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PROJECT INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN *THE PLASTIC BARREL Flexcube oxygen-permeable maturation vessels, known as ‘new generation barrels’, are now widely used across all major wine-producing markets, where they co-exist with traditional oak barrels. There are many reasons why plastic tanks are attractive for the wine industry. First of all, they are custom-designed for use in this industry; second, the tanks provide a maximum use of floor space; third, oxygen can permeate through the walls of the plastic tanks because the polymers used in their construction allow for ‘controlled permeation’; fourth, the tanks are sealable; and fifth, these tanks provide significant cost savings. Significant savings occur with the use of a plastic tank instead of an oak barrel. A barrel imparts flavour for three to five years, and some plastic tank manufacturers References • How wineries vastly reduce “Angels’ share” with low energy cooling costs. White paper by Seeley. claim a useful life of at least 20 years. Other cost- comparison studies show that a Flextank pallet tank barrel is about 12% of the cost of an equivalent volume in conventional oak barrels. The savings are due to the cost of the actual wood used in wine production and the labour saved in handling the amount of wine. Source: Carey, Richard (PhD). Evolution of the plastic tank in the winery. Wines & Vines. CLA er noth a s s i m r e v e N One consolidated voice for the refrigeration industry. INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN edition An alternate monthly publication and focuses on all aspects of refrigeration, following the cold chain from producer to consumer, and includes content ranging from regular features, products, industry news, world trends and events, to topical issues and regulations. PRINT ONLINE Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] R370.50 (once-off payment valid for 12 months and 6 issues) R1 043.10 (once-off payment valid for 12 months and 25 email bulletins) SUBSCRIBE TODAY! FOR MORE INFORMATION Alternate monthly titles African Mining Quarry Southern Africa Water Sewage and Effluent Cold Link Africa Mining and Minerals* SA Affordable Housing Timber iQ Annuals African Mines Handbook and online Plumbing Africa Directory Mining and Minerals* RACA Directory Print Email: [email protected] www.coldlinkafrica.co.za Contact one of our consultants | Call: [phone] Email: [email protected] ZAR (incl. VAT) Online Print USD Online R370.50 R1043.10 USD54 USD85 R370.50 R1043.10 USD54 USD85 R370.50 R1043.10 USD54 USD85 R370.50 R1043.10 USD54 USD85 R370.50 R1043.10 USD54 USD85 R307.80 N/A USD39 N/A R307.80 N/A USD39 N/A ZAR (incl. VAT) Print Online Print R3 762 Included USD434 Stand alone With Stand alone With R1043.10 R250.30 USD109 USD45 R1043.10 R250.30 USD109 USD45 R1043.10 R250.30 USD109 USD45 ZAR (incl. VAT) Monthly titles Print Online R1043.10 The Civil Engineering Contractor R741 R741 R1043.10 Mining Mirror R741 R1043.10 Plant Equipment & Hire R741 R1043.10 Plumbing Africa R741 R1043.10 RACA Journal R615.60 R1043.10 SA Roofing – 10 issues *Mining & Minerals Product Review USD Online Print USD70 USD90 USD70 USD90 USD70 USD90 USD70 USD90 USD70 USD90 USD49 USD90 For debit orders, please add R100 for 12 issues and R50 for 6 issues USD Online When measurement matters Included *Mining & Minerals Product Review SUBSCRIPTION REQUEST Complete the form below and send to [email protected] or fax to [phone] CONTACT DETAILS PAYMENT DETAILS Credit card Name: Last 3 digits on back of card: Company: Expiry date: yy / mm Please invoice me Direct transfer Type of business: Banking Details: Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, commercial cheque account Address: Code: Fax: ( Visa Credit card number: Designation: Tel: ( Mastercard READ IT DIGITALLY ) Bank name: First National Bank Account number: 6248 929 0016 www.coldlinkafrica.co.za It’s not complicated. It’s technical. Branch code: 250 655 ) Swift code: FIRNZAJJ Mobile: Date: Signature: COLD LINK AFRICA • January | February 2018 www.coldlinkafrica.co.za 29