IS-2000LJ Rotary Joints-11

Effective March 2015

Replaces IS-2000LJ-10

Installation Instructions
for Type LJ™ Rotary Joints
8Q

16
99
4

55

5
Type LJAPRQ

Follow your company's safety procedures whenever working If the rotary joint has a threaded nipple (4) connection for
on Kadant Johnson products. Read all of the instructions attachment to your roll, thread it into the journal flange and
before proceeding with the installation or repair. tighten.

Please refer to the Kadant Johnson assembly drawing for part STEP 4.
identification. Assembly drawings are available on request from Using a suitable support, mount the rotary joint to it. Make sure
Kadant Johnson. components are in alignment. Make sure the rotary joint is
square and level with the machine. Center the nipple (4) in the
Lubricate all fasteners with anti-seize compound. Tighten all wear plate (16). If necessary, loosen the supports and re-align
fasteners in a star pattern. Torque specifications are listed on rotary joint. Refer to Table 3 for nipple/wear plate clearance
the product assembly drawing and are available from Kadant specification.
Johnson.
STEP 5.
STEP 1. Once the rotary joint is in position and properly aligned, set the
Check to make sure that all debris has been removed from the wear indicator hex nuts (A & B) on each support rod to the
piping and roll before installing rotary joint. This will eliminate prescribed distance (see Table 1 for specification) away from
seal ring scoring and damage to internal rotary joint parts, the rotary joint’s outboard lugs (see Figure 1). As the seal rings
which could cause unnecessary downtime and maintenance. wear, this space will decrease.

STEP 2. STEP 6.
Thread horizontal pipe (99) into rotary joint head (2). Connect piping to rotary joint using Kadant Johnson flexible
metal hose. The hose(s) should be long enough so there is no
NOTE: The horizontal pipe must be straight and true. This will binding or tension causing the rotary joint to move off the
prevent the pipe from breaking and excessive pipe wear. journal centerline. The rotary joint must be free to move
outward to compensate for seal ring wear. See Table 2 for the
STEP 3. For quick release style connections to your recommended flexible metal hose length.
journal: Place a new metal gasket (8Q) into the recess in
the journal flange. Slide quick release nipple flange (5) over NOTE: Connect the hose as close to the rotary joint as
rotary joint nipple (4) with its taper facing outward. Place the possible. Minimize the use of fittings and pipe, as this
two split taper wedges (55) into the recess of the nipple and increased weight can affect the performance of the rotary joint.
slide the quick release flange over them to hold in place. Lift Provide suitable support for the pipe and fitting beyond the
the rotary joint up and slide nipple into the journal flange hose.
recess and secure to the studs with nuts provided, tightening
evenly. Note that the quick release nipple flange will not seat NOTE: Minimize running Kadant Johnson rotary joints dry.
tightly against the face of the journal flange. When tight, there Excessive seal wear may occur.
will be a 1/8˝ to 3/16˝ (3 to 5 mm) space between the two
flanges. Measure this space to make sure it is equal around the
circumference of the flange.
 ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING TABLE 2
SEAL RING WEAR ON NEW OR
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM HOSE LENGTHS
REBUILT ROTARY JOINTS
Hose Size Minimum Length
Check the rotary joint regularly for seal ring wear. As seal ring 1/4˝ 8˝ 200 mm
wear occurs, the rotary joint body moves away from the journal. 3/8˝ 10˝ 250 mm
Should the seal ring wear away completely, the nipple will wear
1/2˝ 10˝ 250 mm
into the rotary joint body or wear plate and eventually through
it. This will result in a significant leak and create a hazardous 3/4˝ 12˝ 300 mm
condition. Lack of attention may require replacement of the 1˝ 15˝ 380 mm
entire rotary joint instead of just the seal rings. 1-1/4˝ 18˝ 450 mm
1-1/2˝ 18˝ 450 mm
THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE
MACHINE STOPPED. 2˝ 21˝ 530 mm
2-1/2˝ 22˝ 560 mm
STEP 1.
3˝ 24˝ 610 mm
After a new or rebuilt rotary joint is installed, measure the X
dimension from the face of the journal flange to the first
machined rotary joint surface as shown in Figure 1.
TABLE 3
STEP 2. ROTARY JOINT CLEARANCE RELATION CHART
Refer to Table 1 and determine the maximum seal ring wear for LJ-ROTARY JOINTS
your rotary joint size.
A (Inboard
Nipple Gauge Size
STEP 3. Size Wear Plate
Add the dimension for Step 1 to the dimension from Step 2.
inches mm inches mm

STEP 4. 3/4˝ 2200 1/16 1.5 1/32 0.80

Periodically check the X dimension. When the X dimension 1˝ 2300 3/32 2.0 1/16 1.5
equals the number in Step 3, the rotary joint should be rebuilt. 1-1/4˝ 2400 1/16 1.5 1/32 1.0
1-1/2˝ 2500 3/16 5.0 1/8 3.0
A B
2˝ 2550 1/8 3.0 3/32 2.0
2-1/2 2600 1/8 3.0 3/32 2.0
3˝ 2700 1/8 3.0 3/32 2.0
3-1/2˝ 2750 1/8 3.0 3/32 2.0
4˝ 2800 1/4 6.0 3/16 5.0
5˝ 950 1/2 12.0 3/8 10.0
6˝ 1000 1/4 6.0 3/16 5.0
7-1/2˝ 1075 1/8 3.0 3/32 2.0
X 8˝ 1100 1/4 6.0 3/16 5.0
Seal Wear Indicator Figure 1

NOTES:
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM SEAL RING WEAR 1. Dimensions are per side, not diameter.
Rotary Joint Size Seal Wear
2. ‘A’ is maximum offset allowable before interference of rotating
parts and stationary parts will occur.
3/4˝ 1/4˝ 6 mm 3. Maximum recommended eccentricity of rotary joint nipple run-out
1˝ 11/32˝ 9 mm in relation to rotary joint body is ± 1/16 (1.5 mm) T.I.R.
1-1/4˝ 3/8˝ 10 mm 4. For Trunion driven dryers, vertical movement should be allowed for
1-1/2˝ 5/16˝ 8 mm
due to thermal expansion.
5. Centerline of support rods must be parallel with centerline of dryer
2˝ 11/32˝ 9 mm journal ± 1° during operation.
2-1/2˝ 3/8˝ 10 mm 6. The above are rounded off to the nearest lower fraction and are
3˝ 7/16˝ 11 mm meant for reference only. Actual dimensions should be obtained
3-1/2˝ 7/16˝ 11 mm
from Kadant Johnson Engineering Drawings.
7. Gauge clearance A & B with a welding rod gauge. You will have to
4˝ 9/16˝ 14 mm remove head to check dimension B.
5˝ 9/16˝ 14 mm
6˝ 7/16˝ 11 mm
Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change. Certified drawings are
7-1/2˝ 11/16˝ 18 mm available on request.
8˝ 13/16˝ 21 mm

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