Mobile bottlers face varying conditions at each wine producer’s facility. At every step of the filtration process, they need to anticipate differences in wine chemistry, storage methods, and pre-processing factors that have a direct impact on wine quality. Without reliable products and an effective solution in place, the mobile bottler can experience:
- Premature fouling of final membrane filters
- Re-sanitization downtime
- Increased costs for filter replacement
- Production delays
Mobile wine bottler improves efficiency, maximizes production | case study
The problem
A Northern California mobile wine bottler with over 40 years in the industry was looking to improve efficiency, maximize production time and deliver optimal product quality to their winery clients through a more streamlined filtration process. They turned to Parker because of the company’s deep experience in food and beverage filtration.
The solution
Parker’s Depth-Clear lenticular filter and housing served as the first line of defense in protecting final filters prior to bottling. Using Depth-Clear 0.3 micron nominal nine cell (C9) lenticular filter, the mobile bottler no longer observed unexpected downtime due to mid-run final membrane filter fouling. As a result, the overall filter consumable costs were also reduced.
By partnering with Parker, the mobile bottler was able to efficiently package client product with the added assurance of delivering quality standards that meet winemaker demands.
Depth-Clear lenticular filters, constructed of specially formulated cellulose media and inorganic filter aids, provide reliable particle retention and enhanced throughput for superior performance in critical applications. The filter media utilizes mechanical and electrokinetic adsorptive capture mechanisms to remove particles, microorganisms, and colloids from critical process streams. The lenticular format allows the filtration process to occur within a totally enclosed environment. This eliminates the potential for atmospheric contamination and product loss through leakage.
Features and benefits:
- High surface area lenticular filters deliver superior filtration performance and long on-stream life cycles.
- Proprietary depth media formulations offer exceptional particle retention via mechanical and electrokinetic capture.
- Advanced manufacturing controls results in uniform filtration media and consistent lot-to-lot performance.
- Design allows for easy handling and installation for quick changeouts.
- Filter efficiency translates to smaller space requirements for housings.
- All materials conform to FDA guidelines.
- Biosafety – meets the requirements of USP-XXII, Class VI plastics at 121˚C.
Results
Parker's recommended filtration solution resulted in:
- Reduced downtime
- Eliminated premature fouling
- Delivered consistent quality
- Decreased filtration costs
- Improved process efficiency
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Conclusion
Parker works with bottlers around the world to address variable conditions that exist from one wine producer to another using the right combination of filtration parameters for clarification, stabilization, and final sanitization to ensure shelf-stable wine product with consistent quality. Contact us to discover how Parker can provide your next solution.
Download a copy of the case study to learn more about how a mobile wine bottler reduced costs and improved process efficiency.
This blog was contributed by Ben Harrison, project engineer, Parker Bioscience and Water Filtration Division.
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