Petainer has unveiled its latest one-way petainerKeg, which can be filled by hand or through an automated system.

The Hybrid can be used with universal coupling systems, with flat fittings compatible with Micro Matic A and G systems and well-type fittings compatible with Micro Matic S and D systems, so customers know their product can be dispensed anywhere in the world.

Once empty, the keg is easier to depressurise and disassemble than other PET kegs – the chimes simply unclip from the keg body so that all parts can be recycled as part of the waste stream. 

It can withstand an operating pressure of 3.10bar (45psi), with maximum operating pressure of 4.14bar (60 psi).

Erin Corstanje, group director NPD & technical support, explained: “We set out to design and develop a versatile PET keg which provides the best user-experience and compatibility with existing systems which lowers the barrier to entry for draught products.

“We have achieved this and maintained the significant cost and sustainability benefits which are so important to our customers’ CSR objectives, such as reducing the carbon footprint and water use.”

Nigel Pritchard, chief operating officer at Petainer Group, added: “Petainer is the global leader in one-way PET kegs.

“The launch of Hybrid marks another step in our growth plans as we continue to invest and innovate to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our customers across all of our key markets around the world.”