Rotary Joints & Unions

Are Your Current Water, Oil, or Air Rotary Unions Being Discontinued?

The benefits of Kadant R and RX rotary unions include ease of maintenance, quality construction, and performance.

Written by Victor Caronni on November 27, 2023.

Rotary Joint Requirements for Paper Production

Paper drying requires a large amount of energy and expensive equipment, so it is desirable to minimize the amount of water in the sheet entering the dryer section.

Written by David Moss on March 10, 2020.

Choosing the Right PT™ or PTX® Rotary Joint Repair Kit

Repairing and refurbishing worn piston type (PT or PTX) rotary joints can restore them to a “like-new” condition while avoiding the cost of a new rotary joint. Learn about choosing the right repair kit.

Written by Casey Beck on July 16, 2019.

How Rotary Joints Put Food and Drink on Your Dinner Table

Throughout Europe, rotary joints are embedded in the operational processes of confectionery creation.

Written by Tilly Wood on July 03, 2018.

The Case of the Mysterious X-Dimension

All Kadant Johnson PTX® rotary joints have an X-dimension. The X-dimension is the setup dimension used for the initial rotary joint installation and found on the assembly drawing for the specific rotary joint.

Written by John Hotovy on June 21, 2016.

Expertise and Efficiency Beyond Rotary Joints

Kadant Johnson offers expertise and efficiency beyond rotary joints with full solutions and service to many different industrial processes.

Written by Karen Beker on May 20, 2021.

Rotary Joint Servicing and Spare Parts

Proper equipment, installation, and maintenance are key for optimal performance of any rotary joint or union.

Written by Tilly Wood on December 03, 2019.

How to Select the Right Rotary Joint for Your Application

Choosing the right rotary joint for your application is important to ensure reliability, long life, safety, and process efficiency.

Written by Tilly Wood on May 07, 2019.

8 Things You Need to Know About Rotary Joints & Unions

There are 8 things you need to know about rotary joints & unions.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on April 10, 2018.

Corrugated Packaging Plant Eliminates Thermal Bowing, Improves Bond Between Liner and Medium

A high-volume, high-speed single facer at a corrugated packaging plant located in California (USA) was having issues with poorly bonded board after starting up from a stoppage of any duration. The poor bond between the corrugated medium and liner was resulting in excess waste and lost production.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on May 10, 2016.

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