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Rotary Joints & Unions


Basics of a Continuous Caster Rotary Union

For cooling water to pass through the caster rolls, a rotary union is required to allow the cooling water to enter and exit the rolls that support the strand of steel as it is solidifying.

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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.

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Steam Joints for the Corrugating Industry

Rotary steam joints have been a part of the corrugating manufacturing process since the 1930’s. Since then, there have been significant advances in sealing technology, rotary joint design, and materials to extend the application range of the conventional pressure-type rotary joint.

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