Benefits
Efficient humidity control in the beverage industry offers clear advantages. It optimises production and storage conditions while reducing heat and energy costs. Effective dehumidification can eliminate the need for extra cooling or ventilation systems, saving money. It also prevents condensation, corrosion, and labelling issues, while ensuring hygiene by stopping mould and bacterial growth.
Reliable production
Stable humidity ensures smooth bottling and corrosion-free equipment.
Cost-efficient
Less cooling means lower energy costs.
Hygiene and quality
No mould, no compromise on purity.
Beverage and bottling humidity control
Corrosion on pipes and brewing cylinders
Pipelines and fittings often accumulate condensation due to their large surface areas, especially at low temperatures. This can lead to rust and, in some cases, dripping water that damages production or storage containers below. Modern adsorption-based dehumidification systems effectively prevent condensation, corrosion, and mould, protecting products and equipment from lasting damage.
Labels peeling off
During beverage bottling, excessive humidity can severely impair label adhesion, making bottles unsellable. Moist air condenses on glass or plastic surfaces, preventing labels from sticking properly. When containers are not dry enough, the adhesive cannot bond effectively, resulting in damaged or peeling labels.
Preventing fungal growth and bacteria
In the beverage industry, particularly in alcoholic drink production, strict hygiene standards are vital. Excess humidity can cause mould and fungus, compromising both regulations and taste quality. Brewers use dehumidification systems to maintain stable conditions and protect raw materials like malt, barley, and spices from moisture and decay.
Use cases
Prevent evaporative losses
Organic materials have an internal moisture content and will lose moisture to the atmosphere when exposed to air with a low humidity. Humidifiers are used to create an environment with perfect balance between the material’s internal moisture content and the air’s relative humidity.
Prevent condensation and mould
By combining a professional ventilation system with the Condair DA adsorption dryer, it is possible to achieve optimal results in preventing condensation and mould.
Humidification solutions for dust and odour reduction
Humidification systems provide an effective means of meeting required limits, improving process flows and safeguarding the health of employees in many industries that produce significant dust emissions.
Discover Condair in action
Timothy Taylor Brewery
Two Condair CP3 electrode boiler steam humidifiers are maintaining the humidity of the hops in Timothy Taylor Brewery's new hops store at Keighley, UK.
Brewdog
BrewDog is an award-winning Scottish craft beer company founded in 2007 by Martin Dickie and James Watt. Arguably the most famous craft beer brewers in the world, they operate 50 bars across the UK and 24 international bars, and employ more than 1,000 people around the world. The company's beers include the original Punk IPA as well as other favourites such as Dead Pony Club, Kingpin and 5am Saint. A Condair JetSpray humidifier is maintaining the ideal humidity in a hops storage area to ensure the hops remain at the perfect moisture content prior to brewing.
Nestlé España S.A.
Biltong drying success with Condair & JTR
Specialist South African food supplier, The Savanna, is using Condair dehumidifiers to dry its award winning biltong at its production facility in London. Two Condair dehumidifiers were installed by John Todd Refrigeration (JTR) to help in the production of this traditional South African product.
Biltong is a dried and cured meat, with a rich and dense flavour, which is cut into strips and often eaten as a snack. The Savanna’s biltong is produced using grass-fed beef from the Scottish highlands and a traditional South African curing method. Silverside beef slabs are sliced into strips and then marinated before being mounted on hooks for air drying, which is where Condair’s dehumidifiers assist in the process.
Biltong is a dried and cured meat, with a rich and dense flavour, which is cut into strips and often eaten as a snack. The Savanna’s biltong is produced using grass-fed beef from the Scottish highlands and a traditional South African curing method. Silverside beef slabs are sliced into strips and then marinated before being mounted on hooks for air drying, which is where Condair’s dehumidifiers assist in the process.
Frequently asked questions
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