Sludge adherence reduction type (Auto Flush)

We will introduce the rotary joint with "Auto Flush" system that reduces sludge adherence in the rotary joint and extends the life as one of the reliable techniques which is mostly considered in the rotary joint for machine tool.

Introduction Video of "Auto Flush”

We will introduce a comparison video of rotary joint with "Auto Flush" system developed by RIX.
This system is a new technology that dramatically improves the biggest factor that causes leaks (opening/closing operation failure [sludge adherence] caused by sludge contained in coolant).

Conventional rotary joints

Sludge adherence on the sliding part of the rotary joint

In case of conventional rotary joints, since coolant is used for circulation,
there are many contained particles such as small sludge.
On process to supply the coolant continuously,
sludge accumulates and adheres at the sliding part of rotary joint.
This causes trouble of leakage.

Trouble factor

Sludge adherence trouble is accounted around 60% of the leakage trouble of the rotary joint.

RIX rotary joint with "Auto Flush" system

Suppression of sludge adherence

Sludge adherence trouble is caused by accumulated sludge adherence to the sliding part of the rotary joint.
For this problem, "Auto Flush" system of RIX resolve the accumulated sludge adherence with the simple method.

By making the flow path from sliding gap to main passage, generate the ejectors effect by speed of fluid which passing through the main passage.
With this effect, generate the flowage from sliding gap to the main passage.
Thereby, can reduce deposition of sludge in the sliding gap.

Difference between RIX Rotary Joint and conventional rotary joints

In case of conventional rotary joints, sludge accumulates and adheres, but RIX rotary joints with "Auto Flush" system resolve sludge accumulation and extend the life of the rotary joint.

This technology of RIX is patented as No. 5063804.