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NugSmasher OG Original 12 Ton Rosin Press VS Dabpress 10 Ton Driptech Rosin Press Reviews

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With the latest technology, the rosin press size has dramatically reduced.

Dabbing or vaporizing rosin can be a great way to consume weed. However, if you are a fan of rosin, you will need the best rosin press machine to extract your own.

Just a few years back, a dedicated rosin press did not even exist. People used a shop press with heat plates exerting 10 to 20 tons of pressure.

What was even wilder was that some took the DIY approach and used hair straighteners to press flowers. It is a messy affair but still functional. However, all of that changed with technologically advanced rosin press.

What IS Rosin?

Rosin is a concentrate made by exposing cannabis to heat and pressure to force out the terpenes and cannabinoids found in the plant’s trichome glands.

Rosin is also uniquely versatile in the fact that it can be manipulated into almost any type or texture of concentrate. From shatter and sugar to budder and wax, rosin has many adaptability options, making it an awesome product for extraction artists to experiment with.

The Rosin Extraction Process

The concept of extracting rosin is quite simple. Two heated plates are pressed on both sides of the desired starting material (which is enclosed in parchment paper or rosin pouches) at high pressure.

The heat from the plates loosens the resinous glands, or trichomes, that contains all of the plant’s cannabinoids while the pressure effectively squeezes it from the flower. This basic process is the foundation for rosin presses and the technology that makes them run.

Since rosin is produced without the use of solvents, which can change the flavor and finished product, it’s preferred by users who don’t want any chance of having lingering, man-made chemicals in their concentrates.

This extraction technique has been used by other industries for thousands of years. Imagine squeezing the oil out of olive or the juice from a grape. The rosin process presses the starting material until it produces a potent, solventless concentrate.

Which Rosin Press Should You Buy?

The main types of press are manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and hybrid. Each uses a different mechanism to apply the pressure.

When looking for the best rosin press, there are a few things we considered.

The Shape of the Plates – For Ease of Use & Efficiency

Rectangular plates work best. The ideal plate structure of a rosin press is longer and narrower. This is because this shape maximizes the perimeter of your press. A rectangular plate will normally outperform a square one.

Even Heat Distribution – For a Quality Product

Your rosin press should have uniform heat distribution. The way heat works to extract rosin is by melting the trichomes and other essential compounds into a lower viscous form.

Many cheap rosin presses don’t have even heat distribution across their plates, and this leads to lower quality rosin.

Reliability – Consistent Mechanical Operation

Rosin presses can get pretty pricey. So, it makes sense to only invest in a press that will last you years to come.

So with all that said we’ll get into the best products in each category for manual presses, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and disel-powered.

Okay, we’re just kidding about the diesel option, but who knows, maybe one day!

With quality indicators out of the way you should start thinking about the volume of plant material you plan on processing in the next 1-5 years because there is no harm in buying a press that you can “grow into”.

Below are some of the best rosin press machines we could find, including models that come in under $300under $500, and under $1000 respectively.

The great thing about the Nugsmasher is its simplicity and ease of use. It’s a manual press but the cost is relatively low compared to others on this list. It can deliver up to 12 tons of pressure and weighs 74 pounds due to its robust solid steel design.

nugsmasher og best rosin press of 2020.

With a whopping 12 tons pressure, you can squeeze out up to 14 grams of rosin in one go.

That, combined with its steel construction, makes it the best manual rosin press.

I think of it as an upgrade to a personal rosin press. It’s still very much manageable, so I would recommend it to someone who is pressing for the first time.

Since it is manual, there is not much of a learning curve. It is pretty easy to operate.

NugSmasher gives a lifetime warranty for this product too. It will pay for itself in a short time. The Dual Heating element offers 160W ea.

The plates are just an inch and a half bigger than those on the Mini press (4 x4 inches).

  • Built with solid steel.
  • 4″ x 4″ heating plates.
  • Dual heating plates.
  • Temperature control.
  • Fast retract plate: a safety feature that releases pressure immediately in an emergency.
  • Manual pump arm, no air compressor needed.
  • Made in the USA.
  • Relatively low on the price scale.

This Dabpress Hydraulic Heat Press Machine can make a mighty rosin press. The dual heated plates are made of high-quality 6061 aluminum.

It also features stainless steel rods and a four-ton bottle jack. The four pieces of bearing align the movement during operation.

Now, let’s talk about pressure. This hydraulic press can deliver 1000 PSI pressure. The pressure is only supplemented by its excellent plate heating.

The dual insulation layers allow the plates to reach a temperature of 200 degrees in under five minutes. For me, that is what the best rosin press should offer.

It uses 500W power and weighs over 31 pounds.

What I like most in this press are the four legs that allow it to lie vertically. It essentially improves the grip and makes the whole task of pressing a lot easier.

The surface of the aluminum plates evenly heat. They are also easy to clean.

  • Dual Heated Platens Aligned - 4-piece linear bearings guarantee great line-up; frame Made of 6061 Aluminum, Stainless Steel Pillars,10-Ton Hydraulic Cylinder, and Durable PID Temp Controller Box.
  • Artcraft Durable Frame - Made of anodized 6061 aluminum and 4-piece stainless steel chrome rods - non-rusting and durability.
  • Heat Insulation Performance - Low heat transfer bamboo insulator guarantees quick heating-up and protects the cylinder from overheating.
  • 4 Magnets and 4 Feet Pad - Two magnets installed on the frame, other two magnets inside the package; 4 pieces of feet pad included in the package to prevent scratches on the working table.
  • No Pump Included - The pump sold separately.

Specifications:

  • Temperature Range: 0-399F
  • Power: 500 Watts
  • Voltage: 110/220 Volts
  • Total Weight: 32.1 lbs
  • Package Dimension: 20.4" x 13.3" x 12.9"
  • Frame Dimension: (H) 40cm x (W) 23cm x (D) 21.5cm
  • PID Temp Controller Box Dimension: (H) 21.5cm x (W) 15cm x (D) 8.3cm
  • Pressing Area: 3" x 5"
  • Clearance between Upper and Bottom Platens: 32mm/1.26"
What is the best temp to press rosin?

You may think that more heat will result in larger yields. This is not true! Using too much heat will burn off terpenes and other compounds that make rosin so sought after. You should stick to lower heat.

For flower: 220°F - 240°F for about 30 - 45 seconds
For dry sift/kief/hash: 180°F - 210°F for 45 - 90 seconds

As soon as you finish your press, remove rosin from the plates as fast as possible. This will minimize any degradation of compounds like CBD and terpenes. Pure Pressure makes some really cool Gold Plates which you can place your rosin on right after pressing to speed up cooling.

As we mentioned earlier, there is a relationship between temperature and pressure. If you want to cold press (sub 200), you’ll need more pressure, and longer pressing duration.

Experiment and see if this produces better rosin for you, because in many cases, it may not. Excess pressure can result in issues of its own too, which we will detail below.

How much pressure do you need to press rosin?

The pressure needed will depend on the temps you use, but, also on what you’re pressing.

Flower needs more pressure, somewhere between 600-1000 PSI.

Dry sift/kief or hash will require less pressure because it is more concentrated. You should shoot for between 300-800 PSI.

Too much pressure can lead to a lower quality yield. You can actually end up squeezing plant matter into the rosin, resulting in impurities, poor taste, and overall lower quality.

Last Thoughts about the Best Rosin Press 

Rosin is becoming incredibly popular among stoners simply because it gives a pure and flavorful experience. The Jamaicans may have pioneered the rosin press, but now it is a global favorite.

Luckily, now you can get pretty advanced and high-quality rosin press machine that has completely changed the game.

Even the best rosin press machine would give you a way better yield than the good old hair straightener.

It is important to keep safety in mind, especially with a big and heavy rosin press. You are dealing with thousands of pounds of pressure. If you are new to extraction, make sure you start small and work your way up.

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