Optimised Malt Milling for Consistent Distillery Throughput
Adams Distillery is a Tasmanian producer of premium whisky and spirits, recognised for combining tradition with precision in production.
To maintain quality and consistency across its expanding operations, Adams required a milling process capable of delivering uniform throughput while minimising blockages and torque fluctuations during operation.
The Client
The Problem
During commissioning, the mill was running faster than ideal, creating inconsistencies in grain feed and increasing the likelihood of blockages.
The distillery needed a practical, technically sound solution that would align mill performance with process stability – without major mechanical replacement or extended downtime.
The Solution
AFSystems worked with the project director and equipment vendors to investigate system configuration and identify areas for optimisation.
The goal was to refine existing equipment performance – not replace it – by achieving better control through electrical and mechanical tuning.
The Outcome
AFSystems provided targeted technical support through remote consultation and on-call response, including:
- Reviewing motor configuration, wiring, and pulley selection
- Advising on motor pole alterations to improve torque characteristics
- Recommending changes to feed rate management for steady grain flow
- Modelling operating scenarios to balance speed reduction with throughput efficiency
Collaboration between AFSystems, Kolmark, and the project team enabled adjustments to be implemented effectively with minimal disruption.
With AFSystems’ guidance, Adams Distillery gained clear steps to align mill speed and torque, significantly reducing blockage risk and improving process control.
The refined configuration now delivers more consistent feed and operational stability – forming a stronger foundation for future process optimisation.
Client Experience with AFS
“AFSystems’ insight allowed us to quickly identify and resolve performance issues with our milling setup. Their practical recommendations gave us a smoother operating mill and greater confidence in our process moving forward.”
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