Wineries using crossflow microfiltration (CMF) systems are recovering wine of higher quality and value when com­pared to traditional systems. The eco­nomics of the CMF system are very favorable compared to diatomaceous earth filtration, which raises serious safety and environmental concerns and carries high disposal costs. 

The latest generation of crossflow filters delivers consistent results on all wine varieties. New membrane technology and equipment designs use lower pressures and do not re­quire cooling, provide a more natural filtration process. Improvements in techniques such as ‘reverse flow’ have helped increase filtering run times and prolonged membrane life. Larger membrane cartridges that process more wine in less space have helped reduce system cost. 

“Koch Membrane Systems (KMS) has installed WINEFILTERâ„¢ cross­flow cartridges in hundreds of winer­ies during the last twenty years. The latest version of our microfiltration membrane is a significant advance­ment over previous models because it provides the ability to process all wines—including the most difficult reds—thereby delivering a one-step solution for any size winery. We have also streamlined the system design making crossflow microfiltration easier to use and more affordable,” said Brad Milnes, process technology leader for the Food, Dairy and Beverage Group at KMS. 

Challenge: Woodbridge Winery 

Woodbridge Winery needed an eco­nomical alternative to conventional wine filtration methods without sacrific­ing wine quality. Using conventional methods, wine has to be filtered in multiple steps. The excessive filtra­tion often strips the red wines of flavor and color. Conventional methods also involve high labor, material, storage and disposal costs when compared to CMF technology. 

The Solution 

For Woodbridge, the answer is the WINEFILTER 3-stage continuous crossflow microfiltration system. 

“Our WINEFILTER system means we can eliminate almost all diatomaceous earth filtration and its associated costs and disposal issues,” said Dan Han­sen, Director of Cellar Operations at Woodbridge Winery. “Not only have we reduced our biggest cost, but we also spend less on bottling final filters, the wine is cleaner so the filters last longer. Of course the greatest benefit is that quality of the wine, particularly the difficult reds, has improved be­cause with crossflow filtration the reds hold their filterability much longer than with diatomaceous earth or cellulose pad filters, so we don’t have to refilter the wine.” 

Woodbridge expanded their first WINEFILTER system in 2006 and added a second system in 2008. “Upgrading to a second system has doubled our capacity. Filtration time for our 216,000 gallon tanks has been cut in half,” said Hansen. 

The winery now clarifies wine in two steps, using centrifugation followed by two automated three-stage crossflow microfiltration systems from KMS. The two systems produce 50-100 gallons per minute in 36-hour continuous runs, and run up to 100 hours in a typical week and even longer during har­vest season. This continuous design converts a minimum of 99 percent of the feed to filtered wine with less than one percent of high solids lees left for further processing downstream. The first system filtered 18 million gallons before the cartridges needed to be replaced; the newer system filtered nearly 27 million gallons before car­tridge replacement. 

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Please take a look at our newest venture.. Coastal Crossflow..

This is a mobile crossflow filtration service for the California Central Coast. We service wineries from Paso Robles to Ventura County. Give us a call..

310-212-7777

Heyes Filters Inc. located in Torrance, California, has the largest stock of Filtrox products on the West Coast. There are many outlets for filters in the wine industry, but not many solve your problems. We at Heyes Filters Inc. are your experienced problem solvers. With competitive pricing and hands-on customer service, Heyes Filters Inc. is your go-to distributor for all Filtrox products. Since 1994, Filtrox and Heyes Filters Inc. have been "hand in hand", finding solutions and products for every customer's needs. Feel free to reach out for a quote or just to talk filters! We look forward to your business!

(310) 212-7777 -office (ask for Chris or Mike!)

You can also send us an email!

chris@heyesfilters.com

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Our elite technology is one of the reasons why we are a top provider of filtration in the Beer & Wine industry. Our 30+ years of experience, especially in the Californian wine industry, has given us the tools we need to provide your best solution. We will work with you to find the best fit for your winery needs. The Crossflow filter we have is one part of the latest technology in wine filtering. If you would like to check out Crossflow, our Lenticular filters, or our other applications, contact us to find your best solution.

What is a Crossflow?

The Crossflow filter is a new, amazing way to filter wine. The system works with a porous membrane and a steady flow of air. The air pushes the wine across the membrane which removes the solids and filters the wine with ease. Using Crossflow, we are able to keep more wine due to the constant stream of air not allowing the filter membrane to become full of solids.

Another benefit is the ease of operation. Our Crossflow machine is easy to use, and only needs set up. It is truly a “set it and forget it” machine. As well, the device uses no disposable products and the membrane lasts a long time before requiring a change.  Having a machine that saves more wine, is easy to use, and does not require a membrane change often is why we have a Crossflow filter in house. We also bring our filter around the California wine country. Contact us for availability.

Visit the Heyes Filters Inc., a VYTAL Company, exhibit to view a wide variety of our comprehensive filter products including bottling filter cartridges, pre-filtration cartridges, depth filter media (such as filter sheets and lenticular modules), bag filtration media, and filter equipment including cartridge, bag filter, and lenticular housings.

Our team of experts is eager to meet you and discuss how our products can meet your filtration needs. For more information, visit our website at www.heyesfilters.com, or call us at +1 310-212-7777.

Heyes, A VYTAL Company
Unified Symposium Booth: 1332

Heyes Filters Inc., a VYTAL company, is a technology-based filtration and purification provider serving the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Food and Beverage industries. With over 30 years of experience, we offer expert customer service, leveraging our in-depth technical knowledge and warehouse located on the West Coast for fast and efficient fulfillment. Our experienced field team, equipped with in-house demonstration capabilities, helps connect clients with the ideal filtration solutions, saving time and boosting profits.

We are dedicated to delivering tailored application solutions and offering ongoing support to our customers.

Recent developments have left a supply void in the filtration market. Several prominent players in the field have exited the market, leaving wineries seeking reliable alternatives. Heyes Filters can help you fill this gap, offering cutting-edge filtration solutions tailored to the unique needs of California wineries. We can enhance your wine production process in the following ways:

Proven Expertise With decades of experience, Heyes Filters understands the intricacies of wine filtration. Their team of experts collaborates closely with winemakers to deliver customized solutions.

Comprehensive Range Heyes Filters offers a wide array of filter cartridges, including pre-filters and final filters. Whether you need to remove particulates, bacteria, or spoilage organisms, Heyes has you covered.

Technical Support Heyes provides exceptional technical support, assisting wineries in optimizing their filtration processes

World Class Membrane Technology

Our Innovative Approach will help you achieve:

Pore Size Differentiation Precise membranes allow precise control over pore sizes, optimizing wine clarification and flavor preservation.

Sanitary Housings and Hardware Heyes’ filter housings and cartridges are designed for easy installation, maintenance, and thorough cleaning.

Environmental Commitment Heyes prioritizes sustainability, minimizing waste and energy consumption.

Featured Products

Pre-Filtration Cartridges
Ideal for removing larger particles and protecting downstream membrane filters.

Final Filtration Membranes
Validated for wine spoilage organism removal,ensuring microbiological stability.

Depth Filtration
Full complement of standard filter sheets and lenticular modules in DE and DE Free media, as well as a line of specialty sheets and lenticulars aimed at specific solutions, such as TCA removal.

Crossflow Filtration Systems
Efficiently remove unwanted particles while preserving wine quality with single, multi-module and expandable systems.

Elevating Your Wine Production Process

Heyes Filters stand ready to support California wineries in your pursuit of excellence.

Say goodbye to the supply void. Our warehouses are strategically located to allow for one day shipping of in-stock items to most areas in California. Call us today!

www.heyesfilters.com | 310.212.7777 | Visalia, 345 E Tulare Ave, Visalia CA 93277

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Some exciting things are happening from Heyes Filters Inc. and Filtrox (one of our filter partners). Last year, Filtrox launched a Sustainability Report for the company. The 2022 report is now available, and the 2023 report will be published just after the new year and updated yearly.

Last summer, I went to a wine event in Oregon, and the theme was the sustainability of wineries (climate change, soil, bottles, and every subject you can imagine). At this event, there were many wineries from California, Washington, Oregon, and France, all speaking about their sustainability projects. As it turns out, Filtrox had gone into this in a big way as well.

Their program would continue beyond their doorstep. Besides wanting to do this for the planet's good (ownership is very progressive), they hope this increases their visibility to their target industries, and there is no target larger worldwide for them than the wine industry.

As a part of this program, they have introduced the Treedom program. How the program works is, after the customer purchases a set amount of filtration media made up of either filter sheets or lenticular modules (the largest raw material part of their filter media is cellulose, tree material), Filtrox plants trees on their behalf as a way of offsetting the tree material used in making the filter media. The areas that are planted are not just anywhere but located in two places. One in the Filtrox Family Forest (a project they are invested in) and in "Nature" Forests worldwide. Both are monitored, and status is reported.

To learn more about the program, the 2022 sustainability report, and the Treedom project, visit us at booth #343 on November 30th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Please use the promo code HEY343 to gain free trade show access. To learn more about this show and to register, visit wineindustryexpo.com/registration.

Are you struggling to find bottling filter cartridge supply? Not anymore! Heyes Filters Inc. supplies PES and PVDF membrane bottling filters into the beverage space. 

Reach out to our team for a quote.

This year at Unified was a success!! We at Heyes Filters Inc. would like to thank you for stopping by our booth and paying us a visit. We made great connections, with great people and look forward to what 2016 brings for all of us in the wine industry. Please let us know if you are interested in any of our lines of product, including our newest addition...

HEYES FILTERS INC. OFFERS NEW RETROFIT PALL CROSS FLOW MODULES FOR YOUR PALL CROSS FLOW SYSTEM!!!!!

 Koch Membrane Systems – The Most Efficient Cross Flow Membrane on the market is now available for use in Pall Cross flow systems!

  Heyes Filters Inc., is proud to introduce the KMS Pall Retrofit membrane module. As a worldwide leader in membrane technology we are excited to bring the latest technology which offers these benefits;

• Uniquely designed polymeric wine membrane for the wine industry
• Manufactured in the USA, readily available from Heyes Filters Stock on the West Coast
• Thoroughly proven efficient cleaning procedures
• Hundreds of installations worldwide, a proven technology now available for Pall systems*
• Open membrane structure preserves wine character
• Asymmetric pore structure keeps membrane clean longer during operation

Please call us for more information at 310-212-7777 or 310-487-1061.

*Please check with Heyes Filters on Model year.