Filters with pump plate

How to choose a plate wine filter with pump

The plate wine filter with pump is a machine used to filter wine through filter pads placed between the plates. This system helps retain particles, lees and suspended residues, improving the clarity of the product.

Before purchasing, it is important to consider the quantity of wine to be filtered, the number of plates, the type of pump, the flow rate, the filter pad size and the desired filtration grade.

3, 6, 10 and 20-plate filters

Filters with a lower number of plates are suitable for small volumes and hobby or semi-professional use. Models with more plates offer a larger filtering surface and are more suitable for higher quantities or more continuous processing.

The choice of the number of plates therefore depends on the volume of wine to be treated and the desired working speed.

Wine filter pads: coarse, fine and sterile

Wine filter pads determine the filtration grade. Coarse pads are suitable for initial rough filtration, fine pads for improving clarity and sterile pads for finer filtration before bottling, when required by the type of process.

Tighter filter pads can provide finer filtration, but require greater attention to flow rate and working pressure.

Bench-top, trolley-mounted and professional filters

Bench-top filters are practical for small producers and limited use. Trolley-mounted or professional models are more suitable when greater stability, easier movement or a more robust structure is needed for frequent processing.

Before choosing, also consider materials, overall dimensions, ease of cleaning, availability of filter pads and compatible accessories.

Difference between filtration, racking and bottling

Filtration is different from simple racking: racking is used to transfer wine from one container to another, while a plate filter with pump forces the wine through filter pads to retain residues and particles.

After filtration, the wine can move on to other processing stages or to bottling, depending on the type of product and the desired result.