Alcohol Distillation Equipment

Boben is one of China’s leading China alcohol distillation equipment manufacturers and suppliers, specialized in the custom design, production, installation of red copper and stainless steel distillation equipment and beer equipment for distillers and brewers.

Boben factory supply everything from commercial volume distilling equipment to table-top home stills at direct factory price.

The volume available is 5L to 16,000L, especially suitable for distillation use, is easy-operated, easy to access.

Our equipment can be used to make gin, whiskey, brandy, vodka,rum,tequila,Chinese spirits and Japan sake.

Types of Alcohol Distillation Equipment

Home Distilling Equipment

Multi Functional Alcohol Distillery

Turnkey Distillation System

Stainless Steel Distillation Equipment

Copper Distilling Equipment

Alcohol Distillation Equipment Feature and Advantage

1. Any size available and customization service.

2. Boben Distillation Equipment has a high wine yield, high alcohol purity and few impurities.

3. Is easy to operate and use, easy to clean and occupies a small area.

4. High safety, high work efficiency, long service life, low energy consumption, good quality and low price.

5. The material is safe and assured. Food grade stainless steel and copper are used.

6. Operation guide and drawings can be provided.

7. Wide range of uses，can make whiskey, brandy, rum, vodka and other alcohol to meet your needs.

Alcohol Distillation Equipment Applications

Dimensions of alcohol distillation equipment

Boben factory offer a variety size distillation equipment, pot stills has any size available. From small to large scale available.

Continuous column distillation we have built 10L-80L / H, can customize volume to meet each different customers.

Essential Oil distillers factory supply best price from 5L to 1000L

As China’s distillery equipment suppliers, our size of alcohol distillery equipment is various.

We can customize the still to fit your building. Customization is no problem. We can make this still with any size boiler or column diameter. The columns & condensers can be made with copper or stainless steel according to your demand.

Working Volume: 5L - 16000L

Hot Products popular sizes are:

100L , 200L , 300L , 500L , 1000L , 1200 L. 1500L , 2000L , 2500L , 3000L , 4000L , 5000L , 6000L

50 Gallon, 100 Gallon, 150 Gallon, 200 Gallon, 300 Gallon , 500 Gallon , 800 Gallon , 1000 Gallon, 1200 Gallon

Boben factory provide free technical designs for all distiller equipment inquires.

The distillation equipment is mainly made of copper plates welded and processed. At present, it is mainly manual welding, and some very experienced masters are also doing copper welding. 

Process: design drawings - blanking - sheet pretreatment - forming - welding - grinding - pressure test - assembly

- R&D Design 

- Production Flow: Raw material cutting-rolling-welding-polishing-testing-assembly-testing

Important parts of alcohol distillation equipment

Still Pot

Customized capacity,copper or stainless steel made,or combined.Ex-proof and CSA/UL/CE listed motor is available.Full size glass manway for easy observation of pot work.Steam heating,electric heating(direct or indirect type) or direct fire heating is available for your choice.

Helmet/Gooseneck

Various shape is available and we can also customize it as per your request.

Gin Basket

Copper or S shell with copper sieve inside

Distillation Column

Copper or stainless steel material is available. Copper bubble plates,by-pass valve/CIP ball/sight light/sight glass

Condenser Column

Copper or stainless steel made,tubes can be ss or copper made as per your demand

CIP Plumbing System

CIP pump and fittings are available

Surface Finish

Fish scale finish,satin finish or mirror finish

Parrot Wine Outlet

Can be red copper or Stainless Steel

Alcohol Distillation Equipment Specifications

Material: SUS304 and TP2

Working Volume: 50L - 16000L

Copper pot, electric heating jacketed & insulated,PRV, thermometer, pressure gauge,tri clamp,gasket

Copper whiskey cone head

Copper reflux column 4plates,copper bubble caps, check valves, CIP spray ball, thermometer

Stainless Steel Gin Basket

Stainless Steel Condenser, Support Stand

Agitator motor for stirring

CIP pump, CIP pipes, CIP spray ball, check valve,

Electric heating elements

Electric Control Panel

Pre-sale service：

1. Free of making offers, craft and technical guidance.

2. We can provide OEM Services.

3. We can also do customization equipment according to customer's needs. 

4. Products allow 1year warranty for main parts.

Aftersale Video: Boben Factory provide installation supervise guidance to customer’s distillery plant, from installation setup to distilling spirits successfully.

Alcohol Distillation Equipment : The Ultimate Guide

What is Alcohol Distillation Equipment？

The Still, from a solely practical perspective, is the equipment where a mixture is separated according to its members boiling points. Through high temperature, the equipment that softens the solid or vaporizes the liquid and extracts the materials contained in the solid or liquid is the distillation equipment.

Distillation is used to separate liquids from nonvolatile solids, as in the separation of alcoholic liquors from fermented materials, or in the separation of two or more liquids having different boiling points, as in the separation of gasoline, kerosene, and lubricating oil from crude oil.

Uses of Alcohol Distillation Equipment?

Distillation is a physical process that uses heat to purify or separate mixtures containing one or more liquids. As a mixture is heated, the liquid with the lowest boiling point will boil and turn into vapor, leaving behind any solid material or other liquids. The vapor is captured and cooled until it condenses, resulting in a purified version of the liquid.

Alcoholic Beverages

Distillation is used to produce a variety of alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey, rum and brandy. When fruit and plant materials ferment, a dilute version of ethyl alcohol is produced. Distilling the fermented material purifies and concentrates the ethanol. A variety of other components, such as water, esters and other types of alcohol, are also collected during the distillation process, which accounts for the unique flavor of each alcoholic spirit.

Perfume & Essential Oil

One of the earliest uses of distilling was to make perfume, which began around 3500 B.C. The aroma from various plants and herbs is contained in what are known as essential oils, which can be extracted through distillation. However, many aromatic plants tend to decompose at high temperatures so separation by normal distillation isn’t practical. In those instances, steam is passed through the plant material to draw out the essential oils without burning the mixture. The steam is then captured and condensed just as in normal distillation.

Types of Alcohol Distillation Dquipment?

include Electric Distiller, Steam Distillation, Essential Oil Distiller, Simple Still, Pot Still, Reflux Column Still, Hybrid Still, Multi Spirit Distillation.

Different Distillation Methods

There are several methods for distillation. Simple, steam, vacuum, batch, and continuous distillation are the methods used to create the right alcohol. Some stills combine different methods of distillation to create a pure alcohol. Column distillation by Boben Light Industry Machinery for example, offering one of the best selections for small business distillers. Pot distillation is still a popular option and it does not take up as much room as larger distillation equipment.

It is important to consider which type of alcohol you plan to distill. If you want to distill vodka, you need to ferment potatoes or rye with vodka yeast. Pot distillation is the most popular distillation method for creating vodka as you will boil mash and the vodka vapors are separated from the mash through the use of condensation.

Boben Light Industry Machinery provides a large variety of stills to make it easy for you to find a still that will work for your alcohol needs. Many people are turning to stills to create essential oils for home use and health purposes. Browse between the various stills to select an apparatus that supports your craft distillation requirements.

How Distillation Equipment Works?

During the distillation process, the solvent-based waste is heated until it reaches the boiling point. It then evaporates (vaporizes) and passes through the condenser where heat is removed from the vapor and it turns back into a cool, clean reusable liquid (same process that causes dew to form).

The distillation process is required if you want to create stronger alcohol. A weak fermented mixture will have low levels of alcohol. The alcohol must be boiled for the vapors to move upwards to the top of the pot where it moves to a reflux column where it is cooled and the vapors are condensed. The vapors become strong alcohol, which helps distillers to create the right balance of alcohol in their beverages. The process must be repeated over and over until the desired strength of alcohol is reached. Depending upon the quantity of alcohol, it is important to select distilling equipment that matches the strength of alcohol.

What are the advantages of alcohol distillation equipment?

The distillation equipment uses high-efficiency stainless steel corrugated packing. All parts in contact with alcohol, such as tower frame, condenser, surge tank and cooling coil, are made of SUS304 stainless steel to ensure that the finished alcohol is not contaminated.

Advantages of distillation equipment:

Has a very high vacuum that can be increased in molecular stills. Typically, molecular distillation is carried out at very low pressure, so it is less likely to be oxidized or damaged.

Pure and safe products that are non-toxic, harmless, pollution-free and residue-free can be obtained, the operation process is simple, and the equipment is small in size. The heating time of the material is short, and the distance between the heated liquid surface and the condensation surface is shorter than the mean free path of light molecules, so the light molecules escaping from the liquid surface reach the condensation surface almost without collision. The product consumes very little energy.

There is less loss in the whole separation process of molecular distillation, and the unique construction of molecular distillation equipment can achieve very low internal pressure and lower internal resistance compared with traditional distillation, which can save a lot of energy. Distillation temperature Low molecular distillation is carried out at a temperature much lower than the boiling point, and if there is a temperature difference, separation can take place. This is the essential difference between molecular distillation and conventional distillation.

The heating time of the distillation material is short, and the residence time at the distillation temperature is usually several seconds to several tens of seconds, so the possibility of thermal decomposition of the material is low.

Distillation equipment is suitable for alcohol recovery in pharmaceutical, food, light industry, chemical and other industries, helping to reduce production costs and improve economic efficie

Why is Distillation Equipment important?

The distillation process is required if you want to create stronger alcohol. A weak fermented mixture will have low levels of alcohol. The alcohol must be boiled for the vapors to move upwards to the top of the pot where it moves to a reflux column where it is cooled and the vapors are condensed. The vapors become strong alcohol, which helps distillers to create the right balance of alcohol in their beverages. The process must be repeated over and over until the desired strength of alcohol is reached. Depending upon the quantity of alcohol, it is important to select distilling equipment that matches the strength of alcohol.

How long does it take for the distillation equipment to make pure dew?

Hydrosol distillation generally takes 2-3 hours in batches

What alcohol does column distillation produce?

For small multifunctional colmns stills: used for distilling: whiskey, brandy, (in the case of GIN with GIN basket), rum and other liquid fermented materials for restaurant distillation

Large scale distillation will require reflux distillation, but there are smaller versions available for smaller sized distillers. Controlling the temperature of the condensers outlet product (known as a reflux still) will increase the boiling point of the components. If your goal is to produce high-quality alcoholic beverages, reflux distillation is the best option on the market.

How integrated column still working?

Integrated Column stills allow continuous distillation, meaning they’re capable of drastically higher production than pot stills, which require cleaning after each batch. Column stills also provide a purer, cleaner distillate than pots, though pot stills produce a more flavorsome spirit, richer in congeners.

Spirits distilled in pots top out between 60 and 80 percent ABV (after multiple distillations), while columns can reach an ABV of up to 96 percent.

Copper Stills vs Stainless Steel Stills

Copper or stainless? That is the question.

Each material type presents its own set of trade-offs. The bottom line is that copper is better for some things and stainless is better for others. We'll break down all of the differences below and explain why to choose one over the other.

Whether your budget for your craft distillery equipment is $5,000 or $500,000 we can set you up with a complete distilling system with a very quick turn around time.

All of our vessels are manufactured out of the best materials, are of the best quality and are professionally built to last a lifetime.

Copper Distillers

The reasons that copper often used for distilling are as follows: it is a great conductor of heating, it will remove sulfur compounds, and is an easy metal to work with. The main drawbacks of copper are higher cost and the fact that they are more difficult to keep clean during or after distilling.

Stainless Steel Distillers

The best features of stainless are less expensive than copper, it is very durable, and also easy to clean. The main drawbacks with stainless steel are it is not the best conductor of heat, and stainless steel won't remove sulfur compounds from the wash.

Stainless / Copper Hybrid Distillers

Sometimes the best solution is a compromise. Depending on what the still is being used for and what features are needed, a stainless boiler with a copper column might be the best solution. Configure your own still and get a still quote easily from us: jenny@bobendistillers.com

Our specialty is the distilling/brewing equipment. Please reach out and ask any questions that you would like. specifically to help new small and medium sized distilleries (and wineries) set up their distillery/brewery in the smartest, most efficient and definitely the most cost effective way possible. All of our equipment is very easy to own and operate.

Factors Affecting Whiskey Distillation?

Let’s not talk about the malting, mashing, and fermentation processes before the distillation operation, and regardless of the oak barrel aging for several years to decades after the distillation operation, we will simply discuss the distillation operation.

● Filling volume of distillate:

● Temperature at Distillate Filling:

● heating method:

● Heating temperature:

● Temperature increase rate:

● Auxiliary return device:

● Condenser:

● Condensed water temperature:

● Wine Heart Extraction:

By adjusting the above factors, different flavors of new wines can be produced. For example: tall and lean stills, using fast distillations with increased heat, lower condensate temperatures or worm barrels, or simply using stainless steel condensers, can produce thick and meaty wines; chunky stills It is only necessary to slow down the distillation rate, install a purifier to increase the reflux, and at the same time increase the temperature of the condensed water or use a secondary condensing (sub-cor) device, you can also make a light and soft wine. The wonder of change lies in the heart of the distiller, and it is also the practical application of the gentleman's utensils.

What materials are the distillation equipment made of?

Stainless Steel / Copper / Stainless Steel & Copper combination

What are the components of distillation equipment/Pot Still?

Pot Still

A Pot Still is used in the production of many of the world’s most popular spirits. Where would the international and traditional spirit industry be without single malt scotch, cognac, rum, and mezcal? A Pot Still is essential as the basis of any classic batch distillation. What is batch distillation? The process involves a specified amount of liquid going into the still pot and distilling into spirit. Then the leftover dregs are dumped, the still gets cleaned out, and the whole process begins anew.

The function of the pot still starts, fittingly enough, inside the pot itself. The pot is a large tub-like base to which the rest of the components attach themselves. This is where the liquid about to be distilled starts its transformative journey. The pot may be heated by a variety of different methods. This can include a steam jacket lining the outside walls of the pot or even a steam coil inside the pot itself.

The Pot Still usually comes with the following fittings:

Pot

Swan Neck and Lyne Arm

Distillation Column with Bubble Caps

Dephlegmator

Gin Basket

Condenser

Parrot Outlet

Support Frame and Storage Tank

What equipment do you need to make whisky?

Whiskey making process

There are basically three fundamental steps to whiskey making:

1. Mashing;

2. Fermenting;

3. Distilling.

Mashing

Mashing is the process where grain starch is converted into fermentable sugars. It is done by putting the cracked grains with warm water and certain amounts of enzymes in a vessel. Mixing the concoction and carefully managing the temperature are critical. Since mashing takes 4 to 6 hours, you need but one masher.

Fermenting

Fermenting is the process where grain sugars are converted into alcohol and flavor molecules. It is done by adding yeast to the mash, and by carefully managing temperature and pH. The process takes about 4 to 5 days, so traditionally you need 5 or 6 fermenters.

Distilling

Distillation concentrates and selects the alcohol and flavors. Usually a double distillation cycle is needed. Since distilling takes about an 8 hour shift, traditionally two stills are needed. One for the first stripping run, another one for the second finishing run

How do Chinese distillation equipment manufacturers ensure product quality?

First, start from the source to ensure the quality of the plate, and then the production and blanking are carried out in strict accordance with the design drawings, and the semi-finished and finished products are inspected during the welding process. There is a final inspection before leaving the factory to ensure that the product quality is safe, reliable and beautiful.

What is the prospect of wine made by distillation equipment?

There is a whisky boom in the Chinese market. In the future, Chinese whisky will be like the rise of craft beer in China. Many Chinese people are more optimistic about the rise of whisky in China.

How is distillation equipment made?

The distillation equipment is mainly made of copper plates welded and processed. At present, it is mainly manual welding, and some very experienced masters are also doing copper welding. Process: design drawings - blanking - sheet pretreatment - forming - welding - grinding - pressure test - assembly

what can you buy from us?

Distilling Equipment,Brewing Equipment,Stainless Steel Tanks,Chiller,Steam Boiler, Malt crusher,Conveyor Lift, etc.

Does the distillation equipment support OEM and ODM customization?

Our professional engineers will follow up all the designs and ajustments according to your requirement.OEM and ODM available.

Minimum order quantity for distillation equipment?

Boben has a complete production line,this allows us to make custom products with low/no MOQ.

Do you have relevant certifications for distillation equipment?

We can provide the whole production process to you by video or live stream,we also have International Certification like
CE,ISO9001,Atex,UL, etc.

How to choose a suitable distillation equipment?

Our professional engineers will follow up all the designs and ajustments according to your requirement.OEM and ODM available.

How could we place the distillation order?

Order and Drawng will be placed to factory after payment received and drawing confirmed.

What is your terms of payment ?

Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,FAS,CIP,FCA,CPT,DEQ,DDP,DDU,Express Delivery,DAF,DES；
Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR,JPY,CAD,AUD,HKD,GBP,CNY,CHF;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T,L/C,D/P D/A,MoneyGram,Credit Card,PayPal,Western Union,Cash,Escrow;
Language Spoken:English,Chinese,Spanish,Russian

What's the lead time?

Most of items can be shipped within 25 work days, for custom order we normally need around 35 days.

What happens if there's damage or item missing in my order?

We provide online instruction or we send our engineer to your company to fix the problem.

But round-trip ticket and accommodation fees are on your side.

We try very hard to avoid mistakes and we are sorry if it happens, you can give us a call or send an email , we will provide compensation or free replacements as soon as possible.

How does the distillation plant work?

Before distillation, it must be confirmed that the steam, electricity, and cooling water are all connected, and the distiller is in a state of being cleaned and ready for use. In the pot, the pot body starts to be heated by steam (or electric heating rod). When the temperature of the pot body reaches 70 degrees, the water inlet valve of the condenser needs to be slowly opened for cooling. As the temperature inside the pot rises, the mouth of the wine starts to come out. It is usually called the head of the wine at the beginning. We usually pinch off the head of the wine. As the wine core flows out, this is the part we need. It is the tail that flows out until the end of the distillation. (Note: wine head] wine core and wine tail are collected separately, wine head and wine tail generally enter the pot with the next pot of fermentation liquid for re-distillation) When the distillation is over, you need to close the main steam valve until the wine is out When the mouth is out of wine, the cooling water main valve is closed, and finally the residual liquid in the distillation pot is patted, and then the equipment is cleaned and left for later use. Finally when everything is done, turn off the power.

How to clean distillation equipment?

For the stills made of red copper, we recommend using citric acid (concentration 2~3%) to heat it to 60-70 degrees Celsius for 20-30 minutes of cycle cleaning, then pat it off, and finally use hot water to cycle for 15 minutes to complete the cleaning.

How to install distillation equipment?

The design of our distiller is modular and can be assembled. We will mark the corresponding parts at the factory, (pictures, videos, etc.) to ensure that the user can complete the assembly work after receiving the distiller.

How to sterilize distillation equipment?

The distiller itself only needs to be cleaned, and there is no need for additional disinfection work, because the distillation itself is high-temperature distillation, which can be sterilized.

What happens if there's damage or item missing in my order?

We try very hard to avoid mistakes and we are sorry if it happens, you can give us a call or send an email , we will provide compensation or free replacements as soon as possible. We will provide free replacements and needed info immediately if something goes wrong. We provide online instruction or we send our engineer to your company to fix the problem.

But round-trip ticket and accommodation fees are on your side.

Where can I buy distillation equipment filters?

We can provide the stainless steel housing of the filter of distillation equipment, and the replacement filter element can be purchased for customers

What is the cost of distillation equipment and what are the influencing factors?

The cost of the distiller is generally determined according to different equipment specifications, mainly including raw materials, labor, equipment configuration and the corresponding process that affect the price of the distiller.

What is the price of distillation equipment?

We have many kinds of stills, and the prices of different stills are different, ranging from a few thousand yuan to several millions of equipment.

What is the best distillation equipment?

I think that the equipment with reliable product quality and in line with the requirements of the distillation process is the best distillation equipment.

What is the difference between continuous distillation equipment and batch distillation equipment, and which is better?

The biggest difference between a continuous still and a gap still is that one can be continuous. What is the best distillation equipment? I think that the equipment with reliable product quality and in line with the requirements of the distillation process is the best distillation equipment. The high yield of off-distillation can distill high alcohol like vodka, reducing user costs. However, continuous distillation is suitable for the production needs of large-scale wineries. It requires high equipment and control, and the corresponding purchase price is also high. Interstitial distillation also has its advantages. It is more flexible to use and can meet most of the distillation needs of low quality. I think that as long as it suits your production needs, it is the best.

Which is better, stainless steel distillation equipment or copper distillation equipment?

We recommend using a copper still. Of course, considering the purchase cost, we also have a still that combines copper and stainless steel. Some parts can be made of stainless steel, and some parts can be made of copper.

How to choose a good distillation equipment manufacturer and what aspects need to be considered?

Good manufacturing craftsman processing is very important, and experienced designers are equally important. When you do technical communication with us before you buy, you can meet all your requirements and make a good still for you. That is the best OK Of course, the price is also a very important aspect.