Regal Rexnord™ is transforming the way drinks manufacturers manage, maintain, and optimize their conveyor systems through its innovative Premium Services program. Tailored to the specific challenges of the beverage sector, these services are designed to minimize unplanned downtime, extend asset lifespan, and boost overall line efficiency, all while supporting customers with fewer in-house maintenance resources.
At the heart of the offering is the ability to instantly access a full component breakdown and health status through a dedicated portal or mobile app. This is achieved through a detailed reliability audit, which involves a comprehensive inspection of the conveyor line carried out during a planned shutdown. During the survey, Regal Rexnord Reliability Engineers identify every conveyor asset, chains, belts, sprockets, and curves, tagging them with QR codes linked to a central database. This proactive approach enables data-driven maintenance and planning, allowing drinks manufacturers to budget for replacements and avoid sudden breakdowns.
Evaluating crucial equipment
Critical asset evaluations are another cornerstone of Regal Rexnord’s Premium Services, focusing on crucial individual machines like pasteurizers. These evaluations help detect wear in vital components, such as plastic pasteurizer belts, which degrade due to high temperatures and chemical exposure. Testing belt modules from the production line in its lab to monitor brittleness and strength over time provides operators with clear predictions on remaining belt life, allowing timely, cost-effective replacements before a failure causes unexpected downtime.
For lines already in operation, performance optimization services identify bottlenecks, misalignments, or transfer inefficiencies that could affect the smooth flow of cans or bottles. Regal Rexnord experts assess conveyor alignment, lubrication methods, and component materials to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance line stability. This process can also support SKU rationalization, consolidating part types across multiple lines to simplify inventory and reduce costs.
Further value can be added with operator training. Recognizing that modern beverage facilities often rely on third-party maintenance teams or have less component-specific knowledge, Regal Rexnord empowers both operators and maintenance staff with practical training. This includes teaching how to identify components, perform preventative maintenance, and understand the behavior of new technologies, such as run dry conveyors.
Upgrading existing lines
In fact, converting existing systems to run dry has become a hot topic in the drinks industry as manufacturers seek to reduce water and chemical use. Regal Rexnord offers full feasibility studies and changeover recommendations, including materials and component upgrades needed to eliminate wet lubrication. Their in-depth training ensures operators understand the new system to prevent reverting to old habits that can compromise performance.
All data from surveys and inspections is stored securely on Regal Rexnord’s customer portal, where users can update part replacements and align the database with their own enterprise resource planning (ERP) information. This integration streamlines ordering, supports effective asset management, and provides clear insight into future maintenance needs, often aiding annual budget planning.
With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the beverage production environment, Regal Rexnord Premium Services offer much more than maintenance. It’s a partnership in reliability, performance, and sustainability, helping manufacturers get the most out of every link in the chain.
