CANNABIS LAB EQUIPMENT

Welcome to our Learning Center for Cannabis Lab Equipment, where we provide in-depth information on selecting and using essential lab tools. Our articles cover equipment types, best practices for operation, and maintenance tips to ensure optimal performance. Explore our resources to enhance your lab’s efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

Heating equipment for extracts “visualized”

Water baths are the fastest and safest method for heating highly viscous hemp and cannabis extracts, as they provide gentle, even heating due to the thermal mass of water. Hotplate stirrers and warming ovens can also be used, but they may result in uneven heating and potential discoloration or slower warm-up times.

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Vape Mixing & Preparation Equipment

This guide provides mixing instructions and required equipment for preparing different resin mixtures, emphasizing the importance of controlled temperatures to avoid off flavors, discoloration, and vape cart leaks. Key equipment includes a vacuum oven, overhead stirrer, and water bath or forced air warming oven to ensure precision and efficiency during the preparation process.

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Heating Guide – Water Bath Equipment Reference

Circulating water baths offer the fastest heat-up times (15-25 minutes) due to active water movement, while bead water baths are suitable for overnight heating and long-term temperature holds despite slower heat-up times (minimum 1 hour). Safety precautions include avoiding burn risks, never using damaged cords, and ensuring proper fluid levels and types to prevent corrosion and contamination.

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Glassware Industrial Cleaning Equipment & Chemicals

Maintaining clean and sterile glassware is crucial to eliminate sources of error and contamination, resulting in more accurate and reliable outcomes. Refer to this laboratory glassware guide for the best cleaning practices.

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Gasses and Asphyxiants: General Use Equipment Reference

Learn the safety procedures and precautions for handling compressed gases, including the correct setup of gas bottles and regulators, and the guidelines for assisting an unconscious person in potentially hazardous environments.

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