Sambo Filtration Blog - Best Practices for Filtration

by charles macgowan
Dec 25, 2022

What is the best process temperature for IWE?

In summary, water is densest in its liquid form at a temperature of 4°C. At this temperature, the water molecules are more closely packed together,...

by Monica MacGowan
Jun 15, 2022

Independent Testing and Comparison of Hash Pumps

We recently introduced an AODD pump designed to pump trichomes. After a lengthy community discussion, we decided to do a simple test to validate ou...

by Monica MacGowan
May 09, 2022

Slurry Transfer in Solventless Processing : Gravity Drain or AODD?

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by Monica MacGowan
Apr 21, 2022

Trichome Lyophilization On Scale: For Harvest Right Models

A method for operating Harvest Right Lyophilization units for full-spectrum, High throughput operations to reduce consumables and downtime while in...

by Monica MacGowan
Mar 10, 2022

Solventless Extraction

Solventless Extraction . So you purchased a Mesclatore (or are thinking of buying one)… Now what? User manual aside, read on to learn more ab...

by Monica MacGowan
Dec 02, 2021

3 Stage Bag Filters

Did you buy a 3 or more stage bag filter system? Are you thinking of buying one? Keep reading.

by Monica MacGowan
May 14, 2021

"Green" Filtration Via OSN Membrane

I'm excited about the coolest new development in the extraction industry; Organic Solvent Nano Filtration using Membrane Filtration. As I learn mor...

by Monica MacGowan
Apr 19, 2021

Why I Like Filter Presses

Filter presses are also the best option to do most if not all steps of the modern extraction lab, as they can do pre-filtration of particles, remov...

by Monica MacGowan
Mar 15, 2021

Room Temperature Winterization???

If it's fractionation using temperature, then how can it be done at room temperature? Prepare to have your mind blown away!

by Monica MacGowan
Mar 02, 2021

Centrifuge: Cold or Room Temp Extraction?

Many new processors ask me what I think about running room temperature and skipping the expense of a chiller in the first place. Lots of processors...

by Monica MacGowan
Feb 14, 2021

What Size Lenticular do I need? Lenticular Module Testing

It isn't always straight forward to size the right lenticular housing for your process since your needs will vary with extraction temperature, extr...

by Monica MacGowan
Feb 08, 2021

Carbon In Leach

We recommend a fine powdered carbon for fast adsorption, one which is food grade and complies with HACCP guidelines. We recommend Carbon in Leach a...