I heard that these machines damage the product?

by | May 13, 2017 |

It is true that a lot of bad trimming machines came out and gave trimming machines in general a bad reputation. Poorly made machines can cause severe damage to the flowers during processing. Most of the damage comes from the stainless steel surfaces as the trichomes will just adhere to this surface and get stripped off the flowers. Spraying your tumblers with “Non-stick” lubricants is bad for the visual appearance, flavour and aroma of your flowers. Cheap blades that are uneven and dull will also cause tearing and damage. Machines that require a very lengthy processing time will also cause a lot of damage to your flowers.

Manufacturers who recommend running machines back to back in tandem only creates the flower needing to travel twice the distance, causing twice the agitation which results in a more damaged flower with significant loss of trichomes.

Our main goal here at CenturionPro Solutions is to RESTORE THE REPUTATION OF AUTOMATED TRIMMERS. Our machines are made with Toro cutting reels, the best reels you can buy. Our non-stick eliminates the trichomes from sticking and allows them to remain on the flower where they belong. Our machines will provide a finish that closely resembles hand trimming.

GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (See Chapter IV for food, and Chapter V, Subchapters A, B, C, D, and E for drugs and devices.) These regulations, which have the force of law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices, some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure, and effective. GMP regulations require a quality approach to manufacturing, enabling companies to minimize or eliminate instances of contamination, mixups, and errors. This in turn, protects the consumer from purchasing a product which is not effective or even dangerous. Failure of firms to comply with GMP regulations can result in very serious consequences including recall, seizure, fines, and jail time.

GMP regulations address issues including record keeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling. Most GMP requirements are very general and open-ended, allowing each manufacturer to decide individually how to best implement the necessary controls. This provides much flexibility, but also requires that the manufacturer interpret the requirements in a manner which makes sense for each individual business.

GMP is also sometimes referred to as “cGMP”. The “c” stands for “current,” reminding manufacturers that they must employ technologies and systems which are up-to-date in order to comply with the regulation.