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Swivel Rotary Joint for Loading Arms and Swing Service


One-piece pivoting seal between rigid pipes — the workhorse flexible swivel

Overview


Also known as a flexible swivel joint (活络接头), the reciprocating swing rotary joint provides a pivoting fluid connection between rigid pipes that must move relative to each other. The housing is supported on rolling steel balls with an advanced welded structure: lightweight, well-proportioned, with generous internal clearance that keeps seal loading and operating torque low. Rated for 100 rpm, 200°C and 5.5 MPa on steam, water and similar media, with bores from DN6 to DN300 — it is the standard solution for oil loading arms (鹤管) and rubber vulcanizing machines, and detailed installation drawings are available on request.

Images & Dimension Drawings


Swivel Rotary Joint for Loading Arms and Swing Service — drawing
Swivel Rotary Joint for Loading Arms and Swing Service — drawing
Swivel Rotary Joint for Loading Arms and Swing Service — drawing

Key Features


  • Rolling-ball supported welded housing — lightweight, low torque
  • Full size range DN6–DN300 to match any line diameter
  • Rated 100 rpm / 200°C / 5.5 MPa for steam and water duty
  • Proven on oil loading arms and rubber vulcanizing machines

Typical Applications


Oil loading arms (鹤管) at tank farms and terminals
Rubber vulcanizing machines
Rigid-pipe systems requiring a pivoting fluid connection

Operating Conditions


Media Steam, water and similar liquid media
Max Pressure 5.5 MPa
Max Temperature 200°C
Speed Range 100 rpm
Notes Bore sizes DN6 to DN300 (6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300); detailed installation and connection drawings available on request

Frequently Asked Questions


1 What is a flexible swivel joint, and what sizes does it come in?
Also known as a flexible swivel joint (活络接头), it provides a pivoting fluid connection between rigid pipes that must move relative to each other — the workhorse behind oil loading arms and rubber vulcanizing machines. The rolling-ball supported welded housing keeps weight and torque low, covering the full DN6–DN300 range rated 100 rpm / 200°C / 5.5 MPa for steam and water duty.
2 Can it replace an existing swing joint on our line?
Yes — bores run DN6 to DN300 (6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300) and installation and connection drawings are available on request. Send a photo of the nameplate plus the mounting dimensions (bore, flange, thread) and we will confirm interchangeability within 24 hours.
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