ethanol extraction

Advances in Scalable CBD Processing

How do you ensure consistent product quality? How can you scale operations while optimizing every step of your CBD production process? More importantly, how are you preparing to meet the rising demand for premium cannabinoid extracts?

The answer lies in ethanol extraction a powerful, efficient, and highly scalable method that’s transforming how hemp is processed.

Ethanol Extraction Is Leading the Industry

Modern ethanol extraction systems are designed to address industry challenges without sacrificing quality or efficiency. With advanced automation capabilities, today’s equipment removes guesswork from data capture, ensures process consistency, and guarantees reliable product output every time.

Because ethanol extraction effectively breaks down hemp biomass while preserving cannabinoids and terpenes, it’s an ideal method for producing high-quality full-spectrum crude oil at a fraction of the cost of other techniques.

Ethanol extraction systems offer a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective path to large-scale CBD production, especially with today’s automation-ready, cryogenic-enhanced technologies. Ethanol now leads in efficiency, scalability, and total cost of ownership

Modern ethanol extraction technology has rapidly evolved, outpacing traditional CO₂ extraction in speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Thanks to innovations like closed-loop systems, cryogenic processing, and advanced automation, ethanol extraction is now the preferred choice for producers aiming for high-quality, high-volume cannabinoid output.

Key Advantages of Ethanol Extraction:

Benefits of Ethanol Extraction Over CO₂ Extraction

ENTEXS Systems

ENTEXS

Ethanol Extraction Technology

ENTEXS has developed the industry’s most efficient and scalable ethanol extraction systems, fully automated, turnkey solutions designed to streamline operations and deliver consistent, high-quality results. From raw hemp biomass to full-spectrum crude oil, distillate, or isolate, our proprietary technology enables continuous cannabinoid and terpene production with minimal manual intervention.

Backed by engineering precision and cutting-edge automation, ENTEXS systems deliver repeatable performance. Each batch captures up to 98% of cannabinoids and recovers 97% of ethanol, ensuring maximum yield and cost-efficiency. Our advanced extraction platforms eliminate guesswork and manual variability, empowering operators with real-time digital data and remote monitoring capabilities.

Our hands-free systems are designed to reduce labor costs and enhance workplace safety. They minimize the need for on-site staffing. The fully enclosed process prioritizes operational ease, scalability, and product integrity from biomass input to final product.

Driven by a commitment to innovation, ENTEXS offers the ideal solution for labs seeking reliable, high-performance ethanol extraction.

ENTEXS

Ethanol Extraction systems

ENTEXS MIDI Industrial

comparison

ethanol extraction vs CO₂ extraction

Feature	ENTEXS Ethanol Extraction	CO₂ Extraction
Speed of Extraction	✅ High – minutes to hours	⚠️ Moderate – hours per batch
Scalability	✅ Highly scalable for large-volume production	⚠️ Moderate – requires more equipment to scale
Initial Setup Cost	✅ Lower	⚠️ Higher (due to high-pressure components)
Operational Complexity	✅ Lower – easier to train and automate	⚠️ Higher – requires skilled operators and pressure control
Automation Compatibility	✅ Excellent – fully automated systems available	⚠️ Limited – partial automation possible
Solvent Recovery Efficiency	✅ High – modern systems recover +97% ethanol	✅ High – CO₂ is reused, but systems are more complex
Temperature Requirements	✅ Cryogenic options reduce undesired compounds	⚠️ Supercritical CO₂ requires precise temperature and pressure control
Yield Consistency	✅ High – especially for full-spectrum and crude oil	✅ High – good for isolates and pure extracts
Maintenance & Downtime	✅ Low – fewer moving parts and simpler systems	⚠️ Higher – complex machinery, seals, and valves need regular servicing
Energy Consumption	✅ Lower – especially with cryo-ethanol systems	⚠️ Higher – compressors and heaters increase energy use

Ready to transform your extraction process?

Whether you’re scaling a lab, launching a new facility, or upgrading outdated equipment, our next-gen extraction systems are built to help you extract more with less time, less labor, and less risk. ENTEXS team can help with any unique circumstance. Our technology can be scaled to fit your requirements. We have a group of in-house engineers to diligently address your manufacturing specialty needs.