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Extraction Equipment

Cannabis extraction equipment are industrial machines designed to remove desired chemical compounds from the cannabis plant. There a number of techniques that can achieve this, all of which require different equipment. Solvent extraction equipment is the most common, and uses a solvent, such as CO2, hydrocarbon (butane or propane), or ethanol, to extract desired compounds from the plant material. After extraction, the concentrated liquid can be further refined through various distillation and baking methods.

What is Hydrocarbon Extraction?

Hydrocarbon extraction is a method used to extract cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. It has become a widely popular extraction method for cannabis refinement in recent years, due to its low cost, efficiency, and extraction quality, as

By Nic Shafer|2019-08-06T11:57:04-04:00August 1st, 2019|

Pro Extraction Tips | Live Resin & Material Preparation

There are many facets to creating award winning cannabis concentrates. This article explores the basics of material preservation and its effect on producing high quality extracts. The Basics of Terpenes & Material Preservation The cannabis plant’s smells and flavors are created by naturally occurring terpenes.

By precisionextraction|2019-05-29T16:52:57-04:00June 22nd, 2016|

CBD Oil Health Benefits

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in cannabis. In studying the plant, researchers identified more than 100 such phytochemical compounds that are collectively called cannabinoids, and CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most prominent in terms of typical volume. CBD

By precisionextraction|2019-05-29T16:52:28-04:00June 18th, 2016|

The Truth About BHO Extraction

BHO commonly refers to "butane hash oil", a cannabis or hemp extract made with hydrocarbon solvents such as butane, propane or a mix of both. The solvents strip the plant of its essential oils, including THC, CBD, terpenes, vitamins, antioxidants and other good things, creating

By precision|2019-05-29T16:48:05-04:00May 29th, 2016|

Blast-proofing: Cannabis extractors face increasing regulations

By Nick Tennant (as featured in Marijuana Venture Magazine, October 15, 2015) When industries thrive, business gets regulated. Depending on where you operate or plan to operate your extraction business, regulation is either here or it’s on the way. Until recently, the light hydrocarbon extraction industry has

By precision|2019-05-29T16:46:20-04:00October 15th, 2015|