The different types of rosin press

The rosin, an extraction method that uses pressure and gentle heat, has recently entered the market for concentrates. Over the past two years, the manufacturing process for this solvent-free extraction method has undergone numerous innovations.

Until now, BHO was more popular, but it required quite a bit of equipment, solvent, and time. Rosin eliminates all of that and can be produced in just a few seconds using various types of rosin presses (or rosin press).

How does a rosin press work?

As explained above, rosin requires only heat, pressure, and a few seconds.

It is important to control the heat to preserve as many terpenes and cannabinoids as possible. If you set the temperature too high, they will be destroyed, resulting in a poor-quality final product.

By lowering the temperature, you’ll preserve the active ingredients, but you’ll need to increase the pressure. The best rosin presses therefore provide high pressure at low temperatures to produce the best possible rosin.

Ideal temperature

A good rule of thumb to remember is this: ;

• low temperature (between 65 and 105°C): more flavor, lower yield; the final product is more like butter or honey
• High temperature (between 105 and 120°C): fewer aromas, higher yield; the final product resembles sap

Depending on the variety used, the yield will, of course, vary. Some are known to produce a lot of resin, while others produce less.

Pressing flowers will yield the highest quality, but not necessarily the highest yield. When it comes to flowers, less is more. Smaller blooms will produce better results.

It's also possible to press kif or hash, with very decent yields.

The right pressure

There is no exact rule for tire pressure, but most pros use the following formula:

A 10-metric-ton press with a surface area of 100 cm².
10,000/100 = 100 bars

The Different Types of Rosin Presses

The Hair Straightener

It might seem surprising, but you might already have a rosin press at home (thanks, Mom!). Some even have a temperature display. All you have to do is slide a sheet of parchment paper and a bud between the two plates, then press for 2 to 3 seconds until you see a little smoke or hear a slight sizzle.

Unfold the parchment paper and collect the resin using a dabber. You can repeat this process 2 to 3 times with the same flower if you think there’s still resin left.

La Tarik Rosin

Between hair straighteners and larger flat irons, you'll find the Tarik Rosin, a manual flat iron that we had tested here.

Its various advantages include its relatively affordable price (about 180€), the ability to adjust the temperature, and its comfortable performance.

The pressing, however, is done by hand.

There are other manual presses available—from Rosin Tech, for example—that offer more temperature and time control options and a larger surface area. Prices can easily reach 500€.

The Pneumatic Press

Pneumatic rosin presses can generate high pressures using compressed air, up to over 100 bars. They allow you to control both pressure and temperature, and produce good results very quickly.

Price-wise, we're easily looking at over 1,000–1,500€.

Hydraulic presses

If you need even higher pressure—up to 1,000 bars—hydraulic presses are available. They significantly reduce the temperature, thereby preserving as many terpenes and cannabinoids as possible. They can also be equipped with a larger pressing surface.

These models are clearly intended for professional use, with prices exceeding €3,000.