An apparatus for producing plastic containers filled with liquids, wherein the plastic containers are closed with a keg fitting and filled with liquid, includes a connection device for connecting a plastic container with a keg fitting. The connection device is configured to move the plastic container relative to the keg fitting. The apparatus includes at least one cleaning device configured to clean at least an area of the keg fitting during at least one of relative movement of the keg fitting with regard to the plastic container and connection of the keg fitting with the plastic container. The cleaning device is configured to supply a cleaning medium to the keg fitting.

The invention relates to a treatment system for treating containers, in particular for treating kegs, each of which is preferably equipped with at least one keg fitting. The treatment system has at least one media supply for a product to be filled and/or for one or more treatment or cleaning media as well as at least one treatment station for receiving a container, in particular keg. The treatment station has at least one treatment head for cleaning the interior of and/or filling the container, in particular keg, and at least one supply interface via which the treatment station is connected to the media supply. According to the invention, at least one closure device for tightly closing the treatment head as well as at least one measuring and checking device for recording and checking process data are further provided in the treatment system for automatically checking installation and/or functioning of the treatment station.

The invention relates to a treatment system for treating containers, in particular for treating kegs, each of which is preferably equipped with at least one keg fitting. The treatment system has at least one media supply for a product to be filled and/or for one or more treatment or cleaning media as well as at least one treatment station for receiving a container, in particular keg. The treatment station has at least one treatment head for cleaning the interior of and/or filling the container, in particular keg, and at least one supply interface via which the treatment station is connected to the media supply. According to the invention, at least one closure device for tightly closing the treatment head as well as at least one measuring and checking device for recording and checking process data are further provided in the treatment system for automatically checking installation and/or functioning of the treatment station.

The invention relates to a container for a pressurized beverage, in particular beer, comprising a casing of a thermoplastic material, a valve part for dispensing the beverage from the container, and an expandable device holding a compressed gas or a gas generating system for expanding the device during or after filling the container to compensate for an increase in the volume of the container resulting from creep in the thermoplastic material.

The invention relates to a container for a pressurized beverage, in particular beer, comprising a casing of a thermoplastic material, a valve part for dispensing the beverage from the container, and an expandable device holding a compressed gas or a gas generating system for expanding the device during or after filling the container to compensate for an increase in the volume of the container resulting from creep in the thermoplastic material.

The present invention relates to a method of introducing nitrogen into a beverage container. The beverage container (10) comprises a cylindrical neck part (16) having a circumferential rim (18) defining an opening (20). The cylindrical neck part comprises an outer circumferential flange (22) encircling the cylindrical neck part. A connecting element (36) comprising a circular closure plate (64) and a cylindrical housing (54) having a set of inwardly oriented locking parts (56) is positioned such that the cylindrical housing is at least partially covering the cylindrical neck part and a fluid path (58) is defined between the connecting element and the cylindrical neck part. A collar (42, 44) comprising a gas inlet (48) is placed about the cylindrical neck part and gas is injected into the beverage container via the gas inlet. Finally, the connecting element is moved towards the cylindrical neck part for arresting the connecting element to the cylindrical neck part and sealing the circular closure plate against the circumferential rim.

The present invention relates to a method of introducing nitrogen into a beverage container. The beverage container (10) comprises a cylindrical neck part (16) having a circumferential rim (18) defining an opening (20). The cylindrical neck part comprises an outer circumferential flange (22) encircling the cylindrical neck part. A connecting element (36) comprising a circular closure plate (64) and a cylindrical housing (54) having a set of inwardly oriented locking parts (56) is positioned such that the cylindrical housing is at least partially covering the cylindrical neck part and a fluid path (58) is defined between the connecting element and the cylindrical neck part. A collar (42, 44) comprising a gas inlet (48) is placed about the cylindrical neck part and gas is injected into the beverage container via the gas inlet. Finally, the connecting element is moved towards the cylindrical neck part for arresting the connecting element to the cylindrical neck part and sealing the circular closure plate against the circumferential rim.

A system for treating kegs with data carriers. One or more treatment modules, each of which has a keg receiving area, a treatment head, and an one interface for a discharge line and for a cleaning medium line and/or at least one filling product line. A signaling device configured for signaling operations to be carried out with the treatment modules and/or a loading device for supplying and discharging the kegs to and from the treatment modules. A controller configured for controlling the treatment modules, the signaling device, and/or the feed device. A reading device connected to the controller for reading information from the data carriers. The controller being configured to control and/or regulate the treatment of the kegs, in particular a cleaning process and/or a filling process, in the treatment modules based on the information on the data carriers. The information being read by the reading device.

A system for treating kegs with data carriers. One or more treatment modules, each of which has a keg receiving area, a treatment head, and an one interface for a discharge line and for a cleaning medium line and/or at least one filling product line. A signaling device configured for signaling operations to be carried out with the treatment modules and/or a loading device for supplying and discharging the kegs to and from the treatment modules. A controller configured for controlling the treatment modules, the signaling device, and/or the feed device. A reading device connected to the controller for reading information from the data carriers. The controller being configured to control and/or regulate the treatment of the kegs, in particular a cleaning process and/or a filling process, in the treatment modules based on the information on the data carriers. The information being read by the reading device.

A system for treating kegs with at least two treatment modules. Each treatment module has a keg receiving area, a treatment head, and an interface. The system contains a controller for controlling the treatment modules. At least one of the treatment modules is connected to a filling product source, which provides a first filling product, via the respective interface of the treatment module. At least one other treatment module of the treatment modules is connected to a filling product source, which provides a second filling product, via the respective interface of the treatment module. The controller is designed to actuate the treatment modules for a simultaneous and/or a delayed filling process for different filling products.