A Guide To Solventless Extracts

Revered by many for its ability to produce clean, terpene-rich, and full-spectrum concentrates, solventless extraction stands in contrast to more traditional solvent-based techniques that employ butane, propane, ethanol, or CO2.

Whether you’re an entrepreneurial technician with a passion for purity or an investor seeking the next breakthrough, it's crucial for anyone currently contemplating entering the extraction industry to understand the various nuances of solventless cannabis concentrates. While the promise of anenvironmentally friendly and 'true-to-plant' concentrate certainly sounds enticing, the path to scaling and commercializing these kinds of operations can be fraught with all sorts of challenges that many might not initially anticipate.

Discover how automation is revolutionizing the cannabis extraction industry and providing entrepreneurs with unprecedented opportunities for growth and success.

PureFlowN₂: Improving IO Extractor Production Rate with Nitrogen Assist

2022 saw the fall of cannabis prices across North America. According to Bloomberg,

"The retail price of a gram of marijuana dropped 13% to $9.43 in the third quarter of 2022 from $10.83 in the same period a year earlier — the steepest fall ever seen for marijuana in 12 months, according to BDSA. Wholesale price declines were even more dramatic, especially in more “mature” markets that have had legal programs for longer, BDSA data shows. Colorado's average price per pound has declined 51% since the fourth quarter of 2020. In Oregon, it’s down 36%." (Kary, Tiffany (December 2022). Cheap Weed Has Become a Big Problem in the Pot Industry. Bloomberg)

Falling prices put pressure on margins up and down the supply chain. This co-occurred as cannabis markets matured and consumers became more educated and demanded higher quality products. There is a clear need for increased throughput without compromising product quality.

Welcome to the frontier of cannabis extraction innovation, where Luna Technologies has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to redefine the industry landscape. Today, we unveil PureFlowN₂ Technology, a revolutionary automated closed-loop nitrogen assist system that will propel your extraction operations into a new era of efficiency, quality, and productivity. Join us on this cosmic voyage as we delve into the extraordinary capabilities of PureFlowN₂ and how it can empower your extraction journey.

Whether a cannabis consumer or processor, it is crucial to understand the differences and similarities between the most common methods used to make high-quality cannabis oil: solventless and hydrocarbon cannabis extraction.

In the not-too-distant future, cannabis extraction labs will be expected to cater to every consumer's taste, from the budget-conscious newbie to the connoisseur looking for a full-spectrum experience. Labs can future-proof operations by investing in butane hash oil (BHO) and ethanol extraction technology to keep up with demand.

For solvent-based extraction, BHO and Ethanol have emerged as the best methods to process most all types of cannabis biomass, from high-quality single-strain nugs to trim.

To keep up with the increased consumer demand for a wide variety of edibles, oils concentrate, and topicals, cannabis extraction technologies have grown by leaps and bounds in the past ten years. Fully automated solutions capable of producing high purity, potency, and flavor concentrate products at scale are not only the norm but a necessity for any extraction brands looking to dominate the marketplace.