Continuous, gentle solid–liquid separation for premium wines;. improving clarity, yield, and consistency.
During winemaking, large volumes of grape solids, skins, and lees must be separated to ensure clarity and flavour integrity. Traditional methods such as pressing, settling, or racking are:
- Time-consuming and batch-limited, reducing throughput.
- Labour-intensive and manually dependent.
- Prone to oxidation, risking flavour, aroma, and colour loss.
- Inefficient, often leading to yield reduction and variability between batches.
Manual or gravity-based separation also limits scalability and consistency. To improve efficiency, wineries need a hygienic, automated, continuous separation system that increases yield and preserves wine character.
Our Solution:
- 4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies Wine Decanter Centrifuges designed for continuous clarification and solids removal across must, young wine, or lees applications.
- Using Alfa Laval’s Foodec™ decanter centrifuge technology, these systems combine gentle mechanical separation with high recovery efficiency. They allow continuous operation with controlled pond depth, scroll speed, and differential settings; ensuring stable separation while minimising oxygen exposure.
- Each unit is modular, skid-built, and fully automated, offering recipe flexibility, remote diagnostics, and local support. Integrated real-time monitoring ensures stable product quality, reduced labour, and consistent yield; backed by 4B Automation & 4B Systems’ service and Alfa Laval’s engineering reliability.
Key Features / Capabilities
Custom-Built Design:
Configured for your winery’s throughput, solids load, and varietal profiles.
Real-Time Monitoring:
Tracks torque, differential speed, bowl speed, and flow data continuously.
Modular / Skid-Mounted Design:
Compact and preassembled for fast, plug-and-play integration.
Fully Automated Operation:
Automatic startup, discharge and CIP sequences.
Remote Support & Self-Diagnostics:
Condition-based monitoring, and remote access.
Performance Data & Analytics:
Tracks yield, throughput, energy use, and performance trends.
Energy Efficiency & Recovery:
Advanced scroll geometry and energy-recovery outlets reduce power consumption.
Product Consistency:
Gentle handling ensures low oxygen pick-up and preserves aroma, colour, and phenolics.
Locally Supported:
Full installation and support from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Construction:
Wear-protected internals, CIP compatibility, and easy access for maintenance.
