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October 2015 WINES&VINES 27 Simplify and accelerate barrel cleaning without compromising cleaning effectiveness with the new TankJet M60 barrel cleaner. • It's mobile, so it is quick and easy to position right next to the barrel, insert into the bung hole, clean and move to the next barrel • Powerful, fast cleaning at low flow rates prevents toast removal – clean multiple barrels in minutes • Non-lubricated air motor ensures speed and cycle times are relatively constant even when liquid pressure changes • Compatible with a variety of pressure washers and pumps INTRODUCING THE TANKJET ® M60 MOBILE BARREL CLEANER: EASIER, FASTER & BETTER CLEANING FREE TRIAL OR ON-SITE DEMO CALL 1.800.95.SPRAY TO SPEAK WITH YOUR LOCAL REP OR VISIT TANKJET.COM TankJet M60 barrel cleaner – effective cleaning of barrels up to 5' (1.5 m) in dia. PRODUCT NEWS ly within the app. A MyRadar app for the Apple Watch is now avail- able. The app provides instant views of the radar around the user's immediate area as well as current conditions and in-depth forecast for that location. myradar.com Bottle un-packer and packer The Model 360 machine by A-B-C Packaging is a 2-in-1 unit that un- packs empty bottles and repacks filled bottles in cases. The ma- chine performs both uncasing and packing with a servo-operat- ed, robotic transfer head. Cases filled with empty bottles are fed on a conveyor to the Model 360, which grips empty bottles with the unpacking head while the packing head picks up and packs filled bottles getting fed to the machine from the bottling line. The unit can uncase and pack bottles at speeds up to 15 cases per minute. abcpackaging.com Yeast designed for late-harvest wines Enartis Vinquiry developed its new AMR-1 yeast from dried grapes used for the production of Amarone-style wine. The compa- ny reports the yeast produces "elegant, clean wines" despite challenging conditions such as high sugar and alcohol, low pH and low temperature. The yeast is a quick fermentor that also can liberate large amounts of manno- proteins and polysaccharides during sur lie aging, according to the supplier. enartisvinquiry.com SmartSelect automatic changeover Douglas Machine Inc. now offers an automatic changeover feature for multi-lane, in-feed conveyors and in-feed rails. The company reports that independent rail positioning provides fixed side, center adjust and variable-width positioning of multiple lanes. The manufacturer claims the new option provides for better ergo- nomics, reduced changeover times and better repetability. douglas-machine.com Label ranking quizzes WineLabelWinners.com is a mem- bership-based business that dis- tributes wine label quizzes based on consumers' ranking of hun- dreds of retail wine labels. Devel- oped by Real Picture Research, the goal of the quizzes is to train wine marketers to better recog- nize labels that resonate with con- sumers. realpictureresearch.com Kubota M5 tractor series Kubota Tractor Corp. introduced its M5 series that includes the 92.5 horsepower M5-091 and 105.6 horsepower M5-111, both available in two- or four-wheel- drive models. The M5 series fea- tures an Ultra Grand Cab II with improved visibility, ergonomically designed controls and an optional instructor's seat. A hydraulic shuttle provides smooth shifting between forward and reverse with a single lever, elimi- nating the need to engage the clutch to change direc- tions. kubota.com Microban-lined hoses ContiTech has introduced a full lineup of hoses engineered with the antimicrobial control surface Microban. The wash-down and transfer hoses are designed to provide constant antimicrobial protection, keep hoses cleaner between use and prevent damage from bacteria, mold and mildew. veyance.com Send your product news to edit@winesandvines.com