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300L Distilling Equipment​

300L Column Distilling Equipment

Column Still Manufacturer

A 300L column distilling system for startup and craft distilleries seeking more repeatable output than a pilot still while keeping a flexible, operator-friendly footprint. It is suited to recipe development, local distribution, and staged capacity growth.

Working Volume:

300L

Design Volume:

420L

Heating:

Steam (0.2MPa jacket)

Column:

5 bubble plates

Sight Glass:

5 × DN100

Power:

380V 50Hz 3Ph (custom)

Why 300L Column Distilling Equipment Fits the Production Plan

A 300L system should be selected around mash or wash availability, batch rhythm, reflux targets, condenser duty, and the facility's utility limits. These factors determine whether the equipment supports the intended spirit style.

ModuleEquipmentNotes
Distilling Unit300L Still Pot + Copper HeadRed copper TP2 + SUS304 jacket/structure
Column SystemCopper Column with Bubble Plates5 plates(Customizable plate layers per spirit type); plate cleaning + drainage device
Reflux ControlDephlegmatorSUS304; DN15 tri-clamp cooling
CondensingMain CondenserSUS304; DN15 tri-clamp cooling
Flavor ModuleGin Basket (Optional)8.5L; 0.2mm filter basket
Alcohol OutletWine MouthU-shaped outlet; hydrometer observation overflow
CleaningCIP PumpSanitary SUS304 centrifugal (explosion-proof)
ControlElectrical Control CabinetTemp display, pump/light/agitator control, E-stop
PipingPipelines, valves, fittings, supportsClient connects steam, power, water

Repeatable spirit control

Column plates, copper contact, and reflux settings can be tuned around flavor retention and separation needs.

Column Distilling Process and Equipment Scope

Build the equipment sequence around raw material preparation, fermentation, distillation, condensation, receiving, cleaning, and storage. The 300L scale should be evaluated against batch rhythm, spirit profile, utilities, and operator workflow.

Core Specifications

Working / Design Volume300L working; 420L designed
Internal Diameter1200mm
Inner PotRed copper TP2 (cylinder & head), thickness 3mm
BottomSUS304, thickness 3mm
Outer ShellSUS304, thickness 2mm
Heating MethodSteam heating
Steam JacketSUS304 jacket, thickness 2mm; working pressure 0.2MPa
Insulation60mm polyurethane
ManholeGlass manhole φ350mm
AgitatorExplosion-proof motor 0.37kW (380V/50Hz/3Ph or customized)
Cleaning360° rotary CIP cleaning ball with butterfly valve
InstrumentationPT100 temperature measurement (displayed on control cabinet)
SafetySteam safety valve, pressure gauge, steam trap; pressure gauge + breathing valve on pot
FinishInner drawing polishing; outer mirror polishing
Support4 legs with adjustable heavy-duty feet
ObservationDC24V LED light inside pot for observing distillation state

Column Separation and Reflux Control

Copper Head

  • Material: Red copper TP2, thickness 3mm
  • Connection: SUS304, Ф250 custom flange
  • Cleaning: 360° rotation-free rotating cleaning ball with butterfly valve
  • Temperature: Bimetal thermometer
  • Lyne arm angle: ~80° (downward) standard; 90° or 110° available

Dephlegmator (Reflux Condenser)

  • Material: SUS304, thickness 3mm
  • Connection: SUS304, Ф250 custom flange
  • Cooling water in/out: DN15 tri-clamp
  • Temperature: Bimetal thermometer

Still Column

  • Material: Red copper TP2, thickness 3mm
  • Connection: SUS304, Ф250 custom flange
  • Column tower: 4 bubble plates (red copper TP2), each plate with bubble caps
  • Sight glasses: 5 pcs DN100 sight glass
  • Cleaning: one cleaning ball per plate (SUS304) with check valve; lift & pull plate drainage device

Control & Electrical System

A stainless electrical control cabinet supports operational safety and process visibility, including temperature display, pump/agitator control, lighting, emergency stop, and heating protection.

Control Cabinet

  • Stainless steel electric control cabinet
  • Electrical components: CHNT with CE/UL; Schneider or ABB optional
  • Agitator motor on/off control (if equipped)
  • Still pot temperature display
  • Pump on/off, light on/off control
  • Emergency stop switch
  • Water bath electric heating tube switch on/off control with low liquid level anti-dry burn protection

Safety, Pressure & Compliance Readiness

  • Steam jacket working pressure: 0.2MPa
  • Steam safety valve, pressure gauge, steam trap included
  • Still pot equipped with pressure gauge and breathing valve for safe operation
  • Explosion-proof motor for agitation
  • Designed with hygienic cleaning access (CIP) and observation features (glass manhole + DC24V LED)
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Note: Certifications shown in marketing material may vary by project scope and destination requirements. Confirm certificate scope during inquiry.

Condenser & Optional Gin Basket

Main Condenser (Standard)

  • Material: SUS304, thickness 2mm
  • Connection: SUS304, Ф219 custom flange
  • Cooling water in/out: DN15 tri-clamp
  • Temperature: Bimetal thermometer

Gin Basket (Optional)

  • Material: SUS304, thickness 2mm
  • Diameter: Ф219mm; Capacity: 8.5L
  • Sight glass: DN80
  • Inlet/Outlet: Ф38 tri-clamp
  • Filter basket: SUS304, hole diameter 0.2mm

Wine Mouth (Alcohol Outlet)

  • Material: SUS304
  • Equipped with U-shaped alcohol outlet
  • Overflow outlet allows hydrometer observation for alcohol degree

Installation & Utility Requirements

Reference Dimensions 2850 × 1320 × 2600mm (customizable)
Utilities Required Steam supply, power supply, water source
Installation Scope Complete pipelines, valves, fittings, and supports included; client connects utilities

300L Distilling Equipment Details

Customization & Upgrade Options

  • VFD for adjusting agitator speed (option)
  • Storage tank (price based on volume)
  • Column plate quantity can be customized
  • Gin basket and condenser can be customized with red copper

Why Choose METO for 300L Column Distilling Equipment

METO supports configuration review, layout planning, utility coordination, fabrication, testing, installation guidance, and long-term operating support for 300L Column Distilling Equipment.

Process Understanding

Configuration based on brewing workflows, not generic tank lists.

Custom Engineering

Layouts, utilities lists, and integration notes for your site.

Factory-Direct Manufacturing

Better cost control, faster response, clearer accountability.

Long-Term Support

Training, spare parts guidance, and expansion planning support.

Quality Checklist (Typical)

1

Malt Handling → milling & transfer preparation

2

Brewhouse → mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

3

Cooling & Transfer → heat exchange to fermentation temp

4

Fermentation → jacketed conical fermenters for stability

5

Distillation → Pot Still / Column Still

6

Conditioning (Optional) → BBT / maturation

7

CIP → clean-in-place hygiene standardization

8

Packaging (Future-ready) → keg/bottle/can integration

Buyer Tip: Plan 300L Expansion

For a 300L startup system, balance weekly batch frequency, operator time, reflux flexibility, CIP turnaround, local utility limits, receiver capacity, and room for future fermenters or packaging.

Applications of 300L Column Distilling Equipment

pilot, craft, and commercial spirit production where controlled separation, repeatability, and capacity planning are important.

Craft Distilleries & Boutique Spirit Brands

This capacity fits startup distilleries and local brands moving beyond pilot output while producing whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, or seasonal contract recipes for regional sales.

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Pilot Distillation & Recipe Development
For producers developing new spirit recipes or refining existing formulations, 300L distilling equipment serves as an ideal pilot-to-commercial transition scale. Compared with laboratory or very small test stills, this volume delivers more realistic data on yield, cut points, and flavor development, while keeping raw material and energy costs manageable. It allows distillers to validate processes before scaling to larger continuous or batch distillation systems.
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Distillery Training & Educational Facilities
Distilling schools, technical institutes, and training centers often select 300L systems to demonstrate real-world distillation operations. This size provides students with hands-on exposure to commercial-grade stills, condensers, and control systems, closely reflecting the equipment used in professional distilleries. Clear process visibility and manageable batch size make it suitable for teaching distillation theory, safety practices, and operational skills.
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FAQ - 300L Column Distilling Equipment (Engineering and Procurement)

Review capacity, feedstock, target spirit, heating, cooling, cleaning, receiver layout, utilities, and future expansion before confirming the equipment configuration.

Yes. The still pot uses steam heating with a SUS304 steam jacket designed for 0.2MPa working pressure.

Yes. The number of column plates can be customized according to your product and process requirements.

Yes. The still pot is equipped with an agitator and an explosion-proof motor (0.37kW).

Client only connects water source, power source, and steam supply. Confirm utility details during project planning.

Request a 300L Column Distilling Equipment Proposal

Provide target spirits, production calendar, wash volume, proof goals, utilities, floor plan, destination standards, staffing assumptions, and expansion priorities.

  • Target spirit (whiskey / vodka / gin / rum) and intended process
  • Steam supply conditions (pressure, boiler availability)
  • Power supply (voltage / phase / frequency)
  • Required standards and destination market
  • Site constraints (layout, access, drainage, cooling water source)

Need packaging soon?

We can design the 500L system to be packaging-ready (keg/bottle/can integration) to avoid future rework.

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