Cleaning 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…

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Live 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…

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Distillation in Vape Pens: Why is it Important?

With the massive growth in the use and production of distillate vape pens, it’s no surprise that new distillation equipment is constantly coming to market. Before selecting equipment for your facility, you should get a basic understanding of proper distillation and the different options on the market.  What’s a Vape Pen?  A distillate pen has…

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Vacuum Purging BHO Extracts

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If you want to create quality products, learning how to vacuum purge your BHO extracts is critical to remove residual solvent after extraction. We explain the science & equipment. Butane honey oil is a thick, golden sap-like cannabis concentrate that contains an abundance of cannabinoids and terpenes. This potent extract has been known by many…

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A Guide to Extracting Terpene Oil

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With cannabis rapidly growing in popularity as states continue to legalize its use for recreation, consumers are more knowledgeable in the different compounds the plant produces, like terpene oil and the beneficial effects of each one. Extracting these delicate terpenes from your crude oil requires a delicate process to avoid damaging the molecules that give…

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BHO vs. CO2 Extraction: Which is Better?

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The extraction process for cannabis concentrate is a complex and often misunderstood subject. If you’re in the cannabis industry, it’s essential to understand the differences between butane hash oil (BHO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction. This article will help you decide which method is best for your business – BHO vs CO2. BHO vs. CO2…

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Best Extraction Method for Making Gummies

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When it comes to extracting CBD or THC for making infused gummies, there are many extraction methods you can use to achieve a tasty and effective end product. From CO2 to hydrocarbon solvents to ethanol, the best method for the production of your gummies can be influenced by a number of factors. At the end…

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How to Make Live Resin

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Training customers on how to make live resin is quite possibly our most frequently asked and answered questions amongst new hydrocarbon technicians – and it’s easy to see why. Live Resin products are amongst the fastest growing segments of cannabis products on the market. Beloved for it’s high-terpene content, full cannabinoid profile, and high-THC volume.…

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Best Butane Extraction Equipment for Start-Ups

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If you’re reading this article we’re assuming there is a pretty good chance you are at the beginning phase of planning and starting your cannabis extraction business. First, congratulations and welcome! Amongst the many to-dos on your list is choosing the best butane extraction equipment,…

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The Basics of BHO Extraction

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What is BHO Extraction? BHO (Butane Hash Oil or Butane Honey Oil) is a concentrated extraction of cannabis that has a THC concentration of up to 90%, making it the most potent marijuana concentrate globally. It’s used to create topical treatments, juices for vaping, edibles and several other cannabis products. BHO Extraction derived its name…

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Passive vs Active Solvent Recovery: Pros and Cons

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When it comes to solvent based cannabinoid extraction, you have two primary options to recover that solvent — passive solvent recovery and active solvent recovery. These two options are incredibly similar in their general approach, but there are key differences between the two that might make all the difference in your operation. Read on to…

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Removing Residual Solvents

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Removing Residual Solvents in Solventless vs Hydrocarbon The terms residual solvent and residual solvent analysis get thrown around pretty regularly in the extraction industry. Today, we’re going to break down what this means, how it affects your extracts and end products and how legislators are regulating residual solvent analysis. Methods of Extraction Solventless vs Solvents…

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