and extraction processes using water at high temperature and pressure. A green alternative to organic solvents.
High-pressure processes
Reactors, autoclaves and equipment for processes up to 1,000 bar.
Lab & pilot skids
Compact R&D units (0.5L to 50L) for process development before scale-up.
Industrial skids
Production equipment (50L to 500L+) for continuous operation meeting GMP/FDA standards.
Green & sustainable processes
Solvent-free extraction solutions to meet regulatory and consumer requirements.
Utilities & process performance
Heat recovery, energy optimization, fluid management, instrumentation.
Extraction equipment available for sale
ER INGENIERIE offers for sale an already-manufactured high-pressure extraction system with 1 L and 10 L extractors, designed for supercritical CO₂ or subcritical water extraction.
1 L + 10 L · 1,000 bar
CO₂ supercritical / subcritical water
Price on request
View this equipmentFrom lab to factory
Feasibility studies, parameter screening, process development.
Process validation, optimization, trial batch production.
Serial production, continuous operation, regulatory compliance.
Why work with ER INGENIERIE for your processes
Questions fréquentes
Frequently asked questions about process engineering and supercritical extraction.
What is supercritical CO2 extraction?
A process using CO2 at high pressure (>73 bar, >31°C) as an extraction solvent. Supercritical CO2 has tunable solvent properties via pressure and temperature, enabling selective extraction of target compounds with no chemical residue.
Which industries benefit from supercritical CO2?
Pharmaceuticals (active ingredient extraction), cosmetics (plant-based actives), food & beverage (flavors, essential oils), fine chemicals (purification), nutraceuticals.
What is the difference between subcritical water and supercritical CO2?
Subcritical water uses water at high temperature (100–374°C) and high pressure as a solvent. It is particularly suited for biomass hydrolysis and extraction of polar compounds, while supercritical CO2 is better suited for non-polar compounds.
Do you offer pilot skids before industrialization?
Yes. We design lab-scale (0.5L–5L), pilot (5L–50L) and industrial (50L–500L+) skids for progressive and controlled scale-up.
Which standards do you comply with?
Depending on your industry: Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), GMP, FDA, ATEX, food-grade and European cosmetic standards. Full documentation provided.
Start your feasibility study
Our process team supports you in defining and sizing your installation.