Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
System and Method For Processing Hemp Plants and Products Produced Thereby

Abstract:

A system and method for processing hemp plants is disclosed. The process is capable of processing whole Cannabis plants for producing multiple useful products. A pair of hammermills are used in series in order to produce an extractable Cannabis material for obtaining cannabinoids, such as CBD and a fiber product. The hurds contained in the Cannabis plant material are controlled and fractionated during the process for allowing high throughput.