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DN Rotating Joint – Double-Flange High-Pressure Hydraulic Universal Swivel Joint

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DN Rotating Joint – Double-Flange High-Pressure Hydraulic Universal Swivel Joint

DN Rotating Joint – Double-Flange High-Pressure Hydraulic Universal Swivel Joint

1. Product Overview

The DN Rotating Joint (also known as a double-flange high-pressure hydraulic universal swivel joint) is a critical connecting component for rigid piping systems. Its core function is to solve the problem of rigid pipe connections that cannot move freely, allowing the connected pipes to achieve 360° rotation or swing within a certain angle.

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Key Features

  • Universal Flexibility – Adds a "universal joint" to the piping system, allowing both media transmission and flexible movement.

  • Double-Flange Structure – Both ends use flange connections, ensuring rigid connection, reliable sealing, and easy installation/disassembly.

  • High Pressure Resistance – Withstands working pressures from 3.0 to 31.5 MPa.

  • Wide Temperature Range – Suitable for temperatures from -30°C to +200°C.

  • Various Media – Applicable to hydraulic oil, water, air, steam, and other media.

Typical Applications

Industry

Specific Application

Construction Machinery

Hydraulic excavators, cranes, robotic arm oil circuits

Metallurgy & Steel

Continuous casting machine cooling systems, high-temperature cooling water

Environmental Protection

Tower crane spray systems, rotating spray equipment

Petrochemical

Rotating reactors, loading arm piping connections

General Industry

Rotary tables, hydraulic systems on automated production lines

Internal Structure & Sealing

  • Bearing Support – Precision bearings or balls ensure smooth rotation and withstand pipe loads and bending moments.

  • Sealing System – High-quality seals (e.g., Parker brand or special rubber) for reliable sealing.

  • Material Options:

    • Carbon Steel – Cost-effective, high strength, suitable for general industrial applications.

    • Stainless Steel (304/316L) – Acid and corrosion resistant, suitable for seawater, chemicals, and corrosive media.

2. Detailed Flange Standards

DN Rotating Joints are flanged on both ends. The choice of flange standard directly determines compatibility with your piping system. The three major flange standards are fully described below.

2.1 GB Flange (Chinese Standard – First Choice for China Market)

Suitable for projects in mainland China or those designed to Chinese standards.

2.1.1 Flange Type Breakdown

Flange Type

Standard

Characteristics

Pressure Range

Recommended Application

Plate Flat Welding (PL)

GB/T 9119

Flat plate, no neck, direct welding

PN0.25 – PN4.0

General industry, low-pressure water/air

Slip-On with Neck (SO)

GB/T 9116

Short neck for added strength

PN6 – PN40

Medium-high pressure hydraulic systems

Weld Neck (WN)

GB/T 9115

Long neck, butt-weld connection

PN2.5 – PN400

High-pressure hydraulics, high-temperature steam, critical lines

2.1.2 Sealing Face Types

Code

Type

Pressure Range

Typical Application

RF

Raised Face

PN0.25 – PN16

Most common – general industry

FF

Flat Face

PN ≤ 1.6

Low-pressure systems

MFM

Male/Female

PN1.6 – PN16

Toxic/flammable media

TG

Tongue & Groove

PN1.6 – PN16

High-pressure, toxic media

RJ

Ring Joint

PN6.3 – PN25

High-pressure, high-temperature, steam

2.1.3 Dimension Example (Plate Flat Welding Flange GB/T 9119 PN4.0 MPa)

DN

Outer Dia. D (mm)

Bolt Circle K (mm)

Bolt Hole L (mm)

No. of Holes

Thread

Seal Face Dia. d (mm)

Thickness C (mm)

DN15

95

65

14

4

M12

46

14

DN20

105

75

14

4

M12

56

16

DN25

115

85

14

4

M12

65

16

DN32

140

100

18

4

M16

76

18

DN40

150

110

18

4

M16

84

18

DN50

165

125

18

4

M16

99

20

DN65

185

145

18

8

M16

118

22

DN80

200

160

18

8

M16

132

24

DN100

235

190

22

8

M20

156

26

Note: Dimensions in mm. Refer to GB/T 9119 for complete specifications.

2.2 ANSI/ASME Flange (North America & International Projects)

Suitable for the North American market, international petrochemical projects, and export equipment.

2.2.1 Pressure Ratings

ASME Class

Approx. PN

Typical Application

Class 150

PN20

General industrial water, air, low-pressure steam

Class 300

PN50

Medium-high pressure hydraulic systems

Class 600

PN100

High-pressure hydraulics, demanding conditions

Class 900

PN150

High-pressure hydraulic systems

Class 1500

PN250

Ultra-high pressure special equipment

Class 2500

PN420

Extreme high-pressure environments

2.2.2 Sealing Face Types

  • RF (Raised Face) – Most common, suitable for general applications

  • RJ (Ring Joint) – For high-pressure, high-temperature, with metal ring gasket

  • FF (Flat Face) – For low-pressure, cast iron flange connections

2.2.3 Dimension Example (ASME B16.5 Class 150)

Size (inch)

DN

Outer Dia. D (mm)

Bolt Circle K (mm)

No. of Holes

Bolt Hole Dia. L (mm)

1/2"

DN15

90

60.9

4

15.9

1"

DN25

110

79.4

4

15.9

2"

DN50

150

120.7

4

19.1

3"

DN80

190

152.4

4

19.1

4"

DN100

230

190.5

8

19.1

6"

DN150

280

241.3

8

22.2

8"

DN200

345

298.5

8

22.2

10"

DN250

405

362.0

12

25.4

12"

DN300

485

431.8

12

25.4

Note: Dimensions in mm. Based on ASME B16.5.

2.3 DIN Flange (European & Middle East Markets)

Suitable for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia. Follows DIN EN 1092-1 (replaces the older DIN 2501 series).

2.3.1 Common Types

Type Code

Former Standard

Characteristics

Application

Type 01

DIN 2501

Flat Face (FF)

Low-pressure plastic valves, lined pipes

Type 11

DIN 2527

Raised Face (RF)

General slip-on flange, industrial standard

Type 12

DIN 2633-2635

Raised Face Weld Neck

High-pressure, high-temperature, critical lines

2.3.2 Pressure Ratings

DIN Pressure

Approx. ASME Class

Typical Application

PN6

Class 150 low range

Low-pressure water/air

PN10

Class 150 mid range

Cooling water, low-pressure air

PN16

Class 150 high range

Most common

PN25

Class 300 low range

Medium hydraulics, steam

PN40

Class 300 mid range

High-pressure water/oil, hot oil

PN63-100

Class 600-900

High-pressure hydraulic systems

2.3.3 Dimension Example (DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11 PN16)

DN

Outer Dia. D (mm)

Bolt Circle K (mm)

Bolt Hole L (mm)

No. of Holes

Seal Face Dia. d (mm)

DN15

95

65

14

4

45

DN20

105

75

14

4

58

DN25

115

85

14

4

68

DN32

140

100

18

4

78

DN40

150

110

18

4

88

DN50

165

125

18

4

102

DN65

185

145

18

8

122

DN80

200

160

18

8

138

DN100

220

180

18

8

158

DN150

285

240

22

8

212

2.4 Comparison of Flange Standards

Feature

GB (Chinese)

ANSI (American)

DIN (European)

Common Standard

GB/T 9119

ASME B16.5

DIN EN 1092-1

Pressure Unit

PN (MPa/bar)

Class (psi)

PN (bar)

Flange Outer Diameter

Medium

Larger

Smaller

Typical Region

Mainland China

North America, Int'l projects

Europe, Middle East, Africa

⚠️ Important: Bolt hole dimensions are NOT interchangeable between these three standards. You must specify the correct standard when ordering.

3. Selection Guide

Step 1: Determine Operating Parameters

Parameter

Description

Common Range

Nominal Diameter (DN)

Pipe inner diameter

DN10 – DN800

Working Pressure

Maximum system pressure

3.0 – 31.5 MPa

Working Temperature

Media temperature

-30°C to +200°C

Media Type

Hydraulic oil / water / steam / chemicals

Rotation Angle

Single/Bidirectional/Universal

360° or swing

Step 2: Select Flange Standard

Choose based on project location and existing equipment:

Project Region

Recommended Flange Standard

Mainland China

GB (Chinese)

North America

ANSI/ASME

Europe / Middle East

DIN

Export / International Projects

ANSI or DIN

Step 3: Select Flange Type & Sealing Face

Based on pressure rating:

Working Pressure

Recommended Flange Type

Recommended Sealing Face

PN ≤ 1.6 MPa

Plate Flat Welding (PL)

FF or RF

PN 2.5 – 4.0 MPa

Plate Flat Welding (PL)

RF

PN 6.3 – 25 MPa

Slip-On (SO) or Weld Neck (WN)

RF or RJ

PN ≥ 25 MPa

Weld Neck (WN)

RJ

Step 4: Select Material

Material

Suitable Media

Characteristics

Carbon Steel

Hydraulic oil, water, air

Cost-effective, high strength

304 Stainless Steel

Water, mildly corrosive media

Rust-proof, general corrosion resistance

316L Stainless Steel

Seawater, chemicals, acids/bases

High corrosion resistance

Step 5: Selection Checklist

Please confirm the following when ordering:

  1. □ Nominal diameter: DN______

  2. □ Working pressure: ______ MPa

  3. □ Working temperature: ______ ℃

  4. □ Media type: ______

  5. □ Flange standard: GB / ANSI / DIN

  6. □ Flange type: PL / SO / WN

  7. □ Pressure rating: PN______ / Class______

  8. □ Sealing face type: RF / FF / RJ / Other

  9. □ Flange material: Carbon steel / 304 / 316L

  10. □ Custom non-standard: Yes / No

4. Customization Options

If standard models cannot meet your requirements, manufacturers typically support non-standard customization:

  • Size customization – DN20 up to DN800 or larger

  • Configuration customization – Straight, 90° elbow, 180° U-shape, and other special configurations

  • Multi-function composite – Combined delivery of air, liquid, oil, and other media

  • Multi-standard adaptability – One rotating joint compatible with GB, ANSI, DIN, and other flange standards

5. Summary

The DN Rotating Joint (Double-Flange High-Pressure Hydraulic Universal Swivel Joint) is a reliable solution for pipe swivel connections. Focus on three key points when selecting:

  1. Operating Parameters (pressure, temperature, media) – determines the product grade

  2. Flange Standard (GB/ANSI/DIN) – determines interface compatibility

  3. Flange Type & Sealing Face (PL/SO/WN, RF/FF/RJ) – determines connection reliability

If you need further assistance with selection, please provide your pipe size (DN), working pressure (MPa), and media type, and I can give more specific recommendations.

Let me know if you need this DN Swivel Joint With BOTH ENDS Flange connction.

Contact information:

Annie Ben

Focus Machinery Rotary Joint 

WhatsApp/WeChat 0086 13869496275

Email: annie@focusesmachinery.com

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