Equipment

A definitive guide to modern vacuum oven practices for maximum terpene preservation and compliant solvent purging, highlighting spec trends for 2026, step-by-step SOPs, and common pitfalls. Learn why stainless steel tubing, real leak detection, and true vacuum gauge calibration are the new minimum standard, along with actionable energy and compliance upgrades. Featuring the curated Across International E76i vacuum oven from Urth & Fyre.

A complete playbook for semi-automatic filling changeovers on the Thompson Duke MCF1—covering ergonomic workflows, drain/fill and sanitization SOPs, time-savings math, GMP-adjacent QA, and audit readiness. Ideal for supervisors and QA leads optimizing high-throughput cartridge lines. Includes best practices for consumables, cleaning, validation, and Urth & Fyre's value for fast, compliant, and scalable filling operations.

This comprehensive guide explains how to strategically pair rotary evaporators and recirculating chillers to maximize solvent recovery speed and reduce energy consumption. It covers the physics behind rotovap-chiller integration, sizing rules, operational checklists, and maintenance best practices, centering on the Büchi R-220 Rotavapor and F-325 Chiller.

A comprehensive guide to optimizing ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer management for cold-chain owners and QA leads. Covers right-sizing ULT fleets, alarm strategy, redundancy policies, energy benchmarks, best acceptance/commissioning SOPs, and practical risk reduction—including real-world examples and remote monitoring.

Learn how a right-sized GMP documentation package—including URS, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ—streamlines compliance, reduces risk, and accelerates commissioning for the Thompson Duke TPM cartridge press capping system. Explore actionable strategies for acceptance criteria, test design, force profiles, and maintenance that satisfy auditors and deliver real operational value—without drowning in paperwork.

This in-depth post guides extraction and QA professionals through implementing a defensible HPLC QC plan for cannabis labs, anchored by the latest NIST Hemp Reference Material, AOAC CASP‑validated methods, and robust system suitability practices. Learn how to align daily workflows with regulatory and brand expectations, optimize cost per sample, enforce data integrity, and run a defensible potency program with Urth & Fyre’s turnkey HPLC solutions.

A deep dive into the overlooked but crucial difference between stainless steel and rubber vacuum oven tubing. Covers why stainless steel hardlines and compression fittings dramatically improve hold times, energy efficiency, cleanliness, and terpene/aromatic retention for regulated drying applications. Includes latest best practices for inert gas backfill, cleaning, and GMP/ISO alignment, along with actionable steps for benchmarking and equipment upgrades.