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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...