Wine Tank & Basin Vitrification
PA.VE.SA. srl offers highly specialized vitrification services for the internal protective lining of concrete basins and steel silos intended to store food liquids, wine, and drinking water. This advanced coating creates a glassy, impermeable, and ultra-smooth barrier that prevents chemical migration and preserves the organoleptic purity of the stored product.
We operate in strict compliance with the most stringent national and European sanitary regulations.
Solutions Certified for Food Contact
[!IMPORTANT] EU Regulation 10/2011 & DM 174/2004 Certified: All our lining systems are rigorously tested for migration and certified for direct contact with foodstuffs, alcoholic beverages, and water destined for human consumption.
As certified applicators of Master Builders Solutions, we utilize the MasterSeal M 391 system (formerly Mastertop 391), a solvent-free, benzyl alcohol-free, phthalate-free, and aromatic amine-free 100% solids epoxy coating with a high-gloss finish.
Applications and Specific Color Finishes
- YELLOW Finish: Specifically certified for wine contact. Due to color-contrast properties, it is preferred for white wine storage.
- RED Finish: Specifically certified for wine contact, optimized for storing red wines.
- BLUE / WHITE Finish: Ideal for contact with drinking water, vegetable oils, grain silos, milk, and other food substances listed in EU simulation guides.
Outstanding Benefits of Vitrification
- Seamless Glass-Like Finish: Eliminates the natural porosity of concrete, preventing the nesting of bacteria, molds, or tartrates typical of the winemaking industry.
- Zero Toxic Emissions: The complete absence of benzyl alcohol and solvents prevents any odor or taste transfer to the stored liquids.
- Easy Cleanability & Maintenance: The glassy gloss surface allows for fast, safe cleaning and tartrate removal using minimal chemical detergents and water.
- High Chemical & Wear Resistance: Excellent resistance to high-pressure washing and structural stability against organic acids found in wine and food (tartaric, citric, malic acids, etc.).
The Rigor of Our Installation Process
Flawless execution is critical to guaranteeing the hygienic safety of your food containment assets for decades:
- Restoration & Blasting: Complete removal of old deteriorated coatings via deep sandblasting for steel or controlled hydro-blasting for concrete.
- Repairs & Levelling: Sealing cavities, pores, or voids in the concrete using food-grade certified epoxy mortar.
- Coating Application: Cross-applied coats of MasterSeal M 391 at controlled dry film thickness, with meticulous attention to corners, joints, and pipe flanges.
- Hygienic Wash & Commissioning: Holiday detection testing for microporosities followed by a specialized final sanitization wash.
