Propane Vs. Butane for Cannabis Oil Extraction: Which is Better?

Posted on Feb 7, 2024 12:02:59 PM

Discover the differences between propane and butane for extracting cannabis oil and determine which one is the superior choice. Explore their extraction capabilities, industry standards, and customer preferences.

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Case Study: PureFlowN2 Nitrogen Assist Technology

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 3:04:11 PM

 

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.

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PureFlowN2: LunaTech's Closed-Loop Nitrogen Assist Innovation

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 2:04:12 PM

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.

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Automated controls eliminate weeks or months of apprenticeship training required for manually controlled hydrocarbon systems.

Eliminate Operator Error
A pre-programmed recipe-monitoring system checks pressures and temperatures hundreds of times per second to remove the risk of operator error.

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Our system's processing capacities enable the efficient handling of 15 lbs of dried plant material in 55 minutes, yielding a daily output of 375 lbs and 20 lbs of fresh-frozen material in 35 minutes, resulting in an impressive daily throughput of 700 lbs.

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