Cannabis Oil Clarification

What is cannabis oil clarification?

Clarifying cannabis oil is a key step in producing cannabis oil. Passing the cannabis extract through a filter system will remove unwanted waxes, fats, and any other small particles, helping maintain the quality of the final product.

Oil Clarification Challenges

As products containing various types of cannabis oil are projected to grow in popularity, small-scale extraction processing laboratories won’t be equipped to meet product demand. Removal of carbohydrates, fats, waxes, proteins and chlorophyll while refining the oil, has traditionally been accomplished using filtration methods such as Buchner funnels, bag filters and flat sheets. The challenges arising from these methods are:

Small batch production (20L) and not scalable
Large bottlenecks caused from step to step, for example flask, ethanol or filter paper changeouts
Potential contamination risk with open air processing
Unable to integrate into in-line processes with production or packaging lines
Low yields resulting from drip loss
Slow flowrates resulting in a temperature increase requiring multiple filtration passes
Labor intensive installation and assembly

Post processing results from cannabis oil producer utilizing Pall’s SUPRA technology.

Our effective cannabis oil clarification solutions have been developed to tackle the disadvantages faced in large-scale production. Our solutions also provide the following cost savings:

Labor savings – reduced filter time and handling when compared to traditional methods
Human mistakes minimized – e.g., breaking beakers that result in product loss.
Increased product yield – Pall solutions allow for minimal losses through the use of an enclosed assembly.

SUPRApak depth filter modules
SUPRAdisc™ II Filter Modules
Housings

To meet the extract requirements, Pall worked with cannabis oil producers on a new solution. An enclosed and sanitary system for filtering, SUPRApak technology utilizes a positive pressure push with no temperature increase. Available in surface areas ranging from 0.4 to 8 m2, SUPRApak modules provide the flexibility required for increased batch production.

Other benefits include:

Our SLS – Global Technical Support Group is available to provide you with a broad range of support and process improvement recommendations.
Significantly shortening time to filter waxes and unwanted lipids.
High filtration capacity design, saving valuable production area.
GMP and FCC compliant (subject to final test report), ensuring exceptional quality standards and peace of mind.
Scalable, such that up to 6 SUPRApak modules can be vertically stacked, easily adding more surface area as your production grows.

Modular, such that several grades of media are offered for optimization of your specific fluid.

SUPRApak Module and Enclosed Housing Assembly

Our SUPRAdisc II modules are another enclosed sanitary system based on positive pressure enabling quick and easy filtration.

One advantage of the SUPRAdisc II format is its robust construction, making it an ideal option for higher viscous fluids such as winterized CO2 extract. Our SUPRAdisc II modules are available in a 12” and 16” format resulting in surface areas of 1.8 and 5 m2 respectively.

Other benefits:

Back flushable for longer filter service
Robust module design that can withstand reverse pressure shocks
Separator plate construction to protect the filter media and facilitate easy module handling
Modular, such that several grades of media are offered, enabling easy optimization for your specific fluid
Our SLS – Global Technical Support Group is available to provide you with support for your specific needs and process improvement recommendations
Shortened active filtration time to filter waxes and unwanted lipids
High filtration capacity in a compact design, saving on space

GMP and FCC compliant (subject to final test report), helping to provide safe, effective products

We have a range of housing solutions varying in size depending on your need. Please get in touch with one of our specialists to help you find the best product available for your requirements.