Driving efficiency in the beverage industry
Faced with fierce competition and rising consumer expectations, the drink manufacturing and bottling industries need to find ways to deliver products faster and at lower costs than ever before, without compromising on either quality or production standards. If they’ re going to meet these challenges, they need to partner with equipment manufacturers that can offer smarter, more reliable, and more efficient solutions.
Regal Rexnord™ is playing a key role in this move towards heightened efficiency and reliability. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of component products from trusted brands designed to meet the diverse challenges of modern production lines.
From gear motors and conveyors to precision motion control and braking systems, Regal Rexnord’ s integrated suite of products delivers unparalleled performance and ease of integration, making it the go-to partner for original equipment manufacturers( OEMs) and plant engineers seeking a tailored solution for the beverage sector. From single components to fully integrated powertrain, Regal Rexnord can deliver new solutions to address your business challenges, while reducing the complexity of existing infrastructure.
More hygienic, more durable, more accurate
Bottling lines rely heavily on highperformance conveyor systems built on Bauer Gear Motor™ solutions. These compact, efficient gear motors out-perform the competition when it comes to durability and deliver outstanding resistance to the harsh washdown environments needed to keep lines hygienic. These are often complemented by robust enclosed
26 FDPP- www. fdpp. co. uk gear drives and motion control components engineered by Boston Gear™, ensuring smooth, dependable operation throughout the plant.
Bearing systems also play a key role in high-speed bottling operations. Here, Sealmaster™ PN Gold series ball bearings offer IP69K-certified resistance to ingress – ensuring the highest level of protection against the effects of repeated high pressure washdowns and other contaminates.
Elsewhere on the line, precision linear actuators and guides from Thomson™ ensure accurate, repeatable movement, helping manufacturers achieve consistent fill levels and label alignment.
Smarter conveying materials
Conveying chains are a critical factor in ensuring smooth, efficient, and hygienic product flow in beverage production. Regal Rexnord’ s premium material offerings for conveyor chains and wear strips are engineered to outperform standard acetal or polyethylene materials, particularly in high-speed bottling and canning lines.
Options such as HP™( High Performance Acetal), PSX™, NG Evo™, and Dry-PT™ deliver lower friction, improved chemical and temperature resistance, and exceptional wear life, all while reducing or even eliminating the need for external lubrication. Combined with advanced wear materials like Nolu-S™, these solutions enable quieter, cleaner operation, extend equipment lifespan, and support higher throughput with less downtime.
Stopping power
Maintaining precise control and safety is essential on fastpaced bottling lines, especially where stop – start cycles happen frequently. Regal Rexnord’ s braking solutions, including electromagnetic clutches and brakes, deliver rapid, reliable stopping with minimal maintenance requirements. These components support key applications such as conveyor indexing, cap handling, and labelling, helping to maximise uptime while protecting both operators and equipment.
At the far end of the line, robotics now are playing a larger role in tasks like packaging and palletising. Here, Regal Rexnord’ s Kollmorgen™ brand provides robotic solutions required for agile, high-speed automation. Its advanced servo motors, drives, and motion controllers enable coordinated, repeatable performance – ideal for robotic arms managing demanding, repetitive operations such as case packing or shrink-wrapping.
When combined with Regal Rexnord’ s wider range of clutches, actuators, and brakes, manufacturers can achieve seamless, synchronised motion that enhances productivity and accuracy across the plant.
The Regal Rexnord advantage
Working with Regal Rexnord means access to a unified network of leading motion control and power transmission technologies. OEMs and plant operators can simplify procurement and maintenance by working with a single, trusted partner – ensuring full system compatibility, reduced complexity, and coordinated support from design through to operation.
Whether the goal is to modernise existing lines or develop new systems from the ground up, Regal Rexnord provides complete, factory-tested powertrain and automation solutions tailored to the exact needs of the beverage industry. From the first gear motor to the last robotic palletiser, every component is engineered for durability, efficiency, and performance – backed by a global team dedicated to keeping production running smoothly.
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