Distillation Copper Mesh Pads

Knitwire Trading (PTY) Ltd manufactures and supplies Ultra High Surface Area (UHSA) copper mesh pads for use in spirit distillation and related separation processes. The pads are designed to significantly increase copper contact within distillation equipment, improving spirit quality without the need to replace existing stills.

UHSA copper mesh pads are widely used in the production of whisky, vodka, gin, and other distilled spirits, particularly in stainless steel stills where additional copper contact is required.

Copper has long been recognised as the preferred material for distilling spirits due to its ability to interact beneficially with vapours during the distillation process.

Copper mesh pads:

• Remove sulphur compounds that cause harsh or coarse flavours
• Contribute to smoother, cleaner, and more rounded spirits
• Help develop lighter and fruitier flavour profiles

Increasing copper surface area within the vapour path is one of the most effective ways to enhance spirit character.

UHSA copper mesh pads are engineered to provide maximum copper surface area while maintaining high free volume and low pressure drop. This ensures efficient vapour contact with copper without restricting flow or reducing throughput.

Pads can be installed within columns or stills as sacrificial components, offering the benefits of copper while retaining the longevity of stainless steel equipment.

• Whisky, vodka, and gin distillation
• Craft and industrial spirit production
• Continuous and batch distillation systems
• Stainless steel and copper stills

Pads are manufactured from high-purity copper mesh. Standard and custom pad diameters and thicknesses can be produced to suit specific still designs and process requirements.

Multiple pads can be used in combination to achieve the desired copper surface area.

The engineering team at Knitwire Trading (PTY) Ltd works closely with distillers to determine the optimal pad size, thickness, and configuration for each application.

In-house manufacturing and tooling allow rapid production of custom designs and fast turnaround on orders.

• Optimised for maximum copper contact and spirit quality
• Customisable for different still designs and production requirements
• Easy installation in existing distillation equipment
• Cost-effective solution for premium alcohol production