Barrel Fill and Draw System

This system is a combination barrel emptier and filler, designed specifically for the spirits industry to handle top fill barrels. With one pivoting arm dedicated to emptying aged spirits and the other for precise filling, this system provides a safe and efficient solution for distilleries and other liquid handling applications.

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Precision Filling & Emptying for the Spirits Industry

This is the perfect solution for distilleries and liquid processors looking to optimize their barrel handling process. Combining both filling and emptying functions into a single, efficient system designed for spirit barrels. With a pneumatically-driven emptying system, it ensures explosion-proof safety, while the electrical and pneumatic controlled filling operation provides precise flow measurement and minimizes splash. Whether you’re emptying aged spirits or refilling barrels, this versatile unit streamlines operations and improves overall efficiency.

Features
  • Efficiently fill and empty barrels for blending, proofing, or bottling
  • Explosion-Proof Emptying – 100% pneumatically driven, ensuring safe operation in hazardous environments.
  • Accurate Mass Flow Measurement – Coriolis meter provides real-time monitoring and volume correction.
  • Minimized Splash & Vapor Loss – Bottom-up filling through the lance minimizes product loss and increases safety.
  • Flexible Configuration – Customizable to meet your workflow with dual filling arms, dual emptying arms, or one of each.
  • Zero Electrical Feeds for Emptying – A dual emptying skid operates without any electrical requirements.
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Emptying Operation

  • The emptying process is fully pneumatic, ensuring explosion-proof operation.
  • A manual pneumatic switch lowers the emptying lance into the bottom of the barrel.
  • A piston pump is activated via a manual pneumatic valve, drawing the liquid through an inline filter.
  • Option to add additional char filter.

Filling Operation

  • Filling is controlled both electrically and pneumatically.
  • The unit features an explosion-proof centrifugal pump and coriolis meter for precise mass flow measurement.
  • The pump is set up on a recirculation loop, ensuring consistent supply from the spirit holding vessel.
  • A pneumatic switch lowers the filling lance, and a three-way valve redirects flow from recirculation to barrel filling.
  • Bottom-up filling minimizes product loss and increases safety
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  • 304SS Construction – Durable stainless steel skid, piping, and supports for easy cleaning.
  • Tri-Clamp & Bolted Assembly – Secure and sanitary connections.
  • E&H Promass Coriolis Meter – Provides accurate mass flow monitoring and temperature correction.
  • 2 HP SPX C-114 Centrifugal Pump – Explosion-proof motor ensures safety in classified environments.
  • Pneumatic SPX Valves – Reliable pneumatic valve operation.
  • 3-Way Diverting Valve – Ensures seamless switching between recirculation and filling.
  • Optional Infuser – Can be paired for enhanced bulk char filtration.
  • 100% Pneumatic Emptying – No electrical feeds required for dual emptying skids.
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Precision Filling & Emptying for the Spirits Industry

This is the perfect solution for distilleries and liquid processors looking to optimize their barrel handling process. Combining both filling and emptying functions into a single, efficient system designed for spirit barrels. With a pneumatically-driven emptying system, it ensures explosion-proof safety, while the electrical and pneumatic controlled filling operation provides precise flow measurement and minimizes splash. Whether you’re emptying aged spirits or refilling barrels, this versatile unit streamlines operations and improves overall efficiency.

Features & Options

Our equipment features are usually sold as add-ons by most manufacturers, sparing you the inconvenience and unexpected expenses of acquiring additional equipment, or services.

Auxiliary Equipment

Look to Deutsche to handle the entire scope of your project from utilities, sanitary piping, bulk storage, milling, CIP, conveyance, filtration, and custom equipment. Our dedicated manufacturing team and component partners provide the latest technology and most reliable ancillary equipment catered to your process.

Service & Support

Each project is assigned a dedicated engineer, ensuring personalized attention and expertise for your design, installation, control integration, programming, process piping, and field service needs. We’re also here to provide continuous equipment support and assist with system process inquiries.

Cleaning

We prioritize seamless CIP integration in all our equipment designs. Furthermore, we offer industry-leading CIP skids, carts, and steam sanitation options. Recognizing the importance of proper system sanitation to your bottom line and product quality, we’re committed to delivering custom-engineered cleaning processes, equipment, and solutions.

Automation

Customizable automation is the key to bringing higher quality, consistency, yields, and efficiencies to your system – no matter your industry or application. Choose to add specific instruments for insight into your process, add automated features to reduce dependence on labor or choose to fully automate your system for the ultimate hands-off experience.

Optimize Your Barrel Handling Process with the Barrel Fill and Draw System

For distilleries and breweries that rely on barrel aging to develop complex flavors, efficiency and precision in liquid transfer are crucial. The Barrel Fill and Draw System from Deutsche Beverage + Process simplifies the barrel-filling and emptying process, reducing manual labor while ensuring safety and consistency in every transfer.

Who This System Benefits

This system is designed for producers seeking a reliable, high-quality solution to handle barrel transfers with ease. It’s particularly useful for:

  • Distilleries – Accurately fill and empty whiskey, bourbon, rum, and other spirits without loss or contamination.
  • Breweries – Streamline the process of transferring barrel-aged beers, including stouts, sours, and experimental brews.
  • Bulk Spirit Storage & Transport – Efficiently transfer liquids between barrels and spirit totes, ideal for distilleries managing large-scale aging and storage.

Common Use Cases

  • Scaling up barrel-aging operations without increasing labor costs.
  • Reducing oxygen exposure and maintaining product consistency.
  • Filling and emptying barrels or spirit totes for long-term storage or transport.
  • Improving workflow efficiency in craft production facilities.
  • Enhancing safety and compliance when handling high-proof liquids.

Why Choose Deutsche’s Barrel Fill and Draw System?

  • Automation-Ready – Reduces manual handling for greater efficiency.
  • Explosion-Proof Design – Ensures safe operation in distilling environments.
  • Sanitary Stainless-Steel Construction – Maintains purity and durability for long-term use.
  • Customizable Features – Adaptable to different barrel sizes, spirit totes, and facility needs.

By integrating the Barrel Fill and Draw System into your operation, you can achieve greater consistency, efficiency, and safety in your barrel-aging and bulk spirit handling processes. Reach out today to discuss how this system can support your production goals.

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