19.5L Hybrid Keg / Sixtel
Seamlessly replace your traditional metal inventory with the Petainer 19L Hybrid Keg. Sized precisely to match a standard US 1/6 barrel profile, this stackable PET plastic keg fits perfectly into commercial restaurant kegerators and retail draft boxes, offering craft breweries a high-efficiency, one-way alternative without forcing venues to modify their layout.
- Direct dimensional match for standard US 1/6 barrel formats.
- Interlocking chimes ensure safe vertical storage in retail draft boxes.
- Avoids the capital drain of lost, stolen, or unreturned metal fleets.
- Drastically reduces freight weight to maximize transport fuel efficiency.
- Universal coupler options ensure instant compatibility at any bar.
Product Specifications
| Colour | Volume | Diameter | Height | Weight | Neck Type | rPET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 19500ml | 243mm | 593.5mm | 1189g | D Type | - |
| Brown | 19500ml | 243mm | 593.5mm | 1189g | A Type | - |
| Brown | 19500ml | 243mm | 593.5mm | 1210g | S Type | - |
| Brown | 19500ml | 243mm | 593.5mm | 1210g | G Type | - |
19.5L Hybrid Keg / Sixtel Properties
| Max Content Pressure | 3.1 bar / 45 psi |
|---|---|
| Dispense Working Pressure | < 3.1 bar / 45 psi |
| Burst Pressure | > 7.75 bar/ > 112 psi |
| Drop Functional Test | 1.2 m flat metal surface |
| ASTM D4169-14 (pre-condition 40°C; 72h) | Transport Simulation Test filled kegs |
| Sanitising Recommendation | 70 % Ethanol |
| Ph Range Compatibility | 3 to 9 |
| Fill Window (Based on Storage Conditions) | Optimum: Within 6 months Max: Within 9 months (if optimum storage conditions met) |
| CO2 Loss | < 15 % ( 22 °C / 72 °F) 12 months |
|---|---|
| O2 Ingress | < 0.2 ppm (22 °C / 72 °F) 9 months |
| Cleaning | Cleaning detergents & chemicals may cause stress cracks on the components |
| UV and Light Protection | Up to 500 nm |
| Materials – Keg | PET |
| Materials – Fitting | POM, PP, TPE, NBR, Stainless Steel |
| Recommended Storage Conditions Unfilled | Optimum: < 22 °C / 72 °F Max: 50 °C / 122 °F |
| Shelf Life - Filled Based on optimum storage; (below 22°C), out of direct sunlight. | O2 Barrier: 18 months from manufacture CO2 Barrier: 12 months from fill date |
Compliance & certifications
Produced in accordance with the following regulations and standards:
Case Study
How PET Kegs Helped Scale Cold Brew Distribution
Ferris Coffee adopted Petainer's 20L one-way PET Hybrid Kegs to expand cold brew distribution beyond its own cafés. The move reduced the cost and complexity of steel keg logistics, while helping protect product quality and support growth in new markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Its 19L (5-gallon) volume and exterior dimensions mirror the traditional craft beer 1/6 bbl profile, ensuring total compatibility.
The heavy-duty chimes are engineered to absorb shocks and vibrations during long-haul road transport, keeping stacked pallets perfectly stable.
Absolutely. Every 19L Hybrid arrives completely sterile, pressurized, and pre-purged to protect your beer against oxygen pickup from day one.
