Swivel-type fittings are designed to allow the coupling and hose connection to rotate, which prevents twisting, kinking and excessive bending. ... Because swivel joints move, they can compensate for hose length changes when the system pressurizes and absorb hydraulic surges and shocks in a line.Jun 19, 2019
How do hose swivels work?
A swivel itself consists of a housing and stem that rotate relative to one another, as well as the requisite internal seals and bearings that are critical to trouble-free operation. ... The swivel or hose should mount to the machine structure to ensure proper alignment and freedom of movement.Sep 3, 2019
What is a hydraulic swivel joint?
Hydraulic Swivel Fittings help eliminate hose twist and torque caused by the movement of working equipment that may contribute to premature hose failure. Designed with a pressure balance; allowing swivel movement to be minimally affected by fluid pressure.
What is a swivel connection?
A swivel is a connection that allows the connected object, such as a gun, chair, swivel caster, or an anchor rode to rotate horizontally or vertically.
What is a hose swivel?
Hose Swivel in Use. The Dramm Brass Hose Swivel allows hose attachments to move independently of the hose, freeing movement and eliminating kinks. Brass Hose Swivel. The Brass Hose Swivel makes hand watering much easier by allowing the wand to move independently of the hose.
How do you make a swivel connection?
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What is a hydraulic Union?
Hydraulic tubing often needs to be connected together with other pieces of hydraulic tubing. This is accomplished by the use of hydraulic unions. Metric & Multistandard carries compression type unions to accomplish the joining together of two or more pieces of hydraulic tubing.
How does a hydraulic rotating union work?
On an excavator, rotary unions allow hydraulic fluid to be transferred between the cab and track base while continuously rotating 360 degrees. The fluid supplies the track drive system allowing the excavator to move.