Manual disgorging:  for 29mm crown caps, to complete quickly, safely and precisely the delicate operation of disgorging of Champagne bottles. Ideal for small producers of Sparkling Wines.

For dosing (with a sweetened 'liqueur', usually with some wine sulphur added):-
    Dispensette, 5 to 30 ml, for accurate dosing, 375 Euros
    Dispenser bottle, 2.5 litres, to hold the liquor, 27.5 Euros
Topping up would be done immediately afterwards, with some of the Sparkling Wine.

Semi-automatic unit:  for disgorging, dosing and topping up, at an output of about 150 bottles/hour. Stainless steel frame, with floor stand.

Barida ATLAS M: 5,250 Euros - pneumatic bottle-lift - stainless steel tank for the liqueur - no electric power needed Options:- holding support for different bottle sizes, 140 Euros packing on a pallet, 60 Euros packing in a wooden crate, 150 Euros

Or
                DUR DDR-SA: 6,600 Euros

- Disgorging: manual removal of the crown cap and evacuation of the frozen neck-plug (the neck of the bottle has to be frozen previously).

- Dosing of the 'liqueur d'expédition': the machine has a small stainless steel tank for holding/dosing the 'liqueur'; the bottle lays on a 60° inclined base-plate. The support is designed for standard 75 cl bottles, but it is adaptable for 150 cl bottles with a simple change-over. It has a fitting for the compressed air and pressure gauge. There is a three-way valve, manually operated, for the dosing of the 'liqueur' into the bottle. The valve sucks the 'liqueur' from the storage tank and transfers it to the filling nozzle.

- Topping up: after the dosing operation, a small quantity of the wine is added, to achieve the correct level inside the bottle. A support base-plate, holding a bottle with wine in an upside-down position, is used to supply the wine needed for the topping (wine levelling). A manually operated valve with a lever starts the topping operation.

Fully Automatic Monobloc:  for de-capping, disgorging, dosing and topping up, at a consistent output of 400 to 500 bottles/hour (depending on the temperature of the wine).

Fully automatic rotary machine using a starwheel system. Speed control by inverter.
The single rotary turret performs all the operations of de-capping, disgorging, dosing and topping up.
Simple adjustment of disgorging, dosing and topping up levels.

Movement is intermittent by maltese cross system.
The bottles are transported from the conveyor belt by starwheel and positioned in the neck gripper.
The gripper is integral with the carousel but can rotate freely on its transverse axis.

The ejection of caps and sediment is through a stainless steel tube into a stainless steel tray inside the machine. The tray is easily removed for emptying/cleaning.
The bottle is then transported by starwheel back to the conveyor belt.
The machine is designed to be installed in line for fully automatic operation.

Base-frame made of heavy steel supports, totally covered by AISI 304 stainless steel plates.
All components which may get in contact with the product or with water are made in stainless steel.
Safety shields with plexiglass panels and safety micro-switches.
Parts for one 75 cl cylindrical glass bottle size.
Infeed and outfeed starwheels with safety devices to stop the machine in case of bottles jamming.

Bottle diameters from 70 to 110 mm. +/- 5 x H from 230 to 380 mm.
Weight 800 kilos. Power: 0.75 kW, 400 volts - 3 phase - 50hz.
Compressed air requirement: 150 litres/hour at 6 bar.

Options:-
Set of change parts for additional size bottle, 700 Euros
Infeed washing stations to remove glycol stains, 2000 Euros
Stainless steel tank for liqueur with support frame, 430 Euros
Conveyor drive motor with outfeed bottle-accumulating table, 1900 Euros

Delivery time: 40 working days (8 to 9 weeks) from the date of order.

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