Predictive maintenance and expert support now available to the bottling industry

BMG’s Power Transmission division is now offering the food and beverage sector access to Regal Rexnord’s Premium Services package, which has been developed to improve production line efficiency and minimise costly downtime in demanding manufacturing environments.

BMG’s Regal Rexnord’s Premium Services programme provides glass, bottling and beverage manufacturers with expert audits, predictive maintenance capabilities and comprehensive on-site training to optimise conveyor system performance. This proactive approach helps facilities maintain continuous operations, while reducing unexpected equipment failures that can halt production lines.

“Our Premium Services package represents a significant advancement in how we support our food and beverage customers,” explains Carlo Beukes, Business Unit Manager of BMG’s Power Transmission division. “By combining predictive maintenance with expert technical support and easy access to replacement parts, we’re helping manufacturers protect their production schedules and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

“Regal Rexnord’s Premium Services align perfectly with BMG’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that go beyond simply supplying equipment. Our customers in the food, beverage and glass manufacturing sectors face intense pressure to maintain production schedules, while managing costs. Through our Premium Services offering, we’re able to deliver predictive maintenance strategies, expert technical audits and training that transform how our customers approach equipment management.

“The Regal Rexnord Data Portal integration means our customers can identify and order the exact components they require quickly and accurately, reducing inventory carrying costs, while ensuring they have critical parts available when required.”

Conveying solutions for demanding applications

BMG’s comprehensive Regal Rexnord portfolio for the beverage industry includes integrated hot and cold end conveying solutions specifically engineered for the demanding conditions of glass and container manufacturing. The company provides a full range of product conveying systems, complemented by an expanding portfolio of PowerTrain solutions.

The product range features TableTop chains, with precision-engineered steel and plastic construction, that deliver excellent flatness and surface finish, ensuring efficient product handling, reduced container tipping and extended operational life. MatTop belts are designed for enhanced container stability and reduced product damage, helping manufacturers maintain product integrity and minimise waste during the conveying process.

The Dynamic Transfer System (DTS) enables smooth and reliable transfer of delicate or unstable containers, minimising breakage, while ensuring consistent line performance. Superior chain-sprocket interaction is achieved through optimised engagement design which extends chain life and reduces maintenance downtime. These features improve overall equipment efficiency, while lowering operational costs.

Specialised solutions for abrasive environments

For glass container manufacturing applications where abrasion resistance is critical, BMG recommends Rexnord BWX material – a specially formulated solution engineered specifically for chains exposed to glass shards, sand, dirt and other harsh particles. BWX material can extend chain wear life up to five times, compared to standard acetal materials, delivering superior Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in high-wear environments.

BWX is available from BMG in multiple chain types, including MatTop and TableTop configurations, as well as side-flexing chains for curved conveyor sections.

The polyamide-based material offers high wear resistance with minimal dust generation, suitable for demanding loads and speeds in highly abrasive, dry applications, with glass contact temperatures up to 85° C.

BMG’s key products for hot end and cold end applications in glass manufacturing facilities include the Rexnord 7005 Series MatTop Chain, the Rexnord 1005 Series MatTop Chain and the Rexnord 1055 Series, which is a high-strength plastic tabletop chain, designed for heavy-duty conveying applications.

The Rexnord 820/880 Series provides smooth, low-friction conveying ideal for handling delicate glass containers, while the Rexnord XLBP1005 Series delivers the lowest backline pressure when conveying cartons or trays of glass containers. The Compound Balanced (CB5) metal belt system features thicker wires that provide high strength, a smoother surface and improved tracking and stability, while the DiaCrimp (DCF) design reduces belt stretch by approximately 90 %.

Regal Rexnord power transmission components – enhanced by the Premium Services package – are available through BMG’s Power Transmission division for food, beverage and glass manufacturing customers throughout Africa.