Save time with a continuous extraction system for CBD oil

Devex’s CryoEXS is a time-efficient solution to extract crude CBD oil from cannabis or hemp. It uses cold (-40 C) Ethanol as a solvent to extract useful substances. The equipment is available in 3 sizes depending on the capacity of dry cannabis biomass throughput.

The dried cannabis is fed into the extractor simultaneously with the cold ethanol. This method helps avoid the extra 24 hours of extraction process needed for the winterization step used in traditional methods to eliminate undesired elements from the extract such as fats, waxes, pigments, etc. Additional cannabinoid losses that can occur during the winterization step are also avoided.  Then the mass is recirculated to achieve a highly efficient extraction. The crude CBD oil is then ready for short part distillation. The ethanol used in the extraction process is then sent back to the tank for purification and reuse.

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Refrigerant gas-based oil extraction for delicate flowers, herbs and plants

The FC Extractor from Timatic uses the properties of HFC 134 to extract all the natural oils and volatile compounds of low molecular weight. No pre-treatment is required, and extraction can occur from any biomass, whether fresh or dried, including flowers, leaves, seeds, bark, roots, and more.

The fully automatic extraction process takes place in anaerobic conditions, preventing any oxidation, and using carefully controlled temperatures and pressures. The gas used in the process is filtered continuously, and when the extraction is complete, it is automatically recovered so it can be reused for subsequent batches.

Because the plant material is never heated beyond room temperature, even the most volatile flavour and aroma components are conserved. This produces oils of a much higher quality than traditional “essential oil” extraction techniques.

Available in two formats, three models for lab-scale and small production, three for medium and large-scale production, the FC series can suit your exact production requirements.

The fully automated FC extractors feature easy-to-use real-time graphical displays. These enable operators to see the status of all functions and variables, including extraction time, temperatures and pressures, and the solvent status.

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High-speed extractors for medicinal plants in R&D up to large-scale production sizes

The Rapid Extractor range from Timatic has been designed to speed up the extraction of active compounds from medicinal plants for pharmaceutical use.

A modern, cost-effective alternative to maceration or percolation extractors, the Rapid Extractor range can achieve extractions without pretreatment from both dried and fresh plant matter including flowers, leaves, buds, fruits, seeds, and more. The extraction process is faster than traditional alternatives and yet preserves all the biofunctional compounds from the source material.

The all-stainless 316 construction of the Rapid Extractor means it is suitable for use with a wide range of solvents including alcohol, water, glycol, glycerin, and olive oil.

Anaerobic conditions are maintained in the extraction chambers, which avoids oxidation and degradation of the product.

The working cycle of the Rapid Extractor is fully automatic, and it’s able to operate completely unsupervised – even overnight – further saving costs and resources.

In Mini configuration, the extractor is suitable for small-scale operations and is available in 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50-litre sizes. The Maxi version is aimed at large scale production and is available in 100 or 200-litre sizes.

There is a graphic display panel which displays all parameters and progress. It allows for the programming of time and duration of cycle, pressure and temperature controls, alarms, alerts, and more.

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Production extraction plant for recovery of essential oils, oleoresins, aromas, natural extracts and proteins

Devex extraction plants are tailor-made to your exact requirements, providing a bespoke solution designed to work seamlessly with your production needs.

A huge range of options and possibilities includes standard extractors that are vacuum-proof up to 0.5 barg or 3 barg, or high pressure extractors up to 40 barg. Extractor sizes can range from 20 litre up to 10m³ suitable for the highest volume production lines.

1-effect and multistage extraction is available, as is ATEX / Non-ATEX.

Devex extraction plants are suitable for a wide range of products, including coffee, tea, leaves, barks and roots, spices, fruit, seeds, herbs and medicinal plants. Variable extraction processes are available for maximum efficiency, such as steaming, vacuum stripping, percolation and solvent recovery.

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Pilot extraction plant for recovery of essential oils, oleoresins, aromas, natural extracts and proteins

The Devex pilot extraction plant is perfect for small batch and experimental extraction from a wide range of products in order to determine the best production parameters prior to commissioning a full-scale plant.

Made in Germany to the highest standards, each Devex pilot plant is completely functionally tested before leaving the factory, ensuring perfect operation when it arrives at your site allowing you to begin testing or small batch production immediately.

Designed specifically with simplicity of use in mind, the pilot extraction plant allows for easy raw material discharge and fast and straightforward cleaning. This makes it perfect for easy changeover and therefore use with many products during development and testing.

Suitable for use with a wide variety of products such as coffee, tea, leaves and barks, roots, spices, fruit, seeds, herbs, medicinal plants and more.

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