Check out our patented Bowpeller centrifugal pump for Pump-overs. The low shear design promotes out-gassing without emulsification. Our pumps are standard on a potable cart, with variable speed control and come with a wireless remote control. Non portable units are also available. Our Mcfinn pumps are a staple in the industry. The standard pumps are also portable, self priming, have a flexible impeller, variable speed control, and include a wireless remote control.  We have many different variations to suite your needs. Mcfinn Technologies manufactures innovative pumps for the wine, distilling, and brewing industries. Visit us at WIN Expo booth 119 on December 5 at the Sonoma County Fairground. Get a free trade show floor pass by registering with the promo code: MCF119

Early morning fog from the Pacific Ocean flows into the Anderson Valley through the coastal redwoods and rises into the hills before dissipating as day warms the air. These maritime influences keep daytime temperatures low, making it the coolest wine-growing region in California and the perfect environment for the Pinot Noir grapes for which it has gained fame. “Over the past decade, Anderson Valley has entered the world stage,” says Kristen McMahan, Winemaker at Goldeneye. “As one of the largest producers in the Valley, we take that to heart. We want people to explore Anderson Valley, and we want to be a good representative and steward of the place where we grow grapes and make wine. We're really proud of it, and so we aim to deliver the best possible examples of the Valley’s wines.” When it was designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1982, two-thirds of the Anderson Valley’s 582 vineyard acres were planted to Chardonnay and Alsace Var

For pump-overs, US-FIP are the only pump manufacturer that offers a unique, patented, low shear centrifugal pump; Bowpeller. It is ideal for gentle product handling and de-gassing.

We will be on-hand at Unified, booth A1 to discuss your winery & crush pad plans for harvest 2023 and beyond. We will showcase the Sraml Membrane Press, Mori Basket Press, Ragazzini Peristaltic Pump, and our semi-automatic bottling line, among other things. Representatives from many of our trusted manufacturing partners will be in our booth to answer your questions as well. You can talk to folks from Graver (Membrane Filtration), Sandpiper (Air Diaphragm Pumps), Mori (Presses & Crush Pad Equipment), and Ragazzini (Peristaltic Pumps).

Hazloc, ATEX, C1D1, XP, UL-Listed…there's a lot of confusing jargon when it comes to safety-related equipment in your distillery. It's too bad because safety is absolutely critical. It should be easy to understand. Questions about safety—particularly distillery-safe pumps—are some of the most common questions we get asked. So let's review some of the questions we frequently field when it comes to pumping safely in a distillery. Why Are Pumps a Safety Concern in Distilleries? Distillery fires are rare, but they do occur. And they can be devastating. A fire needs three things to get started: Fuel Oxygen An ignition source. High-proof alcohol is undoubtedly fuel. Oxygen? Well, that's present in the air we breathe (thankfully). So, distilleries have 2 of the 3 prerequisites to start a fire. All you need is an ignition source. Thankfully, you can keep ignition sources out of your distillery through forethought, planning, and an understanding of hazardous l

GOpump is an intelligent pump for pumping wine or similar fluids. It can be used in 1) PUMP mode where the delivery rate is automatically controlled at the user set flowrate; 2) BATCH mode where a user preset volume is delivered at user set flowrate. And finally, 3) REMOTE mode where pump can be controlled by external device or app (Bluetooth or WiFi). SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 24 x 25 x 16cm (9.5 x 10 x 6.3 inch) Weight: 7 Kg (15.6 lbs) Flow rate range: 1 to 10 lpm (0.26 gpm to 2.6 gpm) Batch range: 0.1 to 9999 liters Power: 115/230 VAC 2A with built-in GFI Interface: Color LCD touch panel Environmental: IP65 splash-proof Process connection: ½ FNPT inlet and outlet   USAGE: general purpose winery pump for transferring or filling wine. Built-in accurate totalizer based on magnetic flux sensing (no moving parts) provides accurate estimate of total wine transferred. Controllable flow rate allows gentle or rapid transfer of wine. Automatic shutdown on empty detection

R.F. MacDonald Co. is displaying both boiler and pump displays at Booth 1607, including our signature, compact Cleaver-Brooks CFC-E hot water boiler. A video slideshow of our latest projects will play on a loop, showcasing the different wine applications we’ve completed.  On the other side of our 10x30 booth, we’re displaying Boerger, Grundfos and Vertiflo pumps. Boerger’s rotary lobe pump is displayed behind a brightly lit glass, revealing the physics of positive displacement. Our Vertiflo cart-mounted wine transfer centrifugal pump can be tested for balance and maneuverability on the showroom floor. And Grundfos’ chemical dosing pump has a measuring dial to manipulate the perfect blend for your finished wine!  Experts from R.F. MacDonald Co., Boerger and Grundfos will be on hand to answer your application questions. And on your way out, drop your business card into our raffle ticket tumbler for a chance to win a bottle of our MacDonald Family Vineyar

R.F. MacDonald Co. is the exclusive Boerger pumps representative for the California wine industry, offering expert knowledge for your aftermarket replacement parts needs The low shear operation of Boerger rotary lobe pumps combined with the wide range of pump sizes has brought Boerger pumps into operations at many wineries throughout California. As Boerger's factory-authorized representative, we offer OEM Boerger parts and can guide you during your next Maintenance-in-Place service.  Boerger Pump Parts • Pump casing cover • Lobe tips • Lope tip mounting set • Cover protection plate • Casing protection plate • Radial casing liner • Holding bush • Mechanical seal • O-Rings/gaskets *Compatible with CL-390, FL-518, FL-776, FL-1036 series and more Boerger -- Excellence Made to Last Variety of Rotors – Boerger offers a comprehensive range of rotors differentiated by geometry and material. High-Quality Seals – Boerger&

Quite often when I'm discussing a new pump with a customer, I hear some variation of the following concern: "I've heard that impeller pumps will beat up my wine". There's a lot to unpack in this phrase, so let's get down to it. What's In an Impeller? The first consideration here is what is meant by "impeller pump". This, I think, is where the confusion starts. Both Flexible Impeller pumps and Centrifugal Pumps are often called "impeller pumps" because they use an impeller to convert the rotation of a motor into energy that pushes liquid forward. Beyond that similarity, they are very different. While many facilities—particularly breweries—use centrifugal impeller pumps, they are typically avoided for wine transfer, except in cases where budget is a big concern (impeller pumps are relatively cheap), or some shear isn't expected to have any perceptible effect on the final product. Flexible Impeller pumps, on the