{"id":21245471,"date":"2025-01-15T11:26:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kleingmbh-maschinenbau.de\/rotating-unions-for-the-medium-water\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T12:34:39","slug":"rotating-unions-for-the-medium-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kleingmbh-maschinenbau.de\/en\/rotating-unions-for-the-medium-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotating unions for the medium water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of water as a medium in rotating unions:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paper and textile industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\n  <strong>Cooling rollers<\/strong>\n<\/strong>Cooling rollers <strong>:<\/strong> Rotating unions are used to cool the rollers in order to supply water and maintain a uniform temperature of the roller, which improves the quality of the manufactured products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\n  <strong>Drying rollers<\/strong>\n<\/strong>Rotary feedthroughs guide water or steam through the rollers to ensure optimum drying of the end product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Steel and metal processing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rolling mills<\/strong>: For cooling rollers and lubricating bearings to ensure a uniform temperature and reduced wear under high loads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machine tools<\/strong>: Rotary unions supply rotating tools with cooling emulsion to dissipate the heat from the cutting tools and lubricate the cutting surface. This increases tool life and improves the surface finish. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Food and beverage industry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Processing systems<\/strong>: In food processing, such as rotating drums or conveyor systems, rotating unions are used to supply water for cleaning or cooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottle filling systems<\/strong>: Rotating unions help to fill cleaning agents, disinfectants and water for cleaning bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Chemical and pharmaceutical industry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reactors and mixers<\/strong>: To dissipate heat from rotating components in reactors and mixers, rotating unions are operated with cooling water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drying processes:<\/strong> Rotating unions supply rotating dryers and centrifuges with water or temperature-controlled air to regulate the drying process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Mechanical engineering and automotive industry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Machining centers<\/strong>: Rotary feedthroughs supply cutting tools and milling spindles with cooling water to prevent the spindles from overheating and\/or to extend tool life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-pressure cleaning systems:<\/strong> In rotating cleaning systems, e.g. for car body cleaning, water is fed through rotary feedthroughs to enable uniform cleaning of rotating high-pressure nozzles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Power generation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power stations<\/strong>: In hydroelectric power stations and steam turbines, rotating unions are used for cooling and lubrication to protect rotating shafts and turbines from overheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The applications listed are only an excerpt and are for illustrative purposes. Due to the large number of possible areas of application, not all use cases can be shown here. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of rotating unions for use with water<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Efficient cooling<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensures constant cooling of rotating components and prevents overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Reduction of machine wear<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduces friction and extends the service life of components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Improved process quality<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stabilizes the temperature, resulting in high product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Environmentally friendly and cost-efficient<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water is inexpensive and environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Reliability at high speeds and pressures<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safe operation even under demanding conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Flexible adaptation to different media<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compatible with various water-based liquids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Easy maintenance and replacement<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintenance-friendly design, minimizes downtimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Increased machine performance<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enables higher speeds and power levels, increases productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use of water as a medium in rotating unions: Paper and textile industry Steel and metal processing Food and beverage industry Chemical and pharmaceutical industry Mechanical engineering and automotive industry Power generation Note: The applications listed are only an excerpt and are for illustrative purposes. 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