Wine and beer clarification system

Achieve superior clarity and stability in your wine and beer production, eliminating suspended solids while preserving the essential flavors, aromas, and colors crucial for high-quality end products.

Clarifies and Stabilizes Wine and Beer

Kovalus Separation Solutions offers the WINEFILTER™ and BEERFILTER™, hollow fiber microfiltration cartridges specialized for high-quality wine and beer production. These cartridges employ crossflow microfiltration to effectively clarify beverages by removing undesirable solids while preserving the distinct flavors, aromas, and colors of wines and beers. Designed for versatility, they integrate seamlessly into both small and large-scale winery and brewery operations. The systems maintain significant production efficiency with a yield of over 95%, supporting modular and scalable configurations to suit diverse processing needs. Operable continuously, they feature a compact, mobile design and are constructed for durability, ensuring long operating life and backwashability. Compliance with USDA, FDA, and EU standards further enhances their appeal, ensuring quality and safety in beverage production. Additionally, they eliminate the demand for diatomaceous earth, simplifying the filtration process and lowering operational costs.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality by preserving taste, aroma, and appearance while removing undesirable particles.
  • Increases production efficiency with a yield of over 95%.
  • Reduces operational and material costs by eliminating the need for diatomaceous earth.
  • Enhances flexibility with scalable, modular, and mobile system configurations.
  • Complies with global standards, ensuring safety and quality in beverage production.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Beer,Wine
End products
Rosé wine,Lager beer,Ale beer,Red wine,White wine
Steps before
Fermentation,Settling,Maturation,Initial Filtration
Steps after
Aging,Bottling,Quality Control,Labeling,Distribution
Input ingredients
red wine,white wine,rosé wine,unfiltered beer,suspended solids
Output ingredients
clarified wine,stabilized wine,clear wine,shelf-stable beer,high-quality beer
Market info
Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.

Technical Specifications


Filtration type
Crossflow Microfiltration
System Design
Modular and Scalable
Operating Compatibility
Small to Medium-Sized Wineries
Product Yields
Over 95%
Cartridge Type
WINEFILTER H 6-inch Cartridges
Cartridge Size
5-inch and 6-inch
Compliance
USDA/FDA and EU Compliant
Pore Size Optimization
For Wine and Beer Clarification
Backwashable
Yes
Long Operating Life
Robust Construction

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Crossflow microfiltration
Integrated steps
Modular and scalable design
CIP/SIP
Yes
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Backwashable construction
Yes
Automation level
SCADA
Changeover time
Quick modular adjustments
Cleaning method
CIP
Energy efficiency
High energy efficiency
Compact footprint
Mobile design
High product yields
Over 95%

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Modular design
Yes
Mobile design
Yes
Backwashable construction
Yes

Custom Options


Modular design
Scalable,customizable for small to large wineries
Footprint
Compact
Mobility
Mobile design for flexibility
Control panel type
Not specified
Integration possibilities
Crossflow microfiltration systems – Wine-COR™
Cartridge size options
5-inch,6-inch