Chiksan® Original Swivel Joints

Chiksan® swivel joints are equipped with dynamic-seal packing units and a bonded brass anti-extrusion ring. 6-inch to 12-inch sizes have a stainless steel anti-extrusion ring. The anti-extrusion ring serves as a retainer and bearing to reduce friction between the resilient packing material and the packing chamber as the joint is rotated.

Chiksan® packing units (nitrile or polyresin) offer a leak-tight dynamic seal. Ball races and bearings are protected from line fluid throughout the stated pressure range, including vacuum or suction service to 450° F (maximum temperature rating for nitrile packing units is 225° F). Thus, Chiksan® swivel joints can be used on both suction and pressure lines without requiring a change in packing.

To ensure long, dependable operation, Chiksan® ball bearings are matched to loading and service conditions. Although the size, type, and number of bearings vary according to swivel joint design, most Chiksan® swivel joints have two rows of bearings and flame-hardened ball races. Aluminum and stainless steel swivel joints can be equipped with hardened stainless steel snap-in ball races.

All Chiksan® swivel joints have a streamlined bore design to minimize turbulence and pressure drop throughout the stated pressure range.

Only occasional light greasing with a hand-held grease gun is required to keep Chiksan® swivel joints on the job. If packing, bearings, or ball plugs need replacing, easy-to-use field repair kits are available.

Chiksan® swivel joints come in a variety of designs and models. There are materials, sizes, working pressures, temperature ratings, and end connections to meet virtually all industrial applications. Eight Chiksan® styles or configurations are available. These styles can be combined in an unlimited variety of ways to suit any installation.

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