Willmes Sphera: Membrane Pressing meets Basket Pressing
Sphera is a round press with no corners or edges, designed for gentle pressing of small lots with minimal need for rocking or rotating. The patented 360-degree membrane inflates equally from all directions, resulting in higher yields at lower pressures and 70% less lees than traditional basket presses.
Large Filling Door
A two-foot filling door allows for quick filling via hopper or conveyor. Sphera does not need to be rotated or rocked to make room for additional fruit.
Dual Purpose Juice Tray and Emptying Bin
The juice tray also functions as an emptying bin and can be removed directly from the press via forklift.
Single Juice Outlet
The Sphera has a single juice outlet, allowing minimal oxygen ingress during the pressing cycle. The juice valve can be closed for skin contact and maceration.
Easy to Clean
The unique shape means there are no dead spots inside the press, and the clean-in-place (CIP) system makes cleaning extremely simple.
Sphera 2000 Capacity
Whole Cluster: One Ton
Destemmed Fruit: Three Tons
Post-Fermentation: Six Tons