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GMP asks the question: How do we know that the distillation equipment is operating correctly? A well designed set of GMP documents will ensure that all aspects of the equipment are installed, operating and performing correctly along with supporting documents. This assurance gives us confidence that the distillates made by the distillation system are consistently […]

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When buying cannabinoid products in bulk,  you will often find yourself thinking about the color. Color can be an important indicator of quality in some cases. No one has any desire to consume a concentrated black tar. Color is not the only indicator of purity though. Test results from a certified lab should do most […]

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Refined cannabinoids such as THC or CBD are some of the most commonly sought-after compounds when performing a vacuum distillation process on crude cannabis extract. However, non-degraded terpenes can also be collected from certain materials using properly configured cannabis distillation equipment. In order to successfully distill terpenes from cannabis crude extract, the following conditions must […]

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Many people unfamiliar with the nuances of cannabis refinement often believe that a pass (or two) of crude extract through the proper cannabis distillation equipment is all that’s required to produce a high potency Δ9 THC distillate product. While it may be possible to distill mystery cannabis crude extract into 95% THC with short path […]

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Keep it clean. High quality THC distillate should be odorless.  It doesn’t take much terpene to give a whole batch of an off smell.   Proper cleaning of the distillation system between batches will get rid of any lingering terpenes after distillation. Clean the Distillation Column in Place With spinning band distillation, ethanol can be distilled […]

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Automate It! The B/R 9200 spinning band distillation system is automated.  Shouldn’t everything be automated? Automation takes the guesswork out of distilling and reduces operator errors.  Get higher quality product and avoid costly mistakes.  Even monitor the distillation remotely. Automatically control: Heating Condenser temperature Reflux ratio Vacuum level Temperature range for fractions Spinning band Automatic […]

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