Pressing Equipment

• High quality
• Excellent juice yields
• Competitive prices
• Suitable for a wide range of applications
• Supported by experienced Vigo engineers
Pressing Equipment
Making the right decision
Whether setting up or expanding, choosing to invest in new juicing equipment can allow you to maximise production
and minimise labour costs, improving your profitability, as long as you make the right choice. Choosing equipment can
be daunting, and can lead to many different questions:
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ow much juice can I make?
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hat are the juice yields I can expect?
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ow much will the equipment cost?
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ow can I reduce my labour costs, yet increase production?
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ill the new equipment integrate easily into my existing operation?
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ow can I be certain that I’m choosing the appropriate equipment to
suit my business – both for now and the future?
What we can offer
Vigo can help you answer all of these questions, and give you peace of mind. We can help you make the right choice
to allow you to continue to build profits.
Vigo offers the Voran range of fruit processing equipment. In partnership with Voran, we can offer you:
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dvice on the appropriate equipment for you – taking budget, space, desired throughput, labour, etc.
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• High quality, robust equipment
• Excellent juice yields (these can vary depending on fruit variety and condition)
• Competitive prices
• Advice on integrating new equipment into existing schemes
• Trade-in options for your used equipment
• Advice on layout of equipment, power/water requirements in your building, etc.
• Equipment thoroughly tested prior to despatch by experienced Vigo engineers
• C
onversion to single-phase power where required
• Set-up and commissioning on site by experienced Vigo engineers
• Comprehensive 12 month warranty, backed up by Vigo engineers
All of this ensures you choose the right equipment for your application, which fits seamlessly into your operation.
Our engineers ensure that the equipment works perfectly for you immediately, allowing you to quickly and efficiently
increase production, reduce costs and increase your profitability.
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Press Options
Commercial juice producers have essentially two main options available when choosing equipment:
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ydraulic Pressing – Using a hydraulic press with racks and cloths. The more traditional way of pressing,
equipment is generally less expensive, but the manual nature of pressing in this way does mean that more labour is
required and throughput is limited.
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Belt Pressing – A more modern, automated pressing method. Allows large quantities of fruit to be pressed with
minimal labour, but the equipment costs are more expensive.
Before pressing, apples need to be crushed to a fine pulp. Effectively crushing can have as much effect on juice yields
as the power of the press. Vigo offers the Voran range of robust, heavy duty mills for commercial operations. The
model of press will determine which mill is compatible.
Vigo can offer advice on equipment to suit your planned production rates and budget.
Hydraulic Pressing
Also known as rack and cloth presses or pack presses, hydraulic presses are a simple and relatively inexpensive way
of producing high yields of juice. Apple pulp is wrapped in cloths, sandwiched between slatted wooden boards and
stacked to form a ‘cheese’, which is pressed.
The Voran range of hydraulic presses from Vigo offer you the following features:
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bility to press from 150 to 1000 kg per hour, depending on the model used
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igh juice yields – the thin layers of pulp allow juice to flow laterally to give a good yield
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elatively inexpensive – ideal for start ups or small scale artisan producers
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uitable for cider and juice makers wishing to press between 500 kg and 6 tonnes per day
High quality, robust equipment – there are many Voran presses over 20 years old which are still giving good
service today
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upplied complete with racks and cloths
• Tested prior to despatch by Vigo engineers
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omprehensive 12 month warranty, backed up by Vigo engineers
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Hydraulic presses are available in three sizes – 50P, 100P and 180P. The 100P press is available either with a single
press bed, twin beds mounted on sliding trolleys or with twin beds mounted on a swivel chassis. Twin beds allow a
cheese to be built while another is being pressed, doubling the rate of production.
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ingle press bed - bed mounted on a sliding trolley
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an press up to 150 kg (50P1) or 300 kg (100P1) of
pulp per hour
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uitable for use with an RM 2.2 mill
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ingle phase or 3 phase versions available
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Single (P1) Bed Presses
100P2
• Twin press beds - beds mounted on a sliding trolley
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win beds allow a cheese to be built while another is
pressing, effectively doubling throughput
• Can press up to 600 kg of pulp per hour
• Suitable for use with an RM 2.2 mill
• Single phase or 3 phase versions available
Model
Beds
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Motor
(kW)
Voltage
(V)
Pressure
(Tonnes)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock
Code
Compatible
Mill
50P1
1
up to 150
1.1
230 or 400
17.5
1100 x 990 x 1430
195
91356/7
RM2.2
265
91328/30
RM2.2
295
91332/4
RM2.2
100P1
1
up to 300
1.5
230 or 400
24.7
1208 x 1030 x
1450
100P2
2
up to 600
1.5
230 or 400
24.7
2080 x 1030 x
1450
Compatible Mill: RM2.2
Fruit is fed into a hopper, pulverised by a heavy rotor, and discharged through a perforated
screen which resembles a grater. Screens can be easily swapped for versions with
different perforation sizes, allowing you to produce pulp of the optimum consistency for
the type and quality of fruit you plan to press. A pomace trough is available to fit under the
RM2.2 mill, with a sloped end and smooth sides to assist with the shovelling of pomace.
• Screens interchangeable to optimise pulp consistency from different fruit qualities
• Suitable for use with all hydraulic presses
• Capacity of up to 1000 kg per hour
Model
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Motor (kW)
Elevator / Mill
Voltage
(V)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock
Code
RM2.2
up to 1000
2.2
400
550 x 520 x 1530
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Swivel Bed (PS) Presses
100/180PS
• Twin press beds - beds mounted on a rotating chassis
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win beds allow a cheese to be built while another is
being pressed
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an press up to 600 kg (100PS) or 1000 kg (180PS)
of pulp per hour
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esigned for use with the WA/LC elevator mill, to
save labour shovelling pulp, but can be used with the
RM 2.2 mill
Compatible Mills: WA/LC
see page 12 (or RM2.2)
Model
Beds
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Motor
(kW)
Voltage
(V)
Pressure
(Tonnes)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock
Code
Compatible Mill
100PS
2
up to 600
1.5
230 or 400
24.7
2080 x 1030 x 1450
378
91346/7
WA/LC or RM2.2
180PS
2
up to 1000
1.5
400
50
2300 x 840 x 1850
820
91348
WA/LC or RM2.2
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Case Studies
The Little Orchard Company
The Little Orchard Company produces high quality cider from freshly
pressed English apples. They are based in North Oxfordshire and have
a 500 tree apple orchard.
In the start-up phase of their business, The Little Orchard Company
required apple pressing equipment that would be appropriate for a
trial run of 7000 litres of cider produced in a small pressing shed. The
equipment also had to be future-proof so that it could cope with much
larger volumes if the trial was successful.
Vigo supplied a Voran RM2.2 mill and 100P2 hydraulic press, which
comfortably gave them the throughput required for the trial run,
whilst having plenty of capacity to cope with the future expansion of
production.
Jo Dakin said, “Our trial run has been a huge success and we are
already planning next year’s expansion. We are delighted with both
the quality equipment supplied by Vigo and the friendly advice given,
which is always pertinent, probably because Vigo’s owner is a cidermaker himself.”
Little Stour Orchard
Little Stour Orchard was founded in 2011 by Sarah Bowers. Sarah
owns an orchard in Kent where she and husband Michael grow 3
varieties of English apple.
With an established orchard, Sarah and Michael wanted to get into
the business of making their own apple juice, cider and vinegar. They
approached Vigo with a requirement for a system which would allow
them to mill and press at a high throughput. They also wanted to
effectively pasteurise and bottle their product.
Vigo specified a juicing line including a Voran 100PS hydraulic press.
A WA/LC wash mill with elevator was included in the specification to
minimise labour. Equipment to pasteurise, fill and cap bottles was also
specified.
Michael Bowers, said: “After much searching it was clear that Vigo
were the company to go to for juicing equipment. Since it is important
to us to use local companies where possible, the fact that they are also
based in England was a massive plus. In speaking with them, I was
impressed by how well they understood our requirements and were
able to advise on what equipment would suit our scale and capacity.
Vigo have always given us good advice and technical support when
we have needed it. They have provided excellent customer aftercare
which has been invaluable for us.”
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Belt Pressing
Automatic belt presses offer a way of pressing high volumes of fruit pulp with minimal labour costs. Pulp is fed
continuously onto a porous belt and pressed against a series of steel rollers, which extracts the juice. Yields are
comparable and, in some cases, higher than those achieved by hydraulic presses. Using a belt press gives a short
pressing time and leads to minimal air contact. The quality of the juice is usually very high as a result, with minimal
solid content.
The Voran range of belt presses from Vigo offer:
• Ability to press from 300 to 6000 kg per hour, depending on the model used
• Continuous, automatic operation where operated with a washer, elevator mill system
• Minimal supervision required – reducing labour costs
•High juice yields
•Flexibility to press small batches of fruit – useful if pressing single varieties or contract
pressing for smaller customers
•Full stainless steel construction
• Automatic belt cleaning
• Level controls available to automatically regulate
pumping of juice to holding tanks
• Simple operation and cleaning
• Set-up, commissioning and training carried out by
experienced Vigo engineers
• Comprehensive 12 month warranty, backed up by
Vigo engineers
EBP650 belt
press & WA/LC
wash mill with
elevator
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resses up to 300 kg of apple pulp per hour
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ingle or 3 phase models available
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se with SA wash mill with elevator
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EBP350
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Compatible Mill: SA
(see page 12)
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EBP500
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resses up to 700 kg of apple pulp per hour
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ingle or 3 phase models available
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se with either SA or WA/LC wash mill with elevator
Compatible Mills:
SA or WA/LC
(see page 12)
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• Presses up to 1500 kg of apple pulp per hour
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phase only
• Use with WA/LC wash mill with elevator
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resses up to 3000 kg of apple pulp per hour
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EBP1200
Compatible Mills: WAR65
(see page 12)
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• Presses up to 6000 kg of apple pulp per hour
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win belt system gives very high juice yields
• Use with WAR65 wash mill with elevator
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Cornish Orchards Ltd
Compatible Mills: WAR65
(see page 12)
Model
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Motor
(kW)
Voltage
(V)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock Code
Compatible
Washmill
EBP350
up to 300
0.37
230 or 400
660 x 1257 x 1265
350
91369/8
SA
EBP500
up to 700
0.37
230 or 400
980 x 1850 x 1297
520
91354/3
SA or WA/LC
EBP650
up to 1500
0.55
400
1450 x 2250 x 1460
985
91380
WA/LC
EBP1200
up to 3000
2.2
400
2100 x 3035 x 1690
2500
91355
WAR 65
BP1200
ExPress
up to 6000
2.2
400
2550 x 4667 x 2550
3480
91393
WAR 65 or
Washmodule 700
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Wash Mills with Elevator
These machines wash fruit and deliver it milled directly to the press; which can be either a belt press or a hydraulic
swivel bed press. Fruit is fed into a washing bath and is elevated into the mill, receiving a spray of water while being
elevated. The fruit is pulverised by a heavy rotor and pulp is discharged through a perforated screen. For different
types of fruit, screens can be changed for versions with different sized perforations to optimise the consistency of the
pulp for pressing, which can allow you to get optimum juice yields. The supply of apples to the mill is automatically
regulated by a pressure sensor either on the pomace hopper of the mill or at the press inlet.
Wash/mill units can greatly free up time spent shovelling pomace and reduce waste – reducing costs and allowing
greater throughput.
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SA
•Capacity of 1000 kg per hour
•Suitable for fruits and vegetables
• Sorting table and water bath
•Fruit elevated by flighted conveyor belt, receiving a
spray of water during elevation
•Mounted on wheels for ease of movement
•Stainless steel construction throughout
•Single or 3 phase versions available
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•Capacity of 2000 kg per hour
•Fruit elevated to mill from water bath by auger
•Fruit receives a spray of water during elevation
•Variable speed
•Stainless steel construction throughout
•Versions available for belt or hydraulic pressing
•Single or 3 phase versions available
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WAR65
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WA/LC
•Capacity of 6000 kg per hour
•Fruit elevated to mill from water bath by auger
•Fruit receives a spray of water during elevation
•Variable speed
•Stainless steel construction throughout
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Washmodule 700
• Capacity of 6000 kg per hour
• Suitable for a variety of fruits
•Air is pumped into water bath to optimise washing
of fruit
•Fruit is elevated by flighted conveyor belt, and
receives a water spray during elevation
• Circulates water
• Stainless steel construction throughout
• 3 phase only
Model
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Motor (kW)
Elevator / Mill
Voltage
(V)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock Code
SA
1000
0.37 / 2.2
400
700 x 2620 x 2100
185
91263/56
WALC (for 100/180PS)
2000
1.5 / 3.0
230 / 400
1800 x 700 x 2100
230
91222/0
WALC (for belt presses)
2000
1.5 / 3.0
230 / 400
1800 x 700 x 2350
250
91240/19/33/17
WAR65
6000
2.2 / 5.5
400
1800 x 880 x 2435
423
91236/41
Washmodule 700
6000
0.37 / 5.5
400
1032 x 3423 x 2974
355
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Case Studies
Chiltern Ridge
Chiltern Ridge is a rapidly expanding apple juicing business in
Buckinghamshire. They produce juice from their own orchard, and
also provide a bespoke apple juice making service for individuals who
grow apples in the area.
Chiltern Ridge approached Vigo with a requirement for a flexible
system able to press small batches of fruit, ensuring that customers
receive juice from their own apples. The system also needed to be
able to cope with high levels of throughput with a minimal labour
requirement.
Vigo specified a juicing line including a Voran WA/LC wash mill with
elevator and an EBP500 belt press, with sorting table, juice pump and
level control. The Voran EBP500 belt press is an ideal unit for this
application, with no batch limit and its proven ability to provide high
yields of juice. The system was installed and commissioned by Vigo
engineers.
Evert Donker, proprietor of Chiltern Ridge said, “We chose Vigo
because they offered high quality equipment which was appropriate
to our requirements. The team at Vigo are great people to work with,
and they always provide a prompt and good quality service”.
Drovers Hill Farm
Drovers Hill Farm is an organic farm based in the Chilterns owned by
Mark and Nicola Knop. They grow over 15 varieties of apple in their
orchard, which they use to make juice and cider.
Drovers Hill required a system to produce juice with minimal
labour, along with equipment to fill, cap and label their bottles.
Vigo specified a Voran EPB350 belt press with SA wash mill with
elevator. This system allows Drovers Hill to press around 300 kg of
apples per hour with minimal labour. Vigo also supplied a gravity
filler, in-bottle pasteuriser, pneumatic screw capper and VL/1 semiautomatic labelling machine. The equipment was installed and
commissioned by Vigo engineers.
Mark Knop said, ”Vigo offered us high quality equipment at a good
price. Their advice reassured us that we were ordering the correct
equipment for our needs. We also knew that ordering this equipment
through Vigo meant that it would be installed by experienced Vigo
engineers and would come with a no-quibble warranty, which gives us
peace of mind.”
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Optional Extras
Pomace Trough
Glass reinforced plastic trough to fit under the Voran
RM2.2 mill. The sloping end and smooth sides make
shovelling pomace easy.
Capacity
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock
Code
200 litre
1230 x 570 x 510
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91410
Juice Collection Tanks
100 litre stainless steel tank, supplied with nylon
straining sock.
Type
Inlet Ø
(mm)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Outlet
Stock
Code
For 50P1 &
100P1/2
32
Ø460 x 600
3/4" BSP
Ball Valve
92126
For 100PS
32
720 x 720 x 215
3/4" BSP
Ball Valve
92927
Nylon Straining Socks
Ideal for filtering larger particles from apple juice.
Available in a variety of sizes and grades, they have a
draw string to secure the bag to a sock holder tail or the
juice collection tank.
Weave
Size
(L x D mm)
Stock Code
Fine Nylon
700 x 250
91447
Coarse Polyester
700 x 250
91462
Ø ¾”
77067
Ø 1”
77068
Sock holder tails
Pomace Conveyor
Designed to move spent pomace away from hydraulic or
belt presses. Eliminates the labour required to remove
pomace. Available in a variety of lengths, and in single or
three phase versions.
Belt Width
(mm)
Length (mm)
Max Discharge
Height (mm)
Stock Code
280
4000
2400
96600/11
500
4000
2400
96601/12
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Bin Tipper
The Voran bulk bin tipper takes the effort out of emptying
bins. Designed for use with Voran washing and milling
machines, the tipper is of stainless steel construction
throughout, and has simple push button tipping and
lowering controls.
Available in both single and three phase models, and can
be used with UK and Euro size bins.
Sorting tables are also available for use with the bin
tipper, with perforated surface, side panels, and mounting
for washing/milling machines.
Capacity
(Kg/Hr)
Discharge Height
(mm)
Discharge
Width (mm)
Power
(V / kW)
Dimensions
(W x D x H mm)
Weight
(Kg)
Stock Code
up to 500 kg per bin
900
500
230V / 2.2kW
1670 x 1460 x 1280
350
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We also supply:
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Gloves
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Scoops
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Aprons
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Presses & mills are just part of our extensive range...
• Pasteurisers
• Sparkling cider equipment
• Fermentation & storage tanks
• Chemicals
• Pumps
• Consumables
• Filtration
• Testing & analysis kits
• Labelling
• Corking/capping
• Bottle/bag-in-box filling
The Vigo Difference
• Highly trained, multi-skilled Vigo engineers
• Mobile workshop facilities
• Skilled, office based technical support
• E
xtensive stock of
equipment and spares
• No quibble Vigo warranty
• D
etailed quotations,
drawings and
specifications
• A
long established,
financially robust business
Vigo Ltd, Dunkeswell, Devon, EX14 4LF
Tel: 01404 892100 Email: sales@vigoltd.com
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