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Sanitary 3A Union

Great compatibility makes VTY a highly trusted China supplier and manufacturer of Sanitary 3A Unions. They follow strict standard sizes, so a 2-inch 3A union from our factory will perfectly fit a 2-inch fitting from any other brand. They are very popular in food, dairy, and beverage industries.

The Sanitary 3A Union from VTY factory is a pipe fitting widely used in the hygienic processing industry. The 3A union is designed according to 3A standard, which is a gold standard that makes cleanliness a regulatory requirement. These unions are manufactured to suit imperial and metric tubes, making them widely used in the global fluid processing industry.

The complete 3A union consists of a round slotted nut, a weld liner and weld male, and an O-ring seal. VTY can offer a wide range of 3A unions are widely used in the USA, Germany, France and the UK.

Key Features

Multiple Applications: food, beverage, dairy, biotech, pharmacy industries.

Elegant and smooth surface to eliminate microbial adhesion.

Ideal for use in high temperature process pipe work.

Specification

Item Specification
Size Range 1’’-4’’
Specification 3A standard
Material 304, 304L, 316L (forged)
Seal NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FPM, PTFE
Roughness Ra=0.4~0.8µm (internal), Ra≤1.6µm (external)

How long is the lifespan of Sanitary Unions?

Service life is affected by many factors including material quality, use environment and medium nature. High quality Sanitary 3A Unions can be used for a long time under normal use and regular maintenance. However, gaskets should be replaced regularly to ensure a sealed environment. We recommend making a plan for checks according to the frequency of use.


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Will the performance of sanitary unions be affected in low or high temperature environments?

Extreme temperatures can affect union performance and seal material. At low temperatures, some seal materials may become harder or lose their elasticity, affecting seal performance. High temperatures may accelerate the aging of materials or cause thermal expansion and contraction, leading to a loose connection

Why Choose VTY 3A Unions?

VTY is a state-certified high-tech enterprise with over 10 years of experience in hygienic fluid components. Our 3A unions offer:

  • Superior machining precision
    134 CNC lathes & machining centers, over 90% MAZAK (Japan brand) – ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy.
  • Certified surface roughness
    Internal Ra ≤ 0.4µm (customizable), external Ra ≤ 1.6µm – meets 3A sanitary requirements to prevent microbial adhesion.
  • Full material traceability
    Every batch is tested via spectrometers, thickness testers, hardness testers, and 3D CMM for complete traceability.
  • Full certifications & EU export experience
    Certified with 3A, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
    ~95% of products exported to the EU (Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Italy, etc.).


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Quality Control – How We Ensure 3A Compliance

Each VTY 3A union undergoes:

  • Material spectrometry – 304/316L verification
  • Thickness testing – wall uniformity
  • Hardness testing – material consistency
  • Roughness measurement – internal/external Ra
  • 3D CMM inspection – critical dimensions
  • Pressure & seal testing – finished product validation

All records are traceable. Test reports & 3A Declaration of Conformity are available with shipment.


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FAQ

1. What is the difference between a 3A union and a DIN sanitary fitting?

3A focuses on cleanability and surface roughness for dairy and pharmaceutical applications. DIN standards are commonly used in Europe but differ in structure and sealing. VTY offers both.

2. Can you produce 3A unions for metric tubing?

Yes. We support both inch and metric sizes and accept custom orders based on drawings or samples.

3. What is the standard internal roughness for a 3A union?

Typically Ra ≤ 0.8µm per 3A standard. VTY can achieve Ra ≤ 0.4µm for stricter requirements.

4. Do high or low temperatures affect performance?

Yes, mainly on the seal material:

  • Low temperature → some seals harden and lose elasticity
  • High temperature → accelerated aging or thermal expansion

VTY provides different seal materials to match operating conditions.

5. Do you provide 3A certification per batch?

Yes. We can provide a 3A Declaration of Conformity along with material test reports per shipment.

6. What is the lead time for 3A unions?

Standard sizes: 15–25 days (adjustable based on production schedule)
Custom orders: based on complexity

Contact Us

VTY supports custom manufacturing based on drawings or samples.

Send us your requirements – we will reply with a technical proposal within 24 hours.

(Contact form vty@wzvty.com / +86-13567797796 )



3A-13H
Hexagonal Nut
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B H SW
1.0" 38.02×8TPIACME 30.3  23  46 
1.5" 51.54×8TPIACME 43.4  24.6  61.1 
2.0" 65.05×8TPIACME 56.5  27  76.2 
2.5" 78.56×8TPIACME 69.6  29.6  91.3 
3.0" 92.08×8TPIACME 82.7  32.5  106.4 
4.0" 120.14×6TPI ACME 108.9  38.1  137.6 
3A-14
Welding Liner
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 22.1  25.4  33.3  18.2 
1.5" 34.8  38.1  46.9  18.2 
2.0" 47.5  50.8  60.5  19 
2.5" 60.2  63.5  74  22.2 
3.0" 72.9  76.2  87.5  23.1 
4.0" 97.38  101.6  114.5  26.2 
3A-15
Welding Male
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 22.1  25.4  37.13×8TPI ACME 18.3 
1.5” 34.8  38.1  50.65×8TPI ACME 18.3 
2.0" 47.5  50.8  64.16×8TPI ACME 19.1 
2.5" 60.2  63.5  77.67×8TPIACME 22.2 
3.0" 72.9  76.2  91.19×8TPI ACME 23.1 
4.0" 97.38  101.6  119.25×6TPIACME 26.2 
3A-14B
Blank Liner
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B H
1.0" 22.1  33.3  11.9 
1.5" 34.8  46.9  14.3 
2.0" 47.5  60.5  15.9 
2.5" 60.2  74  16.7 
3.0" 72.9  87.5  18.3 
4.0" 97.38  114.5  20.6 
3A-14L
Welding Liner
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 22.1  25.4  33.3  34.9 
1.5" 34.8  38.1  46.9  38.1 
2.0" 47.5  50.8  60.5  38.1 
2.5" 60.2  63.5  74  44.5 
3.0" 72.9  76.2  87.5  44.5 
4.0" 97.38  101.6  114.5  44.5 
3A-15L
Welding Male
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 22.1  25.4  37.13×8TPIACME 34.9 
1.5" 34.8  38.1  50.65×8TPIACME 38.1 
2.0" 47.5  50.8  64.16×8TPIACME 38.1 
2.5" 60.2  63.5  77.67×8TPIACME 44.5 
3.0" 72.9  76.2  91.19×8TPIACME 44.5 
4.0" 97.38  101.6  119.25×6TPIACME 44.5 
3A-14R
Expanding Liner
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 25.5  29.5  33.3  19.1 
1.5" 38.2  42.6  46.9  28.6 
2.0" 50.9  55.7  60.5  33.3 
2.5" 63.6  68.8  74  34.9 
3.0" 76.3  81.9  87.5  36.5 
4.0" 101.7  108.1  114.5  38.1 
3A-15R
Expanding Male
Sanitary 3A Union
Size A B C H
1.0" 25.5  29.5  37.13×8TPIACME 20.6 
1.5" 38.2  42.6  50.65×8TPIACME 28.6 
2.0" 50.9  55.7  64.16×8TPIACME 34.9 
2.5" 63.6  68.8  77.67×8TPIACME 38.1 
3.0" 76.3  81.9  91.19×8TPIACME 41.3 
4.0" 101.7  108.1  119.25×6TPIACME 41.3 



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