How the Y2 Preroll Infusion System Works
If you’re producing infused pre-rolls at any real volume, the Y2 automatic pre-roll infusion system from Xylem Robotics is worth a close look. It’s built specifically for premium infused pre-roll production, including donut joints and hash holes, and it runs at temperatures low enough to protect the terpene quality of high-value concentrates like live rosin and live resin.
Here’s everything you need to know about how it works, what it can make, and whether it fits your production setup.
Y2 at a glance
The Y2 is an automatic preroll infusion system designed for liquid and liquifiable concentrates: live resin, live rosin, batter, liquid diamonds, partially decarbed rosin, rosin jelly, D9, and D8.
It’s GMP-ready, built with sealed 316 stainless steel and ceramic resin-contact components, and compatible with ISO 8 cleanroom environments. If your facility runs under regulatory oversight or you’re building toward GMP compliance, the system is designed with that in mind from the start.
Key performance points
- Throughput: 500 to 700 units per hour (700+ headline)
- Lowest operating temperature: 35°C (95°F)
- Pump precision: ±1%
- Resin contact materials: 316 stainless steel and ceramic
- Tank size: 1 liter
Why low-temperature infusion matters
The Y2’s minimum operating temperature of 35°C is one of its more meaningful differentiators, especially for operators working with premium inputs.
Heat is the enemy of live rosin and live resin. Higher infusion temperatures accelerate terpene loss and oxidation, which directly affect the aroma, flavor, and consistency of the finished product. Running at 35°C protects high-value concentrate inputs worth using in the first place.
For brands where the infusion itself is part of the product story, that matters.
What the Y2 can make
The system supports a wide range of infused pre-roll formats:
- Donut joints/Hash holes
- Core-infused pre-rolls
- Paper cones
- Cigarette-style pre-rolls
- Glass tips pre-rolls
- Straight rolled tubes
- Blunt wraps
Pre-roll size range runs from 40 mm (0.4 g) to 120 mm (2 g), with support for open, twist, and Dutch crown closures.
Concentrate compatibility and viscosity handling
Compatible materials include live resin, rosin, batter, liquid diamonds, D9, D8, partially decarbed rosin, and rosin jelly. For thicker, higher-viscosity concentrates, the automated pre-roll infusion machine uses a pressurized resin tank and a ceramic displacement pump to move material.
That’s the key design tradeoff the system is built around: keeping temperature low while maintaining consistent flow across a range of viscosities.
Who the Y2 is built for
The Y2 is designed for producers who need repeatable, high-volume infusion with clean process control. Here’s how it maps to different operation types:
Premium live rosin brands that need low-temperature infusion to protect terpene quality will get the most out of the 35°C minimum and ceramic pump design.
Multi-SKU manufacturers switching between cone, tube, and blunt formats can use multiple tray styles and custom tray options to manage changeovers without major disruption.
GMP and cleanroom facilities benefit from the enclosed design, sealed stainless steel and ceramic contact points, and ISO 8 compatibility.
High-volume operators producing infused pre-rolls at scale can use the 500- to 700-unit-per-hour run speed to increase output without adding proportional labor.
How the Y2 reduces labor costs in cannabis manufacturing
Manual pre-roll infusion is slow, inconsistent, and hard to scale. The Y2 replaces repetitive hand dosing with a controlled, automated process that maintains consistent output across shifts and frees operators to focus on packaging, QA, and other production tasks.
For operations running infused pre-rolls at volume, the labor savings come from three sources: faster throughput, fewer handling steps per unit, and less rework due to inconsistent infusion.
Exact staffing depends on your production line and changeover frequency, but the system is designed to substantially reduce hands-on dosing time.
GMP and cleanroom use
The Y2 is compatible with ISO 8 cleanroom environments and designed around GMP-ready production.
GMP-ready design features
- Sealed 316 stainless steel and ceramic resin-contact components
- Stainless steel holding tanks and lines
- Enclosed safety design suitable for controlled environments
For cleaning, the recommended method is elevated temperature with ethanol or isopropanol pumped through the system. Seals and needles are available as off-the-shelf consumables, which keeps maintenance straightforward and ongoing costs predictable.
Installation and utility requirements
The Y2 is designed to fit standard plant utilities without custom infrastructure.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System dimensions | 58 × 32.5 × 22.5 in (L × W × D) |
| Weight | 350 lbs |
| Footprint | 5 ft × 5 ft recommended working space |
| Power | 120V, 10A |
| Compressed air | 70 to 80 psi at 2.3 CFM |
| Mobility | Casters/wheels |
| Lead time | 2 to 3 weeks |
Full technical specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tank size | 1 liter |
| Pre-roll size (min / max) | 40 mm to 120 mm (0.4 g to 2 g) |
| Run speed | 500 to 700 units per hour |
| Temperature range | 35°C to 95°C (95°F to 203°F) |
| Resin compatibility | Live resin, rosin, batter, liquid diamonds, D9, D8, partially decarbed rosin, rosin jelly |
| Pre-roll closure | Open, twist, Dutch crown |
| Resin contact materials | 316 stainless steel, ceramic |
| Pump precision | ±1% |
| Input power | 120V, 10A |
| Compressed air | 70 to 80 psi at 2.3 CFM |
| Operating environment | Indoor lab or GMP ISO 8 or above |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Y2 runs at 500-700 units per hour, with 700+ units per hour as the headline output. The main differentiator from competing preroll infusion systems is the low-temperature infusion at 35°C, which is most important for handling premium resin.
Live resin, rosin, batter, liquid diamonds, D9, D8, partially decarbed rosin, and rosin jelly. The pressurized tank and ceramic displacement pump handle higher-viscosity material at low temperatures without requiring temperature increases to achieve consistent flow.
The 35°C minimum operating temperature, ceramic pump, and pressurized resin tank work together to move material without the heat that causes terpene loss and oxidation.
Yes. Sealed stainless steel and ceramic resin-contact components, an enclosed safety design, and ISO 8 compatibility make it suited for regulated cannabis manufacturing environments.
Pre-rolls from 40 mm to 120 mm (0.4 g to 2 g), across cones, straight tubes, glass tips, and blunt wraps. Multiple tray styles support changeover across formats, and custom trays can be produced for specific shapes or lengths.
A hash hole or donut joint places concentrate so it burns as a distinct oil core visible in the cross-section. A core-infused pre-roll uses a similar center-line infusion approach. The Y2 is built to produce all three formats.
Run elevated temperature with ethanol or isopropanol through the system. Seals and needles are off-the-shelf consumables, so maintenance is manageable, and parts are easy to source.
Two to three weeks.
Usually just 1 operator – It’s designed to reduce manual infusion labor significantly, but the exact staffing can increase or decrease based on the production line, changeover frequency, and QA process.