EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens, Pack of 4

The EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens (pack of 4) by Hydrofarm are used in the final pressing step of plant oil and compound separation. Once plant material has been processed with EXTRACT!T Micron Bags and ice water or dry ice, the pressing screens allow you to squeeze out desirable oils and concentrates while containing plant waste. Each screen is rated at 25 microns and fits standard 5-gallon buckets.

EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens Specifications

The following specifications are drawn from the canonical product data and manufacturer documentation for SKU HFBPS254.

Specification	Value
Brand	Hydrofarm (EXTRACT!T line)
SKU	HFBPS254
Micron Rating	25 μm (microns)
Pack Quantity	4 pressing screens
Weight	0.0331 lb (approx. 15 g)
Bucket Compatibility	Standard 5-gallon buckets
Kit Compatibility	HGB18K (8-bag kit), HGB14K (4-bag kit)
Application	Pressing / concentration step in ice water and dry-ice extraction workflows

Why Choose EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens

Pressing screens are a necessary part of a multi-stage extraction workflow — they do the final work of squeezing concentrated plant oils and compounds through after the bag filtration step. Here is what distinguishes this pack from generic alternatives:

• Designed for the full EXTRACT!T system: These 25 micron pressing screens are part of the EXTRACT!T line from Hydrofarm, built to work alongside EXTRACT!T Micron Bags ranging from 25μ to 220μ. Using matched components within the same system reduces compatibility guesswork.
• Fine 25-micron mesh: At 25 microns, the screen mesh is fine enough to hold back virtually all plant material while allowing concentrated oils and plant compounds to pass through during pressing. This is the tightest micron size in the EXTRACT!T bag range.
• Works with both ice water and dry-ice methods: The screens are rated for use whether you are blending plant material with ice water or using a dry-ice approach (no water). This gives you flexibility across extraction methods without needing separate equipment.
• Standard 5-gallon bucket fit: Each screen is sized to fit standard 5-gallon buckets, which are widely available and the common vessel used in both hobbyist and commercial extraction setups. No proprietary containers required.
• Pack of 4: Having four screens in one purchase means you have replacements on hand and can run multiple passes or batches in a session without waiting to rinse and dry a single screen between uses.

Best Uses for EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens

These pressing screens are most useful in the later stages of a plant oil separation workflow. They are not a standalone extraction tool — they work in combination with micron filtration bags and a press or agitation method.

• Ice water hash (bubble hash) production: After agitating plant material in ice water using EXTRACT!T Micron Bags to separate trichomes by size, use the pressing screen to squeeze remaining moisture from the collected material. The 25μ mesh retains fine plant material while letting water and oils through.
• Dry-ice extraction: When using dry ice instead of ice water to separate trichomes, pressing screens serve as the final containment layer before collecting the concentrated material. No water is involved, making this a suitable method for smaller-scale or quicker runs.
• Multi-stage filtration workflows: The 25μ screen is the finest in the EXTRACT!T range, making it appropriate for the last pressing pass where you want maximum separation of plant compounds from plant waste. It pairs naturally with the 25μ EXTRACT!T Micron Bag.
• Hobbyist and small-scale commercial use: The 5-gallon bucket format is standard across small-batch operations. Whether you are processing a few ounces or running repeated batches, the pack-of-4 quantity provides enough screens for a full session without repeat cleaning.
• Replacement screens for existing EXTRACT!T kits: Both the HGB18K (8-bag kit) and HGB14K (4-bag kit) include a pressing screen. This pack-of-4 is a direct replacement if your existing screen has worn or you want extras on hand for back-to-back runs.

EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens vs Similar Products

The primary alternative to using dedicated pressing screens is using a second micron bag or a piece of food-grade nylon mesh at the pressing step. Here is how the EXTRACT!T 25μ pressing screens compare to that general approach:

Generic mesh screens or spare micron bags used as pressing aids typically lack the rigidity and precise micron rating needed for consistent pressing. The EXTRACT!T pressing screens are rated at 25μ specifically for this step in the workflow, meaning the pore size is consistent across the screen surface rather than variable as it might be with repurposed materials.

Competing pressing screen packs from other brands (sold loose or as part of generic extraction kits) are available at similar price points, but they may not be dimensioned for a standard 5-gallon bucket. The EXTRACT!T screens are explicitly documented as fitting standard 5-gallon buckets, which matters when choosing components for a bucket-based setup. If you already own EXTRACT!T Micron Bags, staying within the EXTRACT!T product family ensures dimensional and workflow compatibility.

For a related cutting tool that is useful when trimming or handling plant material before and after extraction sessions, consider the Fiskars Micro-Tip replacement scissor springs — useful for maintaining trimming scissors that handle high volumes of plant material. For cleaning and sanitizing your equipment between runs, the Alchemist 99.9% isopropyl alcohol is a standard choice for rinsing extraction tools and screens.

Compatibility

The EXTRACT!T 25 Micron Pressing Screens are designed to work within the EXTRACT!T product ecosystem from Hydrofarm. Confirmed compatibility is as follows:

• EXTRACT!T Micron Bags (all sizes): The pressing screens work with any EXTRACT!T bag size — 25μ, 45μ, 73μ, 90μ, 120μ, 160μ, 190μ, and 220μ — as the final pressing layer in the separation workflow.
• EXTRACT!T 8-Bag Kit (HGB18K): This kit includes all EXTRACT!T Micron Bag sizes plus a pressing screen. This pack of 4 is a compatible replacement or supplement for the pressing screen included in that kit.
• EXTRACT!T 4-Bag Kit (HGB14K): The 4-bag kit includes the pressing screen alongside 220μ, 160μ, 73μ, and 25μ micron bags. The screens in this pack are the same pressing screen included in HGB14K.
• Standard 5-gallon buckets: The screens are sized for standard 5-gallon bucket openings, which are widely available in food-grade and utility grades. The specific inside diameter of standard 5-gallon buckets is a common standard across suppliers.
• Ice water and dry-ice extraction methods: The screens are rated for both wet (ice water) and dry (dry-ice, no water) separation processes.

No voltage, temperature rating, or electrical compatibility applies to this product. It is a passive mechanical screen used in manual extraction workflows.

Usage Guidelines

Pressing screens are used at the post-filtration stage of ice water or dry-ice extraction. The following steps reflect how pressing screens fit into the standard EXTRACT!T workflow described in the product documentation:

1. Complete the bag filtration step first. Before using the pressing screens, agitate your plant material in a 5-gallon bucket using ice water (or dry ice without water) with the appropriate EXTRACT!T Micron Bags in place. Work from the coarsest micron size down to the finest to separate plant compounds by trichome size.
2. Remove each bag and allow it to drain. After agitation, lift each EXTRACT!T Micron Bag from the bucket and allow excess liquid to drain back into the bucket. The collected material rests in the bottom of each bag at this stage.
3. Place the pressing screen over a clean collection surface. Lay the 25μ pressing screen flat over a bowl, tray, or other clean collection surface. The pressing screen will contain plant material while allowing concentrated oils and plant compounds to pass through during pressing.
4. Transfer the collected material onto the pressing screen. Carefully invert the micron bag or spoon the collected material onto the center of the pressing screen.
5. Fold the pressing screen and apply even pressure. Fold the screen over the collected material to fully enclose it, then apply gentle and even pressure by hand or with a flat tool. Avoid tearing the screen mesh. The goal is to express remaining moisture and concentrated plant compounds through the 25μ mesh while retaining bulk plant material.
6. Collect the pressed material from the screen surface. Once pressing is complete, carefully unfold the screen and scrape the concentrated material from the mesh surface for collection.
7. Rinse and dry after use. Rinse the pressing screen with cold water immediately after use to prevent material from drying and clogging the mesh. Allow to air dry fully before storing.

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