Month: March 2022

Our KannaMill Pilot series mills require feeding material by hand and collecting material in small collection bins. To help automate this process, we now offer a Surge Hopper/Flex Auger add-on for our Lab and Pilot series mills. For our KM-12 and KM-16 models, we can retrofit the mill to utilize this setup for either the in-feed, the discharge, or both. By adding this hopper and auger configuration, you can expect an increase in productivity and the flexibility of filling extraction socks/vessels, 55-gallon drums, and super sacks, to name a few.

The Surge Hopper is manufactured in 304 Stainless Steel, measures 36” square by 38” high and offers 8 cubic feet of hopper capacity. This hopper configuration offers optional upgrades for agitation, proximity level switch, and a turbine vibrator. The Flex Auger comes as a standard 15′ long with the ability to customize the length. The outer diameter of the auger measures at 4 ½” and is made of polyethylene. The auger runs on a 3HP, 1725 RPM motor with the option of upgrading to a VFD. All the fittings and transitions are included, and all wiring is completely enclosed.

We partnered with one of the industry leaders in conveyor equipment which offers a quick ship program. This program helps cut down on long lead times and expedites the equipment modifications needed for your KannaMill. Contact us for more info.

Why is grinding necessary?

A common question we get is, “How can I achieve consistent particle sizes?” It always points to milling or grinding as being the cheapest and most efficient way. There are several reasons why milling biomass is important for extraction, prerolls, building materials, and several other uses. Below are a few examples.

Extraction:

1. The density increases when the biomass is milled. This means more material can be packed into extraction vessels.
2. Milling can provide tight particle size distributions, which helps increase efficiency during the extraction process.
3. The two most common extraction methods (CO2 and Ethanol) require different particle sizes. For example, CO2 extraction requires a smaller uniform size to prevent channeling within the extraction vessel whereas Ethanol extraction requires larger particle sizes for maximum absorption.

Prerolls:

1. Consistent particle sizes help provide ease of filling the cones used in prerolls.
2. A coarse particle size is needed for prerolls to provide the consumer with an even burn without “canoeing”. A simple screen change and RPM alteration on the mill can ensure the operator will achieve consistent sizes rather than fine powder.
3. Uniformity can also eliminate unwanted stems that usually puncture the wrapper of the preroll. This eliminates stress on QC and helps maintain uptime in production.

To hear about what KannaMill does differently than other processing companies, reach out to us at 800-447-4634 or email us at [email protected].

The KannaMill Pilot Series offers a throughput range of 500 – 1,000 lbs/hr. Various models within our KannaMill, 13 and WA equipment lines fall within this range. The three different hammer mill styles can tackle a wide range of applications including, but not be limited to; flower and trim for extraction, pre-rolls, and fresh frozen. This series works best for operations more than 10 acres.

Full plant material can be processed through our 13 hammer mill which comes with a user friendly 45-degree infeed chute and an integral fan built on to the shaft of the motor. This mill offers a low footprint and can be tied into most existing Cyclone’s for material separation.

We have a current customer, a New York state farmer, that utilizes our 13 model hammer mill to break down Hemp biomass to achieve a uniform particle size for various applications including animal bedding and building insulation. This rugged model is built to work through tough and aggressive plant matter.

Reach out to us today to learn more about our Pilot Series and which equipment line would work best for your application.