BOTANICAL
CENTRIFUGES FOR
CANNABINOIDS
WSB - 15
WSB - 40
WSB - MicroPro
CENTRIFUGES FOR BOTANICALS
As a leading expert in solid-liquid separation for over 100 years, Western States has over 6,000 industrial centrifuges installed across the world, mainly in the Sugar and Chem-Pharma industries. Our state-of-the-art, advanced-filtering centrifuges come specifically designed for the demands of both craft and industrial scale businesses, putting us at the forefront of the biomass chemical extraction industry.
Centrifuges For Botanical Industries
- Industry Context
- Rapid Growth: Botanical industries (e.g., cannabis, hemp) are expanding due to legalization, driving demand for industrial filtration solutions.
- Western States’ Expertise
- Introduced two specialized centrifuges tailored for botanical extraction, purification, and analysis.
- Leverages decades of experience to address critical industry needs.
- Botanical Centrifuge Functionality
- Use centrifugal force to separate extracts by density, molecular weight, or physical properties.
- Enable precise isolation of bioactive compounds (e.g., cannabinoids, terpenes) via high-speed rotation.
- Key Benefits
- Optimize extraction efficiency and purity for applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and consumer products.
- Support scalability and compliance in fast-evolving botanical markets.
Brief Overview
of Botanical
Centrifugals
In the context of the emerging industry, botanical centrifuges encompass a diverse range of specialized equipment tailored to specific extraction and processing needs. High-speed centrifuges, including ultracentrifuges, excel in isolating the desired components at the molecular level, while preparative centrifuges efficiently handle high capacities of biomass for extraction purposes.
Importance of
Botanical Centrifuges
- Industry Applications
- Essential for pharmaceuticals, wellness products, and recreational derivatives.
- Extract target plant compounds from biomass to produce oils, tinctures, concentrates, and infused products.
- R&D & Compliance Support
- Enable precise analysis of profiles, potency, and purity for regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
- Strategic Value
- Drive innovation, efficiency, and product quality/consistency in evolving botanical markets.
- Maximize efficacy of bioactive compounds across all sectors.
Factors Influencing Botanical Centrifuge Performance
Sample
Characteristics
Sample Properties
Dictate Performance
Dictate Performance
- Particle size, viscosity, density, and solubility directly impact separation efficiency.
Technological Advancements
Small particles / low viscosity
- Lower centrifugal force
- Shorter processing time
High density / high viscosity
- Higher speeds required
- Extended centrifugation duration
Centrifuge Speed
and Rotor Design
Rotational Speed (RPM)
- Directly governs separation efficiency.
- Higher RPM = greater centrifugal force = faster/thorough separation.
Rotor Design Impact
- Capacity, geometry, and material affect centrifugal force distribution.
- Directly influences separation outcomes.
Temperature Control
Critical for Sample Integrity & Efficiency
- Essential for processing heat-sensitive botanical compounds without degradation.
- Maintains result consistency and separation quality.
Key Features & Benefits
- Refrigeration/thermostatic controls enable precise temperature regulation.
- Prevents compound degradation and optimizes separation performance.
Centrifuge
Configuration
and Operating
Parameters
Critical Parameters
- Acceleration/deceleration rates, runtime, and rotor balancing directly impact performance and sample recovery.
- Requirement: Adjust based on sample specifics and target separation outcomes.
Configuration Selection
Rotor type (e.g., fixed-angle vs. swinging-bucket) must align with.
- Sample properties (viscosity, density)
- Separation method (e.g., pelleting, gradient separation)
Maintenance and
Calibration
Essential Protocols
- Regular maintenance, calibration, and cleaning ensure consistent, long-term reliability.
- Adherence to OEM schedules minimizes contamination risks and extends equipment lifespan.
Critical Inspections
- Routine checks: Rotor integrity, balancing, alignment.
- Run-time monitoring: Speed accuracy and stability to prevent malfunctions.
Key Outcomes
- Reproducible results and prevention of sample/process compromise.
Operator Skill
and Training
Critical Requirements
- Proficiency in operation, protocol adherence, and troubleshooting directly impacts results.
- Skilled operators optimize performance and maximize product quality/yield.
Training Essentials
Ensures understanding of:
- Centrifuge capabilities/limitations
- Best practices for sample prep, loading, and centrifugation
- Effective issue resolution
Benefits of Using
Western States
Botanical
Centrifuges
- Precision Botanical Extraction
Botanical extraction centrifuges offer unparalleled precision in oil extraction and the extraction of the essential parts of the plant from biomass. Their advanced technology allows for the targeted isolation of specific compounds, ensuring maximum yield and potency in extracted products.
- Enhanced Efficiency
By harnessing centrifugal force, botanical centrifuges streamline the extraction process, significantly reducing processing times compared to traditional methods. This efficiency not only increases productivity but also minimizes operational costs associated with labor and energy consumption.
- Customizable Operations
With versatile control options for temperature, rotation speed, and retention time, botanical centrifuges empower users to tailor extraction parameters to their exact specifications. This customization capability ensures consistent results and enables optimization for various types of botanical samples.
- User-Friendly Design
Engineered for ease of use, botanical centrifuges feature simplified material loading and unloading procedures, allowing for single-operator operation. This user-friendly design enhances workplace safety and productivity by minimizing the risk of errors or accidents during processing.
- Durability and Reliability
Built with high-quality materials and optimized for long-term durability, botanical centrifuges deliver reliable performance even in demanding industrial environments. Their robust construction and engineering ensure continuous operation, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of extraction operations.
- Compliance and Safety
Botanical centrifuges adhere to stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines for the production of botanical-derived products. Additionally, their sanitary stainless-steel construction minimizes the risk of contamination, safeguarding product integrity and consumer safety.
- Manufactured in the USA
Western States’ botanical centrifuges are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, guaranteeing superior quality and craftsmanship. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, these centrifuges are built to withstand rigorous industrial use and contribute to the growth and success of expanding botanical industries.
Botanical Centrifuges Available for Purchase
As botanical industries expand, we expand with it. Western States’ centrifuges are proudly manufactured in the USA, and are designed to operate in demanding industrial environments, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
Choosing the Right
Botanical Centrifuge
Our Botanical centrifuges are designed for optimal extraction of the desired molecules – capable of running 15 or 40 pounds of material per 10–20-minute cycle*.
Versatile and fast, our centrifuges provide flexibility for users to operate the machine with their own variables of temperature, rotation speed, and retention time, providing individualized control and ease of use!
- Superior Technology
- Basket optimized for long-term durability and balance
- 10–20-minute average cycle times*
- Up to 15 or 40 lbs. material capacity per cycle
*Actual amount of material per cycle varies per process and material conditions.
- Safety & Durability
- Botanical centrifuges are engineered to be user-friendly.
- Material load and unload simplified for use by a single operator
- Engineered & Manufactured in the USA
- All wetted parts are 304L, 316, and 2205 sanitary stainless steel
