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An alcoholic fermentation wort shaker is a crucial piece of equipment for the beverage and biofuels industry, designed to ensure the homogeneity and efficiency of the fermentation process. It acts in the continuous mixing of must in fermentation vats, optimizing contact between yeasts and fermentable sugars, such as sucrose, glucose and fructose, essential for the production of ethanol and other alcoholic beverages.
Agimix, with its 15 years of expertise in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market, offers robust and efficient industrial agitators, specifically developed for the rigorous demands of alcoholic fermentation. Our equipment is designed to maximize sugar conversion, accelerate fermentation kinetics and ensure precise thermal control, determining factors for the quality and yield of the final product.
The choice of the appropriate wort shaker is vital to avoid problems such as temperature stratification, yeast sedimentation and the formation of concentration gradients, which can severely compromise the process. Our solutions consider the rheological characteristics of the must and the operating conditions of the tank, ensuring optimized agitation for each stage of fermentation.
Investing in an Agimix agitator means ensuring a more stable, productive fermentation process with a lower risk of contamination. Our equipment contributes to energy efficiency and the reduction of operational costs, consolidating Agimix as an ideal partner for ethanol plants, breweries and distilleries that seek excellence in their processes.
Our agitators ensure a uniform distribution of yeast and nutrients, maximizing contact between microorganisms and fermentable sugars, resulting in faster and more complete fermentation.
Efficient agitation promotes temperature uniformity throughout the tank, preventing hot or cold spots that could inhibit yeast activity or favor contamination, optimizing the process kinetics.
By optimizing sugar conversion and accelerating the fermentation process, our equipment contributes to reducing cycle time and, consequently, reducing operating costs and increasing productivity.
Manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials and designed for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments, Agimix agitators offer a long service life and minimal maintenance requirements, ensuring production continuity.
We develop customized stirring solutions, considering the vats volume, wort viscosity, type of yeast and specific process requirements, ensuring ideal performance for each customer.
| Tank Capacity | 5,000 to 500,000 liters |
| Engine Power | 2,2 kW a 75 kW (3 HP a 100 HP) |
| Building Material | Stainless Steel 304, 316L, Duplex (parts in contact with the product) |
| Propeller Type | Turbine-type propellers, inclined blades, high-efficiency hydrofoils |
| Axis Rotation | 10 to 200 RPM (variable depending on application and reducer) |
| Drive | Electric motor with speed reducer, optionally with frequency inverter |
| Shaft Seal | Single or double mechanical seal, gasket, labyrinth (according to sanitary requirements) |
| Assembly | Side, top with flange or base, with or without support bridge |
| Standards Met | NR-12, health guidelines (when applicable) |
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Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.
The main function of a shaker for alcoholic fermentation wort is to ensure the homogeneity of the wort, promoting efficient contact between the yeasts and fermentable sugars. This optimizes the conversion of sugars into ethanol and CO2, speeds up the process and improves yield.
Agitation positively impacts the thermal control of fermentation by evenly distributing the heat generated by the metabolic activity of the yeasts throughout the volume of the tank. This prevents localized overheating and ensures that the ideal temperature for fermentation is maintained, preventing enzyme inhibition or yeast death.
The agitator mixes the main fermentable sugars present in the must, which include sucrose, glucose and fructose. Homogenization ensures that these sugars are accessible to yeast, regardless of their position in the vats, maximizing fermentation efficiency.
The choice of propeller type is extremely important for wort shakers, as it directly influences mixing efficiency and energy consumption. Propellers such as high-efficiency hydrofoil propellers are often used to promote intense axial flow with low shear, ideal for keeping yeast in suspension without damaging them.
Yes, fermentation wort shakers are designed and sized to be used in large volume vats, which can range from thousands to hundreds of thousands of liters. Agimix offers customized solutions that guarantee homogeneity on large scales, with powers and configurations suitable for each capacity.
Agitation prevents yeast sedimentation by keeping them in continuous suspension in the wort. This ensures that the yeasts are always in contact with nutrients and sugars, optimizing their fermentative activity and avoiding the formation of layers of sediment at the bottom of the tank, which could lead to productivity losses.
Yes, it is possible and often desirable to control the stirring speed on a wort shaker. This is generally done through a frequency inverter coupled to the motor, allowing the mixing intensity to be adjusted according to the different phases of fermentation or the specific characteristics of the must, optimizing the process and energy consumption.
For agitators in contact with alcoholic must, the most recommended materials are stainless steel, such as AISI 304 and AISI 316L. These materials offer excellent resistance to corrosion caused by wort components and ensure compliance with sanitary standards in the food and beverage industry.
The main difference is the specific application and optimized design. While a common mixer can have several purposes, a wort shaker is designed specifically for the conditions and objectives of alcoholic fermentation, considering the sensitivity of the yeast, the viscosity of the wort and the need for thermal control and homogeneity to maximize ethanol production.
Ensure the maximum efficiency of your alcoholic fermentation with Agimix solutions.
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