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WINERY & VINEYARD EQUIPMENT 96 WINES&VINES November 2015 INOXPA The RVN centrifugal pump by Inoxpa is designed for fluids with some solids, making it a popular choice for pumpovers. Available in three models of varying capacity, the RVN oper- ates with a helicoidel impeller that can provide up to 790 gal- lons per minute of flow with the largest model. The RVN pumps feature a single, mechanical seal with stationary and rotary parts made of silicon carbide and EPDM gaskets. inoxpausa.com MOUVEX Mouvex touts its SLS Series seal- less drive eccentric disc pumps as the ideal pumping solution for a wide variety of wine-pro- duction applications. Designed without seals, the pumps offer a leak-free operation with what the company calls "exceptional" volumetric efficiency, even with variable viscosities and pres- sures. Mouvex pumps also fea- ture self-priming and dry-run capabilities, a strong vacuum and compression effect that al- lows for line stripping and a low shear rate for gentle product handling with no emulsification or exposure to oxygen. psgdover.com/en/mouvex/ home US-FIP US-FIP unveiled its Bowpeller pump at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in January. The Bowpeller is a patented low- shear centrifugal pump designed for gentle movement. Described by the manufacturer as "a dra- matic improvement" over stan- dard centrifugal designs, the pump's helical pulls wine toward the back of the pump while ac- celerating it outward at an angle much less than 90 degrees. The longer, flatter path for the wine allows for gentler movement. americanwinepump.com XYLEM Xylem put a self-priming flexible impeller pump, FIP, with a maxi- mum capacity of 60 gallons per minute in its VeraFlex Pump Cart that was designed for craft bev- erage producers. The Jabsco pump features 2-inch ports and can be turned down to 250 rpm to provide gentle pumping ac- tion. The pump comes equipped with a stainless steel cart and rheostat for speed control. xylemflowcontrol.com Caption Xylem VeraFlex PRODUCT FOCUS Wine Pumps Pumps are necessary to perform a variety of winemaking tasks, making them an invaluable piece of equipment in the cellar. Wines & Vines contacted pump manufacturers about popular or new pumps for transferring wine, performing pumpovers, filling and emptying barrels and other functions. Prices vary based on pump model and dealer options such as carts and control panels. By Andrew Adams US-FIP Bowpeller