Total Botanical Extraction Temperature Control
Extraction Chillers Optimized to Produce the Highest Quality Extracts with Industry-Leading Temperature Control
Botanical Extraction Chillers
Precise temperature control is crucial to producing high-quality extracts in botanical and cannabis extraction. Extraction chillers are the backbone of this process, ensuring optimal conditions are maintained throughout. At AG-Optimists, we specialize in providing state-of-the-art extraction chillers designed to meet the rigorous demands of the extraction industry. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, enhance solvent recovery, or maintain ultra-low temperatures, our chillers offer the perfect solution.
Our range of extraction chillers caters to various requirements, from low-temperature to ultra-low-temperature applications. By choosing AG-Optimists, you’re investing in reliable, efficient, and powerful chillers that will help you achieve the best possible results in your extraction process.
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What is an Extraction Chiller?
Understanding Extraction Chillers
Extraction chillers are specialized equipment used in the botanical and cannabis extraction process to control and maintain the temperature of solvents and fluids. These chillers are essential for creating the ideal environment for extracting high-quality oils, resins, and other products from botanical materials.
The extraction process involves several stages, including the use of solvents to separate the desired compounds from the raw material. Maintaining precise temperature control throughout this process is vital to ensure efficiency and the quality of the extract. Extraction chillers help achieve this by providing consistent cooling, which is crucial for solvent recovery and the stability of heat transfer fluids.
Extraction chillers are widely used in various industries, including the botanical, cannabis, and crude oil sectors. They play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the extraction process, ultimately leading to superior end products.
At AG-Optimists, we understand the critical role that extraction chillers play in your operations. Our chillers are designed with cutting-edge technology to offer unparalleled performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Whether you need to cool solvents rapidly or maintain ultra-low temperatures, our extraction chillers can provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your extraction process is in expert hands.
Importance of Solvent Recovery
Maximizing Efficiency with Solvent Recovery
Solvent recovery is a crucial aspect of the extraction process, directly impacting the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental footprint of your operations. During extraction, solvents dissolve and separate the desired compounds from the raw botanical material. Efficient solvent recovery ensures that these solvents are reused and recycled, reducing waste and operational costs.
Extraction chillers play a vital role in solvent recovery by maintaining the necessary temperatures for condensing and subcooling the recovered solvents. By providing precise and consistent cooling, our chillers ensure that the maximum amount of solvent is recovered, minimizing losses and maximizing the overall efficiency of the extraction process.
At AG-Optimists, our extraction chillers are designed to optimize solvent recovery, offering features such as high cooling capacity and reliable performance at ultra-low temperatures. This not only enhances the quality of your extracts but also significantly reduces the costs associated with solvent purchase and disposal.
Efficient solvent recovery contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly extraction process. By minimizing solvent waste, you reduce your operations’ environmental impact, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
The Benefits of Solvent Recovery:
- Cost Savings: Reusing recovered solvents reduces the need for purchasing new solvents, leading to significant cost savings over time.
- Environmental Sustainability: Efficient solvent recovery and reuse minimizes waste and reduces the environmental impact of your extraction process.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Maximizing solvent recovery improves the overall efficiency of your extraction operations, leading to higher yields and better-quality products.
- Regulatory Compliance: Efficient solvent recovery helps ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
By incorporating our advanced extraction chillers into your solvent recovery system, you are investing in a solution that delivers both economic and environmental benefits, supporting the long-term success and sustainability of your operations.
Heat Transfer Fluids in Extraction Chillers
Role of Heat Transfer Fluids in Extraction Chillers
Heat transfer fluids are integral to the operation of extraction chillers, playing a critical role in maintaining the required temperatures throughout the extraction process. These fluids circulate within the chiller system, absorbing heat from the extraction environment and dissipating it efficiently to ensure optimal cooling.
Selecting the right heat transfer fluid is essential for achieving the desired ultra-low temperatures and ensuring the stability and efficiency of the extraction process. Different fluids have varying thermal properties, and choosing the appropriate one depends on the specific requirements of your extraction application.
Choosing the Right Heat Transfer Fluids for Ultra-Low Temperatures
When dealing with botanical and cannabis extraction, maintaining ultra-low temperatures is often necessary to preserve the integrity of sensitive compounds and improve the overall quality of the final product. Heat transfer fluids designed for ultra-low temperatures are specifically formulated to perform under these extreme conditions, ensuring consistent cooling and reliable operation.
At AG-Optimists, we offer a range of heat transfer fluids that are optimized for use in our extraction chillers. These fluids provide excellent thermal stability, low viscosity, and high heat transfer efficiency, making them ideal for ultra-low temperature applications.
Key Considerations for Selecting Heat Transfer Fluids:
- Thermal Stability: Ensures the fluid can withstand the temperature range required without breaking down or losing effectiveness.
- Viscosity: Low-viscosity fluids are essential for efficient circulation and heat transfer within the chiller system.
- Compatibility: The fluid must be compatible with the materials used in the chiller and extraction equipment to prevent corrosion or degradation.
- Environmental and Safety Factors: Non-toxic, biodegradable fluids are preferred to minimize environmental impact and ensure safe handling.
By choosing the right heat transfer fluid for your extraction chiller, you can achieve optimal performance, maintain ultra-low temperatures, and ensure the efficiency and reliability of your extraction process. Our team at AG-Optimists is here to help you select the best fluid for your specific needs, providing expert guidance and support to ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Overview of Our Extraction Chillers
Low Temp Series (LT):
Our Low Temp Series (LT) extraction chillers are designed for applications that require reliable cooling at moderately low temperatures. These chillers provide consistent and efficient cooling, ensuring the stability and quality of your extraction, solvent recovery, solventless, and hydroponic processes. With capacities ranging from ½ Ton to 30 Ton, the LT series is versatile and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your operations.
Cooling Range
½ Ton to 30 Ton
Temperature Range
Down to 10°F (-12°C)
Application
Ideal for processes requiring moderately low temperatures and consistent cooling.
Extra Low Temp Series (ELT):
Introducing our Extra Temp Series (ELT) extraction chillers, specifically engineered to deliver reliable cooling at extremely low temperatures, down to -20°C (-30°C). These chillers ensure consistent, efficient cooling, crucial for maintaining the stability and quality of your extraction and solvent recovery processes. With capacities from 2 to 20 Tons, the versatile ELT series can be customized to perfectly match the unique requirements of your operations.
Cooling Range
2 Ton to 20 Ton
Temperature Range
Down to -22°F (-30°C)
Application
Suitable for processes requiring extra low temperatures, ensuring high-quality extraction.
Super Low Temp Series (SLT):
The Super Low Temp Series (SLT) chillers are perfect for extraction processes that demand incredibly low temperatures. These chillers offer powerful cooling capabilities, maintaining temperatures as low as -58°F (-50°C). The SLT series ensures efficient solvent recovery and optimal performance, making it an excellent choice for high-demand extraction applications.
Cooling Range
4 Ton to 30 Ton
Temperature Range
Down to -58°F (-50°C)
Application
Suitable for processes requiring super low temperatures, ensuring high-quality extraction.
Ultra-Low Temp Series (ULT):
The Ultra Low Temp Series (ULT) chillers excel in extraction processes demanding the most extreme low temperatures. With powerful cooling down to -112°F (-80°C), these chillers deliver efficient, top-tier performance, making the ULT series the ideal choice for high-demand extraction applications.
Cooling Range
½ Ton to 30 Ton
Temperature Range
Down to -112°F (-80°C)
Application
Designed for the most demanding extraction processes requiring ultra-low temperatures.
Light Hydrocarbon (BHO) Extraction Chillers
Solvent Recovery Condensing & Subcooling Chiller Combination Series
Our Light Hydrocarbon Extraction Chillers are designed to handle the specific demands of Butane and Propane solvent recovery, providing high-efficiency cooling and Butane Hash Oil (BHO) Extraction subcooling solutions.
| Solvent Recovery/Sub-cooling Chiller Combination | 70% Butane 30% Propane Capacity | Subcooled Solvent Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| AG4000-SLT w/AG1000-ULT | 90 lbs/hr (1.5 lbs/min) | -65°F (-54°C) |
| AG5000-SLT w/AG1000-ULT | 120 lbs/hr (2 lbs/min) | |
| AG5000-ULT w/AG5000-ECU | 120 lbs/hr (2 lbs/min) | |
| AG5000-SLT w/AG2000-ULT | 210 lbs/hr (3.5 lbs/min) | |
| AG10000-SLT w/AG2000-ULT | 300 lbs/hr (5 lbs/min) | |
| AG10000-SLT w/AG5000-ULT | 420 lbs/hr (7 lbs/min) | |
| AG15000-SLT w/AG5000-ULT | 600 lbs/hr (10 lbs/min) |
***Capacity Represents Solvent Mass Flow Rate, Not Biomass
Our Light Hydrocarbon Extraction chillers are tailored to meet the rigorous requirements of solvent recovery and subcooling. By maintaining precise ultra-low temperatures, these chillers enhance the efficiency and quality of the extraction process. Each configuration is designed to handle specific capacities, ensuring you can find the perfect solution for your operation’s needs.
By leveraging the advanced technology and robust performance of our condensing and subcooling chiller combinations, you can achieve superior solvent recovery rates, optimize your extraction process, and produce high-quality extracts efficiently.
Key Benefits of Fully Integrated Systems
- Comprehensive Solutions: Our integrated systems cover all aspects of the extraction process, from temperature control to solvent recovery, ensuring optimal performance.
- Scalability: Designed to grow with your business, our systems can be easily scaled to meet increasing production demands.
- Efficiency: Our systems maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and lower operational costs by integrating advanced technology and high-quality components.
- Reliability: Built with durability in mind, our integrated systems provide consistent, reliable performance, minimizing downtime and maintenance needs.
- Customizability: Our systems are flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your operation, whether you are working with hydrocarbons, ethanol, or solventless extraction methods.
Our fully integrated extraction systems are the ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their extraction processes and achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency. By choosing AG Optimists, you’re investing in a solution that delivers on performance, reliability, and scalability.
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Why Choose Our Extraction Chillers?
Selecting the right extraction chiller is essential to the success and efficiency of your extraction processes. At AG Optimists, our extraction chillers are engineered with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Here’s why our chillers are the ideal choice for your operations:
Key Benefits
Efficient Performance
Our chillers are designed to provide precise temperature control, ensuring that your extraction processes run smoothly and efficiently. By maintaining optimal conditions, our chillers help you achieve the highest quality extracts while minimizing energy consumption.
RELIABILITY
Built with high-quality materials and advanced engineering, our chillers offer unparalleled reliability. They are designed to operate consistently under the most demanding conditions, reducing the risk of downtime and minimizing maintenance requirements.
Cost-Effectiveness
Our chillers help reduce operational costs by optimizing solvent recovery and maintaining consistent cooling. Their efficiency translates to significant savings on energy and solvent expenses, improving your bottom line.
Ease of Integration
Our chillers are designed with flexibility, making them easy to integrate into your existing extraction systems. Whether you’re upgrading or expanding your operations, our chillers can seamlessly fit into your workflow with minimal disruption.
Environmental Sustainability
Our chillers are engineered to be environmentally friendly, with features that enhance solvent recovery and reduce energy consumption. By choosing our chillers, you’re not only improving your operational efficiency but also contributing to a more sustainable extraction process.
By choosing AG Optimists for your extraction chiller needs, you are investing in a solution that offers unmatched performance, reliability, and efficiency. Our chillers are more than just equipment—they are key contributors to the success and sustainability of your extraction processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our extraction chillers. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our team—we’re here to help!
An extraction chiller is a specialized piece of equipment used to control and maintain the temperature of solvents and fluids during the extraction process. Temperature control is critical to ensuring the efficiency and quality of the extraction, as it helps in solvent recovery and the preservation of sensitive compounds.
Solvent recovery involves condensing and collecting the solvent used in the extraction process so that it can be reused. This not only reduces costs by minimizing the need for fresh solvents but also reduces waste, making the process more sustainable. Our extraction chillers play a vital role in maintaining the necessary temperatures for effective solvent recovery.
The choice of heat transfer fluid depends on the specific temperature requirements of your extraction process. For ultra-low temperature applications, fluids with excellent thermal stability and low viscosity at low temperatures are ideal. Our team can help you select the most suitable heat transfer fluid.
The right extraction chiller depends on factors such as the size of your operation, the extraction process you use (light hydrocarbons, ethanol, solventless), and your specific temperature requirements. Our team can assist you in selecting a chiller that matches your operational needs and budget.
Our extraction chillers are designed for durability and ease of maintenance. Regular maintenance typically includes checking fluid levels, inspecting for leaks, and ensuring that all components are functioning properly. Detailed maintenance guidelines are provided with each unit, and our support team is available to assist with any specific questions.
Yes, our extraction chillers are designed to be flexible and can be easily integrated into most existing extraction systems. Whether expanding your current setup or upgrading to a more advanced system, our chillers can be adapted to fit your needs with minimal disruption.
Our chillers are designed with sustainability in mind. They enhance solvent recovery, reduce energy consumption, and help minimize waste, all of which contribute to a more environmentally friendly extraction process. By using our chillers, you can reduce your carbon footprint and align with industry best practices.
If you have more questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team is ready to provide the support and guidance you need to make the most of our extraction chillers.
Our team at AG-Optimists is here to answer all your questions and provide expert guidance and support to ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.