Compact

Compact distillation systems are our flagship products, offering the flexibility to easily change and combine different types of distillation. We often equip our compact systems with unique features, such as custom-shaped steam domes, copper condensers, company logos on the boiler lid, gold-plated surfaces, and much more. If you are looking for a single system designed to accommodate all types of distillation, you have just found it.

Types Overview

Electric heating

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

Technology diagram here.

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Gas heating

Capacity	Heating Output
120 L	40 kW
150 L	40 kW
170 L	60 kW
200 L	60 kW
300 L	77 kW
400 L	85 kW
500 L	120 kW

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Combined heating

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	40 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	40 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	60 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	60 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	77 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	85 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	120 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 1

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 2

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 3

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 4

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 5

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 6

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 7

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 8

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 9

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 10

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 11

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A
300 L	52 kW	3 × 100 A
400 L	66 kW	3 × 100 A
500 L	73 kW	3 × 125 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Compact still 12

Capacity	Heating Output	Circuit Breaker
120 L	16.5 kW	3 × 32 A
150 L	18 kW	3 × 32 A
170 L	21 kW	3 × 40 A
200 L	28.5 kW	3 × 50 A

Required ceiling height: depending on the selected technology (2,500–3,500 mm)
Minimum door clearance: depending on the selected technology (1,100–1,500 mm)

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Description

Compact distillation columns, formerly known as “Cactus” due to their distinctive shape, offer unrivalled versatility. They are often supplied to experienced customers who know exactly what to expect from this type of technology. These systems are not intended for large-scale production or processing; instead, they are often functional design installations for restaurants, breweries or distilleries.

Distillation takes place in the boiling pot, above which there is a steam dome, most commonly spherical in shape. An aroma basket can be installed inside the dome for herbs, juniper berries or fruit, for example when producing gin.

One of the advantages of positioning the rectification column next to the boiler is that, as the alcohol vapours pass through the connecting pipe, “zero rectification” takes place. During this process, part of the condensed vapours returns to the boiler before the first rectification stage.

Rectification takes place in the column, enriching the vapour with alcohol. The alcohol vapours then pass through a controlled dephlegmator and, if required, a catalyst before being condensed in the condenser.

Using the two-way valve above the steam dome, the direction of the alcohol vapours can easily be changed so that they flow directly from the steam dome to the condenser. This distillation method is used for the production of infusion-style spirits, gin and other spirits made from highly purified neutral alcohol, where increasing the alcohol concentration is not required.

The resulting distillates are characterized by a distinctive, delicate flavour with a very rich aroma. The system can be used to distil all types of fruit, as well as various juices, wine, beer and alcohol.

Standard Equipment:

Double-wall still construction with a safety assembly and DN 100 drain valve.
Fully copper construction of the still, lid, rectification column, and dephlegmator, with a stainless-steel tubular condenser.
Stainless-steel outer casing with thermal insulation.
Motor-driven agitator, illumination of the still and rectification column, DN 250 filling manway with a DN 100 sight glass into the still, automatic temperature control of the distillate and dephlegmator, spray cleaning head, and piping for pressure cleaning using a pump (CIP).

Heating Options:

Electric heating (standard control or smart TOUCH panel control)
Gas heating (natural gas or propane)
Solid fuel (wood or coal)

Basic parameters:

Total height: 2,500–3,500 mm*
Duration of one distillation cycle: 100–180 minutes*
Cooling water consumption: 120–500 L*
Maximum alcohol strength of fruit spirits: 65–83% ABV
Possibility of taking individual rectification stages out of operation

Additional equipment and services available for each distillation column:

Vacuum mash transfer system with vacuum pump and receiving tank, including mash preheating
Chemical CIP cleaning, catalyst, heads and tails collection tanks, special closed test tubes and ZEHR measuring instruments
Chimney heat exchangers, pots and containers, various pumps and other accessories
Equipment installation throughout the EU, including commissioning

* Parameters may vary depending on the still volume, heating method and number of rectification stages.

Our references

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(Centrum exkluzivních destilátů s.r.o.)

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Heating: electricity (24 kW)

Boiler design: Double jacketed with stirrer

realization price: 44 681 EUR

200 L Baerenmann Premium Spirits distillation column

2486 Landegg (AT)

(Gin dostillery - Markus Gselmann)

200 L three-stage column with dephlegmator