How Are Cannabis Pre-Rolls Made?

This post was last updated on June 12th, 2023

Cannabis Pre-Rolls Made

It may sound difficult to take raw materials and put them through a proper manufacturing process, especially when dealing with products like cannabis. However, getting branded, professional cannabis pre-rolls inside the best packaging is fairly simple when you have the best tools. In fact, many manufacturers have taken the time to create thorough manuals that can walk anyone through the procedure when using their tools or when utilizing the automated pre-roll process in general.

Here’s an overview of the procedure from beginning to end:

1. Preparing And Sorting

Begin by sorting all the cannabis so that it’s ready for grinding and rolling. However, doing it by hand would take a lot of time and effort, so it’s preferable to use an automated mill like the ones provided by Mobius. Multipurpose mills like the Mobius M60 Mill with a variable-speed operation are a wise choice because they can be used for more than just pre-roll preparation.

2. Removing The Stems And Undesirable Material

Another key aspect of pre-roll making is learning how to build one without any bothersome stems. Nobody wants stems in their pre-rolls since they don’t burn nicely and take up room where the cannabis should be placed. The pre-roll paper may even be torn by larger stems. Sifters are essential for pre-rolled joint businesses because of this. 

Sifters are available with various screen sizes that can separate even the tiniest stem from ground marijuana. Some industrial grinders can also remove stems; you can use these machines without sifters or with sifters for an additional layer of stem removal.

3. Selection Of The Preferred Pre-Rolled Cone Type To Fill

After producing top-notch ground marijuana, the next step in creating a cone joint is picking the ideal cone. There are many different types of cones, so it’s crucial to choose the one that works best for you. Size is important when creating pre-rolls. Cones exist in a variety of lengths, but the common cone sizes are like 98 Special and King Size are among the most used. Each size stores a varied quantity of marijuana, usually varying between 0.5 grams and 2 grams. Pre-rolls can be selected based on the volume of marijuana your company believes your cones should hold.

4. Filling Process

One of the most complex and sensitive processes in the creation of pre-rolls is filling the cones. Cones filled by hand waste time and materials. For this reason, we advise the use of cone-filling equipment. By simply placing the pre-rolls inside the machine, use the features to add your ground marijuana. Because cone-filling equipment can be automatic, this greatly reduces the amount of time required. All aspects of the cone, including the end weighing and twisting, are affected by these fully automated machines. 

5. Pre-Roll Packaging And Tamper Sealing

Tamper-evident packaging is required to prove that the product hasn’t been opened after it has been sealed. This can be achieved by wrapping the goods in a shrink-wrap sleeve or by applying a sticker that must be removed to access the packaging. As pre-roll packaging can be done using a vast range of options, here are a few recommendations:

  • Mylar Bags: These bags are ideal for on-the-go customers and long-term cannabis storage. All additional packing, including tubes, tins, boxes, and so forth, is frequently placed within mylar bags. Loose pre-rolls can, however, be packaged in mylar packets as well.
  • Tubes: Prepared pre-roll tubes are among the most widely used. If your customers are always on the go, tubes are ideal. These tubes offer covert and lightweight packing once you’ve mastered the art of creating a pre-roll. Targeting the steadily growing market of environmentally conscious consumers is made easy by the fact that both plastic and glass tubes may be recycled and reused.
  • Tins: Pre-roll tins can hold several cones and are also recyclable. Your pre-rolls can be packaged in a variety of inventive ways with tin containers, which will make you stand out from the crowd.
  • Boxes: Pre-roll boxes can be in paper or plastic form. These boxes are attractive and functional. Boxes are a lightweight yet sturdy packaging choice that’ll keep pre-rolls safe and convenient to pack if your clients travel with them. 

Take note that whichever packaging option you decide to go with must be childproof as child-resistant packaging is often required in the cannabis market. Making your pre-roll cones and storing them in childproof containers is essential because pre-roll businesses run the danger of facing fines or perhaps losing their licenses and the ability to make pre-rolls if they don’t.

Labeling And  Sealing Pre-Roll Packaging

The final step is to seal and label the tamper-evident packaging. Here are a few fundamentals that must be on the label:

  • Brand of the item 
  • The product’s net cannabis weight 
  • The appropriate global symbol 
  • The item’s UID (unique identifier) 
  • Information about the authorized business 
  • The release date of retail packaging

If you need high-quality pre-roll joint tubes, get your tamper-evident packaging labeled with all the necessary information for a safe and compliant retail sale.

Conclusion

Cannabis Pre-Rolls

Although assembling a line of pre-rolled cones can look difficult, it’ll be much simpler if you follow these instructions. Don’t forget that making premium cannabis pre-rolls will help you grow your business and keep customers satisfied and returning for more.

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