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Inspection & Maintenance

Used stills, cleaning, welds, relief, controls, pumps, hoses, steam, calibration and decommissioning.

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Inspection & Maintenance

Used Still Inspection

Vessel, weld, fittings, pressure relief, controls, utilities, documentation and prior use.

Inspection & Maintenance

Copper Still Cleaning

Manufacturer-approved cleaning without unsafe chemical mixing or surface damage.

Inspection & Maintenance

Stainless Still Cleaning

Residue, passivation, scratches, crevices and gasket removal.

Inspection & Maintenance

Condenser Inspection

Leaks, blockage, scale, fittings, supports and cooling flow.

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Column Inspection

Plates, packing, seals, glass, clamps, support and internal access.

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Gasket Inspection

Swelling, cracking, compression set, contamination and material identity.

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Tri-Clamp Inspection

Clamp, ferrule alignment, gasket position and damaged threads or pins.

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Weld Inspection

Cracks, porosity, roughness, staining, unauthorized repairs and documentation.

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Pressure Relief Inspection

Correct device, set point, discharge path, obstruction and test records.

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Vacuum Protection Inspection

Cooling and draining can create vacuum; verify designed protection.

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Heating Element Inspection

Sheath, fitting, terminals, controls and liquid-coverage safeguards.

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Control Panel Inspection

Labels, enclosure, wiring, interlocks, emergency stop and qualified service.

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Pump Inspection

Leaks, seals, motor, coupling, flow, noise and cleanability.

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Valve Inspection

Seats, stems, handles, seals, position and sanitation.

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Sight Glass Inspection

Chips, cracks, seals, guards, support and thermal history.

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Cooling-Water System Maintenance

Reservoir, pump, heat rejection, scale, leaks and overflow.

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Steam System Maintenance

Qualified boiler, trap, condensate, valve and pressure-system service.

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CIP System Maintenance

Spray coverage, chemical concentration, return, pump and records.

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Agitator Maintenance

Seal, shaft, bearings, motor, alignment and vessel support.

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Transfer Hose Inspection

Cuts, blisters, softening, fittings, date and storage.

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Storage Tank Inspection

Vents, valves, seals, supports, access and prior contents.

Inspection & Maintenance

Spirit Safe Maintenance

Glass, seals, locks, drains, lighting and cleanability.

Inspection & Maintenance

Equipment Winterization

Water, pumps, coils, lines and freeze protection.

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Equipment Layup

Clean, dry, protect, label and preserve records during shutdown.

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Equipment Restart Checklist

Permits, inspections, utilities, safety systems, cleaning and training.

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Spare Parts Inventory

Gaskets, clamps, sensors, valves, pump seals and documented part numbers.

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Maintenance Recordkeeping

Dates, personnel, findings, parts, calibration and unresolved work.

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Calibration Program

Temperature, pressure, flow and measurement devices by documented schedule.

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Used Equipment Baseline

Establish known condition before installation or operation.

Inspection & Maintenance

Decommissioning a Still

Drain, clean, isolate, document, remove utilities and address registration or permit issues.