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SARTOFLOW® CompactProven technology for wine filtration

turning science into solutions

High-tech Worldwide

Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH is a leading

global provider of separation and filtration

technologies. We are committed to engi-

neering high-performance systems that are

tailored to the specific needs of our clients

throughout the world.

In addition to the planning, engineering

and manufacturing of filtration systems,

we supply:

– Systems for the static and dynamic

filtration of beer, wine, sparkling wine,

juice and cider

– Systems for the particulate filtration

of water

– Systems for product recovery,

concentration and purification

– Process validation

– Application expertise and technical

support

– Training courses and seminars

Your Partner for Making Perfect Wines

Making wine is an art. It requires dedica-

tion, passion, and precision. The wine itself

must have aroma, intensity of color, and

flavor. Winemaking – from cultivation

of the grapes to final bottling – is a

balancing act.

Every oenologist at some point will ask:

“Which technology and media should

I use to filter my wine? How do I ensure

the highest level of quality in my bottled

wine?”

Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH has all

the answers. Every filtration system their

viniculture specialists develop not only help

oenologists produce high-quality wines,

but also provide optimum process safety.

The Sartorius Stedim Biotech team provides

support for every step in the manufactur-

ing process – from clarification through

membrane filtration to checkweighing.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH is the right

partner for small wineries and large-scale

wine producers alike.

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Always First-in-Class in Quality

For years, the GMP authorities in Germany

and experts worldwide have been testing

our manufacturing and quality control

technologies and proven our strict ad-

herence to the highest quality standards.

This is a fact we are very proud of. All

our R&D, manufacturing and quality

assurance departments in Germany are

ISO 9001-certified.

We at Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH

turn the science of viniculture into

complete solutions for your clarification,

sterile filtration and bottling processes.

Products to streamline your manufacturing

process:

– SARTOFLOW® systems for wine clarifica-

tion and final cellar filtration

– Standard and jumbo filter cartridges for

particle removal and polishing filtration

– Membrane filter cartridges for sterile

filtration

– Filter sheets and filter modules for depth

filtration

– Automatic cartridge systems for sterile

filtration during bottling

– Equipment for microbiological testing

and analytical laboratory balances

– Filter cartridges for air, gas and steam

filtration

– Online weighing systems for quality

control of packaging

SARTOFLOW® Compact – Compact, Yet Powerful.

By automating every step in the wine

filtration process, SARTOFLOW® Compact

reduces costs. Crossflow filtration processes

rely on hollow fiber membranes. This filter

type prevents early clogging on the mem-

brane surface, while maintaining constant

filtration performance without increasing

the pressure. Crossflow filtration does not

require any filter aids that incur added

disposal costs.

Applications

SARTOFLOW® Compact systems are suitable

for all wine filtration steps – from fermen-

tation to pre-bottling sterile filtration.

That means it replaces conventional

methods that rely on the likes of

centrifuges, diatomaceous earth filters

and sheet filters.

First Racking

After fermentation, the SARTOFLOW®

Compact system can be used to conduct

first racking.

Second Racking

SARTOFLOW® Compact can also conduct

the second racking that follows the

standard treatment of the pre-clarified,

young wine performed after contact with

fining agents and sediment of the lees.

Pinlet

PoutletPP

FiltratePfiltrate

Filtratepump

PV1

Recirculationpump

externalFeedpump

LS

Last Cellar filtration

Depending on the method, SARTOFLOW®

Compact can also be used to blend differ-

ent parcels of wine after the fining process

before the ready-for-bottling wine is sent

to the aging tanks.

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The Design Concept

SARTOFLOW® Compact is the logical

extension of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech

Crossflow family. In close cooperation

with our clients, we designed these systems

to exceed the demands of the viniculture

market.

Modular Design

Process-scale SARTOFLOW® Compact sys-

tems can be designed modularly. The basic

unit and the full-extension racks each are

equipped with a total of 6 filter modules.

This modularity allows the size and

filtration capacity of each system to be

custom-adapted to the changing needs

of the winery.

Equipment Options

– Fully automated CIP (Clean in Place)

station

– Turbidity monitoring

– External feed pump

– Data logging (time, pressure,

temperature, flow rate history)

– Conductivity measurement

System Sizes and Performance Ranges

Model Modules Performance range (l/h)*

SARTOFLOW® Compact 6 6 1,800 – 6,000






* Depends on the product's composition, pretreatment and cleaning condition

For more information or immediate support, please contact your local

Sartorius Stedim Biotech service representative.

The Application

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Our optimization of your wine manufac-

turing concept with SARTOFLOW® Compact

is based on our extensive expertise in sepa-

ration technology, our years of knowledge

exchange with our customers in the wine

industry and our competence in membrane

technology.

Consistently High Filtrate Output

All SARTOFLOW® Compact systems are

designed for fully automated operation.

When the flow rate stored in the control

unit drop too low, the system automatically

removes the sediment and performs an

intermediate cleaning cycle. This ensures

that the filtrate output stays consistently

high and means that larger batches can

be run on SARTOFLOW® Compact systems

overnight without operator attendance.

Hygiene Maintenance

A program can be set to automatically

activate an intermediate cleaning cycle

after filtration is finished. As a result, the

system is fully cleaned and ready to filter

new batches at any time. On SARTOFLOW®

Compact systems that are additionally

equipped with a CIP station. Even after

a manual start, chemical cleaning cycles

can be run automatically.

Successful Cleaning

At the end of each chemical cleaning cycle,

the flux rate for water is logged to measure

the efficiency of the chemical cleaning

cycle and the degree to which the filtration

capacity has been reinstated. This method

ensures that the modules are always

cleaned in the most effective and efficient

way and that the system delivers the

required filtration capacity.

Operational Safety

Another key aspect associated with fully

automated systems control is that of

operational safety. All valve settings are

monitored during each program step. This

feature rules out operator error almost

entirely.

Turbidity Measurements

Another option SARTOFLOW® Compact

systems offer is the continuous monitoring

of filtrate quality by means of turbidity

measurements. By measuring the turbidity,

the system immediately detects whenever

the modules become damaged and then

stops filtration. In last cellar filtration, this

prevents heavy overloading and premature

blocking of the sterile filter cartridges in the

subsequent filtration step before bottling.

A re-review of all advantages

What you can expect from

SARTOFLOW® Compact systems

– Fully automated, computer-controlled

functions: 24/7 operation possible

without operator attendance

– Low energy and water consumption

– Variable transmembrane pressure

– Automatic intermediate cleaning cycles

– Freely programmable filtration cycles

– Touch panel operation

– Water flux rates logging

– All process-critical valves equipped

reset switches

– Continuously monitors pressure,

temperature, filtrate flux and

compressed air

– Lowest residual volumes thanks to

automatic and freely selectable sediment

reduction

– Filtrate backflush

– No other system is more gentle on the

product thanks to a low filtrate flux

to crossflow ratio

– No wine pretreatment required

– Preserves all sensory properties of

the wine most effectively

– SARTOFLOW® is a closed, filtrate-side

filtration system with minimal CO2

release

– Reproducible results with an absolute

membrane area of 0.2 μm

– Saves on clarification media

Your Personal Benefits

– Simple handling

– Gentle filtration assures product quality

– Modular construction – perfectly tailored

to your needs

– Save money by eliminating initial invest-

ment and disposal costs for conventional

filter media

– Protects the employees' health

– SARTOFLOW® lets you achieve exception-

ally high filtrate output and throughput

rates

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Everybody Looks To the Wine –

Not the Technology Our Service

Support Sees to Your Needs

Our global service organization and

customer service network is always

available to see to your needs.

Our applications specialists apply their

extensive experience to streamlining

your processes and support you in set-

ting up operations, including cleaning

optimization and module replacement.

We are happy to advise you on the

benefits of our long-term service

agreements.

The Crossflow Technology

Dynamic Filtration:

The Crossflow Principle

Unlike static filtration, where the direction

of filtration and product feed are the same,

the direction of filtrate flow in dynamic

filtration is perpendicular to the feed direc-

tion (crossflow principle). The medium to

be filtered, or feed, flows tangentially and

dynamically across the membrane. This is

represented by the equation below, where

the transmembrane pressure (TMP) is direct-

ed perpendicular to the inlet flow rate:

TMP =Pinlet + Poutlet

– Pfiltrate2

Depending on the pore size of the mem-

brane, smaller molecules and colloids pass

through the membrane – creating the

filtrate, while larger colloids and particles

are retained on the membrane surface,

forming the retentate.

As filtration progresses, a cake layer, known

as fouling, builds up on the membrane,

impeding the filtrate flow. In static filtra-

tion, fouling continues to build, ultimately

causing complete blockage of the mem-

brane.

By contrast, dynamic filtration is self-

cleaning. This feature significantly acceler-

ates filtrate flow, while maintaining a

gentle and consistently high flux. The

service life of the membrane is thus

exponentially extended.

The parameters critical to crossflow

filtration performance include:

– The composition of the medium to

be filtered

– The operating parameters, such as

tangential flow, transmembrane

pressure (TMP) and temperature

– The membrane's properties and structure

Membranes

At the heart of every crossflow system

lies the membrane filter. Sartorius Stedim

Biotech GmbH supplies optimally designed

membrane systems that can be customized

and optimized to every application and

every specification. High flow rates and

minimal adsorption are just a few of the

requirements solved by these systems.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Fibersart® High

Flow hollow-fiber modules were specifi-

cally developed for applications in the

food and beverage industry. Fibersart®

High Flow is used to remove and|or reduce

the amount of bacteria, yeast, clouding

agents and colloids from liquid media.

The hollow-fiber module is suited for

clarification and last cellar filtration of

all types of wine.

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The Fibersart®

High Flow hollow-fiber Module

Fibersart® High Flow

Fibersart® High Flow hollow-fiber modules

are designed, developed and constructed

specifically for SARTOFLOW® Compact

systems.

Technical Data

Pore size: 0.2 μm

Membrane material: PESU

Filter Area: 12.5 m2

Hollow-fiber inner diameter: 1.2 mm

Customer Support – FACTS® Program

The Sartorius Stedim Biotech FACTS®

program creates value for your business.

We provide dedicated experts for process

optimization, validation and regulatory

support, as well as profound training

courses – rapidly, deployable and globally

available.

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CONFIDENCE®

Our validation services:

– Validation designs

– Pre-approval inspection preparation

– Post-approval change support

– CFR 21 Part 11|GAMP compliance

– Regulatory liaison

– Equipment qualification

– Filter|Cleaning|Process validation

– Extractables|Leachables testing

EXPAND®

Our training services:

– FDA risk-based approach

– Regulatory inspection

– CFR 21 Part 11|GAMP

– Aseptic processing

– Upstream|Downstream processing

– Process validation

– Cell culture|Fermentation

– lntegrity testing

– Quality control and quality assurance

These services are provided by

experienced experts in collaboration

with our BioPharm-Alliance partner.

DlSCOVER®

Our audit and survey services:

– Compliance audits

– Regulatory inspection readiness

– Plant|Process surveys

– Validation surveys

– Quality system surveys

– Technical studies

lNCREASE®

Our optimization services:

– Corrective actions guidance

– Process optimization and

development support

– Design review and technology transfer

– Documentation and submittal

optimization

– Regulatory guidance

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Sales and Service ContactsFor further contacts, visit www.sartorius-stedim.com

Europe

GermanySartorius Stedim Biotech GmbHAugust-Spindler-Strasse 1137079 Goettingen

Phone +49.551.308.0Fax +49.551.308.3289

www.sartorius-stedim.com

Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbHSchwarzenberger Weg 73–7934212 Melsungen

Phone +49.5661.71.3400Fax +49.5661.71.3702

www.sartorius-stedim.com

FranceSartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.ZI Les PaludsAvenue de Jouques – BP 105113781 Aubagne Cedex

Phone +33.442.845600Fax +33.442.845619

Sartorius Stedim France SASZI Les PaludsAvenue de Jouques – CS 7105813781 Aubagne Cedex

Phone +33.442.845600Fax +33.442.846545

AustriaSartorius Stedim Austria GmbHFranzosengraben 12A-1030 Vienna

Phone +43.1.7965763.18Fax +43.1.796576344

BelgiumSartorius Stedim Belgium N.V.Leuvensesteenweg, 248/B1800 Vilvoorde

Phone +32.2.756.06.80Fax +32.2.756.06.81

DenmarkSartorius Stedim Nordic A/SHoerskaetten 6D, 1.DK-2630 Taastrup

Phone +45.7023.4400Fax +45.4630.4030

HungarySartorius Stedim Hungária KftKagyló u. 52092 Budakeszi

Phone +36.23.457.227Fax +36.23.457.147

ItalySartorius Stedim Italy S.p.A.Via dell’Antella, 76/A50012 Antella-Bagno a Ripoli (FI)

Phone +39.055.63.40.41Fax +39.055.63.40.526

NetherlandsSartorius Stedim Netherlands B.V.Edisonbaan 243439 MN Nieuwegein

Phone +31.30.6025080Fax +31.30.6025099

PolandSartorius Stedim Poland Sp. z o.o.ul. Wrzesinska 7062-025 Kostrzyn

Phone +48.61.647.38.40Fax +48.61.879.25.04

SpainSartorius Stedim Spain SAC/Isabel Colbrand 10, Oficina 70Polígono Industrial de Fuencarral28050 Madrid

Phone +34.90.2110935Fax +34.91.3589623

SwitzerlandSartorius Stedim Switzerland AGRingstr. 24 a8317 Tagelswangen

Phone +41.52.354.36.36Fax +41.52.354.36.46

U.K.Sartorius Stedim UK LimitedLongmead Business ParkBlenheim Road, EpsomSurrey KT19 9 QQ

Phone +44.1372.737159Fax +44.1372.726171

America

USASartorius Stedim North America Inc.5 Orville DriveBohemia, NY 11716

Toll-Free +1.800.368.7178Fax +1.631.254.4253

Sartorius Stedim SUS Inc.1910 Mark CourtConcord, CA 94520

Phone +1.925.689.6650Toll Free +1.800.914.6644Fax +1.925.689.6988

Sartorius Stedim Systems Inc. 201 South Ingram Mill RoadSpringfield, MO 65802

Phone +1.417.873.9636Fax +1.417.873.9275

ArgentinaSartorius Argentina S.A. Int. A. Avalos 4251 B1605ECS Munro Buenos Aires

Phone +54.11.4721.0505 Fax +54.11.4762.2333

BrazilSartorius do Brasil LtdaAv. Dom Pedro I, 241Bairro Vila Pires Santo André São PauloCep 09110-001

Phone +55.11.4451.6226Fax +55.11.4451.4369

MexicoSartorius de México S.A. de C.V.Circuito Circunvalación Poniente No. 149Ciudad Satélite53100 Naucalpan, Estado de México

Phone +52.5555.62.1102Fax +52.5555.62.2942

Asia|Pacific

AustraliaSartorius Stedim Australia Pty. Ltd.Unit 5, 7-11 Rodeo DriveDandenong South Vic 3175

Phone +61.3.8762.1800Fax +61.3.8762.1828

ChinaSartorius Stedim BeijingRepresentative OfficeNo. 33, Yu’an Road,Airport Industrial Zone B, Shunyi DistrictBeijing 101300

Phone +86.10.80426516Fax +86.10.80426580

Sartorius Stedim ShanghaiRepresantative OfficeRoom 618, Tower 1, German Centre,Shanghai, PRC., 201203

Phone +86.21.28986393Fax +86.21.28986392.11

Sartorius Stedim Guangzhou OfficeRoom 704, Broadway Plaza,No. 233–234 Dong Feng West RoadGuangzhou 510180

Phone +86.20.8351.7921Fax +86.20.8351.7931

IndiaSartorius Stedim India Pvt. Ltd.#69/2-69/3, JakkasandraKunigal Road, Nelamangala TqBangalore – 562 123

Phone +91.80.4350.5361Fax +91.80.4350.5253

JapanSartorius Stedim Japan K.K.KY Building, 8–11 Kita Shinagawa 1-chomeShinagawa-kuTokyo 140-0001

Phone +81.3.3740.5407Fax +81.3.3740.5406

MalaysiaSartorius Stedim Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Lot L3-E-3B, Enterprise 4Technology Park MalaysiaBukit Jalil57000 Kuala Lumpur

Phone +60.3.8996.0622Fax +60.3.8996.0755

SingaporeSartorius Stedim Singapore Pte. Ltd.1 Science Park Road, The Capricorn, #05-08A,Singapore Science Park 2Singapore 117528

Phone +65.6872.3966Fax +65.6778.2494 S

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