300L Distilling Equipment

Name: 300L Distilling Equipment
Brand: METO

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:

300 л

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.

Module	Equipment	Notes
Distilling Unit	300L Still Pot + Copper Head	Red copper TP2 + SUS304 jacket/structure
Column System	Copper Column with Bubble Plates	5 plates(Customizable plate layers per spirit type); plate cleaning + drainage device
Reflux Control	Dephlegmator	SUS304; DN15 tri-clamp cooling
Condensing	Main Condenser	SUS304; DN15 tri-clamp cooling
Flavor Module	Gin Basket (Optional)	8.5L; 0.2mm filter basket
Alcohol Outlet	Wine Mouth	U-shaped outlet; hydrometer observation overflow
Cleaning	CIP Pump	Sanitary SUS304 centrifugal (explosion-proof)
Control	Electrical Control Cabinet	Temp display, pump/light/agitator control, E-stop
Piping	Pipelines, valves, fittings, supports	Client 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 Volume	300L working; 420L designed
Internal Diameter	1200mm
Inner Pot	Red copper TP2 (cylinder & head), thickness 3mm
Bottom	SUS304, thickness 3mm
Outer Shell	SUS304, thickness 2mm
Heating Method	Steam heating
Steam Jacket	SUS304 jacket, thickness 2mm; working pressure 0.2MPa
Insulation	60mm polyurethane
Manhole	Glass manhole φ350mm
Agitator	Explosion-proof motor 0.37kW (380V/50Hz/3Ph or customized)
Cleaning	360° rotary CIP cleaning ball with butterfly valve
Instrumentation	PT100 temperature measurement (displayed on control cabinet)
Safety	Steam safety valve, pressure gauge, steam trap; pressure gauge + breathing valve on pot
Finish	Inner drawing polishing; outer mirror polishing
Поддержка	4 legs with adjustable heavy-duty feet
Observation	DC24V 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)

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)

Malt Handling → milling & transfer preparation

Brewhouse → mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

Cooling & Transfer → heat exchange to fermentation temp

Fermentation → jacketed conical fermenters for stability

Distillation → Pot Still / Column Still

Conditioning (Optional) → BBT / maturation

CIP → clean-in-place hygiene standardization

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is the 300L distilling system steam heated, and can it use electric heating instead?

The reference system is steam heated through a jacket at 0.2 MPa, with a 300L working volume and 420L design volume. Electric heating can be quoted if you have no boiler, but it needs enough power capacity and changes the heating design. Tell us your utilities and we will confirm the option and power requirement in the quotation.

What can the column configuration on a 300L system do, and how do I choose plates?

The copper column has 5 bubble plates by default and the plate count can be customized for each spirit type. A dephlegmator controls reflux. More plates and more reflux give higher purity, fewer plates keep more flavor. Tell us your target spirit and we will recommend the plate setup.

Is the agitator motor explosion-proof on the 300L system?

The still area handles alcohol vapor, so electrical items there should follow your local hazardous-area rules. Explosion-proof motors and pumps can be specified when required. Please tell us your area classification and we will state the configuration in the quotation.

What do I need to prepare on site for a 300L distilling system?

You connect steam, power (380V 50Hz 3Ph as standard, customizable) and water. Also plan for drainage, ceiling height for the column, floor loading, ventilation and hazardous-area zoning. We provide a layout drawing and utilities list.

Which spirits can a 300L column system produce?

With more plates and reflux it produces high-purity neutral spirit such as vodka or alcohol. With fewer plates and the optional 8.5 L gin basket it can produce gin, and it supports recipe development and local distribution. For whiskey or rum, a pot or hybrid still may suit better; tell us your product.

What affects the price of a 300L distilling system?

The main factors are material (red copper TP2 and stainless), number of plates, heating method, automation, optional parts like the gin basket, whether fermentation and CIP equipment are included, and shipping. Our sales team prepares the quotation once you send your requirements.

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.

Request Your Proposal

Fill in the essentials—our team will respond with a technical proposal.

Tip: Attach layout drawings and utilities list for faster engineering confirmation.

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