Winemaking is a craft as old as civilization, but like most things, modern technology has changed it considerably. For one example, modern winemaking today relies heavily on float switches and other liquid level sensors. If you’re a winemaker or manufacturer of commercial winemaking equipment, you might be looking for liquid level sensors.
The Steps of Winemaking
Winemaking can be a very simple process or a complicated one, depending on the scale of production and the type of wine being produced. In general, though, the following steps are involved:
Grape harvest, Pressing/crushing and fermentation, Stabilization, Second fermentation, and aging, Blending and/or fining, Filtering, Bottling
This is an extremely simplified version of the process, but consistent with production on most scales.
Level Sensors for Commercial Winemaking Tanks, Fermenters, Bottling Equipment, and More
SMD Fluid Controls designs, manufactures, and sells liquid level sensors and float switches that can be used for a variety of applications, including commercial winemaking.
Tanks, fermenters, and more must be monitored precisely to ensure quality, consistency, and safety. Without accurate liquid level measurement, the process can be ruined—especially at the commercial level.
Whether you’re an independent vintner looking to repair or create your own equipment, a commercial manufacturer of winemaking equipment looking for an OEM manufacturer of level sensors parts, or anything in between, SMD Fluid Controls can help.
Here are just a few of SMD’s liquid level sensor products.
FS21 Stainless Steel Float Switch
Classic vertical float design and stainless steel construction makes this a hardy unit ideal for sterile environments and harsh conditions common to any alcohol production.
FL5K Ultrasonic Sensor
This ultrasonic sensor also features stainless steel design for robustness in harsh conditions and works without contacting the liquid medium being measures—great for continuous level measurement.
FM22 Combination Temperature and Level Sensor
This unit measures both liquid level and temperature in a single tank, saving space and streamlining tank integration and mounting.