Mobile Service

We have a full range of crossflow machines available for on-site filtration. We offer a no hassle guaranteed service complete with expert technicians. The advantages of our crossflow technology are as follows:

• Flow rate from 200-2000 gph
• Quality you can trust
• One step filtration to less than 0.6 NTU
• No increase in temperature of the wine
• No stripping effect on filtered wine
• Designed, manufactured, tested and operated in the USA

On-site Requirements for Filtration

The following are required on site for service purposes:

• Wine in tank at 40°F or higher
• Wine to be less than 100 NTU for reds
• Clean tank for filtered wine
• Nitrogen for purging purposes (60lb or similar cylinder)
• 3 Phase 240V (20 amp) or 480V (20 amp) power
• Water for CIP
• Floor drains or similar
• Winery hoses (1.5” TC preferred) if tanks are more than 30 feet from machine location

Mobile Crossflow Leaflet

Purchase your own

VA Filtration USA designs and manufactures crossflow systems for purchase.  The heart of our widely used filter system makes use of flat sheet spiral wound PVDF membrane elements.    The greatest benefit of PVDF spiral elements is their ability to filter wine with very little stripping affect.  Winemakers are always impressed by the quality of the filtered wine coming straight out of the machine.  The other benefit is their ability to withstand high operating pressures without causing integrity failure. The models currently offered for sale and rental have been extensively tested in the field and are used for our mobile servicing on a daily basis.

Advantages of purchasing crossflow machinery from us:

• 10 years of design and operational experience
• Manufactured in the USA
• Quality maintenance and breakdown support for all machinery
• Spare parts readily available off the shelf in most cases

System Sizes and Options

All flow rates indicated are for red wine.  For the 6-12 systems, white wine filtration can be 25%-50% higher than indicated.

SA- Semi Auto / FA – Fully Automatic

All the above systems (excl CF8-2-200M and CF8-4-400M) have the following standard features:

• Ability to run on 2 elements only
• Feed pump
• CIP tank on CF8-6 through CF8-12 Models only
• 316L S/S parts used throughout
• Magnetic flow meters
• Batch volume control
• High pressure shut-off
• Low flow shut-off

Optional features include:

• Full Auto (FA designation)  – Fully automatic PLC control on 6 through 12 element systems
• Remote accessibility to control panel and operation of system via modem – 6-12 element systems only
• Trailer mounting

Benefits of Using VA Filtration Crossflow Technology:

• Robust membrane elements
• You are purchasing machinery that is constantly field tested through our mobile service division
• High quality filtrate due to low trans membrane pressures
• Simple operation
• Inexpensive replacement parts
• Made in the USA

Crossflow for purchase overview leaflet

CF8-2-200M & SA – Sales Leaflet

Why purchase when you can rent?

Daily Rental

If you are looking for a crossflow filter for small lots, then this is your answer.  We have two options available for rental in 110V, single phase configurations.  The CF8-2-200M and the CF8-4-400M are our 110V, single phase self-operated crossflow filters available for rental from our offices in Paso Robles, American Canyon and Oregon.  Extremely simple to use and a fantastic value option for lot sizes and or volumes ranging from 100 to 3000 gallons.

CF8-2-200M Technical Specifications

• 110V, single phase
• 200 GPH filtered wine flow rate
• Losses of under 4 gallons per run
• 1.5″ Tri-clamp inlet and outlet connections
• On-board feed pump
• 20 amp circuit required for operation
• Small foot print (load on the back of a standard size pick-up truck)

CF8-4-400M Technical Specifications

• 110V, single phase
• 400-600 GPH filtered wine flow rate
• Losses of under 4 gallons per run
• 1.5″ Tri-clamp inlet and outlet connections
• On-board feed pump
• 20 amp circuit required for operation
• Small foot print (load on the back of a standard size pick-up truck)

Medium and Long Term Rental

Tired of using an outside service and want your own machine?  VA Filtration is proud to offer all of its crossflow equipment on a medium term (minimum 3 month) or long term (1-5 years) rental basis.  Where it makes sense, we supply you the machinery on a semi-permanent basis.  You operate it and only pay when you use it.  No capital purchase necessary!

If the equipment malfunctions, we will repair it or supply you with a replacement unit where possible.  We take care of all the maintenance and we will even replace membrane elements if under 1 year of age free of charge!

If you outgrow the unit after 2 years, we simply supply a second unit or a larger unit, whatever makes sense at the time.  The options are endless!