Micro Matic Keg Coupler D System
Micro Matic Keg Coupler D System is chrome bodied and has a tin-nickel plated probe.
System | "D" (American Sankey) |
Body Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
Probe Material | Tin-Nickel Alloy Plated |
Handle Color | Black |
Handle Style | Lever |
Gas Port | 3/8" O.D. Barb (To fit 5/16" I.D. Gas Hose) |
Beer Port | 7/8"-14 Thread (U.S. Beer Industry Standard) |
Height | 3-13/16" |
Integral PRV | For safety: pressure relief valve releases at 55-65 PSI |
What are the different types of couplers?
"S" System - Mostly imported beers. Used by breweries such as Heineken, Becks, and Amstel Light. Also known as the European Sankey.
"D" System - Mostly North American beers. Used by breweries such as Budweiser, Coors, Miller, Labatt and Molson. This is most common coupler. It is also known as an American Sankey.
"A" System - Mostly German beers. Used by breweries such as Spaten, Warsteiner, and Paulaner. It is also known as a German Slider.
"M" System - Relatively new to the U.S. market. Body is the same as the German Slider, but the probe configuration is unique. Used by breweries such as: Schneider, Aventinus, and Einbecker.
"G" System - The name is from the English developer, Grundy. This coupler is found in breweries such as Bass, Boddingtion’s, Caffrey’s and Anchor Steam.
"U" System - The name comes from the English manufacturer UEC. Breweries such as Guinness and Harp use this coupler.
Twin Probe - This coupler is used by some craft breweries so therefore is limited.
Home Brew - Ball lock fittings used for homebrew tanks.