Specs

The food science advantage: precision post-harvest stabilization unit

Eliminate post-harvest losses, achieve extended shelf-life stability, and preserve maximum flavor and color in dehydrated herbs, specialty fruits, and vegetables.

This Cannatrol DC-4 unit utilizes patented Vaportrol® technology to provide precise control over the most critical metric for food safety and quality: Water Activity (aw​). Perfect for high-end herb producers, specialty crop dehydrators, and food scientists.

The core of this system, Vaportrol® Technology, was originally engineered to solve complex post-harvest problems in the high-end meat and artisanal cheese industries, where precise vapor pressure management is essential for long-term aging and product stability. This patented process applies the same rigor to your produce, creating the gold standard for post-harvest care

Next-level preservation for specialty produce and herbs

  1. Vapor Pressure Control: The system directly manages vapor pressure and water activity (aw​)—the critical measurement used by the food and pharmaceutical industries to ensure product stability and prevent mold. This means maximum shelf stability: Achieve precise aw​ values (e.g., 0.55−0.68 range) necessary to prevent spoilage while retaining marketable weight and texture.

  2. Gentle Stabilization: Unlike high-heat drying or desiccating environments, the system performs gentle moisture removal, promoting residual metabolic activity to enhance aromatic complexity. This means preserved flavor and Color: Protect essential oils, sugars, and terpenes from degradation. The result is a vibrant product with a deeper, cleaner flavor profile.

  3. Consistency and Compliance: Automated programming controls temperature and humidity, ensuring repeatable, non-variable conditions regardless of external weather or climate. This means standardized SOPs: Deliver uniform product quality across every batch, simplifying compliance with food-grade standards.

  4. Food-Grade Construction: Features a food-grade ABS interior and stainless-steel shelves. This means it’s clean and hygienic: Designed for easy cleaning and high-sanitation environments, meeting commercial facility requirements.

Need-to-Know Specifications

Condition

Light demonstration use only (never in production - the business pivoted early to fresh-frozen live rosin production that doesn’t use a live/cure process).

Multi-Purpose Functionality: Expertly engineered to dry, cure, and store sensitive products, ensuring optimal quality and preservation.

Advanced Technology: Equipped with the Cannatrol™ Control System featuring patented Vaportrol® technology for precise environmental management.

User-Friendly Interface: Includes a 7” color touchscreen with five fully customizable profiles, allowing tailored settings for various products and processes.

Remote Accessibility: Offers remote access capabilities, providing convenience and control from virtually anywhere.

Superior Climate Control: Vaportrol® Air Cooler can be ceiling-mounted or adjacent (as we did, as pictured), and ensures consistent temperature and humidity levels.

Antimicrobial Fabric Duct System: Facilitates efficient air circulation with a variable-speed fan, maintaining a sterile environment.

Sterile Steam Humidifier & Electric Heater: Delivers precise climate control to meet specific drying and curing requirements.

Chilled Water System: Maintains stable conditions, crucial for preserving product integrity.

Integrated Cart Scale: Allows real-time weight monitoring, enhancing process accuracy and efficiency.

Secure Design: Features a cam lock room with a locking door, ensuring product safety and security.

Some assembly required: Cannatrol DC-4 assembles on site. To protect the equipment, it will transport inside your shipper’s box truck, trailer, or flatbed for your on-site assembly (manufacturer’s full instructions supplied).

Exterior Dimensions: 9’ 8” (L) x 3’ 11” (W) x 9’ 4” (H).

Electrical Requirements: 208/240V, 50 amp, 4-wire with neutral.

Water Requirements: 1/4” waterline for steam humidifier; provision for condensate drainage.

Price

$17,500