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WINEMAKING A microscope shows the cloth-facing retentate side of a modern monofilament cloth. Conclusion Traditionally, winery customers have been offered few choices in filter cloths. The cloth is virtually indestructible and often lasts as long as the filter itself. But the cloth can only be poorly cleaned and has proven to be a source of microbiological contamination. The stronger the contamination, the stronger the This image shows the permeate side of a modern monofilament cloth. cloth���s characteristic dull, musty smell. Modern filter fabrics are woven from so-called monofilament yarn. Such fabrics offer a better filter performance and significant advantages in cleaning. This source of microbiological contamination can thus be mitigated. These advances have elevated the lees filter���s status from one of disgrace and tedium These cloth-facing retentate sides are pictured after the cake dropped out and the filter was cleaned with a water hose. The photo at right also was cleaned with high pressure. Get the best out of your grapes. The Europress exclusively by Euro-Machines The cloth-facing retentate side is pictured after the cake dropped out. to a useful, practical tool for promoting quality and economy. Bernhard Schandelmaier has worked in the wine industry for almost 30 years. After earning a bachelor���s degree in viticulture and enology he worked in wineries in the United States, Italy and Germany before becoming an extension enologist with DLR Rheinpfalz in Germany. After a year of use, cleaning with caustic and cautious use of a pressure washer, monofilament shows no deeper stains. Euro-Machines offers high-quality equipment based on your vision to bring out the best of every vine, with our proven history in the careful handling of grapes and together our love of good wine. Europress 6-320 hl Europress-Cool with cooling jacket Euroselect berry selector Destemmer crushers Sorting equipment Conveyor belts Vibrating tables Custom-made tanks Pumps Braud grape harvesters and much more Euro-Machines, Inc. West: Fairfield, CA 94534 - Phone 707-864-5800 East: Culpeper, VA 22701 - Phone 540-825-5700 info@euromachinesusa.com www.euromachinesusa.com A subsidiary of Scharfenberger Company Germany 142 W in es & V i ne s JANUARY 20 13 SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #C1 SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #304 u