The Carlsen Receiving Hopper
Want to see 90% of the benefits of sorting—just by giving your destemmer a constant, regulated flow of grapes?
Meet the Carlsen 6-Foot Horizontal Receiving Hopper—engineered for dumping half-ton bins on the fly, this hopper is the key to getting optimal performance from your destemmer.
Height adjustments? Easy. Built-in forklift pockets allow you to raise or lower the unit to match the height of your other crush equipment.
Versatility You Can Rely On,
This hopper isn’t just for feeding a destemmer. It can be used to deliver:
- Whole cluster fruit to press
- Fermented red must to press
- Fruit to destemmer-crusher
- Fruit to a sorting table
Consistent Flow = Better Sorting and Less Labor. By delivering grapes at a controlled, consistent rate, the operator can dial in the ideal speed at the destemmer. With hand-picked fruit, this often reduces the need for additional sorting. The result? Less labor, and higher-quality destemmed fruit going into the next stage.
Is It Gentle on Grapes?Absolutely.
A horizontal, tight-fitting flight- edged auger with a polished interior, oversized seamless shaft, and contiguous welded flights handles fruit with care.
There’s:
- No pinch zone between the auger and hopper floor
- Negligible increase in solids, if any
- No wasted energy, as bunches slide effortlessly on polished stainless
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