As demand for premium fruit spirits and craft distilled beverages continues to grow in South Korea, many distilleries are seeking reliable and cost-effective production equipment. Recently, we successfully refurbished and delivered a complete 300L five-plate distillation system along with a full fruit wine production line to a customer in South Korea. After installation and commissioning, the equipment has been operating smoothly, and the customer has expressed high satisfaction with its performance, efficiency, and overall production stability.
This project demonstrates how professionally refurbished used equipment can provide excellent value while helping distilleries reduce capital investment and shorten project timelines.
Project Overview
The South Korean customer specializes in the production of fruit wine and distilled spirits. To expand production capacity, they selected a complete processing line that includes fermentation, distillation, storage, cleaning, filling, and automated control systems.
Main Equipment Configuration
| System | Equipment Configuration |
|---|---|
| Fermentasyon Sistemi | 6 × 2,500L Fruit Wine Fermentation Tanks |
| Steam Supply | 1 × 50 kg/h Steam Boiler |
| Screw Pumps | 2 × 3T Variable Frequency Screw Pumps |
| Transfer Pumps | 4 × 3T Variable Frequency Mobile Pumps |
| Soğutma Sistemi | 1 × 5T Glycol Chiller |
| Distillation System | 1 × 300L Five-Plate Distillation Unit |
| Storage System | 4 × 1,000L Storage Tanks |
| CIP Temizleme Sistemi | 1 × 200L CIP Unit |
| Dolum Sistemi | 1 × 12-Head Siphon Filling Machine |
| Kontrol Sistemi | PID Automatic Control Cabinet |
High-Efficiency 300L Five-Plate Distillation System
The centerpiece of this project is the 300L five-plate distillation system, which was professionally refurbished, pressure-tested, and fully inspected before shipment.
The five-plate column improves alcohol separation efficiency while preserving the delicate aroma and flavor of fruit-based spirits. It is suitable for producing fruit brandy, gin, whiskey base spirits, shochu, and other craft distilled beverages.
Manufactured from food-grade stainless steel, the equipment features polished product-contact surfaces for easy cleaning and excellent hygiene. Combined with a stable steam heating system, it delivers consistent distillation performance and high production efficiency.
Complete Production Line for Stable Operation
To ensure a continuous and efficient production process, the customer also invested in a complete supporting system.
Six 2,500L fermentation tanks provide sufficient capacity for large-batch fruit wine fermentation, supplying a stable feedstock for the distillation process. The 50 kg/h steam boiler delivers reliable steam to maintain accurate heating temperatures throughout production.
The line is equipped with multiple variable-frequency screw pumps and transfer pumps, allowing flexible liquid transfer between different processing stages while reducing labor requirements.
Four 1,000L storage tanks provide ample capacity for temporary storage, blending, and aging before bottling. In addition, the 200L CIP cleaning system enables fast and effective cleaning of tanks and pipelines, minimizing downtime and ensuring hygienic production.
Finally, the 12-head siphon filling machine improves bottling efficiency while maintaining consistent filling accuracy.
Customer Feedback
After installation and commissioning, the South Korean customer reported that the complete production line operates smoothly and reliably.
According to the customer, the five-plate distillation column delivers excellent spirit purity while maintaining the natural fruit aroma. The PID control system simplifies daily operation, and the coordinated performance of the fermentation, distillation, storage, and filling systems has significantly improved production efficiency.
The customer was particularly impressed with the refurbishment quality of the used equipment, noting that its appearance, performance, and operational stability closely match those of new equipment while offering substantial cost savings.
Advantages of Refurbished Distillation Equipment
Choosing professionally refurbished distillation equipment offers several important benefits for craft distilleries and beverage manufacturers:
- Lower initial investment compared with new equipment
- Shorter delivery time for faster project completion
- Comprehensive inspection, refurbishment, and performance testing
- Customizable configurations based on production requirements
- Professional installation guidance and technical support
- Reliable operation with excellent cost-performance ratio
Every piece of equipment is carefully inspected before shipment, including weld inspection, pressure testing, leak testing, polishing, cleaning, and operational testing to ensure dependable performance.
Your Reliable Partner for Used Brewery & Distillery Equipment
We specialize in supplying refurbished brewery equipment, used distillation equipment, fermentation tanks, storage tanks, filling machines, and complete beverage production lines for customers worldwide.
Whether you are planning a new craft distillery, expanding an existing fruit wine facility, or looking for a cost-effective production solution, we can provide customized equipment packages, professional refurbishment services, engineering support, and after-sales assistance.
If you are looking for used 300L distillation equipment or a complete turnkey distillery solution, feel free to contact us for more information and a customized quotation.
