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June 2018 WINES&VINES 27 PRODUCT NEWS company's production material is sourced from Foundation Plant Services and screened and retested for all 2010 viruses and other dis- eases. phytelligence.com Digital doser Matheson unveiled a programmable, digital dispenser to deliver a 6% sulfurous acid solution in milliliters. The doser runs on 110 AC power or recharge- able battery and can be operated remotely. Options include carts to accommodate 5-gal- lon or 42-gallon cylinders so the doser and solution can be moved around a winery as needed. mathesonwine.com Mobile cross flow services MC Cross Flow is a new mobile cross flow fil- tration supplier based in Creston, Calif., to serve the Central Coast region. The company's low-pressure cross-flow system can handle lot sizes from 30 gallons to 5,000 gallons at flow rates of 200 to 300 gallons per minute. The company claims it can remove yeast and bac- teria to less than 10 cells per milliliter, and a nitrogen gas blow down cycle ensures wine loss is kept to a minimum. cmcrossflow.com Automatic horizontal basket press PAI Coquard's automatic horizontal basket press with tilted plate is available in the United States through Premier Wine Cask. The press features a sim- ple design with a sliding cover plate on the top that opens com- pletely to make loading whole clusters, destemmed or machine harvested fruit easier. Following the first cycle of the horizontal press plate, the pomace is mixed by gravity as it falls to the bottom of the chamber before being pressed in additional cycles. The supplier claims the mixing of the pomace is a gentle process that reduces oxygen pick up and sol- ids. premierwinecask.com Spray varnish screwcaps Mala Closures unveiled a new product line of spray varnish screwcaps. The closures are available in 45 different, stan- dard spray varnish colors or custom colors with a mini- mum order of 5,500. Other options include a glossy or matte finish, hot foil embossing and the addition of metal particles in the spray to provide a metallic or iridescent look. Stock colors are available with a minimum order of 1,100 closures. mala-usa.com Wound sealant for vines Miller introduced a natural polymer concen- trate called Spur Shield to create a barrier to seal pruning wounds. The supplier reports the compound is a plant-based resin polymer that creates a natural skin to help heal the wound quickly and uniformly. Spur Shield is designed to mix easily into water and be applied by backpack or ground sprayers. After six to eight weeks the material completely polymer- izes and becomes a powder that flakes off the vine. millerchemical.com High efficiency air pumps Sandpiper pumps released a new line of pumps designed to provide higher flows with less air consumption. The Evolution line of 2-inch and 3-inch air pumps provide up to 32% more flow while requiring up to 56% less air consumption. The company reports its pump design allows for the air distribution system to be serviced or cleaned without removing the pump from operation. sandpiperpump.com LED Technology with 84,000 Raw Lumens Adjustable Height and Width Powered Directly Through the Stock Electrical System Operate without Added Manpower/Tractor Attaches to Cat. 2, 3 Point Hitch NIGHTHARVESTING.COM 800.624.6234 • PASO ROBLES, CA *Patent Pending - JORDAN LONGBORG TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD PASO ROBLES, CA "THIS PRODUCT IS A GAME CHANGER!" ESTABLISHED IN 1993