Wine Pumps for Winemaking and Cellar Operations

Gentle handling, hygiene and flow control are essential throughout the winemaking process. From must transfer to racking, fining and filtration, wineries depend on reliable and low-shear equipment to protect product integrity and maintain consistent production.

Global Pumps supplies a complete range of wine pumps designed for must transfer, racking, fining, filtration and general cellar operations. Built for sanitation, durability and precision, our pumps help winemakers protect product integrity while improving efficiency and reducing downtime.

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Applications and Industries

Wine pumping plays an important role throughout the entire winemaking process. Each stage demands a pump suited to the product’s viscosity, fragility and flow requirements. Common applications include:

  • Must transfer for whole or destemmed grapes
  • Pumping crushed grapes with skins, seeds or stems
  • Wine transfer between tanks, barrels and filtration systems
  • Racking and lees removal
  • Fining, clarification and filtration
  • Cellar operations requiring a hygienic food grade wine transfer pump
  • Air-driven solutions where a wine diaphragm pump is preferred

Across these processes, selecting the right pump helps maintain wine quality, prevent shear damage, handle solids gently and deliver smooth, reliable flow.

Wine Pumping in Modern Wineries

Wineries require pumps that can maintain flow consistency and product quality while reducing maintenance and downtime. The right winery pump supports:

  • Controlled movement of must, juice and wine
  • Protection of tannins, flavour and structural integrity
  • Safe handling of solids without damaging skins or seeds
  • Efficient filtration, fining and racking operations
  • Clean, hygienic performance suitable for food and beverage production

Matching the pump to each stage of the process allows wineries to optimise efficiency and maintain premium wine quality.

Choosing the Right Pump for your Winemaking Process

Different stages of production call for different pump technologies. Global Pumps commonly recommends:


Stainless steel centrifugal pumps

Ideal for transferring clear wine with minimal solids.

  • Hygienic stainless steel construction
  • Open impeller allows soft particles through
  • Steady, consistent output with minimal maintenance
  • Can be mounted on stainless steel trolley
  • Optional stainless steel motor shroud

 

centrifugal wine pump for gentle wine transfer


Hygienic lobe pumps

A leading rotary lobe pump wine choice for premium, gentle handling.

  • Positive displacement design
  • Handles a wide range of viscosities
  • Ideal for fragile solids
  • Gentle pumping protects wine integrity
  • Can be supplied on trolley with start/stop & variable speed controls

 

Food grade rotary lobe pump used for fragile solids in winemaking


Progressive cavity pumps

Preferred for must transfer and viscous, solid-laden products.

  • Smooth, even pumping with reduced pulsation
  • Handles whole or destemmed grapes
  • Capable of gentle handling of fragile solids
  • Suitable for metering applications
  • Available with trolley, hopper and controller options

 

Progressive cavity wine pump designed for viscous must and solids


Peristaltic hose pumps 

A reliable solution for delicate handling of solids and abrasive mixtures.

  • Positive displacement pump design
  • Gentle, low-shear pumping action
  • Can run dry
  • Fully reversible operation
  • Handles solids without damaging skins or seeds
  • Multiple trolley and control options available

Verderflex on a trolley 2

 


Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps (AOD)

A flexible wine diaphragm pump option for various cellar tasks.

  • Self-priming and dry-running
  • Leak-free performance
  • Variable flow and discharge pressure
  • Available in stainless steel for food-grade applications

 

AOD wine pump for fining, racking and cellar transfer tasks

 


Optimising Your Wine Pump System

Selecting the right pump is only part of achieving consistent, high-quality wine transfer. Accessories such as hoses, clamps, variable speed drives, trolleys and control systems play a critical role in hygiene, flow control and product protection.

Learn more about configuring your system in our guide to accessorising your wine pump, including how the right accessories can improve efficiency, reduce shear and extend equipment life.

 


Spare Parts and Maintenance Support

Global Pumps stocks a comprehensive range of genuine and aftermarket parts for ongoing reliability, including:

  • Stators and Rotors

  • Mechanical Seals

  • Diaphragms

  • Other essential wear parts

Our team can guide you in selecting the correct parts and maintenance schedules to ensure dependable performance during peak production.

Diaphragms and replacement parts for wine pumping equipment


 

Why Wineries Choose Global Pumps

Global Pumps has supported Australian wineries, distilleries and beverage producers since 1977. Our experience across food-grade pumping applications ensures you receive the right equipment for every stage of winemaking.

We provide:

  • Expert guidance on wine pump selection and system design
  • Access to leading pump brands across multiple technologies
  • Hygienic, durable construction suitable for wine production
  • Custom trolley-mounted systems with integrated controls
  • Nationwide spare parts, service and technical support

Work with a partner who understands the complexities of winemaking and the importance of product quality. Contact our team for expert advice today.

 

Related Case Studies

Explore how wineries across Australia have improved production efficiency and product handling using Global Pumps’ solutions:

The Wine Pump You Must Know About

A winery required a gentle, efficient method for must transfer. Global Pumps supplied a pump system that improved handling, reduced shear and enhanced overall processing performance.

Peristaltic Pumps in Wine Production

A client experienced blockages and wear issues when transferring must and solid-laden wine. Our peristaltic pump solution delivered smoother flow, lower maintenance costs and improved operational reliability.

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Guide To Selecting the Best Pump

If you need some guidance on how to select the right pump then you’re not alone! There’s such a wide range of pumps in Australia, from centrifugal pumps to hose pumps to diaphragm pumps. The options available to you can make it a difficult choice, so we’ve created this special guide to help step you through the process of selecting the ideal pump for your requirements.

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