Use of steam as a medium in rotating unions
Paper and cardboard production
Heating of drying cylinders and calender rollers for defined moisture and gloss control of the end product.
Textile and non-woven industry
Conditioning of stenter frames, dryer drums and fusing rollers to dry textile webs quickly and evenly.
Plastic and film systems
Temperature control of chill rolls and smoothing rollers to ensure surface quality and dimensional stability of the film.
Food and beverage industry
Steam-heated cooking, sterilizing and drying applications in rotating drums or mixers for pasteurization and aroma control.
Chemical and process industry
Heat transfer in reactors, vacuum dryers and centrifuges where rotating components have to be supplied with process steam.
Note: The applications listed are only an excerpt and are for illustrative purposes. Due to the large number of possible applications, not all use cases can be shown here.
Advantages of our rotating unions
- Temperature-resistant sealing and bearing concepts
- Efficient heat transfer without leakage losses
- Extended machine service life thanks to corrosion-resistant materials
- Low maintenance thanks to relubricatable ball bearing design
- Flexibly adaptable to different roller and spindle geometries
- Special versions for higher temperatures or aggressive components possible
Conclusion
Steam-capable rotating unions ensure reliable heating of rotating systems, minimize energy losses and increase process reliability – even under demanding temperature and pressure conditions. For applications beyond the standard limits, we develop customized solutions that are precisely tailored to your operating parameters.
