Used Liberty Coppersmith 365 Gallon Copper Pot Still System

Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: Liberty Coppersmith
Equipment Type: Copper Pot Still System
Capacity: 365 gallons
Material: Copper
Year Built: 1947
Serial Number: L2359
Drawing Number: 47214
Main Product Description
Used Liberty Coppersmith 365 gallon copper pot still system built in 1947 for batch distillation of compatible fermented spirit products. The copper kettle is rated for 25 psi internal pressure and features a jacket covering the bottom dish along with a hammered copper finish. The kettle measures approximately 36 inches in diameter x 54 inches straight side with a 24-inch dome top and 24-inch dish bottom. The system includes a copper shell-and-tube condenser, 45-gallon, 10-gallon, and 5-gallon stainless steel collection tanks for heads, hearts, and tails, two remote thermometers for pot and vapor temperature, stainless steel walkway with steps, copper process piping, and a brass spirits safe for product testing. The complete system is mounted on a stainless steel skid measuring approximately 6 feet x 10 feet, with an overall height of approximately 13 feet 8 inches to the top of the condenser. Drawing #47214, Serial #L2359. This vintage copper pot still may be suitable for compatible batch distillation service or as an operational display or centerpiece in a craft distillery.
Specifications
• Manufacturer: Liberty Coppersmith
• Equipment Type: Copper Pot Still System
• Capacity: 365 gallons
• Year Built: 1947
• Kettle Material: Copper
• Kettle Finish: Hammered copper
• Internal Pressure Rating: 25 psi
• Jacket Location: Bottom dish of kettle
• Kettle Diameter: Approximately 36"
• Straight Side: Approximately 54"
• Dome Top: Approximately 24"
• Dish Bottom: Approximately 24"
• Condenser Type: Shell-and-tube
• Condenser Material: Copper
• Heads Collection Tank: 45 gallons
• Hearts Collection Tank: 10 gallons
• Tails Collection Tank: 5 gallons
• Collection Tank Material: Stainless steel
• Remote Thermometers: 2
• Temperature Monitoring: Pot and vapor
• Spirits Safe: Brass
• Process Piping: Copper
• Walkway: Stainless steel with steps
• Mounting: Stainless steel skid
• Skid Dimensions: Approximately 6' x 10'
• Overall Height: Approximately 13'8" to top of condenser
• Drawing Number: 47214
• Serial Number: L2359
Applications
• Batch pot distillation
• Craft distillery production
• Distillation of compatible fermented spirit products
• Small-batch spirit processing
• Traditional copper pot distillation
• Distillery demonstration system
• Operational vintage distillery display
• Craft distillery centerpiece
• Heritage distillation equipment display
Suitable Products / Materials
• Compatible fermented spirit products
• Fermented distillery wash
• Compatible beverage alcohol process streams
• Products suitable for batch copper pot distillation
FAQs
• What is the capacity of this Liberty Coppersmith pot still?
The copper pot still has a listed capacity of 365 gallons.
• When was this copper still built?
The system was built in 1947.
• What pressure is the kettle rated for?
The copper kettle is rated for 25 psi internal pressure.
• What are the approximate kettle dimensions?
The kettle measures approximately 36 inches in diameter x 54 inches straight side with a 24-inch dome top and 24-inch dish bottom.
• Does the system include a condenser?
Yes. The system includes a copper shell-and-tube condenser.
• Are collection tanks included?
Yes. Stainless steel collection tanks are included with listed capacities of 45 gallons for heads, 10 gallons for hearts, and 5 gallons for tails.
• Does the pot still include temperature monitoring?
Yes. Two remote thermometers are provided for monitoring pot and vapor temperature.
• Is a spirits safe included?
Yes. The system includes a brass spirits safe for product testing.
• Is the system skid mounted?
Yes. The complete system is mounted on an approximately 6-foot x 10-foot stainless steel skid.
• How tall is the complete pot still system?
Overall height is approximately 13 feet 8 inches to the top of the condenser.
• What applications could this vintage copper still be used for?
Possible applications include batch pot distillation of compatible fermented spirit products and use as an operational vintage display or centerpiece in a craft distillery.
• Can Aaron Equipment help with shipping this Liberty Coppersmith pot still?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with coordinating freight and logistics for large process equipment. Shipping requirements can be reviewed based on the approximately 6-foot x 10-foot skid size, 13-foot 8-inch overall height, equipment location, destination, and loading requirements.
• How can Aaron Equipment help determine whether this still is suitable for my distillery?
Aaron Equipment can provide available equipment information and drawings to help buyers evaluate the still based on batch capacity, materials of construction, pressure rating, condenser configuration, collection tanks, installation space, and intended process. Final operational suitability should be confirmed for the buyer's specific process and applicable requirements.