Which Micron to Choose? Guide to Using Beat and Sift Bags for Dry Sift Extraction

Dry sift extraction is one of the most valued techniques for obtaining pure, aromatic, and tricome-rich resin. With Beat and Sift Bags, available in 220, 190, and 160-micron sizes, you can optimize the separation process depending on the desired outcome.

But what are the differences between these three microns? And how do you choose the right one?

In this article, we explain it clearly and practically.

🔹 220 microns – The widest screen: first stage of coarse filtering
The 220-micron bag is the most open of the three: it allows larger materials such as leaf fragments, impurities, and whole tricomes to pass through.

Recommended use:
First stage

• Separation of large tricomes or clumps

Result:
Higher quantity, lower purity

• Ideal for collecting all material before refinement

🔹 190 microns – The balance between quantity and quality
The 190-micron bag offers a middle ground between yield and selection: it retains some of the thicker plant material and allows mature, whole tricomes to pass.

Recommended use:
Second extraction stage

• For material pre-screened with 220 microns

• Good balance between yield and quality

Result:
Better tricome selection

• Medium/high quality, suitable for personal use or further refinement

🔹 160 microns – For finer, purer resin
The 160-micron bag has a denser mesh and retains most of the unwanted plant material. It only allows mature tricomes or fine resin fragments to pass.

Recommended use:
Final screening stage

• To obtain more pure and aromatic resin

• Perfect for those seeking the highest quality

Result:
Less quantity, maximum purity

• Ideal for direct consumption or premium extracts

🧠 How to use them together for optimal results:
220 microns → Removal of coarser material
190 microns → Pre-selection of useful tricomes
160 microns → Final collection of pure resin

👉 This way, you can obtain different resin qualities, each suited for various uses: from transforming into hash, to direct consumption or preservation.

Beat and Sift Bags: designed for efficiency
Our bags are strong, reusable, and easy to use. Using a manual technique, they make extraction simple, precise, and satisfying.

🔚 Conclusion
Choosing the right micron is key to maximizing your dry sift extraction.

With Beat and Sift Bags, you can work precisely, separating the desired tricomes effortlessly.

Do you have questions about which bag to choose? Contact us or watch our tutorial videos to see them in action!

https://youtu.be/HAALsDtHJ7A