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). Read more
Safety pressure-release feature of spears allows controlled deformation of the CO2 gasket without dangerous ejection of valve parts.
Retainer disc redesign for enhanced clean-ability and sanitation eliminating internal flat metal-on-metal parts interface