FLUID HANDLING

ELS™ Rotary Joints

Type ELSJ 2”to 5”
Stationary Horizontal Pipe

The ELS (Extended Life Series) rotary joint is a

self-supported joint that has been specifically Overview
designed to solve accelerated wear problems
that occur with conventional self-supported Features
rotary joints – particularly those in high vibration • Designed for steam and thermal oil
applications. The double-guide design provides • Two internal support guides
internal support for the joint and maintains • Standard o-ring or preformed packing
alignment even when the roll or cylinder is • Stationary or rotating horizontal pipe
not concentric. • Flexibility in mounting

Benefits
• Application flexibility, simplified inventory
Standard ELSJ Ratings • Increased reliability and performance
Pressure: 300 psig (20 bar) • Reduced handling time, easy to maintain
• Extended operating life
Temperature: Up to 500°F (260°C) • No special installation tools required
Speed: Up to 200 RPM

Media: Steam

Pressure: 150 psig (10 bar)

Temperature: Up to 650°F (343°C)

Speed: Up to 200 RPM

Media: Thermal Oil

K A D A N T J O H N S O N LLC
 G D
M F

Horizontal
pipe C K

H A
E B

P S

Size (K) M P S A B C D E F G H J Units

1.94 3.25 6.75 6.36 1.38 3.43 7.24 13.12 14.94 inches
2” 11⁄2” ⁄
3 ”
4 – 1” ⁄
1 ”
2
49 83 171 161 35 87 184 333 380 mm
2.30 3.25 7.25 7.47 1.38 4.23 7.69 14.53 16.41 inches
21⁄2” 2” – 21⁄2” 1” – 11⁄2” 1”
58 83 184 190 35 107 195 369 417 mm
2.80 3.88 7.88 8.25 1.69 4.73 7.80 14.75 17.31 inches
3” 2” – 21⁄2” 11⁄4” – 11⁄2” 3⁄4” – 11⁄2”
71 98 200 210 43 120 198 375 440 mm

Flanged connections available in 150 and 300 class flanges.

G D
M

Horizontal L F
pipe

C K

H
A
B

E S

P
J

Size (K) M P S A B C D E F G H J L Units

3.38 4.81 9.15 10.78 6.50 6.28 11.58 19.49 25.35 7.00 inches
31⁄2” 3” 11⁄2” 11⁄4”
86 122 232 274 165 159 294 495 644 178 mm
3.82 5.28 10.98 11.87 6.50 7.36 11.50 19.45 26.37 8.31 inches
4” 3” 11⁄2” 11⁄2”
97 134 279 301 165 187 292 494 670 211 mm
4.72 6.50 13.74 15.64 6.50 9.80 12.81 24.21 31.58 10.32 inches
5” 4” 2” 11⁄2”
120 165 349 397 165 249 325 615 802 262 mm

Flanged connections available in 150 and 300 class flanges.

Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change.

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K A D A N T J O H N S O N LLC ELS Rotary Joints Type ELSJ 2” to 5” Stationary Horizontal Pipe-1000 (US) 12/2018
805 Wood Street Te l : + 1 - 2 6 9 - 2 78-1715 Replaces All Previous Versions
Three Rivers, MI 49093 USA Email: [email protected] © 2018 Kadant Johnson LLC