Mechanical extraction: traditional pressure or friction to separate trichomes. Natural, artisanal and solvent-free method, yielding authentic resins with a rich aromatic profile.

What is mechanical extraction?

Mechanical extraction encompasses all techniques traditionalwhich allow the trichomes to be separated without water, without solvents and without excessive heat. It relies solely on the pressure, the Friction or manual sieving.

🤔 How does friction welding work?

This is the oldest method:

1. The dried flowers are gently rubbed on a sieve.
2. The trichomes are detaching
3. They fall as pollen
4. The pollen is then Rushed to form a compact resin

It's the basis of charas or Traditional hash1.

🤲 What is “charas”?

Charas is a resin obtained by Manual friction fresh flowers in your hands. Resin builds up on the skin, then is collected and rolled. It is an ancestral method originating from India and Nepal.

✋ What is traditional hashing?

This is a resin obtained by manual sieving of dried flowers, then In a hurry to obtain a compact texture. This is the method used in historical regions: Morocco, Lebanon, Afghanistan.

What role do screens play in mechanical extraction?

Screens allow the separation of trichomes by size. The finer the mesh, the purer the resin obtained. Screens are often used between 70 µm and 150 µm.

🌿 What type of material to use?

• Dried flowers
• Coniferous wood
• Little heads
• Fresh flowers (for the float only)

The quality of the material directly affects the purity and the’aroma.

⭐ What are the benefits of mechanical extraction?

• Method 100 % natural
• No water, no solvents
• Traditional, often more “earthy” and spicy aromas
• Highly appreciated artisanal techniques
• Authentic and terpene-rich result

🎨 Why are mechanical resins often darker?

Because they sometimes contain a little more plant matter. The colour also depends on:

• the variety
• the maturity of the trichomes
• the applied pressure
• the ambient temperature

A dark hash can be excellent, especially for traditional methods.

🧊 Should the material be cooled before extraction?

Yes, for sieving. The cold makes the trichomes brittle, which makes them easier to separate. For charas, on the contrary, fresh flowers are used.

🔥 Does pressure heat the resin?

Slightly. Too much pressure can melt the trichomes and darken the resin. Experienced craftspeople control the pressure to preserve the aromas.

Is mechanical extraction dangerous?

No. It does not use any solvents and does not present any particular risks. It is one of the safest and oldest methods.