Tiantai’s latest 500L Rum Distillation Equipment is a purpose-built copper column still desgined specifically for craft rum producers seeking consistency, flavor development, and operational efficiency. This 500L system combines a traditional pot still base with a 6-plate copper distillation column, offering precise control over spirit character and alcohol strength. Recently completed and ready for deployment, this unit represents the ideal solution for distilleries aiming to produce high-quality rum with distinctive complexity.
Key Advantages of the 500L Rum Distillation Equipment
1.Dedicated Column Design for Rum
Unlike hybrid systems, this unit focuses on the unique requirements of rum production–balancing ester retention with sufficient reflux to achieve clean cuts and consistent proof.
2.6-Plate Copper Column for Precision Rectification
The six copper plates provide ample theoretical stages for refining the distillate. With proper reflux control, this configuration typically achieves distillation alcohol strengths between 75% and 85% ABV(approximately 150-170=-20proof), allowing distillers to produce both light and heavy rum styles by adjusting reflux ratios.
3.Copper Construction for Flavor Enhancement
The column is constructed entirely from copper, which plays a vital role in rum distillation.
Copper catalyzes the removal of undesirable sulfur compounds–common in molasses-based ferments–resulting in a cleaner, smoother spirit while preserving desirable esters that define rum’s character.
4.Integrated Spirit Collection Box
The bottom of the column features a stainless steel spirit collection box, designed to efficiently collect condensed distillate from the column base. This thoughtful addition simplifies spirit management and ensures smooth transfer to downstream equipment.
5.Complete System Integration
The package includes a 500L copper pot, copper column assembly, dephelgmator, condenser, vapor pipelines with valves, CIP system, spirit receiver tanks, support frame, and a stainless steel control cabinet–delivering a turnkey solution for rum production.
Main Configurations included in 500L Rum Distillation Equipment
| 500L Distillation Unit | ||
| 1.1 | 500L Copper Still Pot [Electric Heated] | 1set |
| 1.2 | Copper Helmet | 1set |
| 1.3 | Copper Swan Neck and Lyne Arm | 1set |
| 1.4 | Copper Dephlegmator | 1set |
| 1.5 | Copper Distill Column [6 Plates] | 3sets |
| 1.6 | Copper Gin Basket | 1set |
| 1.7 | Stainless Steel Condensor | 1set |
| 1.8 | Parrot Outlet | 1set |
| 1.9 | Copper Alcohol Vapor Pipeline & Valves [Stainless Steel Available] | 1set |
| 1.10 | Stainless Steel CIP Pipeline & Valves | 1set |
| 1.11 | Stainless Steel Spirit Receiver Tanks | 1set |
| 1.12 | Stainless Steel Supporting Frame | 1set |
| 1.13 | Stainless Steel Control Cabinet | 1set |
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