THE HIGH-QUALITY, CLOSED CAGE PNEUMATIC PRESS, ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF CHAMPENOIS WINEGROWERS

Since 1989, PELLENC PERA ŒNOPROCESS has been located in the heart of the Champenois vineyards. Its geographical proximity makes it possible to provide appropriate, specific, and reactive technical and commercial assistance. The experts at our facility in Plivot design and install pressing centres as well as Quality Certified programming consoles. Technicians carry out the annual maintenance operations. During the harvesting periods, after-sales service is provided by PERA-PELLENC technicians, who are available 24/7.

PERA-PELLENC presses comply with expertise and strict regulations concerning the production of champagne. Each model meets the requirements of the CIVC and complies with French Decree No. 2010-1441 of 22 November 2010.

The range is available in Champagne in open cage versions from 2,000 to 8,000 kg and closed cage versions from 4,000 to 12,000 kg.

A Press Adapted To The Needs Of The Champenois Region

• Preservation of aromas and colours

• Juice is clear, not cloudy, due to self-filtration through the pomace

• Champenois programming

• Qualitative certified press

SIMPLIFIED OPERATION

• The new ergonomic and intuitive Touch Press colour touch screen

• Easy Press 2 smart cycle and end-of-press management as standard

• Quick and easy cleaning of the press thanks to the pierced tank

• Easier to use

• Reduced handling by the operator

• Complete and rapid emptying of pomace

OPTIMISED DESIGN

• Complete drainage cap for thorough cleaning of the press

• Robust, reliable design

• Qualified on-site maintenance and after-sales service

Feed

Gravity or conveyor feeding: feeding through 2 doors.

Optimised Design For Maximum Performance

There are significant improvements: the pressing is optimised, and the machine is easy to program and use. Open cage presses (SPO) are simple and quick to clean. The cage is pierced to make it easier to clean the slots and reduce washing time and water consumption. The built-in automatic washing systems help reduce washing time to less than 30 minutes.

The membrane is made of food grade polyurethane material (meeting CE/FDA food standards) allowing pressing with even a very small amount of harvest. An air-diffuser drain for better-balanced pressing on the membrane. A coil brings the pomace to the doors for complete, fast draining of the press.

Touch Press Programming

The various parameters are displayed simultaneously, so the operator can see the progress of the pressing process in real time. You can intervene at any time to make changes or disseminate information.

• Traceability of the pomace, possibility of saving programs

• Assistance with maintenance and trouble shooting

Champenois Programming

Normal mode: the automatic cycle takes place in successive steps of a multiple of 200 mbar. Pressure maintenance is programmed by time delays.

Regulation by the juices mode: the automatic pressing cycle is set according to the juice flow. The pressure sensor on the air side calculates the pressure increase at each stage to compensate for the juice flow.

Optimal Option: An electromagnetic flow meter measures the volume of juice flowing and the real-time flow rate. The PLC takes into account the characteristics of Champenois pressing (1st juice, vat, size) and the user’s instructions: it adapts the pressure, the duration of the stages, and reduces the number of rotations and additional presses with the objective of obtaining the desired result in three presses.

Evolution option: pressing is adapted according to the volume in the belon.

Options

Automatic tank washing

The automatic washing system feeds in water through the axial feeding input and ensures optimal cleaning of the tank.

Automatic sulfite doser

• The automatic sulfite doser controlled by the operation of the press offers the winemaker multiple options for the continuous dosing of sulfite into the must. It also gives the choice of solution dosages for the cuvée (vat) and sizes, and flow regulated by the juice flow in the case of the Optimal program.

• The Touch Press screen displays the remaining volumes to be run off calculated for the PLC. Furthermore, the sulfite doser’s control over the press program neutralises the pump during delays, power outages, or unforeseen stoppages.

• PVC bin with a capacity of 6 litres, peristaltic dosing pump.

Flowmeter

The electromagnetic flowmeter allows a precise selection of juices in each compartment of the belon according to the flow.

This allows an automatic and qualitative operation of the pressing with our Optimal mode. Description of the option:

• Regulation of the pressing cycle according to the juice runoff controlled by an electromagnetic flow meter

• Automatic selection of additional stages at the end of the pressing

• Calculation of the number of rotations according to the run-off volume

• Obtaining the desired result with a minimum additional presses

Juice tank with automated movement

The juice tank is moved by a pneumatic cylinder for cleaning.

Pomace Emptying

Technical Features

Lateral ramp of spray nozzles - Operating pressure: 3 to 5 bars

Membrane High density polyester weave coated with polyurethane, Food grade FDA/EEC 1227 Clamp fastening hatch Central access to the air-side membrane

Emptying the pomace Internal guides to evacuate the pomace - Adjustable by 1 or 2 doors sliding trough

Note: Dimensions are in metres. The characteristics are provided for information purposes and may be modified by the manufacturer without notice.

* Estimated throughput variable according to the grape varietal, year, state of cleanliness, water stress, harvesting type, etc.