Undoubtedly, high-quality oil is vital to ensuring a superior vaping experience. The nuances in flavors, consistencies, and effects from different compounds in oils can either make or break a consumer's satisfaction with a product.
By pairing a properly handled oil with a flavor-enhancing cartridge like our quartz series, consumers can have a satisfying experience they will want to relive.
What Does Oil Extraction Entail?
The process of oil extraction ranges in complexity. Some primitive extraction techniques have been historically used to create hash, or as simple as using two heated plates and pressure to create rosins.
On the other end of this spectrum are very complex extraction processes, utilizing multiple different machines in sequences that involve meticulously separating cannabinoids, terpenes, and/or other beneficial compounds from the cannabis plant to ensure a high-quality targeted outcome.
Types of Extraction Methods
Ethanol Extraction
Ethanol extraction was one of the first common extraction methods named by multiple of our interviewed experts. This method involves introducing ethanol as a medium to separate the targeted concentrate from the plant material.
Once separated, it enters a post-process that filters and purges the ethanol from the extract to begin creating the final oil. This method is favored for its efficiency and scalability.
Hydrocarbon Extraction
Hydrocarbon extraction entails using solvents like butane or propane on the raw material to strip-off compounds and gather terpenes. Following this, the materials undergo further refinement, removing the butane or propane and purging using machinery to produce a safe oil.
This method is favored by extractors for its efficiency and minimal waste, making it excellent for terpene preservation.
Distillation
Distillation is a post-process technique favored for its ability to create very high percentage concentrates. Typically used after butane or ethanol extraction methods, this process refines crude oil into a purer form, often called "Distillate".
Live Resin & Live Rosin
Live Resin involves using flash-frozen cannabis biomass flower and performing a butane-only extraction. This results in a more flavorful oil that preserves the plant's original profile.
Live Rosin is a solventless method using ice water to extract trichomes, which are then pressed under heat and pressure. It is highly regarded for its purity and flavor preservation.
Plant Selection for High-Quality Oil
When selecting the plant for oil extraction, it's important to consider the maturity and oxidation exposure of the trichomes. The less terpenes are exposed to oxidation, the better the flavor in its oil!
Best Extraction Practices
Ensuring quality and consistency in the oil extraction process is crucial regardless of the method used. Shortcuts and machinery misuse lead to low-quality oil. Proper equipment and careful plant care before and during the extraction process are key.
In Conclusion
Choosing the best extraction method for your cartridge oil ultimately boils down to your desired outcome. Ethanol and hydrocarbon extraction use solvents for efficiency. Distillation creates pure, high-potency oil. Live resin and rosin prioritize flavor and full-spectrum effects.
For a superior vaping experience, always pair your oil with high-quality hardware like our quartz cartridges and batteries to deliver the pure flavor you worked so hard to extract.
Match Your Oil to the Perfect Hardware
We offer hardware solutions optimized for every type of extract, from distillate to live rosin.