Menikini® is the largest producer of steam generators in Italy and an international leader in dry steam cleaning. Their steam generators and cleaners represent the top of the line for industrial and professional applications and are available in a variety of voltage and kW configurations.
Since 1977 Menikini® has been helping businesses achieve the highest level of cleanliness and sanitizing possible by utilizing their state-of-the-art dry steam technology. Menikini®’s expertise and ongoing research and development has allowed the company to lead trends in steam cleaning while maintaining the maximum level of safety for the operators.
Why Choose Menikini® Steam Cleaners?
- Menikini® generators are a true product of Italian craftsmanship and quality, worthy of the “Made in Italy” label.
- Menikini® offers worldwide assistance available to all customers. Our sole distributor in America, ElectroSteam™ Generator Corp is equipped with an extremely knowledgeable and certified team of technicians ready to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.
- Saturated dry steam is a completely green technology that makes environmentally friendly sanitizing possible without using harsh chemicals and without leaving an unsanitary residue.
- Steam technology gets excellent cleaning and sanitizing results, saving up to 100 times in washing water and significantly contributing to its conservation.
- Steams high temperature instantly kills all germs, bacteria, mold, and mildew.
- CE certified and compliant.
Steam Master by Menikini Industrial Dry Steam Generators for Food Safety Sanitation
The Steam Master by Menikini® is a series of industrial dry steam generators for general cleaning applications in the food and beverage sanitation industry. ElectroSteam offers 9kW, 19.5kW, and 36kW electric portable dry steam cleaner models. Their features include:
- Detergent/solution tank
- Low water level cut-off with alarm
- Adjustable temperature regulator
- Automatic pressure control set to 145 psi (10 bar)
- 174 psi (12 bar) safety relief valve
The Menikini® Steam Master Wine Unit
The Menikini® Steam Master Wine is a high-quality steam generator used for cleaning and sanitizing wine cellars, which are an integral part of the winemaking process. There are three versions of the machines available, including:
- 10 kW / 6-liter boiler
- 19.5 kW / 16-liter boiler
- 30 kW / 16-liter boiler
Features include two steam pressures with a Low/High selector, and soft wheels for easier handling on uneven floors inside the cellar. These units feature two operating pressures at 1.3 bar for wooden barrels, and a 6 bar setting at 165 °C option is also available for steel tanks, general cleaning and other applications listed below.
The Menikini® Steam Master Wine can handle the following applications:
- Cleaning decantation pipes, machines, fittings, and polished chrome surfaces
- Cleaning glass, floors, and sanitary fittings
- Eliminating bacteria, parasites, and mold
- Keeping a neutral pH on treated surfaces
- Regenerating barriques
- Removing deposits
- Sanitizing filters
- Sanitizing steel tanks
Cleaning & Regenerating Barriques, Barrels, and Tonneau
The most significant investments for a winery are the barrels and barriques. While the average lifespan of a barrique is three years, steam sterilization can extend this by many more years. Steam penetrates the pores of the wood to eliminate the following potential contaminants:
- Nested yeasts
- Bacteria
- Residue of old wine absorbed by the wood
The steam treatment follows a precise protocol that clears the wood’s pores, thereby restoring the micro-oxygenation function of the barrel. Micro-oxygenation is an essential process in the wine refinement phase, optimizing the polymerization of anthocyanins and tannins.
The Menikini® Steam Master Wine can help eliminate various yeasts, bacteria, molds, spores, and fungi like Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces. The following benefits of the Menikini® Steam Master Wine highlight why winemakers use steam sterilization:
- Cost-effective way to safely extend the life of the barrel or barrique
- No need for barrel planing
- Dramatically reduces chemical use by up to 90%
- Improves operator safety
- Guarantees sanitized environment
- Process cleaning
- To clean one barrel, steam uses only 50 liters of water compared to traditional washing, which uses 350 liters
Cleaning & Sanitizing Steel Tanks
Because of their large size, stainless steel tanks can be cumbersome to clean. Steam offers an efficient solution to both clean and sanitize at the same time. Utilizing the Menikini® Steam Master Wine to steam clean wine tanks offers the following benefits:
- Eliminates Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, spores, and yeast
- Reduces chemical and water consumption
- Labor cost savings
- Enhances operator safety
- Process cleaning
- Creates less wastewater
- Guarantees sanitary environment
- To clean one steel tank, steam uses only 150 liters of water compared to traditional washing, which uses 600 liters
Cleaning & Sanitizing Bottling Lines
Bottling lines are one of the most prolific locations for the growth of microorganisms that can change the taste, smell, and overall characteristics of the wine. The insides of these lines are also the most difficult to reach during standard cleaning procedures.
The Menikini® Steam Master Wine can sanitize every crevice and corner of a bottling line, completely eliminating the use of chemicals and reducing the time needed for cleaning. It takes less than one hour to steam clean a bottling line with a 42-nozzle filler, and it is not necessary to disassemble ducts, housing filters (down to 0.45 micron), or any other components.
Steam cleaning and sanitizing a bottling line offers the following benefits:
- Eliminates bacteria
- Improves operator safety
- Offers labor savings
- Enables process automation
- Produces less wastewater
- Reduces chemical and water consumption
- Reduces washing times
Contact Electro-Steam for Steam Master By Menikini Industrial Dry Steam Generators and Menikini® Steam Master Wine
Since 1952, Electro-Steam has been offering top-quality steam solutions for a broad range of industries and applications. Our exclusive line of Menikini® Steam Master and Steam Master Wine products provide many benefits for food sanitation and winemaking, offering cost-saving benefits for cleaning and sanitizing tanks, barrels, bottling lines, and other equipment.
The saturated dry steam generated from Menikini® steam products is a green technology for eco-friendly cleaning and sanitizing. It does not require harsh chemicals or leave an unsanitary residue. The safe and effective cleaning method offers a sustainable alternative to traditional ozone treatments and chemical cleaners while setting excellent sanitation standards.
Contact us today to learn more about Electro-Steam’s products and services, or schedule a free demo of our steam cleaning equipment to learn how your facility can benefit.