Product details
Tapered conical wine fermenters, also known as conical fermenters or conical tanks, are specialized vessels used in the winemaking process for fermentation and sometimes for additional processes like aging and clarification. These tanks are designed with a conical shape that offers several benefits for winemakers:
Separation of Sediment: The conical shape of the tank allows sediment (such as grape skins, pulp, and solids) to naturally settle at the bottom of the cone during fermentation. This sediment can be easily removed without disturbing the rest of the wine, making racking (transferring wine from one container to another) and clarifying the wine easier.
Improved Yeast Management: As fermentation progresses, yeast cells also settle at the bottom of the conical tank. This can aid in yeast management by allowing for easy yeast harvesting or removal, which is particularly useful for winemakers who wish to reuse yeast for future fermentations.
Temperature Control: Many conical fermenters are equipped with cooling and heating options, allowing winemakers to control and maintain the desired fermentation temperature more effectively.
Fermentation Efficiency: The conical shape promotes better circulation of the wine during fermentation, leading to more even fermentation and potentially faster fermentation times.
Aging and Clarification: Some conical fermenters are designed for both fermentation and aging. The conical shape aids in the natural clarification process, as sediment settles at the bottom and the clearer wine is drawn from the top.
Labor and Space Efficiency: Tapered conical fermenters can reduce the need for additional racking or transferring steps, saving time and effort. They also take up less floor space compared to traditional flat-bottom tanks and separate aging vessels.
Hygiene and Sanitation: The conical shape makes it easier to clean and sanitize the vessel, reducing the risk of contamination during fermentation.
Customization: Conical fermenters can often be customized with various fittings, valves, and accessories to suit the specific needs of the winery.
Advantage：
The tapered fermenter is made of AISI 304 quality stainless steel, an updated to AISI 316L stainless steel is available for high-corrosion environments. Sanitary construction with 100% TIG welded joints and seams with sanitary interior polish. the tank comes with a flat, sloped bottom, paired with the large, rectangular door, the discharge of the sloped tanks is made easy
Standard product features:
- Stainless steel 304/316L
- Tapered shape
- Conical centric top
- Top Manhole Cover
• Sample valve
• CIP – rotary spray ball
• Wine outlet and drain outlet assembly
• Dimple cooling jacket
• Fully welded cladding
• Side rectangular manway
• RTD Probe
• 2″ Butterfly valves - Mesh Screen
- Flat, sloped bottom
- 2″ PVRV
- Bimetallicthermometer
- Liquid level tube
