Question 1

What solvent does the 40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor use?

Accepted Answer

It uses chilled ethanol as the process solvent, recovering cannabinoids from cured biomass. Ethanol handling, storage and recovery capacity elsewhere in the facility should be sized alongside the extractor.

Question 2

What room classification do I need for the 40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor?

Accepted Answer

Room classification for ethanol processing depends on the ethanol volumes present and your local fire code — it is a property of the room and facility, not of the machine alone. Your facility code review with the local authority having jurisdiction determines the classification.

Question 3

Can I run the 40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor in an EU GMP facility?

Accepted Answer

GMP — including EU GMP — is a facility and process standard: it applies to the building, the procedures, the documentation and the people together, and no extraction system carries a GMP certification on its own. Whether a system helps or hinders an EU GMP programme comes down to its material selection, hygienic design and the qualification documentation available for it. Contact Decimal Engineering to discuss configuration options for your facility.

Question 4

What documentation comes with the 40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A current specification sheet for the 40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor is available from Decimal Engineering on request, and customers receive access to a standard operating procedure (SOP) library for their equipment. Documentation packages to support IQ/OQ/PQ and facility turnover are available; scope varies by model and configuration.

Per-cycle Biomass	Up to 40 lbs. of biomass per cycle
Cycle Time	Approx. 15–20 minute cycle times
Temperature Rating	-40°C (chilled ethanol operation)
Drive	Variable Frequency Drive, 1850 RPM
Working Area	1500 sq ft
Dimensions	38" W x 73" L x 51" H

40.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor

Specifications