Flux Winnower

Overview
The Flux Winnower is the upgraded version of our Aether winnower⁠. It features:

• Stainless steel separation chamber

• Removable cover for easy cleaning

• Clear view port

• No other winnower on the market is as fast, efficient and compact.
  The Flux is designed and built to pair with a Champion Juicer⁠** and our Deluxe cracker⁠.
  Why should you get the Flux?

• It is the best winnower for the money out there, hands down.

• You love watching the nibs and husk separate

• It will make your health inspectors happy

• It is virtually trouble and maintenance free

• We use the Flux day in, day out to produce the nibs we offer⁠.

Specifications
Size:

• 36" x 24" x 24" (Not including the hopper which rises about 36" above the table top)

Weight:

• 80 lb empty

• Table should be rated for 200 lb for the 50 lb the hopper and husk bin can each hold

Efficiency*:

• Roasted beans: 78-82%

• Raw beans: 72-80%
  *82% is considered perfect, i.e. husk is about 18% the weight of average roasted beans

Throughput:
With Deluxe Cracker

• Roasted Beans: 120-140 lb/hour

• Raw Beans: 100-120 lb/hour

Without Deluxe cracker, i.e. standard Champion cutter head

• Roasted Beans: 70-80 lb/hour

• Raw Beans: 50-60 lb/hour

In both cases, and with the disclaimer that it depends on the roasting and preparation of your beans, you can expect to see no more than 0.5% of nib in the husk bin, and 0.5% husk in the nib in a single pass. For more difficult beans, it is still possible to have nearly husk free nibs, but it may require a few percent of nib in the husk or a 2nd pass.

Note: We DO NOT recommend other crackers and specifically not roller mills, automated or not. Those are great for hand winnowing but the sizes of the pieces don't work well.

Capacity

• 50 lb of beans (hopper capacity)

Included:

• Flux Separation Chamber

• 50 lb hopper

• Champion Juicer adapter

• Sizing Screen

• Champion platform

• Vacuum chamber

• Husk bin

Options:

• Deluxe Cracker (optional but recommended)

• Champion Juicer (required)

• Vacuum (required)

About the Deluxe Cracker and Champion Juicer

• The Deluxe cracker is machined out of stainless steel and brass, with replaceable hardened steel blades.

• The Champion 2000 is discontinued, but used models are supported.

• With raw beans, cutter blades wear faster; moderate use with roasted beans may only require a blade change every couple months.

• Vacuum: Recommended is the DEWALT Stealthsonic Quiet 12-Gallon 5.5 HP or a 6.5 hp Shop Vac.

Key Features
A 50 lb capacity hopper exits into the top of a Champion Juicer. The rate of winnowing is controlled by the rate at which the Champion cracks the beans. Harder or raw beans will crack slower than roasted beans. The Flux is optimized for these feed rates.

Throughput:
With Deluxe Cracker

• Roasted Beans: 120-140 lb/hour

• Raw Beans: 100-120 lb/hour

Once cracked, the nibs and husk mixture exits the Champion and enters a chute. Upon arriving at the visible junction of our super compact separation chamber, husk is drawn upwards and into the vacuum chamber and husk bin. Nibs drop from the separation chamber into a container of your choosing (designed to accept a 5 gallon bucket).

Flux comes with two adjustment valves:

• One on the vacuum chamber to control vacuum pull.

• One on the separation chamber to tune air flow for better discrimination of nib and husk.

FAQ
Why did you invent the Flux?
Customer demand. Requests for stainless steel and clear version led to the Flux after many prototypes.

Why is it called the Flux?
See reference in product description.

Does it work better?

• Slightly better separation; much better ability to tune air flows due to visible separation process and easy-clean design.

I have the Aether. Can I upgrade?
Yes. Flux is backward compatible; you only need to swap the separation chamber with drill template provided.

What do I need to use the Flux?

• Champion Juicer (required)

• Deluxe Cracker or standard Champion cutter head (required)

• Vacuum (required)
  *Champion 2000 has been discontinued, but used ones are available and adequate.

Shipping and Lead time
Timeline, ordering, and delivery details:

• Units are assembled as needed, shipping in 2-3 weeks from order.

• 50% deposit required to begin build; remainder due at completion before shipping (order is NCNR unless not supplied).

• Ships via UPS (USA) or DHL (international) in 2 boxes, 24" and 30" cubic, 45 lb each, more if Champion or vacuum included.

• Some assembly required; only a wrench and screwdriver needed. Directions and support provided.

Fine Print
By placing order, you agree:

• Order is NCNR (non-cancelable, non-refundable).

• Shipping cost calculator may estimate too low/high; actual shipping will be charged (estimate: $300-400 in USA, $800-2000 internationally).

• If you pay 50% deposit, you authorize remaining balance and shipping to be charged to your card.

• Questions are welcome.

Warranty and Support

• 12 month limited warranty against material and workmanship defects.

• Repair or replacement (at manufacturer’s discretion) is the obligation of the manufacturer.

• Product is non-returnable and non-refundable after purchase.

• Warranty does not apply to tampering, modification, cosmetic damage, acts of nature, breakage, abuse, neglect, misuse.

• Modifying voids warranty and "trolls will be sent after you" (as a humorous note).

• For any repair/part replacement, contact for RMA, ship prepaid, and package securely. Manufacturer not responsible for shipping damage.

• Chocolate Alchemy not liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages.