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OTT-JAKOB Rotary Unions

Leak-free fluid transfer with high-speed, high-pressure rotary unions.

Rotary Unions

Reliable Media Transfer for High-Performance Machining

A rotary union is a mechanical device that transfers liquid or gaseous media from a stationary source to a rotating component. OTT-JAKOB offers a comprehensive range of rotary unions, including single-passage and dual-passage configurations, tailored for applications involving hydraulics, air, coolant, MQL, internal spindle cooling, and cryogenic machining.

Key Features
Advanced Sealing Technology Permanently closed sealing surfaces compatible with all conventional media, allowing for unlimited dry machining and minimal leakage. 
High-Quality Hybrid Bearings Low friction coefficients and extended grease service life ensure long-term functionality at high speeds.
Labyrinth Seal Protection Effectively shields bearings from contamination, maximizing lifespan.
360° Rotatable Coolant Connection Facilitates easier installation and flexible integration.
Radial and Axial Connections Available in both orientations to suit various machine configurations.
Rotary Unions

Key Advantages

Proven Industry Standard

The installation diameters of 48 mm (GD) and 32 mm (GDP) defined by OTT-JAKOB have become industry standards, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration.

Versatile Applications

Suitable for a wide range of machining operations, including milling, boring, and high-speed applications, with options for higher flow rates, higher speeds, limited space, and integrated leakage sensors.

Maintenance and Support

OTT-JAKOB offers repair services for worn or defective rotary unions, restoring them to original quality standards and providing warranties equivalent to new parts.

Rotary Unions

Dual Passage Rotary Union Specifications

Depending on the media required, various configurations of our dual-passage rotary unions are available.

Specification 1K-Oil 2KA 2KA Universal 2KA-SR 2KA-SR Universal 2KL 2KLR
Channels 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
RPM max. 10,000 min⁻¹ 10,000 min⁻¹ 10,000 min⁻¹ 8,000 min⁻¹ 8,000 min⁻¹ 10,000 min⁻¹ 20,000 min⁻¹
Hydraulic unclamping yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Hydraulic pressure 160 bar 160 bar 160 bar 160 bar 160 bar 160 bar 160 bar
Cleaning air pressure max   10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar
Suitable for dry operation   yes yes yes yes    
Air during rotation     yes   yes   yes
Air pressure max     5 bar   5 bar   10 bar
RPM max     10,000 min⁻¹   8,000 min⁻¹   20,000 min⁻¹
Coolant   yes yes yes yes    
Pressure KSM max   80 bar 80 bar 80 bar 80 bar    
KSM connection   radial radial radial radial    
KSM passage   5.0 mm 5.0 mm 5.0 mm 5.0 mm    
MMKS     yes   yes    
MMKS pressure     5 bar   5 bar    
MMKS RPM max.     10,000 min⁻¹   10,000 min⁻¹    
Inside cooling housing   opt. opt. opt. opt.    
Mounting type
Connection thread
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5
Thread
M42 x 1.5
M52 x 1.5

All common variants of the dual-passage rotary unions are available with M42 × 1.5 and M52 × 1.5 connecting threads and with or without a signal ring. A flange-mounted version is also available.

 

 

Rotary Unions

Single-Passage GD/GDP Specifications

  GDR-LC GDR GD GDP-LC GDP
Rotation speed max. [min⁻¹] 16000 24000 36000 36000 75000
Coolant pressure 50 bar 80 bar 80 bar 80 bar 80 bar
Channel Ø [mm] 6 6 6 3.5 3.5
Minimum volume lubrication [mixed externally] pmax 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar
Cleaning air max.; [n = 0 min⁻¹] 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar
Pressure air max.; [n < 10,000 min⁻¹] 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar 5 bar
Order number [with axial connection] 9525003720 9525002510 9525002230 9525007120 9525014720
Order number [with radial connection] 9525006520 9525002330 9525002130 9525006820 9525014220
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