Best Rosin Heat Press Reviews & Buyer's Guide(Updated 2021)

Rosin extraction is safe and easy for both home and commercial growers because it doesn’t require any solvents with which to extract cannabinoids, nor does it require extensive safety measures as some other extraction methods do. But for rosin extraction to be most efficient — and produce the highest yield — professionally designed rosin presses are ideal.

The Rosin Extraction Process Explained

The concept of extracting rosin is quite simple. Two heated plates are pressed on both sides of the desired starting material (which is enclosed in parchment paper or rosin pouches) at high pressure.

The heat from the plates loosens the resinous glands, or trichomes, that contain all of the plant’s cannabinoids while the pressure effectively squeezes it from the flower. This basic process is the foundation for rosin presses and the technology that makes them run.

Since rosin is produced without the use of solvents, which can change the flavor and finished product, it’s preferred by users who don’t want any chance of having lingering, man-made chemicals in their concentrates.

The very best rosin, referred to as “live rosin” is pressed from plants that are freshly harvested, thereby maximizing the integrity of the cannabinoids and terpene compounds which collectively as an “entourage effect” help create a superior high when compared to more harsh extraction processes.

This extraction technique has been used by other industries for thousands of years. Imagine squeezing the oil out of olive or the juice from a grape. The rosin process presses the starting material until it produces a potent, solventless concentrate.

Understanding How Rosin Presses Work.

Temperature plays a big role in determining the quality and yield and the ideal temperature is heavily dependent on the chemical makeup of the plants used.

If your flowers, dry sift, or hash is terpene-rich, a lower temperature is needed. This is because the terpenes squeezed out of the trichome glands during the initial press act as a natural solvent to facilitate the rosin process.

With fewer terpenes to play that role, you’ll need more pressure and heat to coax the cannabinoids out of the glands.

You may think that more heat will result in larger yields. This is not true! Using too much heat will burn off terpenes and other compounds that make rosin so sought after. You should stick to lower heat.

For the flower: 220°F — 240°F for about 30–45 seconds

For dry sift/kief/hash: 180°F — 210°F for 45–90 seconds

As soon as you finish your press, remove rosin from the plates as fast as possible. This will minimize any degradation of compounds like CBD and terpenes.

ECO Farm DM Electric Hydraulic Rosin Press Machine

Features:

ECO Farm Rosin Press Machine is great because they don’t require a pump that can take up extra space — just plug it into a wall. This style of a rosin press is sort of new to the extraction industry but is quickly gaining favor, especially with hobby growers and home extractors. The reason for this is that it doesn’t require any sort of air compressor. They are plug-and-play, typically featuring built-in electronic pressure control.

They can output enough pressure to produce rosin. They are also small, compact, and easy to carry. They are also very quiet-this is a very popular choice for those who want a DIY setup of reliable printing presses. It is also very popular with professional consumers and commercial extractors. They have been tested to run for 6 to 8 hours at a time without any problems.

Bubble Magic 5"x5" Hydraulic/Manual 5 Ton Rosin Press

Features:

The Bubble Magic 120v 5'’ x 5'’ hydraulic/manual heat press has 5 tons of pressure

It is equipped with dual LED timer and temperature controllers to control both of your plates simultaneously. This manual hydraulic press really gives you a handle on your pressing needs!

This 5-ton rosin press comes with a 5'’ x 5'’ heat plate and can achieve a max temperature of 750° F, giving you every bit of control you need, and then some.

Rosineer Presso Heat Press Machine

Features:

Rosineer PRESSO rosin extraction press (Ivory color) makes it easier than ever to press rosin at the comfort of your home. Just set up your temperature and time on the digital control panel, load your herbs, and press away!

The press is built with two 2x3 inch insulated solid aluminum heating plates with a pressure adjusting nut above the upper plate. The plates are aligned perfectly to ensure full contact during pressing and optimum results.

Separate temperature control (less than +/- 1 F) for both upper and lower plates. Timer and Fahrenheit/Celsius functions are included.

What Makes a High-Quality Rosin Press?

There is quite a lot that goes into what makes a high-quality rosin press, just because there are so many intricate details and factors to look for. However, there are vital elements to note before purchasing one of your own. Let’s take a look through what really matters when finding a premium rosin press machine.

Using High-Quality Heat Plates With Even Heat Distribution
Avoid any cheaply made rosin presses or even DIY methods unless you are well equipped and have all the proper materials needed for quality extraction. While the process behind a concentrate extraction may sound simple, applying or actually implementing it is a totally different ball game that should not involve shortcuts in order to achieve the best results.

A top factor in this is the heat plates. Size, material, and how well heat can be evenly distributed among the plates are absolutely vital when dealing with rosin press machines, as they are what determine the end result. The uneven heat distribution will also cause lower potency levels which result in a lower grade or quality products.

Great Functionality and Design
Another key component to look for is if the rosin press machine itself functions not only effectively but also consistently. When we were going through the different rosin presses, we noticed almost instantaneously whether or not the machine was properly designed, just by looking at the materials, features, and seeing how durable the overall rosin press was.

Lacking in any of these areas should be a red flag since you ideally want a reliable machine and not one that will fail you halfway through. Aluminum heat plates are highly recommended for the best possible results.

Quality and Consistency Must Match
Another important element to look for and possibly one of the more essential ones is product quality and yield consistency. You should be able to know exactly what you are producing in terms of amount and your results should be identical every time or close, for it to be considered effective. The quality of the product should not be off or inconsistent regardless of the number of presses.

It can take a few trials to find the right switching of temperature and pressure settings before finding that perfect consistency, so be sure to have fun with the different options and stay away from cheaply made rosin press machines!

Conclusion

The rosin press you choose to go with will ultimately depend on the amount of material you’re looking to use in a single press, the total volume (size of your operation), and the type of material you will be pressing. Based on these variables, you’ll choose a rosin press that best fits your needs and make all-natural plants extracts on your own!

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