PREXA N VORTEX closed press

Closed pneumatic press with the patented VORTEX system for pressing under an inert nitrogen atmosphere and recovering and filtering the inert gas.

Technical details.

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The patented VORTEX system allows pressing under an inert nitrogen atmosphere with high-quality must extraction. Recovery and filtration of the inert gas are designed to prevent contamination of the gas if the processed product ferments.

Juice-extraction pump control can be automatic, using a level controller in the juice collection tray, or manual.

Juice-extraction pump with rubber impeller.

Axial loading with a pneumatic valve.

Drainage channels with a large drainage surface support efficient extraction.

A large, manually opened, fully airtight loading/unloading door enables efficient filling.

The structure is made entirely from AISI 304 stainless steel.

Easy-to-use interface with a colour touch-screen display.

Sequential “Champagne” pressing programme with a preloaded recipe based on the French production specifications.

Pressing and control.

The membrane presses the grapes against the drainage surface, limiting mechanical damage to seeds and stalks. Touch-screen control supports automatic PLC cycles and manual operation, with a preloaded Crémant sequence, 36 customisable pressing programmes and automatic pomace discharge. Safety interlocks prevent operation with protective covers open.

Nitrogen protection with VORTEX.

The patented VORTEX system combines a central drainage arrangement with pressing under nitrogen and recovery and filtration of the inert gas. The operating cycle comprises loading, pressing, membrane decompression and pomace discharge.

  • Electronic must-level management and overload protection.

  • Pneumatic axial loading valve and onboard impeller pump.

  • Automatic recirculating-water washing.

  • Automatic tank inerting with gas discharge control.

Available options.

  • Remote control panel, support extensions and must selection.

  • Larger or double pneumatic airtight door, whole-grape loading hopper and motorised wheels.

  • Inert-gas system for carbonic maceration and must-tray inerting.

  • Uninsulated cooling jacket, remote assistance and polyurethane membrane.