In addition to the wide range of Chiksan® swivel joints for particular applications,
FMC can also provide you with large diameter joints on request. They are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications and for both onshore and offshore marine installations.
Chiksan® large diameter swivel joints play a vital role in the performance of a loading arm. The joint must perform relative rotation movements, ensure both internal and external watertightness and guarantee excellent resistance to chemical products.
Chiksan large diameter swivel joints are available in 2, 3 and 4 pieces designs. This design features the exclusive field replaceable snap-in ball races for a high load bearing capacity coupled with a high degree of reliability in operation and trouble free service life. This creates minimum downtime and greatly reduced maintenance costs.
Features
- Both onshore and offshore marine installations and industrial applications
- All styles available in diameters from 2" up to 52"
- Working temperature from -196°C to +300°C
- Working pressure from full vacuum to 70 bar
- Carbon steel or stainless steel body, other materials on request
- Exclusive field replaceable snap-in ball races
- Secondary seal to protect the ball races from liquid penetration
- Beveled for welding end connections. Flanged or threaded connections on request
- Factory-assembled, prelubricated and tested swivel joint
Benefits
- On-site easy minimal maintenance
- Leakproof
- Long service life
- Greatly enhanced reliability