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DE CEMBER NEWS Product News Optical sorting machine Developed by Protec and Defranceschi SPA, the X-Tri optical-sorting machine employs three cameras and an air ejec- tor to sort grapes. The machine is available in the United States through Valley Pipe & Supply. Details: valleypipe.com. Key improves 'Iso-Flo' line of conveyors Key Technology enhanced its line of "Iso-Flo" vibratory con- veyors with a new drive ar- Cherokee_Nov05.qxt 9/19/05 10:52 AM Page 1 rangement, stronger frame de- sign and screen clamps. The new clamps provide a more secure fit for sorting screens and allow screens to be swapped without tools. Details: key.net. Amcor releases sparkling wine capsule Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas released its LUXPREM cap- Send us your latest offerings and announcements by emailing edit@winesandvines.com. Items may be edited for clarity and brevity. Automatic titrators for SO2 Hanna Instruments released two new mini automatic titrators de- signed for wine analysis. The HI 84500 and HI 84502 are intended for sulfur dioxide and total acidity. Hanna claims the new units fea- ture "improved accuracy with a high precision piston-dosing system and a compact, space-saving footprint." Details: hannainst.com. , TA analysis Oak spiral blend kits The Barrel Mill released two new RhÔne and Burgundy sets of oak spiral barrel inserts to provide oak profiles for specific winemak- ing styles. The Rhone blend cre- ates "a muscular oak component," while the Burgundy blend offers a sampling of spirals with different toasts to provide a lighter, "low- impact oak component," accord- ing to a statement from The Barrel Mill. Details: thebarrelmill.com. New features for VinoTrac VinoTrac winemaking program now comes with cost analysis, vessel tracking, equipment and supplies inventory and a custom- crush feature. VinoTrac is a secure, self-serve web-based system. Details: vinotrac.com. hauling precious cargo • 24 hour dispatch • Competitive rates • Personalized Service • Radio/Cell phone equipped • State-of-the-art equipment • Maximum payload capacity • Over 30 years in operation • References available • Fleet of over 200 trucks including Wine Tanks and Dry Freight Vans sule for sparkling wines. The LUXPREM is made of composite material and can accommodate a wide range of printing and fin- ishing techniques. Details: amcor.com. CHEROKEE FREIGHT LINES 5463 Cherokee Road • Stockton, CA 95215 Telephone: 209.931.3570 • or visit our website:www.gocfl.com 22 WINES & VINES DECEMBER 2012