Andale

THE LEADER IN KEG SPEAR TECHNOLOGY

KEG VALVES & PACKAGING

TRUSTED IN OVER 120 COUNTRIES

As the trusted leader in keg spear technology around the world, Micro Matic is dedicated to providing market-leading innovations, proven quality and best-in-class service.

 

For us, commitment to high quality means reliability, durability and safety are instilled in every part and piece we produce and ship. In an age where shortcuts are common, we always ensure you’re getting the best.

 

From our rigorous, multi-step testing performed on 100% of keg spears produced, to our comprehensive warranties, we are committed to providing the very best to our customers.

SAFETY FIRST

NEXT GENERATION SPEARS

Micro Matic keg spears are manufactured using the highest quality stainless steel and designed for maximum durability, safety, hygiene and quick filling.
EXPLORE
OUR CAPABILITIES

SERVICES LIKE NO OTHER

Utilizing the power of our global network, we offer a range of products, services and knowledgeable customer support tailored for your success!
DISCOVER

120 million keg spears produced
and delivered since 1969

Micro Matic keg spears are installed
in 90% of the world’s kegs

NEW KEG SPEARS

Andale Micro Matic D System (aka American Sankey) Keg Spears are available to every keg manufacturer world-wide, and new/replacement keg spears are available for your used kegs. Insist on Micro Matic keg spears to be installed in the kegs you purchase as new.

 

Contact us to order new spears and for assistance in sizing, keg neck type identification and the exact version of the D System spear you need for kegs you already own.

KEG SPEARS

Over 90% of all keg valves in the world are Micro Matic valves – choose the market leader!

NEXT GENERATION KEG SPEARS

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Safety features are our top design priority toward eliminating accidental or unauthorized removal of spears or tampering that could result in injury. With color and year coding, we offer a means of segregating kegs for preventive maintenance.

 

Micro Matic spears are manufactured in stainless steel and are engineered for maximum strength, hygiene, and quick filling providing long-life durability in all conditions.

125 MILLION SPEARS - AND STILL COUNTING

Micro Matic has produced more than 125 million keg spears over the last 40 years. With market-leading innovations, proven quality and best-in-class service, Micro Matic is the trusted leader in keg spear technology.

INNOVATIVE ADVANTAGES

WHAT IS COLOR CODING?

The market-leading spear from Micro Matic comes with a unique color and year coding for preventive maintenance.

 

Color-coding of the spears enables camera-controlled or mechanical separation of kegs that are due for routine, scheduled maintenance which Micro Matic recommends at approximately 7-8 year cycles.

 

In 2019 the color-code was yellow; in 2020 it is Rose Pink, and in 2021 it will be Violet. (Note that there will be a 3-4 month transition period each year from one color to the next).

 

Below you can find the color markings for the coming years:

2015 Blue (RAL: 5010)
2016 Red (RAL: 3020)
2017 Green (RAL: 6032)
2018 Brown (RAL: 8001)
2019 Yellow (RAL: 1016)
2020 Rose Pink (RAL: 3015)
2021 Violet (RAL: 4005)
2022 Light Blue (RAL: 5024)
2023 Magenta (RAL: 4010)
2024 Light Green (RAL: 6019)
2025 Blue (RAL: 5017)
2026 Red (RAL: 3020)
Please note that the above screen colors are only indicative. ​​​​​​​

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

INNOVATION UNIQUE TO MICRO MATIC KEG SPEARS:
Color-coding of the spears for manual or camera-enabled mechanical separation of kegs that are due for routine, scheduled maintenance which Micro Matic recommends at approximately 7-8 year cycles. In 2019 the color-code was yellow; in 2020 it is Rose Pink, and in 2021 it will be Violet. (Note that there will be a 3-4 month transition period each year from one color to the next).

Safety pressure-release feature of spears allows the controlled deformation of the CO2 gasket without dangerous ejection of valve parts.

Retainer disc redesign for enhanced cleanability and sanitation eliminating internal flat metal-on-metal parts interface.

FAQS

We have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions written by Micro Matic’s Packaging Division experts to address common issues.
Only licensed, commercial beverage producers* who own or lease kegs; keg manufacturers and importers/resellers; plus limited other wholesale businesses and service providers – a few qualified 3rd party distributors, no retailers, and no private individuals. *breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries, kombucha-makers, hard seltzer-makers, cold coffee producers; other similar
We keep all keg spears, tools and parts in a secure area online, since we restrict sales to businesses as described above. After we qualify a customer, we send our product catalog, technical data sheets, user manuals for tools, and provide a high level of technical support.
The circlip that holds the spear in place is a critical safety component and should never be used a second time. A new circlip should be used every time it is removed or if there is any evidence of damage or tampering. This is an industry-wide safety standard and should not be considered as optional under any circumstances. Failure to do so can lead to a catastrophic failure resulting in damage, injury, or death.
At Micro Matic, we discourage the use of commercial kegs fitted with D System valves as home brew containers because they are not designed for manual filling and cleaning. There are numerous other draft beverage containers available which are designed for manual cleaning and filling. These are far more suitable for home brew.
Beer kegs fitted with D System valves are not well-suited for this purpose unless you have access to a professional-grade keg washing machine to clean and sanitize these kegs between uses, and a means to fill the kegs without removing the spear.
As mentioned above, we sell keg spears, tools or parts only to end users who are licensed, commercial beverage producers who own kegs, and discourage use of kegs fitted with D System valves as home brew containers.
Yes! Please contact the Sales Manager listed as responsible for the State where your brewery is located, or click here to send us a message and one of us will get back to you within a day or two.
There is no best (or good, or adequate) method to manually clean kegs fitted with D System keg spears. They are designed specifically for clean-in-place (CIP) wash systems.
Yes, but only if you qualify as a customer – see above. And DO NOT trust videos you see on YouTube for keg spear removal/repair/replacement; most (maybe all?) demonstrate wrong and potentially dangerous techniques. Please let us help you with the correct tools and techniques, for your safety and the safety of your staff and customers.
Generally if you have 25 or fewer kegs needing repair (leaker, foamer kegs), you should just buy new, replacement spears and tools to remove/replace the spear in the keg neck, rather than also spending money on tools needed to rebuild the spear. You may choose to send damaged/aged spears out for refurbishment by a 3rd party Micro Matic Certified Keg Spear Refurbisher (contact us for the listing.)

For All Keg Spear Enquiries contact

+61 2 4340 4111 or mm@micro-matic.com.au

2/2 Pile Street · Somersby · NSW · 2250 Australia

+61 2 4340 4111
or
mm@micro-matic.com.au