Ever wondered what a rotary union is? Operational managers are always looking for the best equipment for their bottle filling, and rotary unions are no exception. Fitting filling operations with the proper rotary union ensures proper transfer of fluid product. Whether transferring through fluid under pressure or vacuum, FBN helps you find and install only the best rotary union for the job.
What is a rotary union?
You may know rotary union by one of their other names, including rotary manifold, swivel joint, rotating joint, rotary coupling, fluid swivel or fluid rotary union. Each refers to the same component part. These parts take liquids in a bottling operation and form a sealed connection between the supply of the liquid and a rotating part. Rotary unions, when crafted and installed properly, hold this seal tightly throughout the process of liquid transfer.
Where are rotary unions utilized?
Rotary unions are used for a variety of liquids in a wide range of industries. They often require slight adjustments to fit the industry using them. These industries include things such as chemical filling operations, food processing, oil transfer, and more. Each requires specific setups depending on the other equipment used. It also depends on the specific type of liquid moved between those parts. Through versatile designs and adjustments, rotary unions offer a solution to properly sealing liquid supply to a fillable container for a large variety of industries and their applications.
Which works best for your operation?
Determining which rotary union best fits into your equipment largely depends on the operation they are installed within. Details like the pressure, speed, type of liquid, connection size, temperature, and more all change what type your setup requires. FBN provides a standardized rotary union option that works well for many applications. However, we also offer custom designed options as well depending on your needs. Through in-depth discussions with you, we determine the best fit for your needs and make adjustments to our rotary union’s build as necessary.
What makes our rotary unions unique?
FBN creates a unique rotary union design built to provide exceptional results and a longer lifespan of equipment. Compared to modular, welded components, our rotary unions are machined from solid stock. This reduces the chances of welded sections coming apart over time from extended use and wear. Our design also does not require greasing, eliminating the potential for breakdown from bearing failure. This creates less downtime for both maintenance of the system. And, it lowers time needed for repairs due to failure of the system. These alongside the custom design capabilities of FBN create an unmatched component part in the bottling industry.
We hope this summary of rotary unions and their function helps bottling operations to understand why it is important to have a dependable and long-lasting part at their disposal. If you want to discuss your current rotary union with us and how a replacement can improve results for your operation, give us a call today!
