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Rotary Joint for Converters, Mud Guns & Ladle Turrets


Multi-passage slip ring for steel industry ladle turrets and converters

Overview


Purpose-built for ladle turrets, metallurgical converters and mud gun systems in steel plants, this multi-passage rotary joint independently handles the entry and exit of oil, water and air across each passage — no cross-talk between circuits, which is what a turret with a dozen services demands. Friction surfaces are honed, polished and carbonitrided, paired with imported sealing components for long life against scale and heat.

The heart of the unit is a slip ring designed with several to 20+ passages. Rated 35 MPa / 80 °C at speeds 0–200 rpm, it serves as the rotating interface between the plant's fixed piping and the equipment that swings heats, taps mud and rotates ladles — all in one sealed assembly.

Because no two melt shops are alike, each slip ring is customized to the specific equipment: passage count, port sizes and mounting follow your machine spec. To quote, send the equipment type, number of passages, media per passage, working pressure, speed and connection dimensions (or the existing joint's nameplate photo — interchangeability is confirmed within 24 hours).

Custom-built for the melt shop, quoted per project. Standard spare components ship in 3–15 days (MOQ 1 unit); complete custom slip rings are scheduled per the quotation, with outage-critical orders prioritised. Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and serving steel producers in 70+ countries.

Images & Dimension Drawings


Rotary Joint for Converters, Mud Guns & Ladle Turrets — drawing
Rotary Joint for Converters, Mud Guns & Ladle Turrets — drawing
Rotary Joint for Converters, Mud Guns & Ladle Turrets — drawing
Rotary Joint for Converters, Mud Guns & Ladle Turrets — drawing

Key Features


  • Multi-passage slip ring (up to 20+ passages)
  • Imported sealing components
  • Honed and polished friction surfaces
  • Customizable for specific equipment

Typical Applications


Ladle turrets in steel plants
Metallurgical converters
Mud gun systems

Operating Conditions


Media Coolant, hot water, cold water, oil, compressed air
Max Pressure 35 MPa
Max Temperature 80°C
Speed Range 0 – 200 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions


1 How many passages can the ladle turret / converter slip ring have?
The slip ring can be designed with several up to 20+ passages, each handling oil, water or air independently — no cross-contamination between circuits. Rated 35 MPa, 0–200 rpm, 80 °C. Friction surfaces are honed, polished and carbonitrided with imported sealing components for long service life on the caster floor.
2 Which steel plant equipment does this rotary joint fit?
It is purpose-built for ladle turrets, metallurgical converters and mud gun systems in steel plants. Units are customized to the specific equipment — passage count, port sizes and mounting follow your machine spec, and the honed/polished friction surfaces resist the scale and heat of the melt shop.
3 What information is needed to design a custom slip ring?
Send the equipment type, number of passages, media for each passage, working pressure, speed and connection dimensions — or the nameplate photo of the existing joint, and we confirm interchangeability within 24 hours. Passage count runs from several to 20+, each circuit fully independent (oil / water / air), rated 35 MPa / 80 °C.
4 What is the lead time for a custom slip ring?
Complete custom slip rings are scheduled per the quotation — the exact lead time depends on passage count, pressure class and materials, and is confirmed with the offer. Standard spare components ship in 3–15 days (MOQ 1 unit), and outage-critical orders are prioritised in production. Large-volume orders may need longer.
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Send Us Your Drawing or Duty Conditions


Tell us the medium, temperature, pressure, speed and connection size. Our engineers reply with a selection or a custom proposal — usually within one working day.