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Protecting Your Oak Investment Through Technical Hygiene.
Barriclean offers a technical, chemical-free solution for the deep disinfection and descaling of oak barrels and vats. These mobile generators utilise Christian Duret’s steam technology to eliminate wine spoilers like Brettanomyces and dissolve tartrates, significantly extending the working life of your premium oak assets. It is an environmentally efficient tool designed to protect your investment through superior, reliable technical hygiene.
Barriclean Mobile Steam Generators
An exclusive range of mobile, stainless steel steam generators engineered to provide consistent hygiene and tartrate removal for barrels and large-format containers of all sizes.
Barriclean represents a strategic investment in cellar hygiene, offering a chemical-free method to preserve and extend the working life of your most valuable oak assets. By utilising high-temperature steam technology, winemakers can maintain the highest standards of wine purity while reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
Extending the Working Life of Oak
The primary benefit of the Barriclean system is its ability to protect and prolong the usage of expensive barrels and vats. The constant flow of steam at over 100°C acts as a powerful descaling agent, dissolving the tartrate crystals that build up over time and act as a barrier between the wine and the wood. By revealing a clean, porous surface, Barriclean allows winemakers to continue utilising their oak for more seasons without compromising on quality or performance.
Chemical-Free Microbiological Security
Maintaining a sterile environment is critical for preventing wine spoilage, and Barriclean provides a technical solution that requires zero harsh chemicals. The pressurised steam penetrates deep into the grain of the wood, from the linear sections to the bunghole, to eliminate common cellar threats. It is particularly renowned for its efficacy in assisting with the reduction of Brettanomyces and Volatile Acidity (VA), ensuring the aromatic integrity of the wine remains protected.
Versatility & Operational Ease
Designed for the realities of a busy cellar, Barriclean units are built in alimentary brushed stainless steel and mounted on wheels for easy mobility between stacks and tanks. This versatility allows a single device to treat everything from standard 225L barriques to high-capacity vats and stainless steel accessories. To streamline the process, every model features a programmable digital timer that allows for automatic shutdown at the end of a cycle, facilitating unattended "set-and-forget" cleaning during the day or night.
Environmentally Efficient
Barriclean is an industry leader in sustainable cellar management, offering a massive reduction in resource consumption compared to traditional pressure washing. The system is exceptionally water-efficient, requiring only 3 litres of water to thoroughly treat a single barrel. By replacing high-volume water rinsing and chemical sanitisers with a low-water steam cycle, producers can significantly lower their environmental footprint while maintaining a superior standard of cleanliness.
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Barriclean offers two high-performance mobile steam generators, the NEO24 and the NEO48, designed to provide chemical-free sterilization and descaling for the modern cellar. Crafted from alimentary brushed stainless steel, these units deliver constant steam at over 100°C to eliminate spoilage organisms and dissolve tartrates. Both models feature a programmable digital timer with automatic shutdown, allowing for precise, "set-and-forget" hygiene management across barrels, vats, and tanks.
Barriclean NEO24
The NEO24 is the versatile benchmark for boutique wineries and specialized reserve programs requiring meticulous oak maintenance. Designed to treat a single barrel per cycle, this unit is the ideal choice for producers managing a steady daily workflow without the need for high-volume throughput.
| Throughput Capacity | Steam Flow | Operational Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiently treats between 50 and 60 barrels per day, making it the primary choice for standard winery operations. | Delivers a reliable flow of up to 18–24L of steam per hour, providing deep thermal penetration to ensure a sterile wood surface. | Perfectly suited for standard 225L and 300L barrels, offering a focused approach to asset preservation and hygiene. |
Barriclean NEO48
The NEO48 is the high-capacity solution engineered for large-scale facilities and high-volume production environments. With the ability to treat two barrels simultaneously, this model acts as a labor-saving force multiplier, allowing cellar teams to maintain massive barrel halls with maximum efficiency.
| Throughput Capacity | Steam Flow | Operational Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Capable of managing between 60 and 100 barrels per day, significantly reducing the time required for large-scale cleaning programs. | Provides an industry-leading flow of up to 48L of steam per hour, offering the extra power needed for rapid sterilization. | The higher steam output makes the NEO48 the superior choice for wineries that also need to maintain large-capacity upright vats, foudres, and stainless steel tanks. |
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Technical Specifications
| Model | NEO24 | NEO48 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrels Per Day | 50 – 60 Barrels | 60 – 100 Barrels |
| Barrels Per Cycle | 1 | 2 |
| Steam Flow Rate | Up to 18–24 L/hr | Up to 48 L/hr |
| Water Consumption | 3L per barrel | 3L per barrel |
| Cycle Duration | 7 Minutes | 7 Minutes |
| Voltage | 380/400 Volts (3 phases + earth) | 380/400 Volts (3 phases + earth) |
| Power Consumption | 23A | 45A |
| Power | 18kW | 22.5kW |
| Connector Socket | 20A standard / 32A | 20A standard / 32A |
| Power Project | IP65 | IP65 |
| Net Weight | 38kg | 70kg |
| Net Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 50 cm | 115 x 83 x 50 cm |
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Your Barriclean Specialist
Speak to Steve Bolton, our Barriclean specialist, for a personalised product experience. If you have any questions about Barriclean oak products or the rest of our range, please don’t hesitate to contact Steve:
Mobile: 0407 710 003
Email: steve@classicoakproducts.com
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