Press 9,7L 20cm ratchet for wine

The 20 cm lever press is a tool of exceptional quality, fundamental in wine production, capable of efficiently extracting must from marc thanks to a powerful lever. Made entirely in Italy, this press provides small producers and farms with a product of the highest standard. It consists of a cage with wooden staves with a diameter of 20 cm and a capacity of 15 kg of grapes. The cage is supported by a strong metal skeleton, adequate to withstand even high pressures. The central screw is made of drawn steel to ensure its longevity. The hydraulic lever press is sold complete with crescents and pieces, which are essential tools for evenly distributing the ratchet action over the entire surface.

Features:

• Manual lever-operated ratchet movement
• Cast iron ratchet
• Cage made of evaporated beech wood slats and removable pins
• Drawn steel screw that guarantees a long life over time
• Reinforced steel must gathering basin with brackets
• Steel support tripod
• Internal diameter of cage: 200 mm
• Cage height: 310 mm
• Weight: 17 kg
• Load capacity: 15 kg of grapes
• Complete with chunks and crescents

Usage:

1. Getting started: Before using the press, remove any dust particles from the inner parts with a brush or air blast. Use a damp cloth to clean the cage, the semi-circular wooden press plates and the pawls.

2. Filling the press: Remove all interior wood pieces and close the cage using the plugs supplied. Lift the jack upwards along the threaded screw (turning it counterclockwise), fill the cage with grape pulp and insert the two semi-circular wooden press plates. Place the wooden blocks on top perpendicular to the half-moons.

3. Preparing the pressing: Lower the jack clockwise until it rests on the wooden blocks. Insert the metal pawls into the round holes of the crown. Insert the handle into the hole on the ratchet.

4. The press: Stand in front of the ratchet and grab it with both hands, set it in action by moving it forward and backward. When the jack is lowered to the top of the cage edges, stop the action to refill the cage. Once finished, bring the ratchet up counterclockwise, remove all wood blocks and the cage, pull out the pomace and clean thoroughly.