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As cannabis extracts have become more popular, so has interest in the role of terpenes. These compounds are responsible for much of the aroma and flavor in cannabis, and many consumers look for terpene-rich products because of the experience they may help create. But there is an important question that deserves attention: what happens when … Read more

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THC is the primary psychoactive element found inside the cannabis plant. But there are actually different variations of the compound known as THC. Scientists often refer to THC as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, Delta 9, D9, delta-9-THC, or (−)-trans-Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol. However, researchers came up recently with a new THC compound they labeled THC Delta-8. How does this new variation … Read more

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Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and other useful plants all over the world. You’ll almost always hear about terpenes when buying cannabis-based products, such as how terpenes make the product “better, more flavorful, and more aromatic.” What many people don’t know is that terpenes can be dangerous if they aren’t used correctly. … Read more

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FROM PLANT MATERIAL TO END PRODUCTS: PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING EXTRACTS, DISTILLATE, & ISOLATE One of the biggest challenges facing growers, processors, and new businesses is learning and acquiring the equipment and skills needed to take plant material and turn it into sellable end products. There are many different types of equipment out there … Read more

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HVE THIN FILM DISTILLATION SYSTEM Many processors look for affordable solutions to common processing tasks. Distillation is no exception. Distillation systems also need to be reliable and able to withstand the high-throughput demands of many operations. The Single-Stage Thin Distillation System from High Velocity Extractors (HVE) is the distillation solution for those looking for affordability, reliability, … Read more

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] WATER HASH 101: Plus 6 methods for DIY Water Hash Water hash magnified. Photo: Marcus Bubbleman Water Hash 101 Water hash is a favorite method of making concentrates employed all over the world. Its name comes from the water process used to collect glands from the trim, leaf, … Read more

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Hydrocarbon Extraction; A Complete Guide. Hydrocarbon; First: Some Definitions: Before we can begin our discussion, we need to clear up two commonly misunderstood words – “Organic” (when referring to an organic compound) and “Volatility” (when referring to chemistry). These words have specific meanings in our industry, and they … Read more

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Zackary Brown  October 21, 2019 COLOR REMEDIATION – HEY FOLKS! HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING A GREAT DAY! So today I wanted to release my special technique for color remediation of just about every single unwanted compound from your extracts. This works with Butane, Ethanol, and Hexane. It is slightly more effective with Alkanes due to … Read more

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Solvent recovery is a vast bottleneck currently plaguing extractors everywhere, and we’ve found a way to fix it! Traditional methods include rotary or falling film evaporators; This system is similar but achieves higher throughput then conventional technologies currently available. Working with our stainless steel manufacturing partners and accessing their experience in the development of brewery … Read more

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QUICK WASH ETHANOL (QWET) EXTRACTION QWET cannabis oil extraction involves freezing cannabis and ethanol before combining them to “wash” and harvest the cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant to craft a concentrate containing the maximum amount of cannabinoids and terpens and minimum amount of undesirable components like fats, lipids, and chlorophyll. Once the combination … Read more