Free Download - 2026 Edition
The Pre-Roll
Equipment
Buyer's Guide
Real machine prices. Side-by-side competitor comparisons. ROI calculators that show you exactly when your machine pays for itself. Everything you need to buy the right equipment for your volume and budget.
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Machine-by-machine comparison: RollCraft, STM, Futurola, King Kone - with actual prices
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ROI calculations for 1,000 to 40,000+ joints per day operations
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The 6-stage pre-roll workflow explained - so you stop buying one machine and creating a bottleneck somewhere else
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Cone size compatibility reference for every machine
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Questions to ask any vendor before you commit
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2026 Buyer's Guide
2026 Buyer's Guide
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9 Sections. Everything
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You Need to Decide.
01
Why Pre-Rolls Are the Highest-Opportunity SKU Right Now
Market data from the Custom Cones USA 2026 report showing +18.6% YOY unit growth, $3.6B in U.S. sales, and where margins are holding.
02
What Your Current Process Is Really Costing You
Labor cost calculators for hand-packing and hand-closing. The numbers that make the machine price obvious.
03
Understanding the Full Pre-Roll Workflow
All 6 stages - grind, load, fill, weigh, close, infuse - and what happens when you automate one but not the others.
04
The Machine Selector
Match your volume and budget to the right machine. Includes STM vs. RollCraft disambiguation and full competitor comparison tables.
05
Product Deep Dives
Full specs, output numbers, cone compatibility, and ideal use case for every machine in the STM and RollCraft lineup.
06
ROI Calculations by Scenario
Four production scenarios with real dollar payback periods. From 1,000 joints per day to 40,000+.
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Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything
The questions that expose whether a vendor is being straight with you about output claims and support.
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Cone Size Reference Guide
Compatibility specs for 70mm, 84mm, 98mm, and 109mm cones across every machine. Confirm before you order.
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Next Steps and How to Buy
How STM's no-pressure process works: we size a line to exactly what you need, never oversell, and offer creative financing and payment options. Plus how to get a quote.
+18.6%
Pre-roll year-over-year unit growth
Custom Cones USA, 2026
$3.6B
U.S. pre-roll annual sales
Custom Cones USA, 2026
50%
Of top 20 U.S. pre-roll brands run STM
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Pre-rolls produced on STM technology
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