What is a trichome separator?
A trichome separator is a device or tool designed to separate trichomes from plant material, typically cannabis or hemp. Trichomes are the tiny, resinous structures on the surface of the plant that contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds responsible for the plant’s therapeutic and psychoactive effects.
In the context of cannabis or hemp processing, trichome separation is often a step in the extraction process to isolate the valuable compounds for various purposes, such as making concentrates, oils, or other cannabis products. Trichome separators can use different methods, including mechanical agitation or sieving, to separate trichomes from the plant material, resulting in a more concentrated product with a higher potency of cannabinoids.
What are the three types of trichomes?
These trichomes play a crucial role in the production of cannabinoids and terpenes, which contribute to the therapeutic and psychoactive properties of cannabis and hemp plants.
There are three main types of trichomes found on the surface of plants, including cannabis and hemp. These three types are:
Bulbous Trichomes
These are the smallest and least conspicuous trichomes. They consist of a single, small cell that secretes various substances. In cannabis, bulbous trichomes are found on the surface of the plant, including the leaves and stems.
Capitate-Sessile Trichomes
These trichomes have a stalk and a gland head. The stalk can vary in length, and the gland head is often larger than that of bulbous trichomes. Capitate-sessile trichomes are present on both the leaves and the flowers of cannabis plants.
Capitate-Stalked Trichomes
These are the largest and most noticeable trichomes. They consist of a stalk and a gland head, with the gland head being larger than that of capitate-sessile trichomes. Capitate-stalked trichomes are particularly abundant on the flowering buds of the cannabis plant. They are the primary source of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds sought after in cannabis cultivation.
TS-50 Bubble Hash Trichome Separator
- Capacity : 190L
- Maximum throughput : 14kg
- interlayer volume : 30L
- Cooling area : 0.9㎡
- Operating temperature : -20~100ºC
- Material : 304 stainless steel
- Dimension : 1500mm*827mm*1360mm(59.06inch*32.56inch*53.54inch)
- Package dimensions : 990mm*920mm*1535mm(38.98inch*36.22inch*60.43inch)
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TS-75 Bubble Hash Trichome Separator
- Capacity : 285L
- Maximum throughput : 21kg
- interlayer volume : 47L
- Cooling area : 1.35㎡
- Operating temperature : -20~100ºC
- Material : 304 stainless steel
- Dimension : 1700mm*1027mm*1360mm(66.93inch*40.43inch*53.54inch)
- Package dimensions : 1190mm*1120mm*1535mm(46.85inch*44.09inch*60.43inch)
TS-75 Pro Bubble Hash Trichome Separator
- Capacity : 285L
- Maximum throughput : 21kg
- interlayer volume : 47L
- Cooling area : 1.35㎡
- Operating temperature : -20~100ºC
- Material : 304 stainless steel
- Package dimensions : 1160mm*1060mm*1950mm(45.67inch*41.73inch*76.77inch)
＄ 10,150