Pumps

Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are ideal for transfers or products that have low viscosity or low solids content.   Available in different sizes and speeds they are seen in virtually every winery in the world!

Suppliers Include:

CSF Inox, Mencarelli, Liverani

Rubber Impeller Pumps

Rubber impeller pumps are extremely versatile, being able to handle products with higher viscosity and solids content.   They are also reversible pumps that can generate high flowrates for their size.

These pumps are self priming and when coupled with an electronic speed controller will quickly become your pump of choice in the winery!

Suppliers Include:

Mencarelli, Liverani

Helical Screw Pumps

Helical screw pumps (or progressive cavity pumps) are widely known in the industry because they have several key features.   They are self priming, high pressure, positive displacement pumps, so they are ideal for transferring products such as must or lees. 

Suppliers Include:

CSF Inox, CME

Peristaltic Pumps

Peristaltic pumps are one of the most gentle pumps you can possibly use.   A rubber hose is progressively squashed by a roller squeezing the product through.   Able to handle solids and attain relatively high pressures, they can be used for a multitiude of tasks in the winery.   These pumps are also one of the few pumps that can be run dry without problems!   If you want something to treat your valuable wine with care, this is the pump for you.

Suppliers Include:

CME

Piston Pumps

Piston Pumps are one of the most common pumps in Europe.  They are able to handle relatively high solids contents and have the ability to run dry without causing damage.  

Suppliers Include:

CME

Complete Pump Packages

We have a large range of standard pump packages, but with our in-house production facilities we can custom build any pump package to suit your needs.    Some examples of options we have supplied include:

- Variable speed control

- Complete pump-over systems

- Flowmeter and batch controller incorporated into the pump

- Pressure or level regulated pumps

- Custom designed stainless steel trolleys

- Dry running protection

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Flowmeters

We Can Always Provide You with Excellent Winery Pump Options

If you are looking for a high-quality winery pump, you can find it right here with us. Alongside a range of other available products, we can help you get the most out of every batch of wine you make. Choose Ridgelea Winemaking Equipment and make the wine you have always dreamed of making.

What Sets Us Apart from Our Competitors When You Need a Commercial Wine Pump?

When choosing the team to provide you with a wine transfer pump or similar items, you want to get it from a team you trust. Here are a few things we believe set us apart from our competition and why choosing us is the right choice:

• We have been servicing clients with winemaking equipment since 1987. We understand winemaking machinery in the same way we understand that all our clients strive to make their next batch of wine their best. We have the knowledge to help you get the results you want to achieve.

• We are a local family-owned business, which means we understand the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with our clients. Whether you have questions about our different products, want suggestions regarding the best ways to use our products, or more, we will happily help.

• We have an extensive range of different winemaking products to ensure you can get everything you need from one location. We can supply you with filters, destemmers or crushers, presses, products for wine batch control, grape samplers, and other winemaking machinery. Whether you want the latest technology from a variety of available brands, or you need humble, tried-and-tested products, we can help you either way.

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When your winemaking requires precision from a team that understands what you want to achieve and how you can achieve it, we are the obvious choice. We bring extensive knowledge to the table gathered over years of servicing the winemaking industry. We also do our best to provide every customer with the support they need when they need it, and we can offer an excellent range of products. Choosing us means choosing winemaking at its most effective.

The Types of Pumps We Can Provide You With

With our in-house workshop, we can provide a custom winery pump tailored to your unique requirements. Here is a list of a few pump styles that you might have an interest in:

• We have centrifugal pumps available. These are ideal for transfers of products that have a low viscosity or low solids content. Centrifugal pumps are standard in almost every winery in the world, and we can provide them in different sizes and speeds to better suit them to your requirements. Our suppliers include CSF Inox, Mencarelli, and Liverani.

• If you need rubber impeller pumps, we have them. More versatile than the centrifugal pumps, these can handle higher viscosities and liquids with higher solids content. These pumps come reversible and generate excellent flow rates for their size. To top all of that, they are self-priming and will quickly become your pump of choice when coupled with an electronic speed controller. Our suppliers for these include Mencarelli and Liverani.

• We also sell peristaltic pumps. These gentle pumps utilise a rubber hose progressively squashed by a roller to squeeze product through. They can easily handle solids and can achieve high pressures. Peristaltic pumps are one of the few pumps capable of running dry without causing any problems. Our suppliers for these are CME.

• Our helical screw pumps are excellent, providing you with several features. They self-prime, they can handle high pressure, and are positive displacement pumps. These are an excellent choice for transferring products such as must or lees.   Our supplier for these is CSF Inox.

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Understanding which products can provide which benefits is an essential part of putting together the right setup. Luckily, we make that process easy and provide all the information you need. Should you have any more questions about particular products, do not hesitate to contact us so we can help.

About Us and Our Services for Reliable Wine Pumps

Started in 1987 by Silvano Zerbo, the business has seen to the satisfaction of countless winemaking start-ups and professionals alike. After Silvano’s retirement, his son, David Zerbo, is now at the helm of Ridgelea Winemaking Equipment. David boasts a degree in Mechatronic Engineering and has many years of experience within the winemaking industry. Ensuring you get winemaking machinery tailored to your precise requirements is important to us, whether you need flow meters, filters, or more.

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As with most professions, having the right equipment to assist you can make a world of difference. We provide the machinery that can assist you throughout the entire process to help your batches of wine reach delectable status. Call us today and tell us about your current setup so we can suggest the best machines for you.