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Rotary Joint for Steel Ladle Turrets – Multi-Circuit


Independent oil, water and gas circuits for continuous-caster ladle turrets

Overview


The ladle turret is the rotating platform that moves a fully charged ladle between the metallurgy station and the casting position on a continuous caster. Ruitus developed this rotary joint specifically for that duty: each oil, water and gas circuit is routed independently, so multiple media can cross the rotating interface without mixing. Imported sealing components and friction surfaces that are honed, lapped and carbonitride-hardened deliver strong sealing and wear resistance for a long service life. Depending on the turret configuration, the slip ring is supplied with anything from a few circuits up to more than twenty, and Ruitus can design and manufacture variants to match your specific equipment.

Images & Dimension Drawings


Rotary Joint for Steel Ladle Turrets – Multi-Circuit — drawing
Rotary Joint for Steel Ladle Turrets – Multi-Circuit — drawing

Key Features


  • Independent oil, water and gas circuits — no cross-contamination
  • Imported sealing components with carbonitride-hardened friction surfaces
  • Slip ring configurable from a few circuits to more than twenty
  • Custom designs built to your specific turret equipment

Typical Applications


Ladle turrets on steel continuous casting lines
Ladle transfer between metallurgy and casting stations
Multi-service rotating interfaces in steel plants

Operating Conditions


Media Water, ethylene glycol (oil circuit rated separately)
Max Pressure 32.5 MPa (oil circuit)
Max Temperature 80°C
Speed Range 50 rpm
Notes Slip ring available from a few circuits up to 20+ circuits depending on turret configuration; custom designs per customer equipment

Frequently Asked Questions


1 What is a multi-circuit rotary joint for steel ladle turrets?
The ladle turret is the rotating platform that moves a charged ladle between the metallurgy station and the casting position. This joint routes independent oil, water and gas circuits across that rotating interface with no cross-contamination — the oil circuit is rated up to 32.5 MPa / 80°C / 50 rpm. The slip ring is configurable from a few circuits up to 20+, with imported sealing components and carbonitride-hardened friction surfaces.
2 How many circuits can you build, and can it match our specific turret?
Passage count is configured to your turret — from a few circuits up to 20+ — and every joint is custom-built to your equipment. Send your turret model and circuit list (medium, pressure per passage) plus nameplate photos, and we will confirm the configuration and interchangeability within 24 hours.
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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.