The cannabis industry has seen huge growth since 2016.

From practically £0 (legally) to a predicated £2.4 billion by the year 2021, the industry is attracting a range of investors with the expectation of further growth.

The industry boom is largely thanks to the decriminalisation of non-psychoactive derivatives of cannabis such as CBD.

Offering a range of therapeutic benefits, the substance is starting to bloom in popularity and, as it turns out, so is the technology that helps grow it.

The latest in cannabis growing tech comes from the renowned pump providers CAT Pumps.

Traditionally specialising in liquid CO2 and chemical pumps, the pump specialist has turned its focus to cannabis, developing a range of pumps that help cannabis growers better manage their harvest.

Let’s take a look.

Note: Our favourite thing about CAT Pumps is their slogan - “The Pump with Nine Lives”. Brilliant.

The Model 6762

This is it. This is the Model 6762 - the latest in high reliability and top-performing cannabis tech from CAT. If you like the finer details in life, you will love this detailed breakdown of the pump’s performance range. As you can see, impressive.

  • Flow: 0.13 to 240 gpm (0.49 to 908 lpm)
  • Pressure: 100 to 10,000 psi (6.9 to 689 bar)
  • RPM: 100 to 3450
  • Liquid Temperature: -10° to 200°F (-23° to 93°C)
  • Manifold Materials: Brass, Nickel Aluminum Bronze, 304 and 316 Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel*
  • Sealing Material: NBR, FPM, EPDM, PTFE, silicone-free* • Drives: Electric, Engine, Hydraulic, Pneumatic

We asked CAT to comment on the features of the pump. This is what they had to say:

“Every detail of this pump has been designed and optimised for product life and performance. For example, we have:

  • Specially-formulated seals and high-density, polished ceramic plungers that typify the attention to design detail that results in thousands of hours of trouble-free service

  • Stainless steel valves, seats and springs provide corrosion resistance, positive seating and long life

  • Wet seal design that increases service life by allowing pumped fluids to cool and lubricate the elastomers on both sides

We believe these features will lead to unrivalled reliability and performance, and consequently, thousands in savings from fewer repairs and downtime.”

So, you’re probably wondering, what do all these features really allow you to do?

Let’s take a look.

High-Pressure Misting

Maintaining proper moisture and consistent humidity, high-pressure misting suspends airborne dust and ensures the quality of your cannabis.

Misting also controls your temperature, monitoring the air and adjusting air temperature depending on your ambient temperature settings.

Finally, one of the biggest plant killers is pests. Damaging, eating and infecting your plants, as little as one pest can ruin a whole harvest. That’s why the misting system allows you to integrate chemicals, neutralising unwanted insects.

High-Pressure CO2 Extraction

CO2 extraction is as a supercritical fluid (SCF) that kills microbial bacteria, insect mites, mould or mildew on the plant.

CAT’s CO2 Extraction system guarantees that your concentrates will not only be cleaner, but significantly healthier for consumption.

The equipment also allows the extract makers to isolate, capture and scientifically research and understand cannabinoids. Imagine being able to investigate your cannabinoids before harvest properly?

Foliar Spraying

Foliar spraying is an effective and fast-acting method to add nutrients and protect cannabis plants from insects, moulds, fungi and diseases.

Now, if you’re an expert cannabis grower, you’ll know that water droplet size is critical to ensuring maximum absorption with minimal drift. That’s why the new Model 6762 is so impressive. The positive displacement design provides a consistent flow of water in their optimal droplet size.

This can be the difference between a healthy, fruitful harvest and a dismal one…

High-Pressure Cleaning

Ensuring your cannabis growing facility is clean is vital. Nasty pests, bugs or rotten bacteria can quickly infect and kill your plans. That’s why you can also purchase a variety of pump accessories that offer high-pressure cleaning applications.

Allowing you to blast away dirt with ease, the applications can be added to your pump order at minimal additional cost and offer the same high-pressure performance you get when using the pump across your facility. It really is a great all-in-one pump for growing cannabis.

Help and Advice

If you need help sourcing a pump for your cannabis facility, or you’d just like some pump buying advice in general, feel free to ring our dedicated experts on 0800 112 3134 or 0333 577 3134. We’re open Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:30 and Saturday 08:30 - 12:30.