Independent alternative guide

Mach Technologies Alternative

A source-linked framework for comparing Mach and Decimal without unsupported rankings or one-size-fits-all claims.

Research reviewed September 11, 2026

Short answer

Decimal is a Mach Technologies alternative for buyers evaluating USA-made hydrocarbon, ethanol or broader process equipment. The useful comparison is not a blanket claim that one brand is better: compare the quoted automation boundary, throughput assumptions, solvent-recovery train, downstream scope, build documentation and post-installation support.

Public positioning

What Mach publicly emphasizes

Mach publicly emphasizes automated botanical extraction, hydrocarbon and ethanol workflows, solvent recovery, downstream refinement and turnkey extraction facilities.

Buyer context

Where the comparison is useful

Mach and Decimal visibly overlap across hydrocarbon, ethanol and facility-level process planning. Mach's public content strongly emphasizes automation and turnkey integration. Decimal's public catalog spans multiple extraction methods and downstream unit operations, which makes a process-flow comparison more useful than a model-name comparison.

Complete equipment and process map

Mach Technologies equipment topics buyers should compare

Mach publishes across extraction, downstream processing, classified facilities and support. These topic groups consolidate that footprint into distinct procurement decisions and point to Decimal's most relevant technical page for each one.

Topic 1 of 12

Botanical extraction equipment and complete systems

Mach publicly describes itself as an OEM of botanical and biomass extraction equipment spanning solvent-based, solventless and downstream processes. Decimal publicly offers hydrocarbon, ethanol and CO2 extraction plus downstream process equipment. A useful system comparison begins with the target product and traces every operation from prepared feedstock to the required bulk output.

Decimal's equipment catalog is organized by process category and individual machine, while its selector starts from throughput, solvent and output requirements. Use those routes to define the process before comparing a vendor's package name.

Browse Decimal extraction equipment

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The exact feedstock entering the quoted system and the product leaving it
Every extraction, filtration, recovery, thermal and transfer operation included
Owner-supplied utilities, tanks, pumps, controls and facility work

Topic 2 of 12

Hydrocarbon, BHO, butane and closed-loop extraction

Mach publishes automated AHES and operator-driven MHES hydrocarbon families and describes closed-loop processing, pressure control, solvent recovery and classified-room requirements. Decimal publishes multiple hydrocarbon system sizes. Buyers should compare pressure boundaries, solvent inventory, recovery architecture, operator actions and technical records—not chamber volume alone.

Decimal's hydrocarbon catalog and closed-loop safety guide cover equipment selection and facility interfaces. Neither a machine nor a technical report replaces approval of the installed process by the authority having jurisdiction.

Read Decimal's closed-loop hydrocarbon guide

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Maximum allowable working pressure, relief design and vessel records
Active or passive recovery architecture and recovery endpoint
Butane/propane blend, solvent inventory and operating-temperature basis
Control narrative, manual valve actions and emergency-state behavior

Topic 3 of 12

Ethanol, cold ethanol, cryogenic and centrifuge extraction

Mach publicly presents EES automated ethanol systems, M Series semi-automated systems, CES centrifuges, chilling equipment and ASR recovery equipment. Decimal publishes ethanol extraction and evaporator equipment. A complete ethanol comparison must balance chilling duty, contact time, separation, filtration and solvent recovery at one common production rate.

Decimal's public ethanol line does not present a like-for-like Mach CES centrifuge family. If centrifuge-assisted separation is mandatory, treat it as a required process step and compare the whole line rather than implying two unlike machines are equivalents.

Read Decimal's cold ethanol guide

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Ethanol temperature at biomass contact—not only chiller setpoint
Biomass loading, solvent-to-feed ratio, contact time and drain time
Centrifuge or vessel separation basis and retained-solvent assumptions
Recovery feed concentration, evaporation rate and final residual target

Topic 4 of 12

Solvent recovery, evaporation and chilling

Mach publicly lists ASR solvent-recovery equipment and chilling systems as parts of integrated ethanol lines. Decimal publishes solvent-recovery and ethanol-evaporation equipment. Recovery should be sized from the extraction line's actual liquid flow and concentration; a standalone headline rate does not establish balanced plant throughput.

Decimal's recovery category and technical guide frame recovery as a system constraint involving feed condition, heat transfer, vacuum, condenser capacity, solvent storage and return temperature.

Read Decimal's solvent-recovery guide

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Feed composition and temperature behind the stated evaporation rate
Condenser duty, cooling-medium conditions and vacuum basis
Recovered-solvent temperature and storage required before reuse
Discharge concentration, cleaning time and solvent-loss accounting

Topic 5 of 12

Wiped film and short path distillation equipment

Mach publicly lists WFDS wiped-film systems and publishes specification guidance for wiped-film and short-path distillation. Decimal publishes thin-film distillation equipment. Buyers should normalize feed quality, evaporator surface, film formation, vacuum train, condenser arrangement, residue handling and pass count before comparing throughput or purity language.

Decimal's distillation equipment and setup guidance should be evaluated as one downstream step. Upstream decarboxylation, solvent removal and filtration can determine whether a distillation rate is achievable.

Read Decimal's distillation setup guide

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Feed composition, viscosity, residual solvent and temperature
Effective evaporator surface and wiper or roller geometry
Vacuum level at the process—not only at an unloaded pump
Pass count, cut strategy, cleaning interval and continuous-feed assumptions

Topic 6 of 12

Decarboxylation, crystallization and diamond mining

Mach publicly lists DS decarboxylation and DMU crystallization families. Decimal publishes decarboxylation and crystallization reactors. These are different unit operations: decarboxylation changes cannabinoid acid forms through controlled heating, while crystallization manages supersaturation, nucleation and growth. They should not be treated as interchangeable downstream equipment.

Decimal's catalog separates decarboxylation and crystallization so buyers can size each operation against its actual batch, thermal and material-transfer requirements.

Explore Decimal crystallization equipment

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Feed composition, working volume, headspace and agitation basis
Heating/cooling ramp, hold-time and endpoint measurement
Vacuum, pressure, solvent-compatibility and material-transfer requirements
Cleaning, sampling and batch-record expectations

Topic 7 of 12

Solventless, trichome separation and ice-water hash

Mach publicly lists TSS cold-water systems and the ATS Pro trichome-separation platform. Decimal's current public equipment catalog does not list a dedicated solventless trichome-separation machine. Buyers who require ice-water hash or dry-sift equipment should preserve that requirement rather than accepting a solvent-based system as a substitute.

Decimal can still be evaluated for adjacent thermal, filtration, facility and process equipment, but this guide does not claim a Decimal solventless equivalent that is absent from the public catalog.

Compare extraction method families

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Fresh-frozen or dried input condition and required preparation
Separation medium, residence time, agitation and temperature control
Collection fractions, water removal, drying and contamination controls
Labor, cleaning, sanitation and cold-storage requirements

Topic 8 of 12

C1D1 and C1D2 extraction enclosures

Mach publicly lists EE extraction enclosures and publishes C1D1/C1D2 facility guidance. Decimal publishes modular extraction booths and lab-design services. Classification belongs to the process and location, not a marketing label; the installed ventilation, gas detection, electrical work, egress and equipment layout must satisfy the applicable code and AHJ.

Decimal's booth page distinguishes classified enclosure scope from extraction-machine scope and directs buyers to site-specific engineering and approval.

Review Decimal C1D1 and C1D2 extraction booths

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Who determines the area-classification boundary and code basis
Ventilation rate, exhaust disposition and make-up air
Gas detection, alarm, interlock and emergency-power sequence
Field electrical, fire protection, egress and commissioning ownership

Topic 9 of 12

GMP extraction equipment and lab design

Mach publicly discusses extraction equipment and lab design for GMP-standard facilities. Decimal describes equipment designed to support GMP facility compliance. GMP applies to the operator's facility, quality system and documented process; it is not a blanket certification carried by an extraction machine.

Decimal's GMP and lab-design pages focus on user requirements, process flow, material/personnel movement, documentation and qualification support. Buyers should convert every “GMP-ready” statement into named design attributes and deliverables.

Review Decimal GMP lab-design services

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User requirements, design review and change-control responsibilities
Materials, finishes, drainability, cleaning and cross-contamination controls
FAT, SAT, commissioning and IQ/OQ support documents
Calibration, manuals, spare parts and lifecycle record ownership

Topic 10 of 12

Turnkey and high-capacity extraction systems

Mach publicly emphasizes turnkey labs and high-capacity botanical extraction. Decimal offers process equipment, extraction booths and facility-design support. “Turnkey” is only meaningful when the responsibility matrix names who supplies utilities, classified-space work, permits, installation, commissioning, training and performance acceptance.

Decimal's strongest comparison path is a facility-level process map: define required daily output, uptime, shifts and product mix, then size extraction and every bottleneck around the same basis.

Start with Decimal's equipment selector

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Daily output basis, shifts, uptime, cleaning and changeover allowance
Complete battery limits and every owner- or trade-supplied item
Permitting, stamped engineering, installation and AHJ coordination
Acceptance testing tied to a defined feedstock and final product

Topic 11 of 12

Automation, batch versus continuous and throughput

Mach frequently emphasizes automation, recipe control and scalable throughput. Automation can reduce repetitive operator work, but the quoted boundary matters: a PLC-controlled skid may still depend on manual loading, valve alignment, material transfer, cleaning and downstream recovery. Throughput must include the slowest linked operation.

Decimal should be compared by the controls and workflow included on the exact proposed configuration, not by an assumed sitewide automation level. Request the sequence, instrument list and operator task matrix.

Compare commercial extraction at scale

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Every automated step, permissive, alarm, interlock and manual action
Batch definition and whether loading, cleaning and recovery are in cycle time
Feedstock, solvent ratio, yield basis, uptime and staffing assumptions
Data logging, recipe security, remote access and software support terms

Topic 12 of 12

Installation, commissioning, training and support

Mach publicly lists installation, operator training and technical support. Decimal publishes consulting, training and ongoing-support services. Capital-equipment support should be compared as contracted deliverables: response windows, remote and field coverage, spare-parts availability, software access and responsibility for third-party components.

Decimal's consulting and University pages describe process support and operator education. The final proposal should state which services are included, optional or dependent on travel and site readiness.

Review Decimal consulting and training support

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Site-readiness checklist, installation supervision and commissioning scope
Training audience, format, materials and competency documentation
Warranty start point, exclusions and response commitments
Critical-spares list, lead times and third-party component support

Public product-family map

What Mach's public series names represent

Series names are not used here to imply model equivalence. They identify the process category a buyer should normalize before comparing a Decimal configuration.

EES and M Series

Mach publicly positions EES as automated ethanol extraction and M Series as semi-automated ethanol extraction.

Ask on both quotes

Which chilling, extraction, filtration, recovery and discharge steps are included in the automation boundary?

CES and ASR Series

Mach's public catalog lists centrifuge extraction and solvent-recovery equipment for ethanol workflows.

Ask on both quotes

Are centrifuge capacity and recovery rate balanced at the same solvent ratio, feed concentration and shift schedule?

AHES and MHES Series

Mach publicly distinguishes automated and operator-driven hydrocarbon system families.

Ask on both quotes

Which transfers, valve actions, recovery steps and safety responses remain manual in the quoted model?

TSS and ATS Pro

Mach's public catalog lists cold-water hash and automated trichome-separation equipment.

Ask on both quotes

Is solventless processing a required product pathway, and what collection, drying and sanitation equipment completes it?

TES and WFDS Series

Mach publicly lists terpene and wiped-film distillation equipment.

Ask on both quotes

What feed specification, vacuum system, condenser arrangement and pass strategy support the proposed output?

DS and DMU Series

Mach's public catalog lists decarboxylation and crystallization equipment.

Ask on both quotes

What working volume, thermal profile, agitation, pressure/vacuum and batch records are required for the target product?

EE Series

Mach publicly lists classified extraction enclosures.

Ask on both quotes

Where does enclosure supply end and site HVAC, electrical, detection, fire protection, permitting and AHJ work begin?

Compare the public scope, then verify the quote

Criterion	Mach	Decimal	Verify in writing
Published process scope	Hydrocarbon, ethanol, solvent recovery, distillation, decarboxylation, chilling and turnkey facility content are publicly presented.	Decimal publishes hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO2, distillation, decarboxylation, crystallization, filtration and solvent-recovery equipment, with in-house design and fabrication in Canby, Oregon.	Mark every unit operation as included, optional, owner-supplied or third-party.
Automation	Mach publicly emphasizes automated extraction, recovery and safety controls.	Decimal offers equipment and process integration across multiple extraction and downstream categories.	Request a step-by-step control narrative and operator task list for the quoted configuration.
Manufacturing	Mach states that its equipment is designed, assembled and supported in the United States.	Decimal states that it designs, welds and assembles systems in Canby, Oregon.	Confirm the fabrication location and the identity of any third-party packaged-equipment suppliers.
Compliance support	Mach discusses cGMP facility support, classified environments, UL-rated components and build-specific engineering.	Decimal describes GMP facility-support design, ASME code construction on qualifying vessels and UL-recognized electrical components.	Ask for the exact code scope, nameplate or report status and documentation package for every pressure and electrical assembly.

Procurement worksheet

Put the same questions on both proposals

Comparable answers expose scope gaps before they become change orders, facility redesigns or validation delays.

1Which valves, transfers, recovery steps and safety interlocks are automated, and which still require an operator?
2What feedstock condition, solvent ratio, cycle time, recovery rate and shift length support the quoted throughput?
3Which utilities, classified-room work, chillers, pumps, tanks, controls and installation services are excluded?
4Which vessel records, electrical documentation, material certificates, weld records, manuals and qualification documents ship with this exact build?
5Who performs commissioning, operator training and service, and what response commitments are written into the proposal?
6Can the proposed line expand without replacing the extraction and recovery core?

Frequently asked questions

Is Decimal affiliated with Mach Technologies?

No. Decimal Engineered Systems is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mach Technologies. This is an independent buyer guide based on publicly available vendor information.

Is Decimal always a better choice than Mach Technologies?

No manufacturer is the best fit for every process. The right choice depends on solvent, feedstock, target product, throughput assumptions, facility classification, documentation requirements, service model and total installed scope.

Can an extraction machine itself be GMP-certified?

GMP applies to the facility, quality system and documented manufacturing process. Equipment can be designed and documented to support a GMP facility, but buyers should verify the exact build records, materials, controls and qualification support included in a quotation.

What is the main buyer question when comparing Decimal and Mach?

Define the complete installed process boundary. Two proposals can both say “turnkey” while assigning chillers, recovery, classified space, controls, commissioning or downstream operations to different parties.

Does Mach Technologies publish extraction equipment and technical guidance?

Yes. Mach's public site presents hydrocarbon and ethanol extraction systems, solvent recovery, downstream refinement, turnkey facility services and technical articles. Use the linked official sources below for the current scope.

Is Decimal an alternative to Mach automated extraction systems?

Decimal can be considered for hydrocarbon, ethanol and broader process-equipment projects, but automation must be compared on the exact quoted configuration. Ask both vendors for a control narrative, instrument list and operator task matrix instead of assuming every step is automated.

How should buyers compare Mach EES and AHES equipment?

They serve different extraction methods. Mach publicly positions EES around ethanol and AHES around automated hydrocarbon processing. Choose the method from target product, facility, solvent, throughput and downstream requirements before comparing a Decimal configuration.

What belongs in a closed-loop extraction system comparison?

Compare solvent inventory, pressure and temperature limits, vessel records, relief design, active or passive recovery, condenser and cooling duty, manual actions, controls, classified-space interface, cleaning and acceptance testing.

What should a turnkey extraction lab quotation include?

It should define battery limits and assign equipment, utilities, classified rooms, ventilation, electrical work, controls, permits, installation, commissioning, training, documentation and performance acceptance. The word turnkey alone does not define those responsibilities.

Does Decimal sell a Mach TSS or ATS Pro equivalent?

Decimal's current public catalog does not list a dedicated solventless trichome-separation machine. This guide does not claim an equivalent. Buyers requiring ice-water hash or dry-sift equipment should keep that requirement explicit while evaluating Decimal for other process or facility equipment.

How should GMP, ASME and UL language be compared?

GMP applies to the operating facility and quality system. For ASME or electrical claims, identify the exact vessel, panel or complete assembly covered; request the applicable nameplate, report, listing, code-stamp or build records for the quoted configuration.

Official sources reviewed

Competitor summaries above are limited to these public vendor pages. Confirm current details directly with the manufacturer.

Independent comparison notice

Decimal Engineered Systems is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mach Technologies. Names and marks belong to their respective owners. This page is informational, not legal, regulatory or engineering advice. Specifications, certifications, pricing, lead times, service terms and jurisdictional approvals must be confirmed for the exact proposed installation.

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