Question 1

What solvent does the 20.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 20.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 20.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor in an EU GMP facility?

Accepted Answer

The 20.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor is designed to support EU-GMP facility compliance, as published on its specification source. 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.

Question 4

What documentation comes with the 20.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A current specification sheet for the 20.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 20 lbs. per cycle
Per-shift Throughput	Approx. 500 lbs. biomass per 8 hr. shift
Cycle Time	15–20 minutes
Temperature Rating	-40° C
Solvents	Ethanol or Pentane (must be specified prior to delivery)
Alcohol per Run	13–15 gallons of alcohol per run
Drive	Variable Frequency Drive, 1850 RPM
Working Area	18 sq. ft²
Dimensions	24" W x 31" L x 33" H (approx.)

20.EX Ethanol Centrifuge Extractor

Specifications