CASKTEK

The modern filling, disgorging and data management solution

Take back the angels share with CaskTEK

Our modern new filling system has been developed in collaboration with Diageo, Siemens and the Advanced Forming Research Centre and fills casks more accurately, reliably and faster than ever before….

Software

The CaskTEK software package is owned and licenced by Kigtek, providing a number of functionalities and benefits to your operations…

  • Automates the production of customs and excise reports
  • Interfaces with third-party systems (such as DRAMS and CINCOM)
  • Remove manual errors
  • Reduce management time spent creating and checking reports

  • Compares accurate filling and disgorging volumes to determine maturation loss at cask level
  • Identification of leaking casks to reduce losses

  • Set and manage site KPIs to drive increased operational efficiency
  • Know how many casks or volume filled by shift, day, week, month or year
  • Drive an increased number of casks filled
  • Plan production based on accurate metrics

  • Understand what stock levels are of any spirit age
  • Maintain accurate cask and spirit inventory records
  • Understand your most important asset base – wood, spirit, cask type, age, history and performance

  • Understand individual levels of losses either evaporation or leakage
  • Assess colour transfer to spirit based on tint meter readings
  • Optimise cask rejuvenation frequency based on loss and tint performance

Filling System

The new CaskTEK filling system has been designed and proven to deliver a highly accurate and repeatable fast-fill and provides the following benefits:

  • Modern new filling head with digital level measurement that allows a fast-fill system
  • The filling system takes only 40 seconds for an American Standard Barrel (ASB)
  • Improves filling performance and accuracy for all cask types

  • Modern new filling head incorporating digital level measurement
  • Innovative lance design allows cask bottom filling for fast and accurate level measurement

  • Current ullage levels of 5% mean that for every 20 casks filled the equivalent of one is full of air…
  • Our modern filling head design allows for highly accurate cask filling
  • Cask ullage can be pre-programmed by customers to any level to optimise cask chemistry
  • By reducing ullage from current levels of 5% to less than 1% you can make the most use of your cask stock

  • With our integrated real time digital level measurement any cask type can be fast-filled to its maximum capacity
  • Our cutting edge lance design allows for cask bottom filling which brings a very accurate, stable and repeatable filling cycle
  • This avoids traditional challenges from splash filling or fouling

  • With our integrated real-time digital level measurement any cask type can be fast-filled to its maximum capacity
  • Our cutting edge lance design allows for cask bottom filling which brings a very accurate, stable and repeatable filling cycle
  • This avoids traditional challenges from splash filling or fouling

CaskTEK Software Features

MODULAR

CaskTEK is a modular software package that enables distilleries to plan, monitor and manage the filling and disgorging of casks.

MODERN USER INTERFACE

CaskTEK is built on robust, modern software packages allowing swift deployment and replacement of obsolete legacy systems.

FLEXIBLE

CaskTEK has the ability to manage filling and disgorging of either single or palletised casks. Additionally, site administrators can configure default values and modify system parameters to their specifications

EASY INTEGRATION

CaskTEK can be integrated into existing process control systems or can operate as a standalone system.

WEB BASED

The modules can be accessed and managed remotely via PCs, tablets and smartphones as the system is a web-based platform.

REPORTING

CaskTEK can provide cask performance and reporting information including HMRC records. CaskTEK also features an easy to follow audit trail of all user actions

ADAPTABLE INSTALLATION

Kigtek will work with you to deliver a CaskTEK solution that fits your site’s needs.