Bladder Presses

Bladder Presses for Wine, Cider, Fruit Juice

Bladder Presses also referred to as "Water Presses" or "Hydro Presses".
Discover efficient bladder presses for wineries, cideries, and fruit processors. Achieve gentle extraction, high yields, and exceptional juice quality with minimal solids. Gentle pressing maximizes juice yield while preserving flavor, aroma, and product quality.
Our premium bladder presses for fruit juice and wine production are built by Zambelli and Gomark (Lancman).

Bladder Presses for Wine, Cider, Fruit

Bladder presses are widely used by wineries and cider producers because they provide gentle, efficient extraction while maintaining the quality of the fruit and juice.

1. Higher Juice Quality
  • Produces cleaner juice with fewer suspended solids.
  • Minimizes the extraction of harsh tannins and bitter compounds.
  • Can reduce the need for clarification and filtration.
2. Improved Yield
  • Efficient pressure distribution helps extract more juice from grapes and fruit.
  • Maximizes the value of each harvest without excessive crushing.
3. Reduced Oxidation
  • Gentle handling of the fruit limits exposure to oxygen.
  • Helps maintain freshness, aroma, and overall product quality, especially for white wines and ciders.
4. Versatility
  • Suitable for grapes, apples, pears, berries, and other fruits.
  • Ideal for wineries, cideries, and specialty juice producers.
5. Consistent Results
  • Controlled pressure cycles deliver repeatable extraction performance.
  • Supports uniform product quality from batch to batch.
6. Easy Operation and Cleaning
  • Modern bladder presses are designed for efficient loading, unloading, and sanitation.
  • Helps reduce labor requirements and downtime between production runs.
7. Better Separation of Juice Fractions
  • Allows producers to collect free-run and pressed juice separately.
  • Provides greater control over blending and final product characteristics.
Why Producers Choose Bladder Presses - For many wine and cider makers, bladder presses offer the ideal balance of juice quality, extraction efficiency, and gentle fruit handling, helping produce cleaner, more flavorful beverages while maximizing yield from the harvest.