Electrical contractor for distilleries

Hazardous-area electrical work for whisky and spirit production sites across the North East.

Spirit vapour is heavier than air and ignites easily, which is why the electrical installation in a filling store or still house is treated like an oil and gas plant. We bring the same CompEx-certified technicians and the same standards to distillery work.

What we do for distilleries

Ex-rated lighting, power and instrumentation in zoned areas
Periodic inspection of Ex equipment to BS EN 60079-17, with records for your DSEAR file
Motor control and PLC panels for pumps, mash tuns and bottling lines, built in our Dyce workshop
Thermal imaging of switchgear during production so faults are found before they stop you
General electrical installation and maintenance in non-zoned areas of the site

Relevant services

Hazardous Area / Oil & Gas

CompEx certified work in explosive atmospheres for oil and gas, distilleries and process plants. Onshore and offshore technicians.

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Industrial

Design, installation, inspection, testing and certification for factories, warehouses, processing plants and distilleries.

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Control Panel Manufacturing

Bespoke industrial control panels and ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 enclosures, designed and built in-house by Bankhead Control Systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a distillery a hazardous area?

Parts of it usually are. Spirit stores, filling halls and areas around stills can be classified as Zone 1 or Zone 2 under DSEAR, which means the electrical installation has to comply with BS EN 60079 and be maintained by competent, CompEx-certified people.

Can you work around production?

Yes. We plan around mashing and distillation schedules and silent seasons so that work fits your operation.