Applications
Where this equipment is used
- Cannabis THC/CBD distillate production
- Essential oil and tocopherol stripping
- Heat-sensitive API purification
- Flavor and fragrance concentrate refining
Products
Molecular Distillation Systems
Molecular Distillation Unit - Short Path Wiped Film System
Molecular distillation (short-path, wiped-film) separates thermally sensitive compounds at deep vacuum with short residence time and uniform heating. The FMD series ranges from FMD-60B (0.05 m², 1-3 kg/h) to FMD-230B (0.5 m², 2-20 kg/h), with magnetic seal, borosilicate 3.3 glass visualization, precise wiper geometry and included chiller/heater. Cannabis operators use these systems for THC/CBD distillate; pharma and flavor houses use them for API purification and tocopherol stripping.
Industries
Typical laboratory environments
- Cannabis and hemp processors
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Flavor and fragrance houses
- Nutraceutical producers
Catalog Highlights
What the product catalog adds
These points are drawn from the supplied LM product catalog and turned into buyer-facing detail.Short residence time, uniform heating and magnetic seal are presented as core system advantages.
Transparent borosilicate glass observation and wiper design are central catalog selling points.
Fully automatic, jacketed and insulated variants are shown as higher-end configurations.
Buying Guidance
How to specify the right system
Premium instrumentation decisions should account for methods, workflow and lifecycle service before the purchase order is issued.Sizing & throughput
Size the system to 1.5-2x peak throughput to maintain quality at steady state.
Compliance & hazloc
Specify fully automatic / jacketed / insulated configuration for regulated cGMP environments.
Power & utilities
Plan additional rough and diffusion pump capacity if feed is wet or high in volatiles.
Technical Specifications
Catalog models & directional pricing
Specific model sizes, wetted materials and factory-direct USD ex-works pricing from our Zhengzhou manufacturing base. All models support custom voltage configurations.| Model | Evaporation Area | Column Diameter | Wiper Motor | Max Speed | Processing Throughput | Materials | Price (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMD-60B | 0.05 m² | 60 mm | 120 W | 450 rpm | 1.0–3.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $26,500 |
| FMD-80B | 0.10 m² | 80 mm | 120 W | 450 rpm | 2.0–5.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $29,000 |
| FMD-100B | 0.15 m² | 100 mm | 120 W | 450 rpm | 3.0–8.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $32,000 |
| FMD-150B | 0.25 m² | 150 mm | 200 W | 400 rpm | 2.0–12.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $38,500 |
| FMD-200B | 0.35 m² | 200 mm | 200 W | 400 rpm | 2.0–12.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $52,000 |
| FMD-230B | 0.50 m² | 230 mm | 200 W | 400 rpm | 2.0–20.0 kg/h | SS304 & Borosilicate 3.3 | $63,900 |
*Directional ex-works USD pricing. Final quotes depend on custom voltage options, auxiliary matched heaters/chillers, chemical compatibility requirements, and actual sea/air freight to your destination. All components meet CE standards, with ETL/UL recognized components selectable for North American B2B installations.
Common Configurations
Typical model and option direction
- FMD-60B entry pilot (0.05 m²)
- FMD-150B mid-scale production support (0.25 m²)
- FMD-230B automatic insulated system (0.50 m²)
Quote Inputs
What to send before we quote
- Feed material
- Required throughput
- Vacuum target
- Automation level
- Cleaning/changeover needs
Buyer Notes
What usually matters during internal approval
These points help procurement and engineering move from browsing to approval without the usual back-and-forth.Most buyers want the whole system boundary clarified up front — heater, chiller, rough vacuum and feed prep — and we scope it that way.
If cannabinoid or nutraceutical service is involved, note material compatibility and cleaning expectations.
Throughput claims should be framed around feed condition and operator target quality, not only maximum nameplate figures.
Request a quote with process, utility and destination data.
Include the target application, solvent or media, batch size, required temperature or vacuum range, facility power, hazardous-area requirement and destination ZIP code.