Supercritical CO2 Extractor
Supercritical CO2 extraction is the process of separating one component (the extractant) from another (the matrix) using supercritical fluids - CO2 as the extracting solvent. Lab1st SFE-series supercritical CO2 extractor can yield safer, cleaner, and purer oil from botanical plant material. It has been used in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
Lab1st SFE Series
CO2 extraction applies with the method of pressurized carbon dioxide at a selected temperature and pressure to get the desired compounds. Under the special temperature and pressure (temperature higher than 31 Celsius degrees, and pressure higher than 1071PSI), CO2 steps into a supercritical state. Carbon dioxide becomes a supercritical fluid after that with low viscosity and no interfacial tension, thus improving its capacity for solubility and therefore achieving higher efficiency of extraction. These properties make it suitable for many different processes.
Go BEYOND innovation
As one of the largest and most experienced supercritical co2 extraction solution suppliers in China, we offer standard and customized models of different volumes and pressure ratings, with throughput from 5Ibs dry biomass per day to 15000Ibs per day, to meet your needs. The lead time is usually within ONE month. Furthermore, we are also experienced in offering botanical extraction turnkey solutions (especially those of hemp and cannabis extractions), by commissioning 100+ supercritical co2 extractor systems globally.
Lower Cost
Lower power consumption, lower ethanol consumption, smaller footprint.
Easier Accessibility
Automatic PLC controller & complete SOP available.
Safer
Non-toxic and non-flammable CO2, safer than comparable methodologies.
Better Support
Short lead time within one month, turnkey solution design & customization
Obvious BENEFITS
Labfirst is ready to help you achieve your goal of getting higher throughout with lower operating costs.
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Higher pressure rating compared to competitors, up to 50 Mpa (7250 PSI).
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Double safety protection, with over-pressure protection gauges & safety valves.
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Available for both lab and industrial needs (0.5L to 3000L vessels).
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Onsite or remote commissioning & training service.
Outstanding with DESIGN
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Closed loop system recovers 95%+ of CO2
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Pressure and temperature can be easily adjusted and precisely controlled.
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High-efficiency CO2 high-pressure pump can increase the pressure in the shortest time.
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User-friendly CO2 flow route design with self-explanatory flow chart for easy training and operation.
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99% of the system assembled before shipping, simple installation at customer site.
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Special design inside the pump piston system, to extend the pump's lifetime with few maintenances required.
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Low extraction temperature suitable for extraction and purification of heat sensitive compounds.
How it works
1. Fill cannabis into the chamber
2. CO2 comes into the supercritical state under the optimal temperature and pressure.
3. The supercritical CO2 dissolves the cannabis.
4. The liquid containing cannabis oil will be delivered to the separator by supercritical CO2.
5. Supercritical CO2 reverts back to gas and distracts from the liquid due to lower pressure in the seperator.
6. CO2 gas is driven to the tank for storage and further use.
7.Canabis oil and other substances fall into the seperator's bottom.
8. The oil and compounds are going to be stored in a vessel and for the next step of treatment.