{"id":21245475,"date":"2025-01-15T11:26:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kleingmbh-maschinenbau.de\/rotating-unions-for-the-medium-air\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T12:34:44","slug":"rotating-unions-for-the-medium-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kleingmbh-maschinenbau.de\/en\/rotating-unions-for-the-medium-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotating unions for the medium air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of air 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\">In mechanical engineering<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CNC machines<\/strong>: Supply of pneumatic clamping systems that hold workpieces in place during processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machining centers<\/strong>: Control of tool changes or rotating grippers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the packaging industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rotary conveyors<\/strong>: Supply of rotating elements in packaging lines, e.g. in bottling plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labeling machines<\/strong>: Operation of rotating modules that use compressed air and vacuum for grippers or suction cups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the <strong>automotive industry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assembly robots<\/strong>: supplying end effectors (e.g. grippers or screwdrivers) on rotating robot arms with compressed air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tire mounting machines<\/strong>: Checking collets or rotating brackets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the <strong>\n  <strong>printing industry<\/strong>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Printing machines<\/strong>: Transfer of compressed air or vacuum to rotating cylinders to hold, move or stabilize sheets of paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the <strong>\n  <strong>\n    <strong>conveyor technology<\/strong>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turntables and carousel systems<\/strong>: Supply of pneumatic actuators in rotating conveyor systems with compressed air and\/or vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the <strong>\n  <strong>\n    <strong>\n      <strong>energy technology<\/strong>\n    <\/strong>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wind turbines<\/strong>: Use in systems that use air to control the pitch of the blades (pitch control).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the <strong>\n  <strong>\n    <strong>\n      <strong>\n        <strong>food industry<\/strong>\n      <\/strong>\n    <\/strong>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rotating filling systems:<\/strong> Used for bottle filling systems in which pneumatic components operate in rotating modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\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 air<\/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>Reliability and durability<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robust materials and precise construction ensure long-lasting operation, even under demanding conditions (high speeds, pressures or temperatures).<\/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>Flexibility in the application<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for different speeds and pressure ranges. Can be adapted to the specific requirements of machines, e.g. number of air ducts (paths) or medium. <\/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>Low maintenance<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-quality rotating unions require minimal maintenance thanks to low-wear bearings and durable seals.<\/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>Space-saving design<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compact designs facilitate integration into machines with limited installation space. (can also be adapted to customer requirements) <\/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>Safe and clean<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compressed air is an environmentally friendly and safe medium compared to oil or water-based alternatives. This is particularly important in hygiene-critical sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries. <\/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>Versatility<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can be adapted for various applications, from simple compressed air supply to the control of complex pneumatic systems.<\/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>Adaptability for multi-channel systems<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotating unions can be designed in such a way that several air flows (or media flows both liquid and gaseous) can be operated in parallel in different ducts (e.g. for control air and drive air).<\/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>Cost efficiency<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduced energy loss and low maintenance costs lead to long-term cost savings.<\/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 air as a medium in rotating unions: In mechanical engineering In the packaging industry In the automotive industry In the printing industry In the conveyor technology In the energy technology In the food industry Note: The applications listed are only an excerpt and are for illustrative purposes. 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