Hydrocarbon Extraction
Precision Becomes First and Only Extraction Equipment OEM to Achieve Compliance in All 50 States
Precision Expands Their Strategic Partnership with Pressure Safety Inspectors and Launches Field Verification Program Precision® Extraction Solutions (“Precision”), the world leader in cannabis and hemp extraction technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Pressure Safety Inspectors (PSI). Through the partnership with PSI, Precision is launching a safety and certification program that will streamline compliance when…
Read MoreContaminant Remediation in Hydrocarbon Extraction
There are several forms of potential contamination that can render an otherwise great output product into something deemed “low quality” or even unsellable. With a little ingenuity and understanding of what exactly we are trying to remove from our hydrocarbon extracts, we can easily create a high-quality end product. With the use of inline contaminant…
Read MoreColor Remediation in BHO Extraction
The BHO extraction process, which is effective in producing a good extract, can sometimes contain unwanted constituents that affect the final color and taste of the hemp or marijuana extract. The solution? Color remediation. Through the color remediation process, the final extract achieved will be purer and have a more appealing color and taste, resulting…
Read MoreIs Butane Extraction Safe: How to Take Hydrocarbon Extraction Safety Precautions
Today, we’d like to take some time to discuss a less exciting albeit required piece to the cannabis processing puzzle — is butane extraction safe? For the sake of this article, our main focus will be closed-loop extraction utilizing light hydrocarbons as our primary extraction solvents -specifically butane. The most commonly accepted safety concern for…
Read MoreHow to Make Shatter
Shatter is a form of cannabis extract that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Shatter retains a lot of the plant’s flavors, as well as a high concentration of THC. The end product is pure and glass-like, and it’s often consumed through vaping or dabbing. One of the most popular ways to commercially make…
Read MoreCannabis Terpene Extraction Explained: How to Extract and Isolate These Compounds
The founder of Precision Extraction Solutions, Nick Tennant, discusses cannabis terpenes – the naturally occurring compound responsible for producing scents in cannabis plants. Check out the video above to learn more about what terpenes are, where they can be found, how they are beneficial, and how Precision Extraction Solutions has developed a cutting-edge process for…
Read MoreCannabis Extracts Explained: The Different Types of Extracts & Methods to Make Them
Wondering How to Make Cannabis Extracts? As the Cannabis industry continues to grow, we see more and more cannabis products enter the market. Which, if you’re like most people getting started, leaves you with a lot of questions around the types of extraction methods used and what different types of extracts you can make. Different…
Read MoreCBD Extraction Methods: Which is Best?
CBD Extraction is the process of isolating and extracting Cannabidiol from the base cannabis plant material, using some form of solvent, such as hydrocarbon or ethanol– these solvents attach to the desired compound, allowing the unnecessary plant material to be washed away. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD is increasingly accessible to all…
Read MoreUnderstanding the CBD Extraction Process
It’s true: CBD health and wellness phenomenon continues to boom. The market is doubling every year. CBD’s mood-regulating and anti-inflammatory properties finally reach beyond the dispensary and vape shop. Skincare products, bath oils, beverages galore… To get CBD in all of these, of course, requires extraction. But what does the extraction process look like? It’s an…
Read MoreThe Key Benefits of Closed-Loop Extraction
Closed-loop extraction is not new or unique to the cannabis industry. For many years people have used closed-loop systems to extract essential oils for things like food additives and perfumes. Recently, however, it has become a widely popular cannabis extraction method. Cannabis industry professionals use closed-loop extraction to extract cannabinoids (THC, CBD) and terpenes from…
Read MoreWhat is a Closed Loop Extractor?
Closed-loop extraction is a method used for extraction of cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. This extraction method occurs entirely within a closed vessel, so the hydrocarbon solvent used to extract cannabinoids never makes contact with the outside atmosphere – hence the name “closed loop extractor.” Closed-loop extraction is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Hydrocarbon Extraction Process
The hydrocarbon extraction process is an extraction technique that uses hydrocarbon solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material. Cannabis industry professionals highly regard the hydrocarbon extraction method due to its low cost, high efficiency, and extraction quality. It’s no surprise that the hydrocarbon extraction process has become a widely popular choice for…
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