Differences between Shatter and Wax, Crumble, and Budder
The global cannabis concentrate market was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022 (Grandview Research). Far from a straightforward space, this broad category contains a multitude of possibilities for types of extraction and SKUs. But for the average recreational consumer, shatter, wax, crumble, and budder are the names that matter, making them the most common…
Read MoreFractional Distillation – The Complete Guide [Updated in 2023]
Fractional Distillation Defined (Fractionation) Fractional distillation (or fractionation) is a powerful distillation technique that allows an experienced distiller to create highly purified products with less effort and shorter turnaround time than repeated simple distillations. Fractionation can also perform separations that simple distillation cannot, such as isolation and recovery of multiple components in a single distillation.…
Read MoreCleaning Solvent with a Hydrocarbon Distillation Unit
While there are many methods of extraction, hydrocarbon extraction equipment is often selected for the creation of extracts including isolate/sauce, distillate, shatter, wax/sugar, tincture, and edibles. A Hydrocarbon Distillation Unit is a solvent cleaning system or hydrocarbon solvent cleaner used for butane cleaning prior to butane extraction with a hydrocarbon extractor. Operators running hydrocarbon extractors…
Read MoreLive Rosin vs Live Resin: What is the Difference?
When it comes to cannabis extracts, there are many forms to choose from — isolate, shatter, live resin, rosin, sugar, badder, distillate, etc. But what’s the difference between live rosin and live resin? Unlike smoking weed or flower, both live rosin and live resin are concentrated, potent extracts that utilize the natural resin found…
Read MoreHow Ovens Are Used in Hydrocarbon Post-Processing
Vacuum purge for BHO? A vacuum purge oven doesn’t garner much attention, yet without it, there would be no hydrocarbon cannabis extracts (like BHO). Vacuum purging removes undesirable materials, like residual solvents and moisture, from the cannabis concentrate while also developing the final consistency and texture of each batch. Unbeknownst to many consumers, a vacuum…
Read MoreDistillation Column and Fractionating Column Guide
In the chemistry industry, a packed distillation column (or fractionating column) is a kind of bed which aids in the separation process. when placed into the distillation column, different materials achieve different effects. The separation of compounds in this phase involves processes like: Absorption Distillation Stripping Fractioning Distillation columns that are able to hold packing…
Read MoreIndustry-Leading Scientific Glassware
Industry-Leading Scientific Glassware Lab Society by Agrify distributes top-tier, premium-quality laboratory glass made of lab-grade borosilicate glass. A Leader in Scientific Glass Manufacturing We take great pride in our custom-made scientific glassware. Over the years, we’ve seen the tremendous impact that the quality of lab glass can have on productivity – for good or bad!…
Read MoreThe SKU Options of Short Path vs. Wiped Film Distillation
The global cannabis distillate market size was estimated to be US $2.74 billion in 2021, according to Grandview Research. As a flavorless and odorless cannabis concentrate, distillate is remarkably more versatile than other extractions. Two ways of making it are often pitted agains each other: short path vs. wiped film distillation. Distillate is easily…
Read MoreExtracting the Story: Behind the PX Series of Hydrocarbon Extractors
Best-in-Class: PX Series Hydrocarbon Extractors The PX 30 Hydrocarbon Extraction System “This system is truly built by extractors for extractors.” – Bo Johnson, Director of Business Development Cannabis extraction operations vary in many ways, from location to preferred extraction method. But even within one type of extraction, there are many variables. From operation…
Read MoreComplete Short Path Distillation Guide
NEW: You can now shop all Lab Society short path distillation products right here on Precision. How Short Path Distillation Works Short path distillation gets its name from the short distance that distillate vapor travels in these systems. Typically, the distillate vapor only has to travel a few inches in total. With a vacuum applied…
Read MoreColumn Chromatography: The Definitive Guide
Column Chromatography – The Definitive Guide Column chromatography is a means of using pressure in a column (e.g. glass) to effectively separate the different components of a mixture. When you are trying to isolate a certain desirable compound, this method of chromatography is essential. Chromatography, in general, is a term that refers to a group…
Read MoreThermocouples Explained
Complete Thermocouple Probe and Adapter Guide Save yourself hassle and unnecessary breakage of your gear by learning how to operate it properly. Use this handy, step-by-step guide to use your probes and glass adapters like a pro! How To Insert a Thermocouple Probe Avoid breaking your thermocouple adapter! Proper insertion of a thermocouple probe into…
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