One commonly used method of CBD extraction from cannabis is with the use of carbon dioxide (or CO2).
CO2 CBD extraction uses carbon dioxide that is pressurized and drastically cooled. The pressurized and cooled carbon dioxide becomes a liquid while in this state, while still maintaining properties of gas such as filling a container. The “supercritical” (as it is called) CO2 acts as a solvent and is able to pull the CBD (as well as other substances) from the cannabis.
The CO2 extraction method has some benefits such as being an effective extraction method at getting clean and pure CBD, while also being safe. However, the major, and often impassable, hurdle is cost.
CO2 extraction methods require more expensive equipment than solvent based equipment. Closed loop extraction systems from Curran Technologies are expandable, allowing for the addition of additional processing chambers when a larger yield is desired These systems also use direct thermal conductivity for recovery of the solvent, whereas many other systems rely on dry ice for this. This can result in drastic savings over time.
Solvent-based closed loop systems are easy to use, with minimal training required. One reason for this is that the closed loop means that at no time is the solvent exposed to the outside air. This drastically increases the safety and usability of the extractor.
The Curran closed loop system also has further ease of use by being portable, allowing for easy movement of equipment. It runs on a standard 110V outlet, whereas most other systems require 220v. This, combined with safety and portability, mean this system can be used anywhere it is needed.
CO2 CBD extraction systems are great systems, as made clear by their widespread use in many industries. However, for CBD extraction, avoiding CO2 means savings and easier operation. Consider investing in an Extract Pro Closed loop extraction system from Curran Technologies.
One commonly used method of CBD extraction from cannabis is with the use of carbon dioxide (or CO2).
CO2 CBD extraction uses carbon dioxide that is pressurized and drastically cooled. The pressurized and cooled carbon dioxide becomes a liquid while in this state, while still maintaining properties of gas such as filling a container. The “supercritical” (as it is called) CO2 acts as a solvent and is able to pull the CBD (as well as other substances) from the cannabis.
The CO2 extraction method has some benefits such as being an effective extraction method at getting clean and pure CBD, while also being safe. However, the major, and often impassable, hurdle is cost.
CO2 extraction methods require more expensive equipment than solvent based equipment. Closed loop extraction systems from Curran Technologies are expandable, allowing for the addition of additional processing chambers when a larger yield is desired These systems also use direct thermal conductivity for recovery of the solvent, whereas many other systems rely on dry ice for this. This can result in drastic savings over time.
Solvent-based closed loop systems are easy to use, with minimal training required. One reason for this is that the closed loop means that at no time is the solvent exposed to the outside air. This drastically increases the safety and usability of the extractor.
The Curran closed loop system also has further ease of use by being portable, allowing for easy movement of equipment. It runs on a standard 110V outlet, whereas most other systems require 220v. This, combined with safety and portability, mean this system can be used anywhere it is needed.
CO2 CBD extraction systems are great systems, as made clear by their widespread use in many industries. However, for CBD extraction, avoiding CO2 means savings and easier operation. Consider investing in an Extract Pro Closed loop extraction system from Curran Technologies.