Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bucher Vaslin Pacific?
Bucher Vaslin Pacific is the largest sales and technical support entity for Bucher Vaslin winemaking equipment in Australia and New Zealand. We supply premium presses, harvest reception and sorting systems, and membrane filtration solutions - all backed by local expertise and after-sales support.

What regions do you service?
We work with wineries and wine businesses across all key regions in Australia and New Zealand, including Margaret River, Barossa Valley, Tamar Valley, Marlborough, Mornington Peninsula, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, King Valley, Hunter Valley, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago.

What makes you different from other suppliers?
We combine over 160 years of global innovation with unmatched industry expertise, technical service and a local team that understands the unique challenges of the ANZ wine industry.

What is Bucher Vaslin Pacific, and how does it support winemakers in Australia and New Zealand?
Bucher Vaslin Pacific is the exclusive representative of Bucher Vaslin equipment in Australia and New Zealand. We provide world-class grape processing and winemaking solutions, combined with local technical sales, service, spare parts and expertise to support wineries at every stage - from installation to ongoing maintenance.

Which regions do you service, and do you have local technical support?
We cover all major wine regions across Australia and New Zealand, including Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, NSW and Marlborough. Our network of local technical specialists ensures prompt service and support, wherever your winery is located.

What types of equipment does Bucher Vaslin Pacific offer?
We supply the full range of Bucher Vaslin equipment, including pneumatic or hydraulic presses, crushers, destemmers, sorting tables, reverse osmosis, dealcoholisation, thermovinification, dissolved gas management and crossflow membrane filtration systems. Our solutions are tailored to meet the needs of both artisanal and large-scale producers.

Do you offer maintenance, spare parts, and emergency repairs?
Yes - we stock a comprehensive range of genuine Bucher Vaslin spare parts and provide regular maintenance as well as emergency repair services to keep your operations running smoothly during vintage and beyond.

Can Bucher Vaslin Pacific help design or upgrade my winery facility?
Absolutely. Our team can work with you to specify and design efficient, scalable winery layouts that maximise productivity and quality. We can also advise on upgrading existing equipment to meet the demands of growing production.

How can I get advice on selecting the right equipment for my winery?
Our team of experienced technical sales specialists can assess your winery’s needs and recommend the most suitable Bucher Vaslin solutions. We take into account your production scale, grape varieties, site constraints, and quality goals to help you make the best investment.

Does Bucher Vaslin Pacific offer training for winery staff?
Yes - we provide training and commissioning support to ensure your team is confident operating and maintaining the equipment correctly. We also offer advice on best practices to help you achieve consistent, high-quality results.

Why choose Bucher Vaslin Pacific over other suppliers?
With Bucher Vaslin Pacific, you benefit from the proven technology of a global leader in winemaking equipment, combined with the personalised service and technical expertise of a dedicated local team. We understand the unique challenges of wineries in our region and are committed to supporting your success.

Products & Equipment

Presses

What presses do you offer?
We supply the full Bucher range of pneumatic presses to meet all winery scales and needs:

• Bucher XPert and XPlus for premium, high-performance pressing

• Origin, XPro, and XP for various capacities and configurations

• JLB open-tank presses for flexibility
  We also offer retrofitting options for older units to improve performance.

What unique features do Bucher presses offer?
Our presses include patented innovations such as:

• Inertys® for full inert gas protection during pressing, preserving aromas and colour

• Extraflow® for faster drainage and higher capacity

• Maestro® for fully automated operation, even washing

• Organ® for autonomous, real-time juice flow and pressure control

• Aquapulse® and automatic drain rinsing for reduced water use and faster cleaning

Are your presses suitable for sparkling wine production?
Yes. Bucher presses are widely used in premium sparkling wine production for their gentle pressing and precise control.

Harvest Reception & Sorting (Delta Range)

What equipment do you offer for harvest reception?
Our Delta range includes complete systems for grape reception and preparation:

• Receiving hoppers and vibrating tables

• Conveyor systems for gentle fruit transfer

• Destemmers with pendular motion to reduce juice loss

• Sorting tables, optical sorters, air-blade, and density-based sorting

What innovations are included in your harvest equipment?
Delta innovations include:

• Optical sorting for precise berry selection

• Air-blade sorting to remove debris and insects

• Densimetric sorting for berry density grading

• Gentle pendular motion destemming for less juice loss and better fruit integrity

Can your systems be customised to my winery layout?
Yes. We offer full Cellar Engineering Services (CES) to design, plan, and integrate reception and sorting equipment into your specific winery configuration.

Filtration (Flavy Range)

What filtration systems do you supply?
We supply the Flavy range of membrane filtration solutions:

• Flavy FGC for lees filtration, maximising wine recovery and energy efficiency

• Flavy X-Wine for high-capacity wine filtration

• Flavy X-Treme for versatile 3-in-1 filtration of wines and lees
  We also offer reverse osmosis and bentonite UF treatment options.

What makes Flavy filtration unique?
Flavy filters feature:

• Eco-Energy® to reduce power consumption by up to 95%

• Recovery of up to 90% of juice from lees, depending on initial load

• Inline bentonite stabilisation to simplify production

• Optional EP kit for reducing volatile phenols in wine

• Remote monitoring and control via the Winect app

Can I monitor and control the filter remotely?
Yes. Our Winect application allows you to view progress, adjust settings, and receive alerts in real time.

Dissolved Gas Management (Lyna Pervélys)

What is the Lyna Pervélys system?
The Lyna Pervélys is a dissolved gas management unit that uses patented membrane contactor technology to precisely adjust dissolved carbon dioxide and reduce oxygen in wines, in real time. It ensures optimal preservation and quality for both still and sparkling wines.

What are the benefits of Lyna Pervélys?
The Lyna Pervélys offers precise, automated control over dissolved gases with full traceability and minimal gas consumption. It improves product consistency, enhances sparkling wine bubbles, reduces oxygen by up to 99%, and integrates seamlessly into tank-to-tank, filtration, or bottling line processes.

Is the Lyna Pervélys system easy to maintain?
Yes. The system is fully automated with integrated CIP cleaning and an on-board web server for real-time monitoring and traceability.

Dealcoholisation (Lexy X-Low)

What is the Lexy X-Low system?
The Lexy X-Low is a compact, flexible solution for adjusting the alcohol content of wines. Using patented soft vacuum evaporation technology, it works at low temperatures (max. 35°C) to preserve the wine’s organoleptic qualities.

What are the advantages of Lexy X-Low?
Lexy X-Low enables winemakers to adjust alcohol levels by 0.5% to several degrees, improving balance, acidity, and flavour. The system minimises volume losses, recovers and reintegrates aromas, and can even process unfiltered musts.

Is Lexy X-Low suitable for small wineries?
Yes. Its compact and mobile design makes it ideal even in confined spaces, while still providing professional-grade performance. Different models cater to various production scales.

Heat Exchangers (Delta Rotathermic)

What is the Delta Rotathermic heat exchanger?
The Delta Rotathermic is a high-efficiency heat exchanger designed for even heating (or cooling) of your harvest in continuous flow. It uses a rotating shaft with blades to maintain consistent temperature and avoid overheating.

What are the benefits of Delta Rotathermic?
The system guarantees uniform heating or cooling, modular scalability (up to three units in series), and reliable performance for demanding winery operations.

Can the Delta Rotathermic also be used for cooling?
Yes. In addition to heating, the Delta Rotathermic can be configured for cooling applications, providing versatility throughout the winemaking process.

Technical Support & Service

Do you carry spare parts locally?
Yes. We stock a comprehensive range of spare parts at our warehouses in Australia and New Zealand for fast dispatch.

Do you offer onsite installation and commissioning?
Yes. Our trained technicians install and commission equipment on-site to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Do you provide operator training?
Yes. We offer training and e-learning resources for your winemaking team.

What is your response time for breakdowns?
We aim to respond as quickly as possible, especially during vintage. Our technicians are based near major wine regions to minimise downtime.

Ordering & Delivery

How do I place an order?
You can contact us via phone, email, or through the contact page on this website to discuss your needs and place an order.

Do you deliver to both Australia and New Zealand?
Yes. We supply and service wineries in both countries and can arrange freight to your door.

Sustainability & Innovation

Is Bucher Vaslin equipment sustainable?
Yes. Our equipment is designed for energy and water efficiency, helping wineries meet sustainability goals while improving productivity.

How does Bucher Vaslin support innovation?
We invest continuously in R&D and collaborate with global research institutions to deliver cutting-edge, winemaker-driven solutions.

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