The EXTRACTION
of Excellence
by Nicco Reggente
Ten short years ago, the first closed passive
hydrocarbon extractor made a splash in the cannabis
industry. Capable of turning marijuana flowers into a
highly potent concentrate, it’s no surprise that
extraction machines are responsible for almost 50% of
the products purchased in dispensaries today.
As it goes with all profit-generating innovations,
dozens of companies began to quickly manufacture
these incredibly expensive pieces of machinery. Their
haste allowed for a rapid expansion of production,
coupled with a new niche of extraction professionals
manning the controls. Unfortunately, the majority of
extraction machines developed throughout this time
period were missing crucial controls; manufacturers
concentrated on removing features so as to lower their
retail prices.
As extraction specialists become more sophisticated
and a need to accommodate the ever-changing
landscape surrounding this technology grows, the
demand for a larger feature set is returning. David
McGhee of Tamisium Extractors appears perfectly
positioned to meet this demand. As the developer of
that first closed passive hydrocarbon marijuana
extractor, there are few who rival his expertise. Our
discussions with David have afforded us with an
enriched understanding of the sophistications that
surround the science of extraction as well as the pros
and cons straddling each decision point in the process.
In order to assist extractors with identifying which
problems are solvable, David has created an
introductory rule-set applicable to all extraction
processes that he dubbed the “Laws of Extraction”.
Below, you will find the first installment of a series that
speak to these laws with an emphasis on the value of
foundational knowledge when refining your extraction
process.
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David’s long history of experience has exposed him to
the plethora of problems one is bound to face in the
extraction arena. A majority of the problems have
elegant solutions— afforded to those willing to
experiment and learn. However, several problems will
remain unsolvable as they violate some fundamental
laws that govern the process.
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Laws of Extraction And The
Formulas That Surround Them
“Adding heat increases yields” is an example of a law
of extraction. It’s a rule you simply can’t escape or
change. Within David’s framework, a law is something
inherent to the science and chemistry of the process
and a formula is a method that takes these laws into
account. It would be senseless and wasteful to try and
develop a formula that attempts to defy a law.
Extraction is a delicate process that requires a great
deal of experimentation and refinement throughout
the search for a perfect formula.
Ten short years ago, the first closed passive
hydrocarbon extractor made a splash in the cannabis
industry. Capable of turning marijuana flowers into a
highly potent concentrate, it’s no surprise that
extraction machines are responsible for almost 50% of
the products purchased in dispensaries today.
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