FLUID HANDLING / FOOD PROCESSING
Swivel Joints Solutions
Rotaflow FV Ltd was recently contacted by Ronez , the Channel Islands based manufacturer and supplier of construction materials , they needed a swivel joint for their cement processing system . We are specialist designers and manufactures of Swivel Joints . Swivel Joints allow fluids to be transferred across rotating interfaces and enable flow without leakage on moving machinery .
We reviewed Ronez ’ s needs and offered up our 1 ” Female threaded 316L SS FS Series at 90 degrees . This swivel allowed the required water connection to be attached to a rotating shaft . Ronez advised they have been happy with the swivel and supplied the photo of it in use .
Standard Rotaflow SK Swivels come with a grease nipple to enable easy greasing for longer life and less downtime . This swivel if offered in various seal material to suit your application , including hygienic .
We are specialists in taking your bespoke requirements and being able to design a solution that can fit your budget , dimensions , materials , FAT / witness testing ; hygienic and pressurised environments . We regularly test to Hyperbaric , Seal Life and conduct Temperature / Pressure / Load Cycle Testing . We are ISO 9001:2015 certified .
To find out more please visit our website and / or give us a call . Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1663 735003 sales @ rotaflow . com www . rotaflow . com
Articulated Pipework
Torsion In Hoses
Rotating Cylinders
Bingswood Trading Estate Whaley Bridge | High Peak | SK23 7LY | UK
Fluid
Carrying
Flexibility
Swivel Joints
Swivel joints allow pipework to
pressure 1 / 4 ” to 40 ” and beyond . Vacuum to over 20,000psi . Stock and bespoke production .
Unique bearing / seal design for longer life .
ISO 9001 CE marked where applicable .
Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1663 735003 E-mail :
DSEAR 3 DAY - Risk Assessment Training Course ( 11th - 13th October )
Our “ Three Day ” DSEAR course is aimed at those who responsible for conducting DSEAR assessments , but are not necessarily fully confident with the process . They may work in a flammable environment , inaddition to being responsible for managing the area , day to day .
The course content :
• Legal foundations
• How sources of danger arise .
• What is the difference between flashpoint , fire point , boiling point and Auto Ignition ?
• The fundamentals on the origin of Explosions , Deflagrations and Fires
• Risks resulting from improper storage or handling of these substances
• The meaning of the danger triangle and pentagon .
An overview of the regulations , understanding solvents and their physical properties , explosive dusts , ATEX classifications , gas groups , temperature ratings and BS 60079-10 Ex Zone determination , all giving a greater understanding of how ATEX fits into the DSEAR equation when establishing hazardous zones .
Reference is made to the theoretical understanding of flammable vapours with examples of how the L . E . L can be converted into a meaningful quantity of chemical per cubic metre .
Supported by a full and detailed 200-page , training manual to assist with their learning .
sales @ dsc-ltd . co . uk www . dsc-ltd . co . uk
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