Hemp Processing
Supporting the CBD Extraction Industry from Lab to Industrial Scale
As the first U.S. state to legalize commercial cannabis, Colorado quickly emerged as a national hub for CBD (Cannabidiol) extraction and hemp processing. Dairy Engineering Company has worked closely with many local CBD extraction and processing companies—from startups refining lab-scale methods to established producers scaling up to full industrial operations.
Our team has supported these companies by providing the equipment, process knowledge, and engineering support needed to optimize every stage of production. From initial solvent contact to final product purification, we’ve helped develop and refine process flows that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure safety.
We are experienced with a wide range of extraction and post-processing techniques, including:
- Cryogenic ethanol extraction
- Winterization
- Decarboxylation
- Solvent recovery
- Distillation and separation
- Crude oil cooling and storage
- Waste stream reduction and heat integration
Whether you’re looking to improve throughput, overcome thermal bottlenecks, or ensure compliance with safety regulations, our in-house engineering team—including several chemical engineers—offers deep knowledge of heat transfer, fluid handling, and chemical process design. This allows us to size and recommend equipment that not only fits your process but also supports future growth and regulatory compliance.
We’ve supplied and supported a wide variety of critical equipment for hemp and CBD operations, including:
- Extraction tanks and centrifuges
- Shell-and-tube and plate heat exchangers
- Evaporators
- Jacketed vessels and reaction tanks
- Solvent-compatible pumps and piping systems
- Explosion-proof motors and panels
- Vacuum systems and chillers
In many cases, we’ve taken lab-developed concepts through the pilot phase and into full production-scale deployment, helping our customers navigate the challenges of scale-up—from throughput limitations to solvent handling safety. Our large inventory of quality refurbished equipment, combined with the capabilities of our qualified in-house rebuilding and fabrication teams, enables fast, cost-effective solutions tailored to your process.
For those new to CBD extraction, we understand that working with solvents like ethanol, butane, pentane, or hexane can be intimidating due to safety concerns. We frequently help customers upgrade or modify equipment to meet Class I, Division 1/2 or explosion-proof standards, ensuring safe operation in compliance with applicable fire and building codes.
Whether you’re optimizing an existing system or building a new facility from the ground up, Dairy Engineering Company is a trusted partner for scalable, reliable, and efficient CBD extraction solutions.