24L Classic Keg
Maximize your regional distribution payload with the Petainer 24L Classic Keg. Engineered specifically for high-efficiency breweries and distributors looking to squeeze more sellable volume into every truckload, this boxed one-way PET keg provides complete UV defense while throwing out the unprofitable deadweight of traditional steel fleets.
- Niche high-efficiency volume that optimizes domestic vehicle freight payload.
- Heavy-duty outer carton forms a 100% barrier against light degradation.
- Lightweight construction eliminates heavy, fuel-burning metal deadweight.
- Cuts out the steep logistical overheads of empty return journeys.
- Supplied pre-purged, sterile, and ready to plug into existing filling loops.
Product Specifications
| Colour | Volume | Diameter | Height | Weight | Neck Type | rPET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 24000ml | 259mm | 567mm | 1g | A Type | - |
| Brown | 24000ml | 259mm | 567mm | 1g | G Type | - |
| Brown | 24000ml | 259mm | 567mm | 1g | S Type | - |
| Brown | 24000ml | 259mm | 567mm | 1g | D Type | - |
24L Classic Keg 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
It is custom-built for high-volume regional breweries and distributors looking to maximize their transport economics without stepping all the way up to a 30L size.
Yes. The outer packaging is structurally engineered to withstand typical cold-room moisture, condensation, and cold-chain transport humidity without collapsing.
No. It uses standard global standard couplers (A, G, S, D), meaning any commercial bar or restaurant tap wall can connect it instantly.
