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control components, ensuring
smooth, dependable operation
throughout the plant.

Kollmorgen™ direct drive and
washdown-ready servo motion
systems enable ultra-fast bottling
and capping with pinpoint accuracy
and minimal waste. By eliminating
mechanical backlash and enabling
real-time adjustments, Kollmorgen
technology ensures consistent fill
levels, reduces product giveaway,
and keeps manufacturers compliant
with labelling regulations. And with
stainless steel and anodised aluminium
motors built for rapid, thorough
washdown, lines stay clean, safe, and
productive. Kollmorgen’s servo motors
and drives are also ideal for robotic
arms performing repetitive tasks such
as case packaging and shrink wrapping,
boosting throughput and reducing
human error.

In high-speed bottling operations,
dependable bearing systems are
essential. Sealmaster™ bearings
provide superior sealing and corrosion
resistance, extending service life in wet
or acidic environments often found in
drinks production. For linear motion
applications, precision linear actuators
and guides from Thomson™ ensure
accurate, repeatable movement, helping
manufacturers achieve consistent fill
levels and label alignment.

Safety and control are paramount
in bottling lines, particularly where
frequent start-stop cycles are required.

Regal Rexnord’s advanced brake systems,
including electromagnetic clutches and
brakes, offer fast response times and
minimal maintenance. These systems
are integral to conveyor indexing, cap
placement, and labelling processes, helping
maintain productivity while safeguarding
both equipment and personnel.

By leveraging the full family of
Regal Rexnord brands, OEMs and end
users can simplify their procurement,
logistics, and maintenance processes.

Instead of sourcing from multiple
vendors, equipment manufacturers
can work with one trusted supplier for
mechanical power transmission, motion
control, and automation needs. This
not only streamlines system design and
integration but also ensures component
compatibility and coordinated support
throughout the product lifecycle.

Whether building a new bottling line
or upgrading existing equipment, Regal
Rexnord delivers complete, factory-
optimised powertrain solutions tailored
to the unique demands of the beverage
industry. From the first gear motor to the
final robotic palletiser, every component
is backed by engineering expertise,
global support, and a commitment to
keeping your line moving.

This Year Marks the 20th Anniversary of KeyKeg
Invented by Dutch engineer Bert Hanssen and manufactured by OneCircle,
KeyKeg has grown from a bold idea into a leader in sustainable beverage
packaging, used for a variety of beverages.

KeyKeg’s success lies in its
Bag-in-Keg Technology, which
uses a laminated, multi-layered
inner bag inside a PET shell. This
innovation protects drinks from
light, oxidation, and contamination
while keeping flavours fresh
and extending shelf life.

The origins of KeyKeg can be
traced back to October 1, 2005,
when Bert Hanssen and his business
partners Jan Veenendaal and his son
Jan-Dirk Veenendaal founded the
company in Den Helder, Netherlands.

But the idea was born much earlier.

Hanssen, as an Aerospace
Engineer, was designing lightweight
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fuel tanks for rockets and airplanes.

“Lightness is everything in my
profession. That’s my job, to make
things as light as possible,” he says.

“Every kilogram in aerospace costs
thousands of euros. I copied that
principle into packaging. Lighter kegs
meant lower transport costs and less
fuel. And combine that with no need
to return empty kegs. That was the
big breakthrough.”
“When I look back, it’s almost
crazy what we managed to do
in those early days. We invented
something completely new in a very
traditional industry,” says Hanssen
and smiles. “The beer world is
conservative, and plastic was a
radical idea at the time. There were
no competitors back then. We created
the market ourselves.”
Looking back, Hanssen takes
pride in KeyKeg’s role in supporting
smaller breweries. “We created a tool
that allowed small craft brewers to
send their beer around the world,”
he explains. “That gave them the
opportunity to grow, and we grew
together with them.”
Bert Hanssen stepped back
from management and has been
working as a Sustainability and
R&D Advisor for the last couple
of years, focusing on projects and
testing new ideas to make the
next generation of kegs even more
cost-effective and sustainable.

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