Continuous flotation unit for grape juice

Efficiently separate solids from liquids in grape and fruit juice production, achieving clarity and reducing processing time with continuous operation.

Separates and Clarifies Juices through Continuous Flotation

The Flottaflux Continuous Flotation Unit from TMCI Padovan specializes in the efficient separation of solids from grape must and fruit juices using a “dispersed gas activated flotation” process. This state-of-the-art system accelerates the clarification process by introducing finely dispersed air or inert gas bubbles, which attach to suspended solids, causing them to rise rapidly for quick removal. Ideal for use in the food, beverage, and wine production industries, the Flottaflux serves winemakers and fruit juice manufacturers by delivering clarified grape, apple, orange, pear, and mixed fruit juices, as well as must for wine production.

With its continuous operation, automation capabilities, and integration ease, the unit ensures minimal downtime, streamlining processing workflows. Its high throughput makes it suitable for various production scales, while its stainless-steel construction offers excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring durability and compliance with food safety standards. The unit is also designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, featuring compatibility with CIP systems to prevent contamination, and can be customized to meet specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Increases processing efficiency by rapidly clarifying juices, reducing production time.
  • Lowers operational costs with continuous automated flotation, minimizing manual intervention.
  • Enhances product quality by delivering clear, sediment-free juices and must.
  • Provides robust corrosion resistance with stainless steel construction, extending equipment lifespan.
  • Supports seamless integration into existing production lines, optimizing workflow.

General


Applications
Fruit juices,Grape juice,Wine
End products
Must for wine production,Clarified pear juice,Clarified grape juice,Clarified mixed fruit juice,Clarified apple juice,Clarified orange juice
Steps before
Enzyming,Clarifying,Flocculation
Steps after
Surfacing,Clarification
Input ingredients
grape must,fruit juices,enzymes,clarifying agents
Output ingredients
clarified juice,suspended solids
Market info
Padovan (Omnia Technologies) is known for engineering advanced industrial filtration and process equipment, particularly in the beverage, chemical, and food industries, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and tailored solutions in engineered-to-order equipment.

Technical Specifications


Flotation Process Type
Dispersed gas activated flotation
Operation Type
Continuous
Pre-treatment Method
Enzyming and clarifying agents
Flocculation
Enabled

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dispersed gas activated flotation
Automation level
Continuous
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Inline process steps
Enzyming,clarifying agent treatment,flotation

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Feed method
Continuous

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled / HMI
Integration possibilities
Compatible with existing juice processing systems