Swivel joints · Flange mounted · Water & hydraulic oil

6000 Series — flexible, reliable pipe connection between moving equipment

Engineered for demanding industrial applications, the 6000 Series Swivel Joint ensures safe and efficient transfer of fluids under high pressure, high temperature, and other extreme operating conditions — while allowing smooth rotational movement.

Up to 400 Bar
−100 °C to 220 °C
Nine styles available
Max. pressure
Up to 400 Bar
Temperature range
−100 °C to 220 °C
Size range
1″ to 25″ or customised
Media
Water & hydraulic oil
Flexible pipe connection for moving equipment

Fluid transfer under extreme conditions, with smooth rotational movement

The 6000 Series Swivel Joint is designed to provide a flexible and reliable pipe connection between moving equipment. Engineered for demanding industrial applications, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of fluids under high pressure, high temperature, and other extreme operating conditions while allowing smooth rotational movement. Rated to 400 Bar across a temperature range of −100 °C to 220 °C, and available in sizes from 1″ to 25″ or customised to the installation, the 6000 Series is built around an exclusive step ball raced arrangement and specially designed sealing components chosen for the pressures and temperatures the joint is expected to hold.

Key features

Seven design features that define the 6000 Series

Each element of the joint — the raceway, the sealing components, the surface treatment, and the dust protection — is specified for continuous rotation under pressure in demanding industrial service.

Exclusive step ball raced arrangement

A special ball raced arrangement provides smooth and reliable rotational movement throughout the joint's operating range.

Special design sealing components

Specially designed sealing components provide reliable sealing performance for demanding applications.

Hardened sealing surfaces

Hardened sealing surfaces provide improved wear resistance and longer service life under continuous rotational contact.

Dynamic elastomeric sealing

Dynamic elastomeric sealing provides effective sealing during continuous rotation, not only in static or intermittent conditions.

Cryogenic applications available

Suitable options are available for cryogenic applications and low-temperature operating conditions, down to −100 °C.

Nine different styles available

Nine different styles are available to meet various application requirements and pipework geometries.

Extra dust seal provided

An additional dust seal helps improve sealing life and protects the sealing components from external contaminants.

Step ball raced arrangement

Smooth rotation held under pressure, not in spite of it

The exclusive step ball raced arrangement is what allows the 6000 Series to rotate smoothly while holding pressures up to 400 Bar — the raceway carries the load that would otherwise be transferred onto the sealing components.

Step ball raceway (outer) carrying rotational load around the sealed bore
  • Smooth and reliable rotational movement

    The special ball raced arrangement provides smooth rotation at the joint's rated speed of up to 10 RPM, without the stick-slip behaviour that accelerates seal wear.

  • Hardened sealing surfaces

    Hardened sealing surfaces provide improved wear resistance and longer service life where the seal maintains contact through continuous rotation.

  • Dynamic elastomeric sealing

    Dynamic elastomeric sealing provides effective sealing during continuous rotation — specified for movement, not only for static pressure containment.

  • Extra dust seal as standard

    An additional dust seal protects the sealing components from external contaminants, improving sealing life in dusty or exposed installations.

Configuration options

Nine styles, cryogenic options, and flange standards to suit the installation

The 6000 Series is supplied in the style and connection standard that matches the pipework layout and operating conditions at the machine end.

Nine different styles available

Nine different styles are available to meet various application requirements, covering the range of pipework geometries and movement patterns found on moving industrial equipment.

Cryogenic and low-temperature options

Suitable options are available for cryogenic applications and low-temperature operating conditions, extending the joint's usable range down to −100 °C.

Flange mounted — DIN / ANSI / PN standards

Flange mounted connections are available to DIN, ANSI, or PN standards, in sizes from 1″ to 25″ or customised to the installation.

Operating conditions

Rated to 400 Bar across a −100 °C to 220 °C range

For sizes outside the standard range, style selection guidance, or confirmation of suitability for your operating conditions, contact the Carbon Rotofluid technical team.

Parameter & rating

MediaWater & hydraulic oil
Max. speed10 RPM
Max. pressureUp to 400 Bar
Temperature range−100 °C to 220 °C
Size1″ to 25″ or customised
Connection typeFlange mounted — DIN / ANSI / PN standard available
Styles availableNine
Cryogenic serviceSuitable options available

Selecting the right style for your swivel joint application?

Contact the Carbon Rotofluid technical team to confirm style selection, size, flange standard, and suitability for your operating pressure, temperature, and media.