Kadant Johnson Enhances Rotary Joint for Steam and Hot Oil Applications
Three Rivers, Mich., January 9, 2009 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), recently redesigned its self-supported EL (Extended Life) series rotary joint line to offer easier handling, fewer components, and optimized seal geometry for thermal oil applications.
According to Greg Wedel, president of Kadant Johnson Inc., “The enhancements made to this rotary joint line were intended to retain all of the current features of the joint while incorporating a number of new features for enhanced customer value. The easier handling and improved sealing geometry make this product one of the most technologically advanced rotary joints for demanding applications in the plastics, chemical, and converting industries.”
The EL rotary joint is available in sizes from 2” to 12” and is rated up to 650°F, 425 psig, and 200 RPM. The union can be used with steam and thermal oil applications. It is available with a rotating or stationary syphon pipe and in single- or dual-flow configurations.
Kadant Johnson Inc., based in Three Rivers, Michigan, is a leading provider of rotary joints, precision unions, and fluid handling systems to process industries, where they optimize heat transfer in rotating cylinders and integrate fluid handling systems.
Kadant Inc. is a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry, with a range of products and services for improving efficiency and quality in pulp and paper production, including paper machine accessories and systems for stock preparation, fluid handling, and water management. Our fluid-handling products are also used to optimize production in the steel, rubber, plastics, food, and textile industries. In addition, we produce granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with revenues of $366 million in 2007 and 2,000 employees in 16 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.
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