Cost Effective Cannabis Remediation
Maximize your budget with our reconditioned APEX 7 units that kill mold and pathogens without ionizing radiation or chemicals. Available for North America.
Make Microbial Failure a Non-Issue
Right now, cannabis mold, yeast and other microbial pathogens are hurting your bottom line. Ziel can fix that.
Using gentle radio frequency (RF), the same technique used in agriculture for decades to pasteurize nuts, seeds and other foods, we can eliminate harmful cannabis mold and microbials and ensure your crops pass regulatory compliance 99.9% of the time. No chemicals. No Ozone. No ionizing radiation.
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APEX 7 - Reconditioned Units for North America
A chemical-free kill step suitable for organic and GMP-certified operations
Non-ionizing radiation and chemical-free
Treats trimmed and milled flower
14-Min Average Cycle Time
Requires no facility modifications
Treats 1-6 lbs/batch (0.5 - 2.7 kg)
Turn-key installation, commissioning and training
Retain plant's natural enzymatic properties
Suitable for organic operations
Nominal loss of terpenes and moisture
Up to 5 log microbial pathogen reduction
Maximize Your Harvest To Boost Your Profit
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The Power of Radio Frequency
RF is non-ionizing, meaning it won’t change the molecular structure of your cannabis flower. Instead, it uses long radio wavelengths to create an oscillating electromagnetic field around and within the flower, reaching the core of the bud. The flower’s moisture molecules sync with this vibration and start to rotate in unison with it, turning 27 million times per second. This generates friction, ultimately creating enough heat to kill microbial pathogens, but never enough heat to degrade or decarb THC.
Ziel’s proprietary process settings in the APEX 7, administered by a Siemens PLC/HMI system, precisely control the heat in real time via temperature probes, reducing targeted microbials to safe levels without compromising the flower’s potency, terpene profile or sensory qualities.
Average Results With the APEX 7:
Processing Cost / lb
compliance pass rate for microbial testing
of flower processed / year
Pass Lab Testing with Confidence
Implementing a cannabis kill-step before sending your harvest to the lab ensures a 99.9% pass rate. Prevent the need for expensive retesting, delayed product to market, or negative impacts from product failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t the APEX 7 available new anymore?
Ziel launched the RFX in 2023, replacing the APEX 7. The RFX incorporates all the learning lessons of 10 years of the APEX 7 in commercial operations. With this new streamlined unit, manufacturing of the APEX 7 is no longer necessary, though the remaining APEX 7 units are still just as powerful and effective
Do refurbished APEX 7 units come with a warranty?
Yes, they come with a one-year bumper-to-bumper service and parts warranty that includes remote monitoring and priority support. An additional warranty can be purchased after the first year expires.
Do APEX 7 Reconditioned units perform the same as the new RFX?
Yes, they have the same throughput and efficacy.
Are APEX 7 Reconditioned units eligible for EU GMP validation?
Yes, the APEX 7 has been successfully validated for EU GMP commercial operations.
Current Inventory of Reconditioned APEX 7 Units - Available in North America
Expedite your timeline with our reconditioned units. These select units have been refurbished with new software and triodes and are up to Ziel standards.
Serial #2279
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Model Year: 2016
Serial #2280
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Model Year: 2016
Serial #2488
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Model Year: 2019
Serial #2646
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Model Year: 2021
Serial #2736
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Model Year: 2023
A Data-Driven Approach
The APEX 7 does more than cannabis remediation and decontamination. It collects data from every batch you run, giving you a deeper understanding of your operation. With the APEX 7, you’ll learn:
- Which of your strains is more prone to cannabis mold and pathogens (Yes, the strain makes a difference!)
- Which microbes and pathogens are most prevalent in your operation so you can address them at the source
- The density of each strain’s moisture content
- The exact cannabis treatment recipes your operation needs (An average operation only needs 1-2 recipes.)
APEX 7 Technical Requirements
| Product Applications | Cannabis and Hemp flower |
| Throughput | Treats 0.5-2.3 kg/batch (1-5 lb/batch) |
| Processing Time | 14 min average cycle-time |
| RF Power | 7 kW |
| Electrical Requirements | 400/480 VAC +/-5%, 3-Phase + ground, 50/60 Hz, 32/38 A connected load |
| Codes & Standards | CE mark; UL and CSA compliant FCC compliant |
| System Dimensions | 2800 mm (L) x 1520 mm (W) x 3110 mm (H) 9’-3” (L) x 5’-0” (W) x 10’-3” (H) |
| Gross Weight | 1,650 kg / 3,637 lb |
| Material Construction | Food grade stainless steel construction |
| Operating Environment | Indoor location, well ventilated room 15° C to 40° C (59° F to 104° F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing environment |
| Life Expectancy | 20+ year major structural equipment |
| Warranty | 1 year OEM limited parts & labor |
| Manufactured | Italy |
| Noise | <80 dB |
| Installation | <3days |