Safety PLC in CO2 Extraction Machines We use ABB B&R safety PLCs in our systems. Safety is our mission.It’s essential to protect people, machines and our future. To check the critical points of the system, we need a “certified safe” electronic circuit, which cannot fail when a potentially … [Read more...] about Safety PLC in CO2 Extraction Machines
Floating Gold: The Most Valuable Fragrance Ingredient
Perfume is expensive. But have you ever wondered what the most expensive fragrance ingredient is, all the way at the high end of the spectrum? You probably didn’t guess whale discharge – but that’s the answer! The material is called ambergris, a hardened byproduct from the digestive system of sperm … [Read more...] about Floating Gold: The Most Valuable Fragrance Ingredient
Aerogels History
Aerogels are ultra low density wonder materials, the lightest solids on the earth. They could be the key to unlocking the future – NASA says they could change the way we think about insulation, and has used them extensively for cutting-edge space technology and research. Aerogels seem to be a … [Read more...] about Aerogels History
VIDEO: Filling & Loading Canisters into Vessel
https://youtu.be/P691cIAMBHACanisters are fast, easy, clean, and essential for any GMP Extraction facility. They provide even CO2 flow through the material, preventing clogs. Canisters also decrease downtime between cycles and eliminate the need for cleaning between cycles. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Filling & Loading Canisters into Vessel
Hightech’s Triple Extractor Configuration Provides Maximum Flexibility & Maximizes Throughput
The triple extractor configuration is the most flexible configuration in an SCF system. The machine’s flexibility is enhanced by our automation-by-recipe process. It can be configured automatically as:1. Semi-Continuous: System runs one vessel after another automatically but pauses between … [Read more...] about Hightech’s Triple Extractor Configuration Provides Maximum Flexibility & Maximizes Throughput
VIDEO: Dual P-7 SCFN Extractor – Supercritical CO2 Process & Extraction
https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyoebMoUtag?Video of the SCFN Dual P-7 Extractor at HIGHTECH Labs in Biddeford, ME. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Dual P-7 SCFN Extractor – Supercritical CO2 Process & Extraction
VIDEO: SCFN Extractor Feature – VPN Remote Access
https://www.youtube.com/embed/koyQWTOgJlc? … [Read more...] about VIDEO: SCFN Extractor Feature – VPN Remote Access
Robotic Lid Removal
Operator safety is a paramount concern! Lids can be very heavy and difficult to manage. In keeping with firm EU safety standards, Hightech Extracts equips all extractor vessels over 100 Liters with robotic lid handling included. … [Read more...] about Robotic Lid Removal
Our Pumps are Sized for Optimal Performance
Pump Flow The perfect sizing was done after the analysis of a million dozed processes data tag and efficiency evaluation. You can see the results of our efforts in this surface plot. In our systems we've found the best combination of Process Pressure, CO2 Flow / Extractor Volume ratio … [Read more...] about Our Pumps are Sized for Optimal Performance
Double Extractors for Semi-Continuous Extraction
The double extractor system gives you a great advantage: semi-continuous extraction. This kind of extraction means that the process never stops. Semi-continuous extraction reduces downtime and bacterial contamination in the system. The CO2 flows continuously in the circuit, this Avoids Accumulation … [Read more...] about Double Extractors for Semi-Continuous Extraction
Our Cyclonic Separator Uses Centrifugal Force
The cyclonic separator is different compared to the gravimetric separator — while S1 works by gravity force, S2 works by centrifugal force. The fluid moves very quickly, creating a vortex inside the vessel. The fluid continues to spin and the particles of extract begin to separate moving toward the … [Read more...] about Our Cyclonic Separator Uses Centrifugal Force
How Condensers Work to Recirculate CO2
Recycling The condenser is essential in CO2 recirculation. The condenser is a piece of apparatus or equipment that can be used to condense, or change the physical state of a substance, from its gaseous to its liquid state. We use a double-pipe configuration in small systems (up to 48-liter) and a … [Read more...] about How Condensers Work to Recirculate CO2
