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Press ø15 3,9L ratchet for wine
Brand: Polsinelli
Unit: pc
Stock qty: Pre-order
Delivery time (day): 14-30
Delivery time within Estonia for stock items approx. 3-5 working days. NOTE! Due to the rapid price increase, prices for non-stock items may change without prior notice! Standard prices with 24% VAT.
Press ø15 3,9L ratchet for wine
Usage: Professional manual lever press for wine production, designed for extracting must from grape marc. Ideal for small producers and farms.
Features: Manual lever-operated ratchet movement, cast iron ratchet, cage made of evaporated beech wood slats with removable pins, drawn steel screw, reinforced steel must gathering basin with brackets, steel support tripod. Complete with chunks and crescents for even pressure distribution.
Technical data: Internal cage diameter: 150mm. Cage height: 220mm. Weight: 8kg. Load capacity: 5kg of grapes.
Warnings: Clean all parts before first use with a brush and damp cloth. Remove dust particles from inner parts.
Frequently asked questions about this product
What types of fruit can be pressed with this ratchet press?
While primarily designed for grapes, this press works with any soft fruit that yields juice — apples (for cider), pears, berries, and stone fruits. For harder fruits like apples, pre-crushing or chopping before pressing significantly improves juice extraction. The 5 kg capacity makes it ideal for small home batches, educational demonstrations, and hobbyist winemaking.
How should I prepare the wooden cage before first use?
Before first use, clean all parts with a brush and damp cloth to remove any dust and wood particles from manufacturing. Soak the wooden cage in clean water for a few hours to swell the wood and tighten the joints. Never use soap or detergent on wooden components — rinse with clean water only. After each use, rinse immediately and allow to air dry completely to prevent mould growth.
What is the purpose of the chunks and crescents included with the press?
The chunks and crescents are wooden spacer pieces that sit on top of the grape marc inside the cage. They distribute the pressing force evenly across the surface, preventing the screw from pushing through the marc unevenly. Proper use of these pieces ensures maximum juice extraction and prevents damage to the press mechanism. Stack them in alternating layers for best results.
How much juice yield can I expect from 5 kg of grapes?
From 5 kg of grapes, you can typically extract 3–3.9 litres of must (juice), depending on grape variety, ripeness, and pressing technique. Red wine grapes that have been pre-fermented will yield more juice as the skins have already softened. For white wine, press fresh grapes gently — apply pressure gradually in stages rather than all at once for the clearest juice with the least tannin extraction.
Does FERMETECH offer larger presses for bigger production volumes?
Yes, FERMETECH stocks ratchet and hydraulic presses in various sizes from this small 3.9L tabletop model up to large floor-standing presses handling hundreds of kilograms. The ratchet mechanism is the same proven design across all sizes. Our team can help you choose the right press size based on your expected harvest volume and the types of fruit or grapes you plan to process.
| application_area | small production |
| material | beech wood, cast iron, steel |
| pressing_method | mechanical |
| product_compatibility | grapes |
| Weight (kg) | 8.000000 |
| High (m) | 0.22 |
| Width (m) | 0.15 |
| Length (m) | 0.15 |
