Chemical Solutions: Beverage / Distillery
Solutions for Beverage & Distilling Operations
Harrington Process Solutions helps beverage and distillery producers improve process efficiency, maintain product quality, and support strict hygiene standards with comprehensive solutions designed for demanding production environments. From sanitary piping systems, valves, fittings, and fluid handling equipment to pumps, filtration systems, and process instrumentation, Harrington provides the products and expertise needed to support critical applications, including ingredient handling, fermentation, distillation, filtration, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and wastewater management. These solutions are designed to enhance reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, and optimize overall facility performance.
Beyond product supply, Harrington delivers technical expertise, automation support, custom valve actuation, inventory management programs, and value-added services that enhance operational performance. Through strong supplier partnerships and extensive inventory, Harrington helps beverage and distillery facilities reduce downtime, streamline projects, and maintain consistent production. Whether supporting process piping upgrades, facility expansions, sanitation systems, or production optimization, Harrington provides solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and uptime.
Controllers
Controllers are critical in beverage and distillery operations for automating processes that maintain product quality, consistency, and production efficiency. These devices monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, and dissolved oxygen, then adjust equipment and process conditions accordingly. Controllers help manage fermentation, blending, distillation, filtration, carbonation, batching, cleaning systems, and fluid handling by regulating pumps, controlling valves, and maintaining precise conditions. Automation reduces manual intervention, improves repeatability, and optimizes production performance.
Modern controllers integrate with SCADA, PLC, and process automation systems to provide centralized monitoring and control throughout the facility. This connectivity gives operators real-time visibility into production conditions, alarms, performance data, and critical process information. Advanced controllers support recipe management, energy optimization, CIP (Clean-in-Place) sequencing, and quality control. In beverage and distillery environments, controllers provide the intelligence needed to ensure precision, reliability, safety, and consistent product quality from raw materials through final production.
- Instrumentation and Gauges
Tanks
Tanks are fundamental components in beverage and distillery operations, serving as storage, processing, fermentation, and conditioning vessels throughout production. Raw ingredients, process water, concentrates, spirits, and finished beverages are stored and processed in tanks designed to maintain precise temperature, cleanliness, and quality standards. These controlled environments support essential production stages such as blending, fermentation, aging, clarification, and storage while protecting product integrity and ensuring consistent results.
Beyond storage, specialized tanks support ingredient preparation, fermentation, filtration, carbonation, mixing, and clean-in-place (CIP) processes. Fermentation tanks provide controlled conditions for yeast activity and product development, while conditioning and holding tanks allow beverages to mature, clarify, and prepare for packaging. Distillation vessels and storage tanks support precise separation, blending, and spirit production. By maintaining control over temperature, pressure, flow rates, and sanitation, tanks help beverage and distillery facilities achieve consistent flavor, quality, and efficient production.
- Tanks and Containment
Structural FRP (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic)
Structural FRP systems play a critical role in beverage and distillery operations by providing safe, durable access and support infrastructure throughout production environments. FRP grating, platforms, stairs, ladders, and handrail systems are used around fermentation tanks, storage vessels, filtration equipment, processing areas, and utility systems, allowing operators to safely inspect, maintain, and service critical assets. Their corrosion resistance and non-slip properties make FRP ideal for environments exposed to moisture, cleaning chemicals, washdown conditions, and frequent sanitation cycles common in beverage production.
Beyond access and safety, structural FRP systems help improve facility longevity and reduce maintenance requirements. Unlike steel or aluminum, FRP does not corrode, rust, or require frequent protective coatings, helping minimize downtime and lifecycle costs. Lightweight yet structurally strong, FRP components simplify installation, modifications, and facility upgrades while improving operator safety. By providing durable, non-conductive, slip-resistant access solutions, structural FRP systems help beverage and distillery facilities maintain safe operations, protect personnel, and support reliable production in demanding processing environments.
- Fiberglass Stair, Handrails, Grating and Structural Components
Pumps
Pumps play a critical role in beverage and distillery operations by moving ingredients, process fluids, beverages, and cleaning solutions throughout production environments. They transfer liquids between blending systems, fermentation tanks, distillation equipment, filtration units, storage vessels, and packaging lines while maintaining precise flow rates and pressures required for consistent production. Reliable pump performance helps maintain product quality, improve efficiency, and minimize disruptions.
Beyond fluid transfer, pumps support blending, recirculation, filtration, carbonation, CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, and wastewater handling. Facilities utilize centrifugal, positive displacement, diaphragm, and sanitary pumps selected based on product characteristics, viscosity, temperature, and hygiene requirements. Modern controls allow operators to adjust pump speed and output for improved efficiency and process control. By supporting critical production processes, pumps help beverage and distillery facilities maintain safe, reliable operations and consistent product quality.
- Pumps
PumpMan
PumpMan, a Harrington Company, provides pump system expertise along with on-site and off-site repair, replacement, and maintenance for pumps, motors, controls, valves, and water wells used across municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors in North America. With strong technical knowledge and a commitment to dependable service, PumpMan helps facilities keep essential operations running with reliable performance and reduced downtime.
PumpMan technicians support full system life cycles through troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and equipment upgrades that improve efficiency and extend asset life. Services include precision alignment, vibration and noise checks, motor and control panel inspections, and flow and pressure verification to maintain optimal operation. Select locations also offer wastewater sump pumping and debris removal to prevent clogs and improve system reliability, making PumpMan a trusted partner for critical infrastructure.
- Pump Service, Repair and Replacement
Piping Systems (PVC, CPVC, PVDF, FRP, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Lined Steel)
Piping systems are essential in beverage and distillery operations, providing reliable pathways for transporting ingredients, process fluids, utilities, and finished products throughout the facility. These systems connect blending vessels, fermentation tanks, distillation units, filtration systems, storage tanks, and packaging lines while maintaining precise flow, temperature, and sanitation requirements. Properly designed piping systems help protect product quality, prevent contamination, and support efficient production.
Beverage and distillery facilities utilize piping materials such as stainless steel, high-purity tubing, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, and other corrosion-resistant options based on application needs. Sanitary piping systems support CIP procedures, reduce product loss, and withstand frequent cleaning cycles. Piping networks also support utilities including process water, compressed air, steam, glycol cooling, and wastewater handling. By providing durable and efficient fluid management, piping systems help facilities maintain quality, reliability, and production performance.
- Stainless Steel (304 & 316/316L)
- High-Purity Stainless Steel
- Sanitary Tubing Systems
- PVC
- CPVC
- PVDF
- Polypropylene (PP)
- PTFE-Lined Piping
- Flexible Tubing (Silicone, TPE, PVC)
- Carbon Steel
- Copper
- FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
Filters
Filters play a critical role in beverage and distillery operations by removing particulates, impurities, and unwanted compounds that can impact product quality, clarity, flavor, and process efficiency. Filtration systems protect pumps, valves, piping systems, and other critical equipment from solids and process debris while maintaining consistent product characteristics. Facilities utilize cartridge filters, bag filters, membrane systems, depth filters, and other separation technologies to achieve precise filtration and reliable performance.
Specialized filtration systems support water purification, ingredient preparation, fermentation, distillation, polishing, and final product clarification. Activated carbon and specialty filtration technologies help reduce unwanted flavors, odors, colors, and organic compounds to achieve desired quality standards. Regular maintenance, including filter replacement and system cleaning, helps prevent fouling, maintain flow efficiency, and extend equipment life. By improving fluid quality and protecting critical assets, filtration systems support safe, efficient, and consistent beverage and distillery production.
- Filtration Media
- Filter Membranes, Cartridges and Bags
Filter Housings
Filter housings play an important role in beverage and distillery operations by containing and protecting filtration media, cartridges, and separation elements used to remove particulates, impurities, and unwanted compounds from process fluids. They provide a controlled environment where beverages, ingredients, process water, and cleaning solutions pass through filtration elements at the required rate, ensuring consistent performance while protecting downstream pumps, valves, piping systems, and equipment. Durable materials such as stainless steel, PVC, PVDF, and other corrosion-resistant options withstand demanding production environments, cleaning cycles, and sanitation requirements.
Filter housings support applications including water purification, ingredient preparation, fermentation, distillation, product clarification, and final polishing. Their modular designs allow quick filter replacement, reduced downtime, and consistent product quality. Multi-round housings provide increased capacity for high-flow applications, while sanitary configurations support strict hygiene requirements. By protecting filtration components and maintaining reliable fluid quality, filter housings help beverage and distillery facilities improve efficiency, equipment reliability, and production consistency.
- Housing & Strainers
RO Membranes
RO membranes are advanced separation technologies used in beverage and distillery operations to improve water quality, product consistency, and critical production processes. Constructed from thin-film composite materials, these semipermeable membranes allow water molecules to pass while reducing dissolved minerals, organic compounds, and other impurities. Their precision filtration capabilities support applications requiring high-purity process water, ingredient preparation, and contamination control.
In beverage production facilities, RO membranes operate in pressurized systems where process water flows across the membrane surface. Purified permeate is collected for blending, distillation, and other production processes, while concentrated impurities are separated for further treatment or disposal. RO systems support water purification, flavor consistency, ingredient optimization, and wastewater reduction. Their efficiency and reliability help beverage and distillery facilities maintain product quality and improve operational performance.
- Media Filters
Gauges
Gauges in beverage and distillery facilities are essential for monitoring and controlling critical operating parameters throughout production systems. They provide real-time measurements of pressure, flow, temperature, and level within piping, tanks, fermentation vessels, distillation equipment, pumps, and filtration systems. Pressure gauges help ensure equipment operates within safe limits, while flow and level gauges support accurate transfer, process control, and consistent production conditions.
Gauges also support quality control, troubleshooting, safety, and preventive maintenance by identifying issues such as blocked lines, equipment performance problems, pressure fluctuations, or process inconsistencies. Accurate readings allow operators to make timely adjustments, reduce downtime, and maintain reliable operations. Integrated with automation systems, gauges enable remote monitoring, alarms, and process optimization to support safe, efficient, and consistent beverage and distillery production.
- Instrumentation and Gauges
Automated Valves / Valve Actuation
Valve actuation is critical in beverage and distillery facilities, with automated valves providing precise control of fluid flow, pressure, and process isolation throughout production systems. Automated valve assemblies support ingredient transfer, batching, fermentation, distillation, filtration, CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes, and equipment protection while improving product quality and operational efficiency. Integrated with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems, automated valves enable remote operation, reduce manual intervention, and enhance process control.
Harrington provides valve actuation services including custom mounting, engineered fabrication, and conversion of manual valves into automated solutions. The Valve Actuation Group combines automation expertise with in-house machining, welding, and testing to develop assemblies tailored to specific applications. Supporting a wide range of valve types and brands, Harrington delivers automated valve packages designed for sanitary processing, washdown environments, and continuous-duty applications that improve safety, reliability, and production performance.
- Media Filters
Valves
Valves are essential components in beverage and distillery operations, controlling the flow, pressure, and direction of ingredients, process fluids, and finished products throughout production systems. They allow operators to regulate flow, adjust process conditions, and isolate piping sections for maintenance or cleaning without disrupting operations. Common types include gate, ball, butterfly, diaphragm, and check valves, selected for applications such as ingredient transfer, fermentation, distillation, filtration, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
Valves help maintain safety, product quality, and efficiency by preventing backflow, overpressure, and cross-contamination between process stages. Automated valves with electric or pneumatic actuators provide precise control and integrate with monitoring systems for real-time operation. Properly selected and maintained valves protect equipment, support consistent quality, and help beverage and distillery facilities minimize downtime while optimizing production.
- Manual Valves, Actuated Valves
Plastic Tubing Solutions
Tubing products play a critical role in beverage and distillery operations by providing safe, reliable pathways for transferring ingredients, process fluids, utilities, and finished products throughout the facility. Sanitary tubing systems support applications such as purified water delivery, ingredient handling, fermentation, distillation, filtration, carbonation, packaging, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems. Materials such as stainless steel, PTFE, PVDF, silicone, and other high-performance options provide corrosion resistance, durability, flexibility, and cleanability while helping maintain product purity and meet food and beverage standards.
Specialized tubing solutions support hygienic processing requirements where contamination control, temperature stability, and chemical compatibility are essential. Designed to withstand sanitation cycles, cleaning chemicals, and demanding production environments, tubing systems maintain consistent flow and process reliability. By connecting critical process equipment, tubing products help beverage and distillery facilities improve efficiency, protect product quality, reduce maintenance, and support safe, consistent production.
- High-Purity Stainless Steel Tubing
- PTFE Tubing
- PVDF Tubing
- Silicone Tubing
- Polypropylene (PP) Tubing
- PVC & CPVC Tubing
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Tubing
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