Hand Corker

Hand Corkers – The Perfect Corking Solution for Small-Scale Wine Producers

At Wine Machinery Group (WMG), we understand that not every winemaker needs large-scale automated equipment. For boutique wineries, garagistes, and small-batch producers, a manual hand corker offers the perfect balance of control, affordability, and ease of use.

That’s why we stock a trusted range of hand corkers, ideal for use with natural corks. Each model is built for durability and precision, helping you achieve a professional seal every time.

We currently offer three types of hand corkers:

1. Natural Floor Hand Corker

The Natural Floor Corker is a solid, easy-to-use machine, designed for use with standard wine bottles and natural corks.

Features

• Suitable for bottle heights between 23 cm and 39 cm
• Maximum bottle diameter: 14 cm
• Compatible with natural corks (Ø 28–30 mm, height up to 40 mm)
• Automatic bottle height adjustment for ease of use
• Manual cork insertion depth control
• Includes a centring cone for accurate cork-to-bottle alignment

This is a reliable corking solution for traditional still wine production.

2. Champagne Floor Hand Corker

If you’re working with sparkling wine or champagne bottles, this corker is designed specifically to handle natural mushroom-style corks.

Features

• Works with bottles from 23 cm to 39 cm in height
• Maximum bottle diameter: 14 cm
• Accepts natural flush corks (Ø 28–30 mm, height up to 40 mm)
• Also supports natural mushroom-style corks (Ø up to 30.5 mm, height up to 48 mm)
• Includes automatic height adjustment, manual corking depth, and a centring cone

Perfect for small sparkling wine operations needing consistent, secure corking.

3. Swiss Hand Corker – Rapid 15

Compact yet robust, the Swiss Hand Corker Rapid 15 is ideal for standard 750 ml wine bottles. Its brass four-jaw compressor ensures a firm, clean seal with natural corks.

Technical Specs

• Bottle diameter: 50 – 140 mm
• Bottle height: 215 – 330 mm
• Cork diameter: 22 – 26 mm
• Cork height: 33 – 47 mm

This is a reliable tabletop option for producers who need precision and efficiency on a smaller scale.

Service & Support at WMG

At WMG, we don’t just sell corkers, we support them.

We offer servicing on all the hand corkers we sell, so your equipment stays in top condition. We also stock replacement parts for the Swiss Hand Corker (Rapid 15), ensuring long-term reliability and convenience for our customers.

Come Test It for Yourself

All three hand corker models are available to view and test at our showroom in Stellenbosch. Bring your bottles, and we’ll help you choose the corker that best fits your production needs.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your manual bottling process, WMG has the equipment and expertise to support your journey.