Sanitary Macon Union from VTY Factory is a sanitary fitting used to connect pipelines and equipment in the wine industry. These unions are designed for easy assembly and disassembly to facilitate routine cleaning and maintenance. A complete Macon Union is composed of MACON-13 NUT, MACON-14 LINER, MACON-15 MALE and a gasket to provide a leak-proof seal.
These unions can handle high temperatures and pressures with a high resistance to corrosion while being easy to maintain and clean. VTY can offer a wide range of Sanitary Macon Unions for food, dairy, beverage, and many other industries.
1.Excellent ability to withstand extreme conditions: The unions can bear high temperatures and pressures with a high resistance to corrosion.
2.Industry Application: Popular in France and Italy throughout wine industries.
3.Convenient Maintenance: Sanitary Macon Union connections allow pipelines to be easily dismantled while maintaining a hygienic seal.
·Size Range: MACON 43~103
·Specification: MACON standard.
·Material: 304, 304L, 316L (forged)
·Seal: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FPM, PTFE
·Roughness: Ra=0.4~0.8µm (internal), Ra≤1.6µm (external)
Stainless Steel has advantages of high resistance to corrosion and high temperature, and robustness, making it useful in wet and corrosive environments. Compared with plastic and carbon steel, stainless steel is less likely to rust and deteriorate, which can extend its lifespan. In sanitary applications, PVC ferrules may age or release impurities.
Carbon steel ferrules may cause pollution when their coatings peel off. The smooth surface of stainless steel in Sanitary Macon Unions allows them to conform to sanitary standards, making stainless steel a more reliable choice.
Leakage is so common in the use of sanitary unions. It is often caused by the aging of gaskets, damage to threaded part and improper installation. First of all, please check if the gasket is intact. If there is any wear or deformation, please replace it immediately.
Ensure that the threaded part is not damaged, and that there are no residues around it. Compared with other types of fittings, the seal design of Sanitary Macon Unions is more dependent on clamping force, so it is important to maintain it regularly.
Which industries most commonly use sanitary Macon fittings?
In France and Italy, Macon fittings are the preferred connectors for wine delivery lines, especially in bottling and filtration systems. They are also widely used in the dairy, beer, and juice processing industries, where frequent disassembly for CIP cleaning is required.
How do VTY Macon fittings differ from cheaper alternatives?
Unlike low-cost fittings, VTY Macon fittings are machined on MAZAK CNC machining centers with an internal surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.8µm. All forgings are made of 316L stainless steel, not a 304 alternative. Our gaskets are traceable and comply with EU food contact regulations.
How to prevent Macon fitting leaks?
Leaks are usually caused by gasket aging or thread damage. VTY recommends replacing silicone or EPDM gaskets every 12 months in high-temperature applications. Unlike clamp fittings, Macon fittings rely on thread clamping force—always check the torque after a weekly CIP cleaning cycle.
Why do European wineries choose VTY as their Macon connector supplier?
Over 95% of VTY's products are exported to the EU, including Germany, France, and Italy. We maintain a stock of MACON sizes 43–103 and can provide complete material traceability information and 3.1 certification upon request.
Wenzhou Tianyue Fluid Equipment Co., Ltd. is a state-certified high-tech enterprise since 2013. Our 13,000m² facility operates 134 CNC precision lathes (90%+ MAZAK), laser cutters, pipe polishing lines, and a fully equipped product lab with 3D CMM, roundness tester, hardness testers, and spectrometers.
With 180+ employees and a dedicated R&D team, we strictly adhere to "Quality First, Customer Supremacy". We welcome you to visit our factory for technical discussions.
About VTY | Certificates (3A, ISO) | Factory & MAZAK CNC
| Size | A | B | C | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 37 | 70 | M55xP3.0 | 24 |
| 50 | 57 | 80 | M67×P3.0 | 24 |
| 60 | 67 | 95 | M79xP3.5 | 24 |
| 70 | 77 | 106 | M90×P3.5 | 24 |
| 80 | 90 | 118 | M102×P4.0 | 25 |
| 100 | 112 | 139 | M125×P4.0 | 25 |
| Size | A | B | C | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 43.3 | 50 | 22 |
| 50 | 50 | 53.3 | 62.5 | 22 |
| 60 | 60 | 63.3 | 73.5 | 22 |
| 70 | 70 | 73.3 | 85 | 22 |
| 80 | 80 | 83.3 | 96 | 22 |
| 100 | 100 | 104.2 | 119 | 22 |
| Size | A | B | C | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 43.3 | M55xP3.0 | 22 |
| 50 | 50 | 53.3 | M67×P3.0 | 22 |
| 60 | 60 | 63.3 | M79×P3.5 | 22 |
| 70 | 70 | 73.3 | M9O×P3.5 | 22 |
| 80 | 80 | 83.3 | M102×P4.0 | 22 |
| 100 | 100 | 104.2 | M125×P4.0 | 22 |
| Size | A | B | H |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 43 | 49 | 4 |
| 50 | 53 | 61.5 | 4 |
| 60 | 63 | 72.5 | 4 |
| 70 | 73 | 84 | 4 |
| 80 | 83 | 95 | 4 |
| 100 | 103 | 118 | 4 |
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