Brewery Lauter Tun False Bottom is used for separating sweet wort from the grain bed in brewery lauter tuns and mash filters with wedge wire false-bottom plates. 3-A is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What 3-A Means for Brewery Lauter Tun False Bottom
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit 3-A. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.
Brewery Lauter Tun False Bottom Dimensions
| Size | Slot opening (mm) | Wire profile (mm) | Open area (%) | Vessel (bbl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 bbl | 0.7 | 2.5 u00d7 4.0 | 11 | 7 |
| 15 bbl | 0.7 | 2.5 u00d7 4.0 | 11 | 15 |
| 30 bbl | 0.8 | 3.0 u00d7 5.0 | 12 | 30 |
Specifying Brewery Lauter Tun False Bottom Beyond the Standard
- Slot width: 0.7–0.8 mm keeps husks back while wort runs clear.
- Open area: 10–12 % for fast, stable run-off.
- Segments: Pie-shaped segments sized to fit through the manway.
When Brewery Lauter Tun False Bottom Is Not the Right Choice
Not a mash filter press cloth; high-gravity mash filters use a different technology.
