What helps make the most eclectic and versatile cannabis extract brand on the market today? Versatility with your cannabis concentrate dispenser. In today’s world of extracts, consumers are increasingly seeking vape products that provide a quality experience without spitting from the mouthpiece or hard pulls.
However, concentrates like live resin or rosin differ in consistency and filling ability compared to distillate, complicating operations for vape brands looking to meet consumer demand.
So, how can your brand keep up? It all comes down to the type of THC concentrate dispenser your facility is equipped with. Here, we’ll dive deep into cannabis oil dispensers for all concentrate types to help you find the one that’s right for you—and to learn why leading brands choose Vape-Jet.
Keep reading to learn more about cannabis concentrate dispensers that help scale SKUs seamlessly.
How Dispensers Handle Various Concentrate Types
There are three major types of cannabis concentrates for filling vape cartridges or all-in-one devices that vary greatly. Let’s cover their unique characteristics and how they affect cannabis concentrate dispensers.
Distillates
Distillate, while one of the more “oil-like” consistencies, is still a thick, syrupy texture that can require dispensers equipped for specialty handling for the utmost success. What’s important to understand about distillate is that its process strips away many minor cannabinoids and terpenes with the heat and pressure involved.
That means it won’t necessarily require as many enhanced dispenser features to protect the natural integrity of the extract. However, to remain versatile as a cannabis brand, it’s always recommended to invest in equipment that allows you to scale to various extract types.
Live Resin
Live resin is a cannabis concentrate that’s richer in terpenes and cannabinoids, again, due to its unique process. The “live” terminology refers to the fact that the flower material was freshly frozen upon harvesting. This method preserves the plant’s natural profiles at their peak for the highest flavor and most well-rounded consumer experience.
To handle live resin, dispensers will benefit from temperature regulation to handle its thick consistency while preserving its strain-specific compounds. Wide-nozzle openings help accommodate its thicker texture, ensuring an even flow without clogging. While airtight seals will help maintain freshness by locking in volatile terpenes that give live resin its signature aroma and potency.
Rosin
Rosin or live rosin is the most precious of cannabis concentrates, as it’s made with solventless extraction methods. With the care put into preserving the strain’s natural profile (without the use of harmful solvents like butane), the same care should be put into preserving the concentrate while dispensing.
The extract also just so happens to be the thickest of all, although various methods can help alter the consistency. To assist here, high-pressure dispensing mechanisms help push rosin through the applicator without clogging. On a similar note, anti-stick coatings on internal components or automatic cleaning in place can help reduce buildup, making the messy process that much easier for more efficient operations.
Other Concentrates
In today’s cannabis industry, concentrates are consistently evolving. From distillates to rosin to liquid diamonds and sugar sauce, it’s wise to expect extracts to continue to evolve, requiring adaptation from the piece of equipment you invest in.
What Makes Cannabis Concentrate Dispensers Versatile
Now that you know how dispensers handle various concentrate types, what makes each dispenser so versatile? Cannabis concentrate dispensers should accommodate a wide range of extract types, from thick waxes and shatters to runnier oils and sauces. This versatility comes from several key features that enable seamless handling of different consistencies while ensuring precision, preservation, and ease of use.
For comparison purposes, here are the top components of cannabis oil dispensers that allow them to handle different types of concentrates easily.
- Adjustable dosing: Cannabis oil dispensers that allow for various configurations to deliver precise amounts of concentrate regardless of its viscosity, are key. This prevents overuse, extends product life, and ensures a consistent experience.
- Materials: Dispensers crafted from glass, medical-grade plastics, or specialized metals can store concentrates without degrading terpenes or cannabinoids, preserving flavor and potency.
- Temperature regulation: Equipment with built-in temperature regulation or pre-set zones improves adaptability by preventing thick concentrates from hardening, ensuring smooth dispensing even in colder environments.
- Anti-clog features: Features that prevent clogging, such as specialized nozzles and airtight seals, reduce product buildup, and keep the dispenser functioning properly over time.
- Interchangeability: Dispenser designs that include interchangeable components, such as machine vision alignment systems to skip loading jigs or customizable applicator tips, allow brands to tailor the device to specific product types or consumer preferences.
Considerations When Choosing Cannabis Concentrate Dispensers
When selecting cannabis concentrate dispensers, extract brands must balance functionality, efficiency, and product preservation for the best ROI and bottom line. To do so, here are the key considerations to factor into your decision when selecting the right cannabis oil dispenser for your operation:
- Versatility: Ensure the equipment is manufactured to work with various concentrate viscosities with features like configuration profiles for automation, individual heat zones, etc.
- Dosing and fill accuracy: Provides precise and consistent dosing and fill volume with features such as pharmaceutical-grade pumps and beyond.
- Ease of use: To keep your operation running seamlessly, an intuitive design that’s easily adaptable for all learning types and employees is key.
All in all, your facility’s THC concentrate dispenser will affect the end product. Choosing the right dispenser ensures an optimal consumer experience while protecting product integrity and supporting brand differentiation in a competitive market.
Getting Adaptable Equipment For Your Operation
To end as we began, one of the top ways to expand your extract brand is to offer a variety of SKUs, from a versatile cannabis concentrate dispenser. That’s why Vape-Jet has meticulously designed our fleet of THC concentrate dispensers to handle everything from distillate to rosin, and all the extracts in between (we see you, sugar sauce!).
Learn more about the Vape-Jet for vape devices, our Dab Dispenser for jars, or our entire collection of semi- and fully- automatic filling machines now. Need help deciding what’s right for you? Get in touch with our industry-leading team to help you equip your facility for ultimate efficiency, quality, and success.
