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The Field.
Guides, technical notes, and build references for Canadian botanical processors. Written by people who have worked inside these facilities — not content marketers.
- No More Winterizing?
Say it with me, NO — MORE — WINTERIZING! For years processors and extractors have been faced with … Read more - Solvents Most Commonly Used to Extract Botanical Oils. Are They Hazardous?
Are “Hazardous” Solvents used to Extract Botanicals Oils? Common misconceptions of manufacturing cannabinoid derived value-added concentrates exist. The … Read more - What is the difference between Delta-9-THC and Delta-8-THC?
THC is the primary psychoactive element found inside the cannabis plant. But there are actually different variations of … Read more - Terpenes: Are They Safe?
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and other useful plants all over the world. You’ll almost … Read more - Extraction Equipment
FROM PLANT MATERIAL TO END PRODUCTS: PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING EXTRACTS, DISTILLATE, & ISOLATE One of the … Read more - Thin Film Distillation
HVE THIN FILM DISTILLATION SYSTEM Many processors look for affordable solutions to common processing tasks. Distillation is no … Read more - Solventless: Plus 6 methods for DIY
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Equipment Guides
How to Choose a Freeze Dryer for Cannabis Concentrates
Shelf area, condenser capacity, and vacuum depth — the three specs that actually determine throughput in a production lyophilization setup.
Compliance
NFPA and Cannabis Extraction: What You Actually Need to Know
A practical breakdown of the hydrocarbon code requirements that affect your extraction room design, ventilation, and equipment selection.
Process Design
Ethanol vs Hydrocarbon Extraction: A Practical Comparison
A frank comparison of operating cost, throughput, solvent recovery, and compliance complexity for Canadian-scale operations.
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