March 19, 2021
OxBox, Micro-OxygenationWestec Builds 4 channel, 5 channel, 8 channel Ox Boxes
Controlling the oxygen applied to the wine reduces dependence on barrels for flavor and aging. The use of an OxBox combined with toasted oak allows winemakers to easily integrate this successful method for enhancing wine during fermentation and aging in the controlled environment of a tank.
Westec Tank & Equipment offers standard 4 channel, 5 channel and 8 channel units and can custom design units for your needs. We can install them with optional stainless steel mounting brackets at the top of the wine tank, or integrate them with your catwalk.
The Westec ox boxes and oak integration systems can be customized for your tanks. They are designed to work with StaVin systems oak integration systems to enhance wine fermentation and aging in our stainless wine tanks.
With Westec, vintners can manage oxygen and oak in a single tank, economically, for a consistent product. Manpower costs are slashed and evaporation loss is negligible. Our low-cost mechanical ox-box is user-friendly and reliable. It is easy to set up, simple to use, and is either on or off — no guessing. It is free of the expense and complexity of pressure-based or computer-based systems. The included flowmeter can have up to five lines with easy monitoring of the oxygen in parts per million.
