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Killarney Brewing Company\u2019s craft beers improved by installing ACI Drying System<\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Killarney Brewing Company<\/a>\u00a0is one of Ireland\u2019s most exciting new independent craft breweries and tap rooms, specialising in the production of what they market as Ireland\u2019s finest range of craft beers.\u00a0 All of their products are additive and preservative free and produced in small batches in the Killarney facility.<\/p>\n

The Problem<\/h4>\n

Filled beer bottles entering the labelling machine were both cold and wet. This was causing some major quality issues as the paper labels being applied used a water based adhesive and they were failing to stick correctly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn an attempt to solve the problem, we tried multiple types of different adhesives, including hot melt adhesives as well as different material labels. \u00a0Although we had some success with this, it turned out when the labels eventually dried out naturally they began to crinkle so the idea had to be rejected\u201d, states Barry Spellman, General Manager at Killarney Brewing Company.<\/p>\n

He goes onto explain, \u201cWe realised that the problem really lay with the cold temperature and wet condition of the bottles themselves. The excessive moisture was particularly causing issues with the crown cap area. Because it wasn\u2019t get washed away properly in the post rinse stage, when it dried naturally a crust was forming under the crown which only became evident when the crown was popped off the bottle. Not only was this unsightly but also completely unhygienic.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Solution<\/h4>\n

Whilst researching for efficient and effective drying solutions online, Barry came across ACI\u2019s website, and in particular a page that focussed on a previous case study concerning\u00a0O\u2019Hanlon Brewery\u00a0which virtually described the exact same issues Killarney Brewery were experiencing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI contacted ACI by telephone and explained our predicament\u201d Barry continues. \u201cThe Sales Engineer I spoke to immediately gave me the confidence that they were the right company to be talking to regarding Drying Systems as they were completely familiar with the issues we had; knew all the right questions to ask; and had sensible suggestions on how to readily solve it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continues, \u201cAlthough based in Devon, ACI were quite happy to arrange for a sales engineer to visit, and sure enough two weeks later my team were given an on-site demonstration of their ACI Drying Systems here in Killarney.\u00a0 This was perfect as it proved to everyone involved in the project that their solution would actually do the job.\u201d
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The Outcome<\/h4>\n

Following further discussions that included layout options, step by step guidance on installation, operation and maintenance, Killarney Brewing Company decided to purchase ACI\u2019s Remote Blower Air Knife Solution. They simultaneously took the decision to change the label material to one made from polypropylene that ensures no residual condensing moisture is absorbed. The effect of these two actions was to completely eliminate the issues they originally had with the added benefit of allowing them to increase their bottling speed and thus production output.<\/p>\n

Barry concludes, \u201cACI were an absolute pleasure to deal with.\u00a0 Despite being a relatively small business, they gave us the time and attention as they would any large organisation.\u00a0 Their team listened and understood our problem and worked to get a simple solution in place quickly.\u00a0 They were on hand through our trial phase and install to support us every step of the way. I couldn\u2019t recommend them highly enough.\u201d
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