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: SE20019-0 Issued on : Mar. 16 2020 Instruction Manual Pearl Rotary Joint KC Series This instruction manual applies to products with type designations that begin with KC, or SKCL. This instruction manual describes important precautions for preventing accidents and how to handle the product. To ensure safe use, be sure to read this manual and fully understand its contents before using this product.
1. How to Read Nameplate (Nameplate Information) Model Name Manufacturing No. Manufacturing Date The nameplate attached to the product indicates the model name, manufacturing number, and manufacturing date. 2. For Safety 2‐1) Symbols The symbols used in this instruction manual are described below. Indicates that failure to follow the warning message may cause bodily WARNING accidents that may result in serious or even fatal injury.
3. Product Overview 3‐1) Application A rotary joint is used for supplying fluid to or draining it from a machine rotating part called a roll, drum or cylinder, via fixed pipes. 3‐2) Information indicated by model names Information indicated by KC series model names is described below. The product list is shown in our catalog or on our website.
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●For installation with a parallel thread (simplex only) Note 1) “␣” indicates a space. A model name is indicated without spaces. 2) If two or more option (part change) codes are selected, they are indicated in alphabetical order. 3) The selection of two or more options resulting in a long model name is indicated as type “OKC****”...
3‐3) Service conditions Service Conditions of KC Series Max. Series Fluid Size Pressure Rotation speed Temperature (MPa) (℃) (min 6A~25A 1,500 0.98 Air / Gas / Water / Oil 32A~65A 1,000 Note ) The lowest pressure when used under a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure is 1.3 kPa abs (10 Torr). 3‐4)...
3‐5) Product structures and materials Materials of Main Components (Standard Specification) Part Name Material Stainless Steel Rotor Carbon Steel Casing Aluminum Alloy Seal Ring Carbon O-ring The casing is finished with alumite treatment (anodizing). Note ) Component materials are indicated on product drawings. Contact our sales representative for requests for product drawings.
3‐8) Accessories 1. A product installed with a flange is supplied with a gasket (copper jacket) and four sets of a stud bolt (SS400), a hex. nut (SS400), and a spring washer (SWRH). L (mm) Accessories(Flange Connection) K b a Gasket Stud Bolt Spring...
4. Transport and Storage 4‐1) Transport Transport this product by following the instructions described below. 1. Do not subject the product to undue impact while it is being transported. Falling down or impact causes product damage (seal ring, etc.) or early leakage.
5‐2) Installing to a roll Install the product by following the cautions and instructions described below. Be sure to install the product so that an inspection hole faces downward. Also, do not block the hole. This hole is used for detecting leakage at an early stage.
5‐3) Pipe laying Perform pipe laying work by following the warnings and instructions described below. Use a hose for product connection suitable for characteristics of fluid used and operating conditions (pressure, temperature). If an unsuitable hose is WARNING used, it may be damaged, causing injury to workers or damage to peripheral equipment.
6. Removal from Machinery Remove the product by following the warnings, cautions, and instructions described below in reverse order of the installation. In order to prevent bodily accidents due to residual fluid in the product or WARNING pipes, remove the product after fluid has been completely drained from the product or pipes and temperature has dropped to room temperature.
7. Operation 7‐1) Operation Perform operation by following the warnings, cautions, and instructions described below. Immediately stop operation if fluid leakage is detected during operation. WARNING If operation is continued with fluid leakage not being repaired, serious accidents including bodily accidents may result. During rotation or high-temperature/pressure fluid flow, keep well CAUTION away from the product to prevent injuries or burns.
8. Inspection and Maintenance 8‐1) Daily inspection Perform inspection according to the following instructions. 1. Visually check pipe connections, product connections, and the product for fluid Instruction leakage. If leakage is detected, repair the product or replace it with a new one. 2.
9. Troubleshooting This section describes the possible causes of and countermeasures against malfunctions. If a problem persists, contact our sales representative for assistance. Malfunctions Causes Countermeasures A load is applied to the product due to an improper Review the pipe laying method. method of pipe laying.
10. Disposal When disposing of packaging materials or products, properly dispose of them according to national laws or local government regulations or ordinances. 11. Product Warranty If a malfunction occurs during the warranty period, contact us or the distributor and send the product to us.
5) Remove seal ring ③, O-ring ⑦, washer ⑧, and spring ⑨ from casing ②. 6) Remove retaining ring ⑥ from rotor ①, and then pull out ball bearings ④. 7-24, Nishi-Kobari, Ina-Machi, Saitama, 362-0811 Japan SHOWA GIKEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD Phone : +81-48-728-9460 Fax. : +81-48-728-9461 http://www.sgk-p.co.jp...
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< Inspection > Clean each part and check for damage. In particular, check the degree of wear and damage on the seal faces of rotor ① and seal ring ③. < Repair and parts replacement > 1) Rotor ① and seal ring ③ may be reused by lapping their seal faces in case of minor damage. 2) Replace O-ring ⑦...
7) Remove seal ring ③, O-ring ⑦, washer ⑧, and spring ⑨ from casing ②. 8) Remove retaining ring ⑥ from rotor ①, and then pull out ball bearings ④. 7-24, Nishi-Kobari, Ina-Machi, Saitama, 362-0811 Japan SHOWA GIKEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD Phone : +81-48-728-9460 Fax. : +81-48-728-9461 http://www.sgk-p.co.jp...
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< Inspection > Clean each part and check for damage. In particular, check the degree of wear and damage on the seal faces of rotor ① and seal ring ③. < Repair and parts replacement > 1) Rotor ① and seal ring ③ may be reused by lapping their seal faces in case of minor damage. 2) Replace O-ring ⑦...
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7) Remove seal ring ③, O-ring ⑦, washer ⑧, and spring ⑨ from casing ②. 8) Remove retaining ring ⑥ from rotor ①, and then pull out ball bearings ④. 7-24, Nishi-Kobari, Ina-Machi, Saitama, 362-0811 Japan SHOWA GIKEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD Phone : +81-48-728-9460 Fax. : +81-48-728-9461 http://www.sgk-p.co.jp...
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< Inspection > Clean each part and check for damage. In particular, check the degree of wear and damage on the seal faces of rotor ① and seal ring ③. < Repair and parts replacement > 1) Rotor ① and seal ring ③ may be reused by lapping their seal faces in case of minor damage. 2) Replace O-ring ⑦...
(*) For a product type whose internal pipe is secured to a roll, the internal pipe comes off from the product when the product is removed from the roll. Therefore, steps 2) and 3) are not required. 7-24, Nishi-Kobari, Ina-Machi, Saitama, 362-0811 Japan SHOWA GIKEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD Phone : +81-48-728-9460 Fax. : +81-48-728-9461 http://www.sgk-p.co.jp...
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< Inspection > Clean each part and check for damage. In particular, check the degree of wear and damage on the seal faces of rotor ① and seal ring ③. < Repair and parts replacement > 1) Rotor ① and seal ring ③ may be reused by lapping their seal faces in case of minor damage. 2) Replace O-rings ⑦...
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