A five-gallon ice water extraction system is designed for separating trichomes from cannabis plant material to produce bubble hash. This process involves agitating plant matter in ice water with varying micron-sized filter bags. The agitation separates the trichome heads, which are then filtered through progressively finer mesh bags, isolating different grades of hashish based on size and quality.
Systems of this capacity are ideal for medium-scale hash production, allowing processors to handle a significant volume of plant material efficiently. The process preserves the terpenes and cannabinoids, resulting in a solventless, high-quality concentrate. This method has evolved from traditional hand-mixing techniques, becoming more standardized and efficient through the use of purpose-built machines.