In the competitive world of cannabis, solventless extraction has become the gold standard for producing high-quality hash. However, scaling up this artisanal process to meet the demands of large-scale operations has been a challenge. Enter Low Temp Industries’ revolutionary Osprey hash washing machine, designed to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial efficiency.
Cliff Haney, marketing director at Low Temp Industries, explained to Benzinga Cannabis how the Osprey empowers operators to achieve both precision and speed. The machine boasts an impressive capacity of 80,000 grams of fresh-frozen cannabis per day, making it a game-changer for Multi-State Operators (MSOs) and commercial extraction facilities. The Osprey’s efficiency lies in its ability to process 20,000 grams per batch, with four batches possible within an eight-hour workday. This translates to impressive yield percentages ranging from three to six percent, significantly higher than traditional dried flower processing.
One of the Osprey’s standout features is its user-friendly design. Haney emphasized, “We built the Osprey from the ground up to make the extraction process as simple as possible for hash makers.” Unlike other systems that rely on harsh blades, the Osprey utilizes a gentle low-shear impeller, minimizing contamination and ensuring a cleaner end product. The machine’s automated sieve system eliminates the need for physically demanding manual bag pulling, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing strain on workers.
The Osprey is built with the rigors of commercial cannabis operations in mind. Constructed from durable stainless steel, it meets food-grade processing standards, addressing concerns about microplastics often associated with other extraction methods. The machine’s UL-listed control panel simplifies compliance checks across various states, ensuring smooth operation and minimal regulatory hurdles.
However, the Osprey isn’t just for large-scale operations. Low Temp Industries also offers the Mini Osprey, a scaled-down version designed for smaller batches and home users. This allows smaller operators to enjoy the same level of efficiency and quality, streamlining their production processes and enabling them to focus on achieving the highest standards. The machine’s versatile settings allow for customization based on the specific strain and desired product, whether it be high-quality full melt or edibles.
One of the Osprey’s key strengths lies in its pre-programmable recipes, simplifying the extraction process for operators. Haney explained, “You can build your recipes on the Osprey itself because some strains and cultivars have certain shaped trichome heads that detach more easily than others.” This allows hash makers to tailor speed, duration, and settings to optimize extraction for different materials and product types, ensuring consistency across batches.
For cannabis investors, the Osprey is a plug-and-play solution. It arrives ready to use, requiring minimal assembly and plugging into a standard 110-volt outlet. This eliminates the need for compressed air, making it highly accessible and cost-effective for operators.
LTI’s innovations don’t stop at the Osprey. The company has also developed the concentrate dispenser, an automated packaging system for cannabis extracts. This device can package between 400 and 1,000 grams per hour, significantly reducing labor costs and streamlining the packaging process. The dispenser features an integrated scale for precision weighing, ensuring accurate dispensing of every gram or two-gram bucket.
The Osprey and its associated technologies represent a significant leap forward in the cannabis industry, enabling operators to produce high-quality hash at scale without sacrificing artisanal standards. This game-changing innovation is poised to revolutionize the way cannabis extracts are produced and packaged, empowering both large and small companies to achieve greater efficiency and profit.
