I work at Precision Extraction, if you would like to set up a call, I’d be happy to link up to discuss the various options we have.
With hot vapor either on the exhaust of the pump or a small vessel on the side that’s warmed
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I didn’t see C1D1 labs anywhere on here. Price for scalability is great if you are looking for maximum pounds ran in a day. They will work with you on customization to your needs. If Bizzy Bee is in the budget, though, then that is always my first choice.
U paying Alex $25k for a chinese ASME vessel you can get for $6k?
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Beyond just extracting, the ideal industrial system should also include heavily automated prep, filling, packaging & palletizing. It should have a vision system which checks for and rejects defects, a checkweighing system which does the same.
It should have an MES system which is fully integrated with your SCADA, ERP, and CRM.
I’m curious how far along the cannabis industry is in this regard. I see lots of discussion of labor intensive processes wrt labeling, filling, etc.
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Most companies run on something not too far from pen and paper. I doubt most companies would even have a CRM, let alone a fully integrated MES.
We’re working on building and implementing a custom MES. It’s a big project.
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Bro your machines are beautiful
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I’ve been looking at adapting “ factory in a box” capability specific to the hemp industry. Think of an integrated package in a hardened physical container that is blast rated that contains your comms, network, sensors, analytics, back office, mes etc. I do this for various industries today in miniature and large scale but most are designed to be run in austere environments. These typically have an umbilical type connector that is then wired into the hardware etc. cell/sat/other comms as needed and options. Main issue has been getting these cost effective but I think it is close to where it is viable in the mid market space. I realize much of the market today runs like traditional manufacturing with little automation but I suspect as time moves on here extracting max yields and taking advantage of analytics and other modern capabilities could be a significant differentiator in the bottom line. Would like to hear perspectives on this ! Thx - ncrh2
That’s where we’re going with our system. Drop a system in place anywhere in the world, give it power (or fuel) and water supplies, feed it with plant, and collect the products on the other side.
They’re much cheaper if you don’t need to make anything explosionproof.
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I appreciate the kind words. It’s been a journey.
We just got approval for the heating and refrigeration patent and paid the fees! Almost 4 years in process with a senior level examiner since day 1, came down to some simple wording adjustments. All 18 claims were accepted! Woot!
It’s about to get crazy! Already talking with folks about licensing my tech in the refrigeration industry!
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That’s so epic congratulations Brotherman!!! I’ve made a lot of custom cls but it’s always with what random parts are around yours looks and sounds really efficient would love to see a video of one in operation couldn’t find anything on YouTube hope all is blessed keep kicking ass
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We post everything to our Instagram and LinkedIn typically. Lots of videos and whatnot on our Instagram @illuminated_extractors, one of our guys at the shop runs it now, but if you scroll back a little bit you can see all the stuff from when I was running the machines at various locations.
R600 cycling 30lb per minute:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHh8YvYhSAv/?igsh=MW9hcmJ4ejBwdDA1aw==
Time lapse getting a column cold:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkpt9ygvM3/?igsh=MW93em9ldWJ4MHQ0NA==
Some random shots:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6yxL-EOh7w/
Check out the Energy Rebates possible with our ProJak Heating and Refrigeration System:
https://illuminatedextractors.com/energy-rebates/
The potential here is the machine could be mostly paid for via federal energy rebates!
The simple fact that we got rid of the water heater for compressor exhaust instead (patented) and how I created my own refrigeration system (patented) combined with my FastFlow cycling tech (patented) makes our systems one of a kind!
There is nothing else that can compare in efficiency. The system literally runs itself, accompanied by a small MTA chiller for when you are chilling but not extracting (the only time the chiller does any work). 
Just to add, Propane has a high vapor pressure (60-75psi) at 0C and if you’ve got a closed loop system with venting capabilities on the collection vessel, you can create pressure differentials to get it all to flow nicely. Any colder and it doesn’t want to move. Also, as Zack_Illuminated said, the compressor size and capabilities matter quite a bit.