This section provides an overview for swivel joints as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 34 swivel joint manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked swivel joint companies as of December, 2024: 1.BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc., 2.Pacific Hoseflex, 3.Reasontek Corp..
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A swivel joint is a piping joint for supplying water, air, oil, or other fluids to a machine part that performs rotary motion or linear motion in the vertical, horizontal, or forward/backward directions.
A rotary joint is a similar mechanism. Generally, rotary joints are fittings for continuous rotation and are used for piping in machinery that rotates at high speed, such as the spindle of a machine tool.
Swivel joints, on the other hand, often have a fixed upper limit to the angle at which they can be swiveled, and are installed in machinery that rotates at an angle within a fixed range.
Swivel joints are commonly used in machine tools and construction machinery. For example, a swivel joint is used to supply low-pressure or high-pressure fluid to a slide that moves in a straight line in three directions (X, Y, and Z) within a machine. The angle of the joint changes as it moves, eliminating obstructions to the smooth movement of the slide section.
A movable pipeline consists of several swivel joints and pipes. They are used with a defined range of motion and have applications in iron rolling mills, hot presses, tire presses, die-casting machines, injection molding machines, etc.
Swivel joints are used for hose reels, which can handle low rotational speeds to the extent that they are rotated manually.
In automobiles, they are often used for speedometers, tank lorries, and crane trucks. Swivel joints are sometimes used not only for mechanical equipment but also for piping in buildings with seismic isolation structures.
As a rotating mechanism, a steel ball or bearing is built into the shaft of a swivel joint. To maintain smooth rotation, the swivel joint is generally supplied with a certain amount of grease periodically through a grease nipple.
The space between the shaft and the body is sealed with a packing to prevent fluid leakage. Since higher sealing performance is required for use with high-pressure fluids, types that employ a double-seal system are the mainstream.
The advantage of swivel joints is that the rotating mechanism allows the piping to move freely. On the other hand, it has the disadvantage of weakening the strength of the joint itself due to its split structure, which is divided into a shaft section and a main body. Since the rotating part is subjected to thrust radial loads and moment loads, it must be designed to have sufficient strength.
Swivel joints used for pumping lines of moving parts are also used in heavy machinery such as cranes. Heavy machinery such as cranes are divided into two parts: the lower part, such as caterpillars, which moves, and the upper part, which swivels. Swivel joints connect the upper and lower sections.
The mechanism of the swivel joint enables the movement of heavy machinery such as cranes. A rotary joint with a similar mechanism may also be used.
Swivel joints used in high-pressure lines use O-rings or similar materials as seals on the shaft. Generally, one or two O-rings are used. For high pressure applications, multiple O-rings are used for labyrinths.
There is a piping installation method that utilizes the mechanism of swivel joints used for moving parts. When the fluid flowing in the piping is hot, the piping is heated and thermal elongation occurs. To absorb this thermal elongation, multiple swivel joints are used in the construction method.
By using multiple 90-degree swivel joints in a piping configuration like a U-bend, each swivel joint moves to absorb thermal elongation. In the case of stainless steel piping, this method is often used because the thermal elongation is larger than that of steel piping. There is also a construction method when thermal insulation is used, and piping is supported by rollers and rubber bands.
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Air Logic’s parent company was started in 1935. In 1975, the parent company purchased Johnson Controls’ Fluidic Division and renamed it Air Logic, operating out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of standard and custom molded components and fittings to customers in the United States and overseas. The company’s primary product categories include orifices, filters, check valves, switches, and regulators. The company also offers custom manufacturing through options of orifice and fitting sizing, as well as custom molding and material varieties.
Coilhose Pneumatics, headquartered in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of pneumatic accessories and solutions since 1969. The company manufactures a comprehensive range of pneumatic products and components including air hoses, tubing, fittings, blow guns, lubricants, regulators, filters, and more. Its products cater to various industrial applications, providing essential components that ensure the smooth functioning of pneumatic systems. Additionally, the company provides solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc. was established in 1950 and is based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA, as a manufacturer of spray nozzles, spray injectors, tank washers, and spray systems. The product portfolio of the company comprises XA nozzle systems, SpiralAir SA twin-fluid nozzles, FlexFlow spray systems, and HydroWhirl Orbitor. The products and solutions cater to various industrial needs, including water purification, cooling systems, corrosion prevention, efficient coating, and air pollution control. The company serves various industries, such as food and beverage processing, chemical processing, energy, and pollution control.
Pacific Hoseflex was established in 1994, located in Burleigh Heads QLD, and is a manufacturer and assembler of fluid transmission hoses, expansion joints, and fittings. The portfolio of the company includes metallic hoses, expansion joints, PTFE hoses, piping systems, fittings, and couplings. Each product is thoroughly examined and scrutinized by a team of the company to guarantee that the client obtains as per the need. The company offers a quick and dependable return time and will help in case of an emergency breakdown. The company is accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 work practices.
CNC Flow Control, established in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in flow control solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes valves, actuators and oilfield and flow line products. Brands like C&C and Force fall under their product umbrella of valves and fittings. The company’s products cater to diverse industries such as cooling, gas, fire protection, oil, and more. The company is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers solutions backed by technical expertise, customer support from 'cradle to grave' and in-house quality control and inspections.
Dixonvalve was founded in 1887 and is based in Chestertown, MD, is a supplier of hose accessory products including dry disconnects, refueling fittings, safety break-aways, maintenance & repair products, and hose protection items for various industries. The company provides hopper tees, pneumatic filtration systems, sight flow indicators, and tank truck vapor equipment along with hose couplings, components, and accessories for agriculture, chemical processing, construction, fire protection, and, food & beverage processing industries. They have acquired ISO 9001:2015, EHEDG, ASSE, and, NSF certifications and also offer fire protection products including valves, fire hoses, racks, reels, and, fire department connections,
OPW ENGINEERED SYSTEMS CORPORATE was founded in 1892 and is based in Hamilton, Ohio, USA, is a supplier of fluid-handling solutions and systems for various industrial and commercial applications. The company provides clean energy solutions for the handling, transport, and storage of alternative energy, fluid transfer solutions for handling critical hazardous chemicals and dry goods, retail fueling solutions for conventional and alternative fuels, and, vehicle wash solutions. They also offer loading systems, rail & transport tank truck equipment, spill containers, overfill prevention devices, and swivels for the chemical, transportation, vehicle wash, and fuel handling sectors.
Reasontek Corporation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Brea, California. The company is a distributor of products that primarily serves the technology and domestic and global oilfield equipment and industrial supplies industries. The company has two primary business segments: accumulator production and oilfield equipment and industrial supplies. The accumulator production segment includes accumulators and other energy storage and surge protection devices as well as CAD services. The oilfield equipment and industrial supplies segment includes bladder accumulators, repair kits, and related accessories.
Stenflex Rudolf Stender GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Norderstedt, Germany, is a flexible pipe connection developer, manufacturer, and supplier to customers worldwide. The company's products include rubber expansion joints, steel expansion joints, and PTFE expansion joints. It also supplies industrial hoses, swivel joints, and pipe connectors. These products are used for virtually all application fields, including industrial applications, and are found in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. The company also supplies products to the new energy, shipbuilding, and marine propulsion industries.
Hebei Huayu Special Rubber Co. Ltd., established in 2004 and headquartered in Hengshui, China, is a manufacturer of rubber products specializing in high-pressure hoses and related accessories. The company’s products include high-pressure steel wire spiraled, fabric rubber hoses, and accessories such as hammer unions and thread protectors. Its main offerings encompass API-certified rotary drilling hoses, BOP hoses, and mud hoses. It integrates research, development, and sales with cutting-edge equipment such as winding, braiding, and vulcanizing machines. The company’s products find applications in oilfields, steelworks, and machinery industries.
AIRpipe Corporation is a manufacturer and distribution of aluminum-fabricated industrial products that was established in Ningbo, China in 1997. The company primarily produces fittings designed for connecting pipes or other components, pipe systems in various grades (e.g. corrosion-resistant), and valves for controlling the flow or pressure along pipe systems. It also offers related accessories such as filters, couplings, and regulators. Aside from its products, the company provides various engineering services to its clients including custom product design, installation, and testing.
Jufan Industrial Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of equipment for pneumatic, vacuum, and hydraulic systems that was established in 1979 in Tainan City, Taiwan. The company’s product lineup includes pneumatic valves, hydraulic and vacuum pumps, and air preparation units. It also offers power units and cylinders, and custom product engineering services for unique projects or client specifications. The company’s products are used mainly in the industrial processing sector, with additional applications in food and beverages, biopharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment.
VULKAN Group, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Herne, Germany, is a manufacturer of marine, industrial, energy, refrigeration, and air conditioning technologies. The company provides tailored solutions to improve systems' technical and economic performance worldwide. It operates through three distinct divisions: marine, industry, energy, and refrigeration and air conditioning technology. It offers highly flexible couplings, cardan shaft couplings, and other drive components. It has a Lokring tube connection technology that is now widely used in applications ranging from OEM production to HVAC system installation and the repair of refrigeration appliances and vehicle A/C systems.
UNIVER S.p.A., founded in 1971 and headquartered in Milano, Italy, is a manufacturer specializing in industrial automation components. Its product line encompasses pneumatic automation solutions, including cylinders, advanced valves, air treatment units, fittings, and accessories, as well as automotive manufacturing components like power clamps, pin units, grippers, and more. Additionally, the company offers a modular tooling system and electric automation products. The company is a ISO 9001 certified since 1991, reflecting its adherence to excellence in the industrial automation sector.
WAM Japan was established in 2005 and, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of power-handling equipment. The company produces products such as screw conveyor feeders, rotary valves, farming and biogas equipment, energy-related equipment, and mechanical conveyor. All its products are used in different applications, including wastewater treatment plants, livestock farming, sewage, renewable energy, and recycling sites. The laboratory has equipment and accessories to perform mixing, feeding, and metering tests with different materials. WAMGROUP’s Corporate R&D department supervises the test facility of the company.
M&C TechGroup Germany GmbH, established in 1985 and headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, is a manufacturer of gas sampling, gas conditioning, and process control solutions. The company offers a wide range of products such as gas sample probes, heated lines, pumps, coolers, and more. It also provides filters, analyzers, temperature controllers, and gas conditioning systems. Its gas sample probe SP10 can withstand temperatures of up to 180 °C [356 °F]. The company serves several industries such as glass industry, chemical industry, environmental technology, power plants, and more.
TOGNELLA S.P.A. is a manufacturer of industrial valves and fittings founded in 1957 in Somma Lombardo, Varese, Italy. The company produces a wide range of flow control products including cartridge flow control valves, pressure compensated double-acting flow control valves, and double-acting stackable control valves with adjustable handwheels. It also offers adjustable pressure switches and additional services, including product customization, analysis, and personnel training. The company’s products are primarily used by clients in the oil and gas, machine tool, and hydraulics industries.
STENFLEX was established in 1965 and is based in Norderstedt, Germany, as a manufacturer of flexible pipe connections made of rubber, stainless steel, and PTFE. The product portfolio of the company consists of STENFLEX rubber compensators, STENFLEX steel compensators, STENFLEX PTFE compensators, and STENFLEX industrial hoses. The products are used to absorb movements, dampen vibrations, and reduce noise. Applied to machines, aggregates, and pipeline construction as flexible pipe connections, ensuring secure connections, the products serve various industries, including process technology, offshore technology, mechanical engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
IGATEC International GmbH was founded in 1983 and is based in Speyer, Germany, as a manufacturer of general industrial machinery. The product portfolio of the company consists of Swivel Joint Type W, 11-Passage Rotary Joint, Swivel Joint Scissors Walking Beam Furnace, and Floating Roof Drainage. The products ensure flexible fluid transfer, are essential for the efficient transfer of multiple media in rotating equipment, enhance the operation of walking beam furnaces, and play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of storage tanks, preventing roof damage and oil spillage. The company serves various industries, including automation, construction, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and electrotechnology.
Rotofluid, established in 2001 and headquartered in Turkey, is a manufacturer of rotary unions and related industrial components. The company specializes in rotary unions for transferring media between stationary and rotating machine parts. It offers sealing elements like carbon graphite, SiC, and ceramic alongside rotary joints, swivel joints, and slip rings. Its applications span solar panels (using ball joints) to industries like iron and steel mills, petrol and gas, and construction machinery (utilizing swivel joints). Its products are used in textile, paper, and marine industries. The company’s services span product selection consulting, installation, and comprehensive after-sales support.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
Thermal Detection is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of temperature sensors and related accessories that was established in 1997 in Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom. The company’s products include temperature probes built to various standards and formats, steam quality testing kits for pharmaceutical standard validation, and temperature transmitters for signal relay and conversion. It also offers infrared cameras for contactless temperature analysis and technical support services. The company’s products are used in the power generation and industrial processing sectors.
Heyco Products, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey, is a manufacturer and designer of molded wire protection products and stamped electrical components. The company provides a diverse range of products, such as top rail clips, liquid-tight cord grips, and strain relief bushings. Additionally, it offers services including prompt product delivery, maintenance and repair assistance, and warranties. These products are applied in various industries, including nuclear power, electrical appliances, and construction.
Wolftechnik Filtersysteme GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of filtration equipment for solid-liquid separation founded in 1966 and located in Weil der Stadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company offers filtration systems in various dimensions and capacities, and pressure vessels with standard or digital measuring functionalities. It also offers a range of filter cartridges such as activated carbon, pleated, and depth-type cartridges. The company’s products are commonly used in chemical processing, water treatment, and food production operations.
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences, headquartered in Solon, Ohio, is a manufacturer of polymer solutions and components that support the electronics, medical, and biopharma industries, among others. Its bioprocess solutions division provides material science-based solutions like silicone tubing and filtration products for single-use fluid management. The medical business manufactures custom medical components like cartridges and capsule filters and designs systems for medical devices. The consumer solutions business provides customer support to achieve performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, and it provides customized solutions like flowmeters, seals, and tubing. The electronics division manufactures products like valves and fittings for fluid handling applications.
William B. Rudow, Inc. was founded in 1946 and located in Sarasota, Florida, as a manufacturer of rubber & vinyl suckers, vacuum cups, and suction cups for the printing, packaging, baking, robotics, and parts handling industries. The company produces vacuum cups using materials such as rubber, vinyl, silicone, polyurethane, and neoprene with a variety of fittings and styles. They also offer spare parts and fittings such as discs, vertical washers, metal caps, paper stop deflectors, and adapters that have applications in the automobile, aerospace, construction, machinery manufacturing, and foundry industries.
XHnotion Pneumatic, founded in 2007 and based in Ningbo, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of pneumatic power products. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and has a CE, ROHS, and REACH certificate for the international market. The company’s customers include Johndeere, Univer, Sulzer, MEIDEN, Metalworks, and Wurth. It offers pneumatic fittings, air hoses, solenoid valves, air guns, and coupling products. The company’s pneumatic fittings include plastic pneumatic fittings, metal pneumatic fittings, mufflers, and push-button couplers.
ZIMMER GROUP, established in 1980 and headquartered in Rheinau, Germany, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of automation, machine, and furniture components globally. Its diverse product range includes grippers, industrial shock absorbers, clamping and braking elements, robotics, and linear systems, serving industries such as automation, machine tooling, and furniture. The company's endowments have earned them accolades, including the German Innovation Award, German Brand Award, IF Design Awards, and RedDot Design Awards. Furthermore, it hold various certifications like ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018, reflecting its adherence to quality in the industry.
Sanitary Solutions Inc. was founded in 2009, is headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina, and is a manufacturer and distributor of sanitary stainless steel flow control products for various industrial applications. The portfolio consists of sanitary stainless products, including sanitary fittings, hoses, gaskets, hangers, and more. The company sells to and supports distributors throughout the United States, Canada, and South America who work with end users in the Bakery, Beverage, Brewery, Chemical Processing, Cosmetic, Dairy Processing, Food Processing, Water Filtration, and Winery industries. The company ships products that are capped, bagged, stamped with the size, alloy, heat number, and barcoded.
Tubes International Sp. z o.o., established in 1993 and headquartered in Poland, is a supplier and distributor specializing in a wide range of industrial hoses, fittings, and related fluid transfer solutions. The company offers an extensive catalog of products, including hoses for various applications, such as hydraulic, chemical, food, and steam hoses, as well as hose fittings and couplings. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, and oil and gas, among others. The company's products find application in various fluid transfer systems, ensuring seamless operations and preventing leakages.
MannTek was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and is a supplier of couplings and solutions for various industrial applications. The company provides dry evotek couplings, breakaway couplings, swivel joints, full-flow ball valves, safety breakaway & cryogenic couplings, and, related accessories along with LNG transfer systems, and hydrogen solutions for gas, chemical, aviation, cryogenic, and, marine industries as well as the products have applications in petroleum, rail tracks, and military sectors, and are certified by the European Pressure Equipment Directive, and, ATEX for use in explosive atmospheres.
Koehler Rubber & Supply Co. (Koehler) was founded in 1917 and operates out of Independence, Ohio. Koehler is a distributor for specialty fluid application products. Product offerings include spray finishing equipment, fluid pumping and handling, lubrication, hoses, sealants, adhesives, meter mix, dispense systems, spray systems, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment such as adapters and fittings, and measuring devices such as gauges and thermometers. Koehler also offers value-added services such as system design, service & repair, maintenance training, operator training, and efficiency analysis.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc. |
9.0%
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2 | Pacific Hoseflex |
8.4%
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3 | Reasontek Corp. |
8.4%
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4 | STENFLEX |
6.6%
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5 | IGATEC International GmbH |
6.0%
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6 | MannTek |
5.4%
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7 | Coilhose Pneumatics |
4.8%
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8 | Dixonvalve. |
4.2%
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9 | Hebei Huayu Special Rubber Co., Ltd. |
3.6%
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10 | CNC Flow Control |
3.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the swivel joint page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 33.3% |
Germany | 6 | 25.0% |
China | 3 | 12.5% |
Italy | 2 | 8.3% |
Taiwan | 1 | 4.2% |
Japan | 1 | 4.2% |
Deutsch | 1 | 4.2% |
Poland | 1 | 4.2% |
Sweden | 1 | 4.2% |
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