Steamericas New-and-Improved Barrel Tool 

Last year, Steamericas brought in a new era of steam sanitation for the wine industry with its release of the Optima Steamer SE-II, delivering industry-leading power, quality and usability, with all the necessary features and safety requirements. This year, we're perfecting barrel sanitation with the release of an upgraded steam barrel cleaning tool. 

To combat brettanomyces, it is crucial to penetrate 2-5 mm beyond stave surfaces with temperatures above 80°C. Wood, however, is a poor conductor of heat and the natural pores in barrels makes them one of the hardest materials to thoroughly clean and sanitize. To push past the surface and penetrate the natural pores, adequate pressure is needed to kill bacterias that thrive deeper in the wood, potentially destroying the fruits of all you've worked for. But because pressure can be dangerous to your barrels' integrity, existing steam cleaning barrel tools on the market don't risk pressurization and vent the bung hole so excess steam escapes. That's where Steamericas' upgraded steam barrel tool is going to change the market. 

Steamericas' newest class of steam barrel cleaning tool, seals the bung hole while also using a pressure release valve that allows for safe and controlled pressure to drive the steam deeper into wood surfaces and does this faster because excess steam doesn't simply vent from the bung. As with our standard barrel tool, there is an analog thermometer that displays the ambient, inner temperature of the barrel, but this upgraded tool also features a pressure gauge to ensure safety. Pressures above the targeted amount are safely and precisely released from the release valve, maximizing the pressure capabilities of steamers like the Optima Steamer, capable of producing higher temps and pressures thought to be unsafe for barrel cleaning. 

We're excited to provide this latest solution to our customers and encourage you to give us a call so we can help you determine if our tools are right for you and your business. We have a wide network of dealers that we can connect you with to get a demo of our products immediately.

To purchase or get a product demo of the Optima Steamer with the new barrel tool, please call 844-US-STEAM or click here. 

Steamericas will be at 2019 Unified Symposium (booth # 1905, West Hall Lobby)

Steamericas' Upgraded barrel Cleaning Tool, Part # 85-02617

Safely pressurizes the barrel, allowing for deep-wood penetration.

Features:

• Pressure Relief Valve that prevents over-pressurizing
• Pressure Gauge for visual confirmation of barrel's internal pressure
• Thermometer to ensure proper sanitation occurs
• Drain Valve for safe depressurization and purging