Punch-Down Fermenter with Pomace Ejection
Punch-Down Fermenter with Pomace Ejection
Designed for large-scale production, the Wineficator Romat with Automatic Pomace Ejection starts at a minimum capacity of 12,000 liters. This is a heavy-duty vinification system built to handle the immense pressure and volume of professional harvest cycles.
At this scale, efficiency is driven by the high-torque geared motor located at the base of the tank. This powerful drive system operates the internal discharge blades, ensuring that even several tons of spent skins are ejected smoothly and without interruption. Combined with the automated pneumatic pigéage system, this tank allows large-cellar operations to achieve boutique-quality extraction at an industrial pace.
Scalable Volume: Starting at 12,000L, engineered specifically for high-capacity wineries and commercial juice extraction.
Heavy-Duty Geared Motor: A powerful, industrial-grade motor drives the bottom blades, providing the torque necessary to eject massive volumes of pomace through the discharge doors.
20° Rotational Suppressor: The three-blade pneumatic impeller prevents “cap channeling” by rotating 20° with every stroke, ensuring uniform color and tannin extraction throughout the entire 12,000L+ volume.
HELI Cap Irrigation: Integrated high-flow rotating sprinkler ensures the large surface area of the pomace cap is consistently and evenly saturated.
Vertical Cooling Technology: The vertical dimpled jacket ensures that even during the most vigorous fermentations, temperature remains stable and yeast-friendly across the entire liquid column.
Tank Options
- PU Foam Insulation
- Stackable
- Green Line Stainless Steel
Basic Equipment
• Pneumatic Cylinder (with 3 blades)
• Control Panel (touchscreen) – Cylinder Control
• HELI Rotating Sprinkler
• Pipe – DN32 DIN (with fitting)
• Manhole Cover – Round Ø400 mm
• Manway Door – Rectangular (type Z1500)
• Legs – Standard (Closed)
• Cooling Jacket (1 m2/1000 L)
• Thermometer (analog)
• Thermowell (with PG9 fitting)
• Sample Tap (DN15)
• Partial Discharge – Ball valve (DN32 DIN)
• Total Discharge – Ball valve (DN65 DIN)
• Vent Valve – DN50 (PVC)
• Mesh Screen
• Level Indicator – Ø16 mm acrylic tube (scaled, open)
• Type Plate – With note card
• Ladder Rack – Coat height 1500 mm onwards
• Welding – Brushed finish
Additional Equipment
• Automatic Pulsation Devices
• Control Panel (touchscreen) – Temperature and Pump Control
• Pump (for pumping over)
• Manway Door – Custom sizes
• Additional oval door (on hinge)
• Legs – Adjustable height and tilt
• Heating Jacket
• Cooling Jacket (>1 m2/1000 L)
• Bottom-mounted electrical heater
• Digital thermoregulator (with temperature control)• Electromagnetic or electromotor valves
• Ball or butterfly (Clamp, Garolla, WG, Macon, GAS, etc.)
• Stainless steel caps (on all valves and fittings)
• Inclined stirrer fitting
• Inert gas fitting
• Level Indicator – Ø24 mm acrylic tube (scaled, closed)
• Decanter
• Welding – Brushed and polished (Ra<0.8 µm)
• Other additional equipment available per customer request
3D
| Type | Volume | Ø (mm) | H (mm) | H1 (mm) | H2 (mm) | Bottom/top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIPM12300A22 | 12.300 lit | 2.230 | 4.996 | 3.000 | 500 | B4/T4 |
| VIPM14200A22 | 14.200 lit | 5.496 | 3.500 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM16200A22 | 16.200 lit | 5.996 | 4.000 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM14100A24 | 14.100 lit | 2.389 | 4.998 | 3.000 | 500 | B4/T4 |
| VIPM16400A24 | 16.400 lit | 5.498 | 3.500 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM18600A24 | 18.600 lit | 5.998 | 4.000 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM15500A25 | 15.500 lit | 2.501 | 4.980 | 3.000 | 500 | B4/T4 |
| VIPM18000A25 | 18.000 lit | 5.480 | 3.500 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM20400A25 | 20.400 lit | 5.980 | 4.000 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM25300A25 | 25.300 lit | 6.980 | 5.000 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM18300A27 | 18.300 lit | 2.708 | 5.095 | 3.000 | 500 | B4/T4 |
| VIPM21200A27 | 21.200 lit | 5.595 | 3.500 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM24000A27 | 24.000 lit | 6.095 | 4.000 | 500 | B4/T4 | |
| VIPM29800A27 | 29.800 lit | 7.095 | 5.000 | 500 | B4/T4 |
Other tank sizes available per client request
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this system reduce the need for manual labor in the cellar?
By automating both the extraction (pigéage) and the discharge (pomace ejection), the Romat transforms a multi-person job into a one-person operation. The machine handles the physical stress of breaking the cap and shoveling the skins, allowing your team to focus on the technical side of winemaking and quality control.
Why is the 20° suppressor rotation critical for large-volume tanks?
In high-capacity fermenters, the pomace cap is a massive, dense layer. A standard vertical punch-down will simply hit the same spots, creating “holes” or channels where the juice flows through without extracting anything. By rotating 20° with every stroke, the Romat ensures the blades strike a fresh section of the cap every time, working the entire surface for a more complex and balanced wine.
How does the geared motor help with tank turnover during harvest?
Manually unloading a large-scale fermenter is a bottleneck in the cellar. Our high-torque geared motor drives internal blades that mechanically push the spent skins through the discharge door. This “problem-free” ejection allows you to empty the tank in a fraction of the time, letting you start the next batch immediately.
Is the automated ejection system gentle on the pomace?
Yes. The blades are designed to rotate at a controlled speed to sweep the pomace out rather than grinding it. This prevents the extraction of harsh, bitter seed tannins during the final unloading phase, maintaining the quality of your press wine.
Does the automatic discharge work with dry or heavy caps?
Yes. The geared motor is specifically selected for its high torque. It is powerful enough to break through and move even the densest, driest pomace caps that have settled after a long maceration period, ensuring a smooth flow toward the conveyor or collection bin.