THC oil extraction equipment and processes

Two main techniques for cannabis extraction are solvent-based and solventless extraction methods. Solvent-based methods rely on chemicals such as ethanol, hypercarbons, CO2 or oils, to dissolve cannabinoid trichomes from the plant. On the other hand, solventless techniques use agitation methods and machines with low heat and pressure without any chemical solvent involved, to extract trichomes from the plant.

The THC oil extraction equipment used for the solventless method known as mechanical separation is a hash oil extractor machine, which separates the cannabinoid-rich trichomes from the biomass by using water, ice and an agitational force. The trichomes broken off the plant float into the water and are filtered out through screening bags.

Another favored solventless processing method is similar to cold-pressed oil production, bearing the same name. The oil is extracted using a cold press machine by crushing the pre-cooled plant material. This method is considered a more natural way of processing biomass, which caters to enjoyers of the pure plant flavor.

Hemp cultivation and the environment

The cultivation of hemp has significant environmental benefits. Namely, the plant grows fast, requires no pesticides, is drought-resistant, and nurtures the soil by returning 60% of the nutrients it takes while growing. Therefore, hemp improves soil fertility but suppresses the growth of weeds. Moreover, hemp is a culture ΔCO2 negative, which means it removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits.