Stop by Booth 500 at the WIN Expo and see our superior offerings for the wine industry when it comes to centrifuges/separators. We offer superior quality with local representation and availability of spare parts and services. With the ability to service nearly all other manufacturers as well, STS is certainly the go-to when it comes to solids removal and efficiency, with a knowledge base that is second-to-none. We look forward to seeing you at our booth on November 30th this year! Get a head start by visiting our web page at www.sts-la.com.

Use promo code SEP500 for a free trade show pass or $30 off sessions. Thank you for stopping by! 

As we find ourselves now in harvest full-bore, centrifuges and separators are working overtime. At STS, we have the capability of providing service and spare parts for most all centrifuges, at costs that far undercut the OEM suppliers that most owners confront. With a full inventory of spare parts, local in California, along with a solid team of local technicians, we pride ourselves in the ability support all centrifuge owners throughout the state and country.

Along with Service and support, we also provide a bevy of new units, more capable of handling higher solids, with precise outputs, that fit any winery's needs. Combined with outstanding support and parts, STS is truly a second-to-none supplier of separators for various industries!

Please reach out for any needs that you may have, and we look forward to servicing and working with you and your team!

STS has a large line of centrifuges for all winemaking solutions with yield capabilities and cost returns greater than anyone else in the industry. We are also able to provide service and replacement parts for centrifuges across the spectrum, including most other manufacturers. With local response times, local and capable service technicians, and capabilities, and savings on service and parts, STS is the clear solution to all centrifuge needs. 

Reach out and see what STS can do for you!

Parts + Service for GEA centrifuges – inflation is biting wineries on their cost side, STS offers immediate pain relief with its range of Genuine, OEM + Compatible parts to suit GEA centrifuges . 25-40% savings off the bat! 

Yield is King – more specifically yield of first quality wine. Maximize yield by reducing systemic downgrades in pressings & lees. Intelligent deployment of modern centrifugation is a winemaking art for improving the bottom line for the business. Talk to your STS representative to help develop a tailored solution.

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Winemaking has changed significantly over the years, both in terms of the techniques used and in terms of technological and scientific advances. Some of the more notable changes include:

Improvements in viticulture: Over time, grape varieties have been developed that are more resistant to pests and diseases, as well as more efficient cultivation techniques that have allowed for greater production and quality of wine.

Advances in oenology: Oenology, which is the science and technique of making wine, has experienced great advances in recent years. New fermentation, aging and bottling techniques have been developed that have improved the quality and organoleptic characteristics of the wine.

Greater scientific knowledge: Over time, greater scientific knowledge has been acquired about the processes that occur during winemaking, which has allowed greater control and precision in the process.

Greater diversity of wines: Over time, new grape varieties have been developed and production techniques have been improved, allowing for a greater diversity of wines on the market.

Use of technology: Technology has had a huge impact on winemaking. Specific machinery and equipment for winemaking have been developed, such as centrifuges, which have improved the efficiency and precision of the process. In addition, analytical and sensor technology is used to control fermentation and aging conditions.

The current process of winemaking

Winemaking is a complex process that involves several stages, and one of them is the separation of liquid from solid substances. An essential tool in this process is the centrifugal machine, which works through centrifugal force, which is a force that is generated by rotating an object around a central axis. This force tends to move heavier objects away from the central axis, and to move lighter objects closer.

In the case of winemaking, this translates into the separation of the clean liquid from the sediment or impurities. The centrifugal machine has a storage tank, where the must or wine is placed together with the sediment. The tank is then placed inside the machine and the rotation mechanism is activated. As the machine rotates, the heavier substances accumulate at the bottom of the tank, while the clean liquid remains at the top.

Once the spinning process is complete, the drain valve at the bottom of the tank can be opened and the sediment emptied. The clean liquid can be collected in a separate container to continue the fermentation and aging process of the wine. The centrifugal machine is an essential tool in the current production of wine, since it allows to efficiently separate the clean liquid from the sediment or impurities. Additionally, this process is faster and more precise than traditional decanting methods, saving time and effort in winemaking.

Benefits of using a centrifuge in winemaking

There are several benefits to using a centrifuge in winemaking:

Greater efficiency in the separation of the clean liquid from the sediment: The centrifugal force generated by the machine is much more powerful than traditional decanting methods, which makes it possible to efficiently separate the clean liquid from the sediment or impurities in a much shorter time.

Greater precision: The centrifuge machine allows greater control over the separation process, which increases the precision in obtaining clean liquid.

Saving time and effort: By using a centrifuge, the separation process is much faster and requires less physical effort than traditional methods.

Improvement in the quality of the wine: By using a centrifuge, a more complete and precise separation of impurities and sediments is achieved, which improves the final quality of the wine.

Cost Savings: By using a centrifuge, you reduce the time and effort required to separate the clean liquid from the sediment, thus lowering your winemaking costs.

In short, using a centrifuge in winemaking allows you to efficiently separate the clean liquid from the sediment, increases the precision of the process, reduces the time and effort required, improves the final quality of the wine, and reduces production costs.

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Wine and juice clarifiers from STS provide our customers the best solution for wine and juice recovery from lees, wine and juice clarification and much more. The rugged and unique design provides the lowest cost of ownership for this technology with the highest performance, guaranteed. Please call on us today to discuss our solutions for your winery, our experts are standing by to answer all of your questions.