ENGINEERING THE FUTURE OF HEMP PROCESSING
Advanced decortication and fiber separation technology engineered to unlock the full value of industrial hemp at scale.
ABOUT HEMPTRAIN™
State-of-the-Art Advanced Hemp Processing
The HempTrain™ Advanced Processing Plant is a patented, state-of-the-art technology to non-destructively and automatically process baled hemp straw (round or square bales, any size) into high-value outputs, including long, strong fiber and spec-sized hurd fractions.
Delivered as a turnkey facility, HempTrain™ includes installation, commissioning, training, and a 2-year warranty.
Building on the success of the original 2018 commercial model, the 2025 upgrade increased throughput to up to 3,000 lbs per hour and introduced a larger processing capacity, enhanced anti-jamming controls, and improved kinematics for high-fiber feedstocks to maximize long-fiber recovery. Additional fiber cleaning modules improve cleanliness of the fiber, while enabling the production of refined hurd streams.
The latest generation integrates advanced automation, including automatic fiber baling and the CARD Cleaning Module as a standard feature, delivering cleaner, premium-grade long fiber and clean, spec-sized hurd for high-value industrial applications.
Unlike conventional decortication technologies, HempTrain™ preserves the structural integrity of both fiber and hurd, while operating without dust generation—resulting in a cleaner, more controlled, and higher-quality processing environment.
FEATURES
HIGH FIBER FEEDSTOCK PROCESSING
HempTrain™ utilizes a unique, non-destructive processing technology with anti-jamming controls to preserve long, intact fibers up to 36” (1000 mm), maximizing fiber strength and overall material value.
FIBER CLEANING & SEPARATION
Integrated CARD cleaning modules enable efficient hurd-fiber separation, producing cleaner, higher-quality fiber while increasing hurd production.
HURD REFINING & SIZING PRECISION
The proprietary Hurd Refiner & Sizer is engineered to process decorticated hemp hurd into clean, consistently sized fractions. This controlled sizing capability—unparalleled in conventional hemp processing systems—improves hurd cleanliness and uniformity while significantly enhancing downstream performance across a wide range of applications.
AUTOMATED BALED STRAW OPENER
The HempTrain™ Baled Straw Opener is an industrial-scale system engineered to non-destructively open and process square and round hemp bales. Unlike conventional unwinders, it is purpose-built for high-tensile industrial hemp fiber, preventing wrapping, clumping, or damage to preserve material integrity for downstream processing. Featuring a 64” feed window, it accommodates diverse feedstocks and delivers consistent, controlled bale opening at scale.
EXPLOSION CONTROLLED DUST CONTROL SYSTEM
HempTrain™ includes an American-built dust control system engineered specifically for hemp processing. It features integrated fire containment and explosion suppression to safely manage fine particulates. Designed for indoor installation, the system requires no additional make-up air, simplifying facility integration and reducing infrastructure needs.
AUTOMATIC FIBER PACKING UNIT
Integrated downstream of the CARD Cleaning Module, the Bast Fiber Packing Unit (FPU) compresses fiber into 13” x 18” x 38” bales weighing approximately 100–110 lbs each (feedstock dependent). Bales are automatically strapped using the included strapping system.
HEMPTRAIN SPECIFICATIONS
- Throughput: Up to 3000 lbs/hr (feedstock-dependent**)
- Area Required: <2200 sqft
- Machine Height: ~16′ (5 m) (~19′ needed for installation)
- Machine Weight: ~90,000 lbs
- Bale Opening Window: 5’ x 6′ (1.6m x 1.8m). Some bale configurations may require operators' involvement in bale loading.
- Power Requirement: 175 kVA, 480V, 3-Phase
- Hurd Particle Length: From 1/8" (3mm) to 2" (50mm)
- Fiber Length: Up to 36" (1000mm) (feedstock & harvest dependent)
**Certain types of feedstock with a higher content of bast fiber (>15% w/w) and longer bast fiber in length (>3ft), as well as certain bale configurations may significantly affect the throughput capacity. Feed rate and manner of loading may change significantly depending on feedstock.
HURD COMPRESSION BAGGER SPECS
- Overall Dimensions: 16’ L x 13’ W x 18’7” H
- Height Clearance Required: 19 ft (5.8 m)
- Power Requirement: 18 kVA (standard receptacles are required for hoist and dust collector)
- Compression Ratio: 2:1
- Output Bag Size: 12” x 9” x 17”
- Total Weight: ~10,000 lbs (4,500 kg)
- Processing Time: 80 bags / hour (1200 lbs / hour approx)
The full facility includes a hydraulic compression bagging system capable of compressing hurd at a 2:1 ratio. Finished compressed bags measure 12” x 9” x 17” and yield approximately 65 litres uncompressed (approximately 15 lbs / 6.8 kg, feedstock dependent). Bags are heat sealed using the included heat sealing system.
A NEW STANDARD IN HEMP PROCESSING
HempTrain™ technology represents a fundamental departure from conventional hemp decortication systems. Unlike traditional hammer mills and scutchers—technologies that in some cases date back more than a century—HempTrain™ is engineered to preserve the structural integrity of both bast fiber and hurd throughout processing.
Conventional systems rely on aggressive mechanical action that damages fibers, reduces fiber length and strength, and creates mixed material streams that are difficult and costly to separate efficiently. In contrast, HempTrain™ utilizes a proprietary non-destructive processing approach designed to maximize fiber quality, improve material separation, and increase downstream product value.
The following comparison highlights key performance and design differences between HempTrain™ and traditional decortication technologies.
| Feature | HEMPTRAIN™ | Traditional Decorticator |
|---|---|---|
| Production of Long Structural Bast Fiber | ✓ | ✗ |
| Size-Specified Hurd Granules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Opens Baled Hemp Straw (Square and Round) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dust Production | 0% | 25–40% |
| Quiet Operation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Energy Efficient | ✓ | ✗ |
| Process Optimization | ✓ | ✗ |
LICENSING
HempTrain™ Technology & Business Licenses are available for qualified partners seeking to manufacture and distribute HempTrain™ systems within delineated territories.
Each License is exclusive, irrevocable, and granted for the lifetime in the delineated Territory. License Holders receive full technology transfer, including engineering drawings, specifications, and proprietary technical know-how, along with ongoing support from CGT engineering team in Canada. Licensees also receive priority access to purchasing future technology upgrades and improvements, developed by CGT.
The License includes the first installation of the HempTrain™, delivered as a turnkey system, to support immediate deployment and operations of the License Holder as well as a full training of the License Holder in manufacture, installation and operations of HempTrain.
In Canada and the continental United States, License Pricing is to be structured by the state / province and cost of the License ranges $5-7 M USD (includes the cost of HempTrain valued $3.5M USD) depending on the population base in the Territory.
International territories outside Canada and the continental U.S. are evaluated and priced based on regional market conditions and project scope.
