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Water, Hydraulic, and Ratchet Presses |
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Some general press comparisons.
Press Capacity |
BP20 |
BP40 |
BP80 |
BP150-W |
BP160 |
BP300 |
BP450 |
RP40 |
TIO-50 RP50 |
RP55 |
TIO-70 RP70 |
| Whole grapes | 30 |
60 |
120 |
225 |
240 |
450 |
675 |
105 |
195 |
255 |
495 |
| Fresh destemmed grapes—Whites | 100 |
200 |
400 |
750 |
800 |
1500 |
2250 |
350 |
650 |
850 |
1650 |
| Fermented grapes—Reds | 140 |
280 |
560 |
1050 |
1120 |
2100 |
3150 |
490 |
910 |
1190 |
2310 |
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![]() BP80, BP40 (cutaway cross section showing bladder), and BP20 liter water presses. |
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| Notes on Using a Water Press These are water presses, not pneumatic presses. Use with water, not air pressure. Household water pressure is more than sufficient to operate the press. Air compressors pose the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the press if the bladder ruptures. On the other hand, there is no risk of damage to the press or injury to the operator if the bladder ruptures under water pressure. Be careful to avoid stems or any sharp item from getting into the press for fear of it puncturing the bladder. Most holes can be patched (hot patch at a tire repair shop). You can apply talc or a thin coating of vegetable oil during the off season to extend the life of the rubber bladder. |
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Optional Nylon Liner is placed inside the basket. (None of these ratchet presses are supplied with the liner.) Liner helps to reduce the spraying of juice from the basket. You may also wish to cover the press with plastic to minimize cleanup. Manufactured by Zambelli. |
Model |
Price |
Capacity |
Basket Diameter x Height |
Optional Inner Nylon Liner |
weight |
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RP40 |
19 gallon |
40 cm x 55 cm (16"x22") |
145 lbs. |
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RP50 |
35 gallon |
50 cm x 65 cm (20"x26") |
$60 o/s |
240 lbs. |
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RP55 |
45 gallon |
55 cm x 70 cm (22"x28") |
320 lbs
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RP70 |
87 gallon |
70 cm x 85 cm (28"x34") |
675 lbs.
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PLATE hydraulic press: a steel plate attached to a piston does the pressing.
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87 gallon Hydraulic Plate Press. Stands ~7.5 feet high. Rides on 4 wheels. Smaller unit has two wheels-see photo at right. |
Note that all the hydraulic presses tilt for loading fruit. |
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Capacity |
Power |
Basket |
Price |
Optional Nylon Disc |
Optional Inner Nylon Liner |
Dimensions |
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Tio-70-Stainless |
87 Gallon |
230 V, single phase |
Stainless Steel |
No. 70 basket. Net weight ?
lbs. 49" x 95" basin and pressing plate are painted steel. |
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Tio-70-Wood |
87 Gallon |
230 V, single phase |
Wood |
No. 70 basket. Net weight 850
lbs. 49" x 95" |
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Tio-50-Manual |
35 Gallon |
manual |
Wood |
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$60 o/s |
No. 50 basket. Net wt 440 lbs. |
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| The Nylon Disc is placed in middle and/or top of the press to assist in pressing. Particularly useful for wet pressings and large presses. | |||||||