Wine Pumps for Wineries, Grape & Must Transfer
Super T Series
Self-Priming Sewage and industrial Wastewater pump Handle stringy materials with “Eradicator” Safe and easy maintenance
6400 Series
Centrifugal sewage and industrial wastewater pump. Interchangeable parts with Super T Series. Impeller options to suit pumped media
EchoStorm Wastewater Aeration
Bank-mounted water aerator. Easy access (no boats, cranes, or tethers). Treat wastewater, Blue/green algae etc
Ragazzini Rotho Wine Pumps
Pump must, whole berries or whole clusters. No damage to skins, seeds, or stems. Most gentle pumping action
Ragazzini Rotho Peristaltic Pump
Industrial sludge pump. No seals or valves to block and fail. No moving parts in contact with pumped fluid
Ragazzini Metering / Dosing Peristaltic Pumps
Accurate dosing and metering. Pump a wide range of chemicals. Run dry without damage
High-Performance Wine Pumps for Gentle, Efficient Handling
Hydro Innovations supplies advanced wine pumps designed specifically for the transfer of grapes, must, and finished wine. Our solutions are engineered to handle delicate products with minimal shear, ensuring product integrity is maintained throughout every stage of the winemaking process.
Whether you are moving whole grapes, fermenting must, or finished wine, selecting the right pump is critical to maintaining quality, efficiency, and consistency.
What Are Wine Pumps?
Wine pumps are specialised fluid handling systems designed to transfer grapes, must (juice, skins, seeds), and wine without damaging the product. Unlike standard industrial pumps, wine transfer pumps are built to:
- Handle solids and viscous mixtures
- Minimise shear and agitation
- Prevent oxidation and product degradation
- Maintain flavour, colour, and structure
This makes them essential equipment for modern wineries and grape processing facilities.
Wine Pump Applications
Hydro Innovations wine pumps are used across every stage of production:
Grape Transfer
- Whole grape handling from receival to crusher/destemmer
- Gentle movement to prevent premature crushing
Must Pumping
- Transfer of juice, skins, and seeds during fermentation
- Ideal for high-solids and viscous mixtures
Fermentation Processes
- Pump-over (remontage) and tank circulation
- Controlled flow to optimise extraction
Finished Wine Transfer
- Movement between tanks, barrels, and filtration systems
- Low-shear handling to preserve final product quality
Types of Wine Pumps Available
Choosing the right wine pump depends on your process, product consistency, and flow requirements.
Peristaltic Wine Pumps
- Ideal for gentle handling of grapes and must
- Excellent for solids-heavy applications
- No contact between product and mechanical components
Progressive Cavity Pumps
- Smooth, low-pulsation flow
- Suitable for must and finished wine
- High efficiency with consistent output
Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps (AODD)
- Flexible and versatile wine transfer
- Suitable for varying viscosities
- Easy to operate and maintain
Why Pump Selection Matters in Winemaking
Using the wrong pump can negatively impact wine quality. Key risks include:
- Excessive shear damaging skins and seeds
- Oxidation affecting flavour and aroma
- Inconsistent flow disrupting fermentation processes
Hydro Innovations focuses on low-shear, high-efficiency wine pumping solutions to ensure:
- Product integrity is preserved
- Process efficiency is improved
- Operational downtime is reduced
Benefits of Hydro Innovations Wine Pumps
Gentle Product Handling
Our pumps are engineered to protect delicate grape structures and finished wine.
High Solids Capability
Efficiently handle must with skins and seeds without clogging or damage.
Reliable & Efficient Operation
Consistent flow rates with minimal maintenance requirements.
Hygienic Design
Suitable for food-grade applications with easy cleaning and maintenance.
Proven Performance in Australian Wineries
Trusted across a wide range of wine production environments.
Choosing the Right Wine Pump
Selecting the correct wine pump depends on several factors:
- Product type (grapes, must, or finished wine)
- Solids content
- Flow rate requirements
- Transfer distance
- Desired level of product handling (gentle vs high throughput)
If you’re unsure, Hydro Innovations can recommend the best solution based on your specific process requirements.
Related Pump Solutions
To support your full process, explore related solutions:
- Grape and must transfer systems
- Food-grade pumping solutions
- Industrial low-shear pumps
- Air operated diaphragm pumps
Why Choose Hydro Innovations?
Hydro Innovations is a leading supplier of pumping solutions across Australia, with extensive experience in wine pumps and fluid transfer systems.
We work closely with wineries to:
- Improve efficiency
- Protect product quality
- Reduce operational issues
- Deliver long-term reliability
Speak to a Wine Pump Specialist
If you’re looking for the right wine pump solution for your winery or processing facility, our team can help.
Contact Hydro Innovations today to discuss your application and find the best system for your needs.
Quality Pumps for Oenology
Hydro Innovations provides a wide range of quality pumps in Australia to meet the requirements of many applications within the wine making industry. From delicately transferring whole grape bunches to pumping your wastewater and aerating lagoons, Hydro Innovations has the right solution.
The Rotho peristaltic wine pumps can transfer whole grape clusters without altering either the grape berries or skins. The “opening/closing” movement of the tube is static, without the grinding effect of other types of pump. The pumped product is therefore not damaged in any way. They are also excellent for must transfer, pumping over and other product pumping duties.
Gorman-Rupp produce the best wastewater pumps and wastewater aerators, being the safest pumps and easiest pumps to service and most reliable in the industry.
Exclusive to Hydro Innovations
Hydro Innovations is proud to represent Ragazzini in Australia. Ragazzini is a family owned and run business, based in Faenza, Italy, with roots that date back to 1921. Their values of ethics, integrity, honesty and trust are built into every product and every application/selection.
The great dynamism of the world of wine requires production techniques that can increase the quality and efficiency of production to stand out from the competition. From Ragazzini’s research came a pump capable of respecting and preserving the food product, in its totality integrity and quality until delivered from the pump.
The Rotho peristaltic pump allows you to treat, with the utmost delicacy, wine or must in the various processing phases, drained pomace, destemmed grapes or whole grapes to maintain the quality of the product unaltered.
Ragazzini’s “Rotho” peristaltic wine pumps offer a delicate pumping action with a range of features including CIP capabilities, early leak detection [to minimise product loss], and pump casings without lubricant [to minimise contamination].
Ragazzini pumps offer a slow and gentle pumping action to handle shear-sensitive and delicate fluids, making them ideal for the wine industry. The Rotho peristaltic wine pumps does not damage the grapes, skins, or seeds, during pumping.
Comparative tests confirm that the Rotho pump limits lees residues to one-third of the quantity generated by other pumping and processing systems.
The gentle trauma-free transfer preserves the fragrance of the product and allows more complete and homogeneous colour extraction. Rotho pumps can be used to for must transfer, pumping over, and filling barrels with absolute delicacy, avoiding all trauma to the pumped wine or agitation of the sediment in the barrels.
Ragazzini Rotho pumps can be fitted with a purpose-built screw feeder, synchronously speed matched to the pump, to enable them to transfer whole grape clusters and whole grapes without altering either the grape berries or skins. The “opening/closing” movement of the tube is static, without the grinding effect of other types of pump. The pumped product is therefore not damaged in any way.
Undamaged grape skins reduce the quantity of lees during static decantation of the must, obtaining a product that is easy to treat during filtration, clarification etc.
The Rotho peristaltic wine pumps can also be used to pump dried grapes without clogging, avoiding the usual problems caused by the lower quantity of liquid present.
Comparative tests have shown that more than 50% of the whole berries being pumped pass through the ROTHO pumps totally intact and without damage.
Gorman-Rupp’s range of self-priming wastewater pumps have been handling tough industrial and municipal applications since 1963, and the latest Super T pumps have taken solids handling even further. “Standard” pumps will handle a 76mm spherical [cricket ball size] solid, and are equipped with lightweight [under 10kg] inspection covers to make it easy and safe for operators to access pump internals.
When stringy solids like wet-wipes, rags, gloves, rope or grape stems find their way into wastewater streams, Gorman-Rupp has developed “Eradicator®” and “Eradicator Plus™” technologies to cope with these tough solids.
They are surface mounted to give operators easy and safe access for monitoring and maintenance, and have a simple, but extremely reliable priming system, with maintenance features that make it easy for one operator to complete repairs.
Ragazzini Chemical Transfer
The smaller Ragazzini peristaltic pumps can dose enzymes, bentonite, glycerin, gum arabic and sulphur dioxide with an absolute precision of .5-1%. Hose materials also make it possible to pump caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite and citric acid.
Ragazzini pumps can help automate some manual chemical dosing operations, to improve performance in handling various products. They can also be relied upon to improve operation, deliver a longer working life, be cheaper to maintain and offer higher abrasion resistance than other types of pump.
Wastewater Aeration
Wastewater aeration can be more cost-effective by using Gorman-Rupp’s Echo-Storm units. Mounting them on the banks of lagoons or beside tanks, instead of aerators being in or on the water reduces installation costs and makes maintenance so much easier, while producing dissolved oxygen at equal to or better than other technologies. WHS issues are also greatly reduced, having a positive impact on morale and costs.
EchoStorm aerators are available in four sizes and are “powered” by self-priming pumps, which draw wastewater from the source, then pump it at pressure through the EchoStorm unit, and deliver aerated water back to the source.
Centrifugal Wastewater Pumps
Gorman-Rupp 6400 Series centrifugal pumps are the rugged and reliable choice for flooded suction wastewater pumping applications.
They are designed to handle tough solids pumping applications, and have many interchangeable parts with Gorman-Rupp’s “Super T Series”.
Handle rags, wet wipes, gloves, grape storks and skins and other solids that would block other pumps. They are available in a wide variety of materials to enable them to pump wastewater, containing corrosive and/or abrasive materials.
6400 Series pumps are available with a variety of impellers and wear plates to provide efficient handling of tough applications. This includes “Eradicator” and “Eradicator Plus” technology, along with vortex impeller options.
Contact Our Team for Prompt Wine Pump Support
Our Team is available to answer your pump query within the hour.
21-23 Clyde Street,
Rydalmere NSW 2116