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Short Path Distillation vs. Wiped Film Distillation
The following article explains the key differences between short path and wiped film distillation equipment and techniques. We discuss the operation of the equipment and also compare and contrast some key distillation operating parameters. For years, the hemp...
Let’s Be Clear: a Guide for Distillate Clarity
Topics and Information Guide How to optimize distillation methods for clarity and quality Splattering in wiped film equipment caused by incomplete decarboxylation Wiped film vs Short path A helpful tip for troubleshooting wipers How the clearSTILL 400 compares to...
Falling Film vs. Rotovaps: the fracTron solution
Falling Film vs. Rotovaps: the fracTron solution Advances in Distillation: fracTron vs. Rotary Evaporators Does your cannabis processing company use rotary evaporators for distillation and solvent recovery when making CBD oil? How many rotovaps do you need to use?...
Free Live Tour – 5 ton daily facility – RSVP Now
Free Live Tour - 5 ton daily facility - RSVP Now Join the extraktLAB team March 12, 2020 at 10am CST, for a tour of a facility that produces 5 tons of biomass every single day using supercritical co2 extractors. The tour will be hosted by Dr. Jon Thompson. Click the...
Denatured Ethanol Questions Without Answers
Chemical residuals are often left behind when ethanol extraction companies use denatured or specially denatured ethanol to extract CBD from hemp. Unlike food grade ethanol, denatured ethanol is initially much less expensive. However, denatured ethanol can carry a wide...
Explore the Pros and Cons of Co2 Extraction Method vs Ethanol Extraction
Explore the Pros and Cons of Co2 Extraction Method vs Ethanol Extraction What is the Best Extraction Technique: CO2 extraction method or ethanol extraction? There are many different methods of extracting cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other...
Newest extraktLAB products for Hemp CBD Oil Production
Newest extraktLAB products for Hemp CBD Oil Production NOVEMBER 22, 2019: Osceola, WI – extraktLAB®, the leading full solution CBD oil extraction equipment (https://extraktlab.com/supercritical-co2-extractors/) provider for hemp, is excited to announce the launch of...
Operating Costs of Starting A Cannabis Extraction Business
Operating Costs of Starting A Cannabis Extraction Business Thinking of starting an extraction business?You’re not alone. Check this article for CBD extraction machine cost that you need to know. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp production, the...
Behind-the-Scenes of Hemp Extraction
Behind-the-Scenes of Hemp Extraction The hemp industry moves fast and the ever-changing science of hemp extraction is no different. Scientific innovations from experienced companies are starting to leave their mark and people are noticing. Canadian LP Adastra...
DrainDroyd Eliminates Bottlenecks in Hemp Oil Filtration
DrainDroyd Eliminates Bottlenecks in Hemp Oil Filtration extraktLAB shared recent honors from the hemp extraction industry as their DrainDroyd filtration unit was featured in Marijuana Business Magazine’s “10 Killer Technologies” cover story. DrainDroyd ranked #3 in...
High Quality, High Capacity CBD Extraction Machinery
High Quality, High Capacity CBD Extraction MachineryHere’s a look behind the high-quality CBD extraction machinery that was a focal point in last week’s popular blog article, “One Ton Per Day Hemp Extraction Facility.” As seen in WSPA 7News’ video, “Inside Upstate CBD...
One Ton Per Day Hemp Extraction Facility
One Ton Per Day Hemp Extraction Facility Given our popular post, “One Ton Per Day Hemp Extraction Facility,” we wanted to follow up with a recent extraktLAB® customer, SC Botanicals, and showcase their gratitude for our hemp oil extraction equipment in their facility....
Dewaxing Crude Oil Faster with the DrainDroyd Filtration Unit
Dewaxing Crude Oil Faster with the DrainDroyd Filtration Unit  The DrainDroyd filtration unit for dewaxing crude oil was recently featured at #3 in Marijuana Business Magazine’s cover article “10 Killer Technologies!” Our CEO, Dr. Jon Thompson, has over 15 years of...
One Ton Per Day Hemp Extraction Facility
When it comes to financing a hemp extraction facility, many make the mistake of thinking they’ve got to “go big or go home.” Here at extraktLAB, we’re happy to tell you that it’s really wise to “go small and then go big” as you scale up to meet future demand. With our...
CO2 vs. Ethanol : Safety Concerns in the Extraction Process
Op-Ed by Cole Holstrom, Senior Technical Advisor I see it all the time. Investors are understandably focused on the return on investment with their hemp extraction equipment. I watch them think outside the box with all the possible methods, laser-focused on how they...
Elect to know the truth about co2 vs. ethanol extraction
People vote with their money in this industry, so it’s time to check the results of CO2 vs. ethanol extraction. Sometimes it’s best to say what’s left unsaid, especially when it means better business results. In the uncharted territory of the hemp extraction industry,...
What To Consider When Buying A CO2 Extractor
When I first meet someone considering a CO2 extractor, they are often overwhelmed. There are so many parameters and options to consider that meaningful comparisons can seem impossible. For example, your typical extractor has well over a hundred different...
Winterization in 30 Seconds! No Problem
Want to know how to winterize tens of kilograms of crude oil with essentially zero cycle time on the process? Read on to learn about First In First Out (FIFO) manufacturing lanes and how they are used to accomplish this goal. SUBcritical or SUPERcritical extraction?...
How to Extract One Ton per Day
How much space does 1-ton of biomass occupy? Answer: the volume depends on a couple key factors including size of the trim or grind, the water content of the trim, and how it is packaged. Suppliers usually supply trim in heavy duty black garbage bags at about 20-30 kg...
The Costs of Large-Scale Ethanol Extraction Systems
So, you are looking for a manufacturing facility that will enable you to extract thousands of acres of hemp or other plant material? What easier way than with ethanol extraction systems? You get some food-grade ethanol, mix it up, wait a while, drain and then remove...
