Rotary vacuum filters for wine and lees filtration
Achieve high-precision liquid filtration and separation with continuous cycle efficiency, minimizing foam and oxidation in sensitive applications like wine and juice production.

Filters and Separates Liquids from Solids
The Rotary Vacuum Drum Filter with Internal Pumps by Della Toffola is engineered for exceptional filtration of wine, lees, and diverse industrial products. Its unique design features a single-sector vacuum formation for a homogeneous process, enhancing throughput and ensuring consistent product quality. This equipment serves a wide array of applications, from wine and fruit juice filtering to pharmaceutical and chemical processing. With a filtering surface area ranging from 10 m² to 80 m², it accommodates high-volume demands in continuous production lines.
Operated via a single electronic control panel, the filter facilitates easy inspections and adjustments, streamlining startup processes. The stainless steel construction ensures durability and resistance to various chemical compositions, making it suitable for rigorous environments. The integration of an internal pump helps maintain product integrity by minimizing foam and oxidation, critical for preserving taste and quality in beverage production.
Energy efficiency is emphasized through its advanced motor control, reducing consumption by optimizing speed and power. The system is compliant with food-grade standards and is designed for thorough cleaning and maintenance, featuring an accessible drum for inspection and sanitation. Della Toffola provides comprehensive engineering support, allowing for customization options to meet specific operational needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality through consistent, homogeneous filtration.
- Minimizes operational costs with automated, electronic control.
- Preserves product integrity by reducing oxidation and foam formation.
- Ensures durability and longevity with stainless steel construction.
- Simplifies maintenance and cleaning with quick-access design.
- Applications
- Wine,Lees,Byproducts of winemaking,Foodstuffs,Chemical products,Industrial products,Pharmaceutical products,Beverage products,Fruit juices
- End products
- Sauvignon blanc lees,Vegetable puree,Pharmaceutical grade saline solution,Chardonnay wine,Industrial-grade ethanol,Grape pomace,Citrus fruit juice,Tomato paste,Apple juice concentrate,Food-grade citric acid
- Steps before
- Purification,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Sterilization
- Input ingredients
- wine,lees,byproducts of winemaking,beverage products,foodstuffs,chemical materials,pharmaceutical materials,industrial products,fruit juices
- Output ingredients
- filtered wine,filtered lees,filtered beverage products,filtered foodstuffs,filtered chemical materials,filtered pharmaceutical materials,filtered industrial products,filtered fruit juices,waste substances
- Market info
- Della Toffola is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial equipment for the wine-making, beverage, and food processing industries, providing customized, high-quality engineered-to-order solutions with a strong reputation for innovation and reliability.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Filtering Surface Area
- 10–80 m²
- Automation
- Electronically controlled via control panel
- Set-up Time
- Less than 30 minutes
- Operation Cycles
- Continuous
- Inspections and Adjustments
- Electronic
- Vacuum System
- Single sector vacuum
- Working mechanism
- Rotary vacuum with drum filtration
- Integrated steps
- Scraper blade for waste removal
- Automation level
- Electronic control panel
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous cycle
- CIP/SIP
- Inspections and adjustments electronically managed
- Changeover time
- Less than 30 minutes
- Air incorporation control
- Separate extraction of filtered liquid and air
- Abrasion resistance
- Stainless steel construction
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for food and beverage applications
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean and sterilize
- Density/particle size
- Applies to various fluids and particles
- Foaming potential
- Low
- Heat sensitivity
- Yes
- Viscosity range
- Low to Medium
- Filtration purpose
- Wine,Lees,Fruit Juices
- Material compatibility
- Stainless Steel
- Container type
- Internal Pump
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Manual / Electronic Control
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Filtering surface area
- 10 m² to 80 m²
- Setup time
- Less than 30 minutes
- Drum inspection
- Easy access for cleaning and sterilization
- Control panel type
- Electronic control panel
- Footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- Scraper blade
- Control panel type
- Single electric control panel
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Filtering surface area
- 10 m² to 80 m²
- Inspection access
- Easy drum inspection