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Innovative filtration solutions for wine and more.

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Filtration Services

Vintners from the greatest winemaking regions in the world rely on VA filtration when they need help bringing out the best in their wine. We have over 20 years of experience in the operation of membrane-based equipment for the removal of taints from wine and the improvement of wine quality. Every year, we process over 10 million gallons of wine through our various machines. Experience gained from the field is constantly applied to our process equipment. With our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we can make improvements rapidly, allowing the winemaker access to a continuously improved quality of process. VA-CERTIFIED SEALOur certified mobile technicians and support staff ensure that our customers always receive the highest quality service – always!

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Innovative Filtration Solutions

The Nanofiltration Difference

We pioneered and perfected the use of Nanofiltration in winemaking, resulting in a much gentler process compared to other solutions. Nanofiltration is a membrane process that was originally developed for water softening. It is unique in that it rejects divalent ions (Ca2+, Mg2+) and allows passage to monovalent ions (K+, Na+). What this means is by using Nanofiltration for our patented processes (US Patents 7651616, 7828977) we can process wines for the removal of volatile acidity and taints at 25% lower operating pressures when compared to industry standard reverse osmosis membranes. Nanofiltration also allows a higher passage of compounds requiring removal. For the winemaker, this means a more efficient, gentler process.

Gentler Engineering

All our processing equipment is designed and manufactured in house. We constantly select membranes and process configurations that limit "handling" of wine. This is the primary reason for selecting nanofiltration for our core processing membrane. We have always believed in handling the wine as little as possible by reducing pumping and operating pressures.

What products and services does your company provide?
Our diverse array of filtration services is meticulously designed to tackle common wine challenges and elevate your product to its highest potential. These services include: VA Reduction; Taint Reduction (Smoke/Pyrazine/Rose/Mouse/4EP); Crossflow Filtration; Alcohol Reduction; Wine Concentration; Tartaric Stabilization; pH Adjustment; Ultrafiltration and Lees Filtration
Can you customize products to meet our specific requirements?
Yes, we offer custom manufacturing solutions tailored to your unique specifications. Our experienced engineering team works closely with clients to develop custom solutions, operating methods/modes, tailor power requirements all to ensure the final product meets all functional or facility requirements.
What other services do you offer?
In addition to our membrane filtration based solutions, VAF also offers Solventum™ cartridge filters and housings (sterile and High Flow), amaea™ filtration solutions serviced by VAF, LEV2050™ bioreactors and growth media as well as repair and on site training services.
What's the lead time and how do we get started?
It depends! 
Based on the challenge we’re trying to solve for you, it could be something we have in stock, something we rent, a service we can schedule, or an innovation we can custom-build just for you. So, it depends – give us a call or shoot us a note.”