Rotary Unions Specifications

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Operating Parameters


	Pressure Range:		The pressure range the union can operate within.
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	Speed Range:		The speed range the union can operate within.
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	Temperature Range:		The temperature range the union can operate within.
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	Number of Ports:
	Your choices are...
	1		The union has a single port or channel.
	2		The union has two ports or channel. It may also be called dual port.
	3		The union has three ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	4		The union has four ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	5		The union has five ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	6		The union has six ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	7		The union has seven ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	8		The union has eight ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
	> 8		The union has more than eight ports or channels. It may also be called multiport.
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Application / Media


	Application / Media:		The working fluids the union has been designed to accommodate.
	Your choices are...
	Air / Pneumatic		Rotating unions are used for devices using compressed or vacuum air.
	Hydraulic Fluid		Rotating unions are rated for any industrial hydraulic fluid.
	Steam		Rotating unions are rated for temperature and pressure steam lines.
	Water		Rotating unions are rated for use with water and are typically pressurized.
	Oil		Rotating unions are rated for use with petroleum-based or other oil products.
	Fuel		Rotating unions are rated for any type of fuel. Examples include gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and aviation fuel. Consult with manufacturer for specific fuel types and ratings.
	Chemical		Rotating unions are designed for chemical or pharmaceutical fluids.
	Gas		Rotating unions are used for gas, other than air or steam.
	Solid Transfer		Rotating unions are rated for use in the conveyance or transfer of solid material.
	Other		Any specialized or unlisted medium.
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Port Size and Connection


	Port Size:
	Your choices are...
	1/8"		Union has a port size of 1/8"
	1/4"		Union has a port size of 1/4"
	3/8"		Union has a port size of 3/8"
	1/2"		Union has a port size of 1/2"
	3/4"		Union has a port size of 3/4"
	7/8"		Union has a port size of 7/8"
	1"		Union has a port size of 1"
	1¼"		Union has a port size of 1 1/4"
	1½"		Union has a port size of 1 1/2"
	2"		Union has a port size of 2"
	2½"		Union has a port size of 2 1/2"
	3"		Union has a port size of 3"
	4"		Union has a port size of 4"
	5"		Union has a port size of 5"
	6"		Union has a port size of 6"
	Metric		The port size is specified in metric units.
	Other		A port size other than those listed above.
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	Connection:
	Your choices are...
	Flange		The rotating union can be ANSI or SAE rated flanges.
	Male NPT		The rotating union can have a male pipe thread connection.
	Female NPT		The rotating union can have a female pipe thread connection.
	Male Straight Thread		The rotating union can have any straight thread; includes SAE, UNC, NPSM, etc.
	Female Straight Thread		The rotating union can have any straight thread; includes SAE, UNC, NPSM, etc.
	Male JIC		The rotating union has a male JIC thread, e.g. 37° taper connection.
	Female JIC		The rotating union has a female JIC thread, e.g. 37° taper connection.
	Male BSP		The rotating union has a male BSP (British) thread connection.
	Female BSP		The rotating union has a female BSP (British) thread connection.
	Other		An unlisted, specialized, or proprietary connection.
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	Port Direction
	Your choices are...
	Straight		The media flows straight through the union.
	Elbow		The material exits the union at an angle from the inlet direction; elbows cover 90 degree and other angles.
	Other		Other unlisted port direction.
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Dimensions and Materials


	Length:		The length of the union.
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	Diameter:		The diameter of the union.
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	Body Material:		The material used to construct the union. Some materials may be more suitable for harsh temperature, high pressure, or chemical environments. Consult with manufacturer for material specifications.
	Your choices are...
	Brass		Includes all grades and alloys of brass.
	Bronze		The union can be made from all grades and alloys of bronze.
	Plastic		Unions can have a body material made from plastic, including all thermoplastic / polymer compounds.
	Steel		The union body material can be made from steel, including all grades of non-stainless, carbon steel.
	Steel - Stainless		The union body can be stainless steel, including all grades; consult manufacturer for corrosion resistant properties.
	Other		Body material other than those listed above.
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	Seal Material:		The material used to construct seals in the union. Some materials may be more suitable for harsh temperature, high pressure, or chemical environments. Consult with manufacturer for specific seal material properties and applications.
	Your choices are...
	Buna-N (Nitrile)		Nitrile has good mechanical properties when compared with other elastomers. It also exhibits high wear resistance. Nitrile is not resistant to weathering and ozone. Suggested operating temperatures for Nitrile are from (-40° to 300° F). Trade names include Therban® (Mobay), Tornac® (Polysar), and Zetpol® (Nippon Zeon Company).
	Viton®		Viton includes a range of fluoropolymer elastomers whose formulation can be tailored to a reasonable extent to meet the needs of individual end-uses. They are normally black and have high heat, oil, and chemical resistance but have indifferent low temperature performance. With the exception of Kalrez® (Dow DuPont Elastomers) perfluorinated elastomer, they are about the most highly temperature-resistant of all commercially available elastomers. Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.
	Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)		Ethylene propylene (EPDM) maintains good resistance to sunlight, weathering, and ozone. It also has good heat and compression set resistance, but has poor resistance to petroleum oils and fuel. Suggested operating temperature for EODM is from (-70° to 275° F). Trade names include Nordel® (DuPont Dow Elastomers), Vistalon® (Exxon Mobil Chemical), Epsyn® (DSM Elastomers), Royalene® (Uniroyal Chemical), and Epcar® (B.F. Goodrich).
	Polyurethane		Polyurethane is a diverse class of materials exhibiting good elongation, recovery, and toughness properties. They are flexible and have good abrasion resistance. (NOTE: The urethanes of the plastics industry are so named because the repeating units of their structures resemble the chemical urethane.) Trade names include Texin® (Bayer), Adiprene® and Vibrathane® (Uniroyal Chemical), Estane® (B F Goodrich), Genthane® (General Tire and Rubber), Millathane®, and Pellethane® (Dow Chemical).
	Silicone		Silicones are polymers in which organics group. For example, methyl and phenyl groups are bonded to the silicone atoms in chains of inorganic siloxanes (-Si-O-Si-). Silicone properties include heat, cold, and weather resistance; electrical insulation, release, water repellency, and defoaming.
	Other		Other unlisted or proprietary material.
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Features


	Slowing Motion?		The union has a slowing motion to regulate speed.
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	Dry Running Protection?		The union can run dry without lubrication.
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	Integrated Slip Ring?		The union includes slip rings for electrical power or data transfer.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Thru-bore?		Thru-bores are used for mounting and wire feed through rotating unions.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

Rotary Unions Specifications

Pressure Range:

Speed Range:

Temperature Range:

Number of Ports:

Application / Media:

Port Size:

Connection:

Port Direction:

Length:

Diameter:

Body Material:

Seal Material:

Slowing Motion?

Dry Running Protection?

Integrated Slip Ring?

Thru-bore?

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