Streamlined, repeatable results for high throughput production of high quality, unique cannabis products.
It ensures homogeneous blending of formulations, maximizing product quality and potency. Utilizing centrifugal force, shear stress, and controlled temperature for rapid and thorough mixing, FlackTek™ surpasses other methods.
Additionally, it excels in purging, allowing for more efficient removal of unwanted substances compared to any other method. This makes the FlackTek™ an essential tool for manufacturers and researchers in the cannabis industry, enhancing productivity, quality, and overall product development capabilities.
Benefits Include:
Gentle Bladeless Mixing: FlackTek™ technology offers efficient mixing without the use of blades, preserving the integrity of sensitive cannabis compounds like cannabinoids and terpenes.
Air-Free Mixing Environment: Ensures bubble-free formulations, enhancing the quality and consistency of cannabis-infused products.
Temperature Control Capabilities: Advanced models provide precise temperature regulation to protect heat-sensitive components during mixing.
Non-Contaminating Process: Disposable containers eliminate cross-contamination risks, maintaining the purity of formulations.
Versatile Batch Sizes: Accommodates a range of batch volumes, suitable for both small-scale artisanal products and large-scale commercial production.
Homogeneous Dispersion: Achieves uniform distribution of active ingredients, essential for consistent dosing in cannabis products.
We Can Help You Process:
Cannabis Extracts (e.g., THC and CBD oils)
Terpene Blends
Infused Edibles (e.g., gummies, chocolates)
Topical Formulations (e.g., creams, balms)
Nanoemulsions for beverages
Capsule Fillings
Tinctures and Sublingual Drops
Vape Liquid Formulations
Isolates and Distillates
Powdered Drink Mixes
Common Challenges and Solutions
The Challenge: Getting consistent samples for analytics and testing.
The Solution: The FlackTek™ facilitates efficient and controlled grinding of cannabis products for analytical samples. Its mixing action combines pulverization and blending, enabling consistent particle size reduction and ensuring representative samples for accurate analysis.
The Challenge: Achieving homogeneous products and reintroducing terpenes without degrading flavor or aroma. Traditional methods often involve time-consuming and difficult processes that require heat, leading to potential degradation of valuable terpenes and loss of potency. The viscosity and consistency of distillate need to be reduced to workable levels, and effectively mixing it with oils or flavors for vape cartridges can be complex.
The Solution: The FlackTek™ efficiently homogenizes oils and distillates, overcoming the challenging material’s viscosity and ensuring consistent blending with sensitive terpenes, oils or flavors for vape cartridges. Its unique mixing mechanism combines centrifugal force, shear stress, and controlled temperature without the need for excessive heat and time, preserving the potency and quality of the distillate.
The Challenge: Quickly and effectively purging solvent without degrading your material. The process of purging hydrocarbon solvents like butane or propane from cannabis mixtures can be lengthy and laborious. It often takes several days to complete, and utilizing a vacuum oven may reduce the effectiveness of cannabinoids, impacting the overall quality and safety of the product if there is residual solvent.
The Solution: FlackTek™ enables fast and efficient purging of hydrocarbon solvents from cannabis mixtures. It significantly reduces the time required for purging, offering a quicker alternative to traditional methods. The controlled mixing action aids in the removal of solvents while minimizing the potential for damage to the product. It also significantly reduces the large space and energy required from traditional vacuum oven methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steps are taken to prevent cross-contamination?
FlackTek™ incorporates several features to prevent cross-contamination during the mixing process. The equipment is designed with easily cleanable surfaces and materials that minimize residue buildup. Additionally, disposable or easy-to-clean stainless steel mixing containers are used to prevent the carryover of materials between batches. Each manufacturing facility will need to implement strict cleaning protocols and thorough inspections to ensure proper hygiene and prevent cross-contamination risks.
Can purging be completed without the use of a vacuum oven?
Yes, purging can be completed without the use of a vacuum oven when utilizing a FlackTek™. The FlackTek™ offers rapid and efficient solvent purging capabilities that eliminate the need for extended purging times. It achieves this by leveraging its unique mixing action, which facilitates the removal of solvents without degrading cannabinoids by constantly exposing a thin film as the material turns over in the cup, versus the static setup of a traditional vacuum oven. Thus, FlackTek™ eliminates the requirement for a vacuum oven, allowing for a streamlined and time-saving purging process.
How does FlackTek™ contribute to improving product quality and potency?
FlackTek™ contributes to improving product quality and potency through its non-invasive, bladeless mixing process. The FlackTek™ minimizes the need for excessive heat, preventing degradation and damage to cannabinoids during the mixing and purging processes. By achieving uniform distribution and homogeneity, it ensures that the desired potency is evenly dispersed throughout the product, resulting in higher-quality and more potent cannabis products.