Body – steel.
Seal – nitril rubber.
Circlip – spring steel.
Ball bearings.
Circlip – spring steel.
Spindle – e.ni plated.
The LID Swivel Joint is generally used for slow continuous rotation and intermittent angular movements for modest pressures.
Nominal |
Part No. |
A & B |
C |
D |
E |
20 (¾”) |
18216 |
G.¾” |
96 |
65 |
19 |
25 (1″) |
18217 |
G.1″ |
106 |
76 |
25 |
32 (1¼”) |
18218 |
G.1¼” |
114 |
85 |
32 |
40 (1½”) |
18158 |
G.1½” |
127 |
90 |
38 |
50 (2″) |
18159 |
G.2″ |
155 |
110 |
51 |
Dimensions in millimetres
‘G’ is the designation for parallel pipe threads to BS2779 and ISO 228/1
Operational Guidelines
Fluids : Water, mineral oils, lubricated air and natural gas.
All fluids must be clean and free of abrasive and corrosive elements.
Pressure : 10 bar maximum.
Vacuum : 740 mm Hg (add suffix ‘VAC’ to the Part No.).
Temperature : 100°C maximum.
Speed : 5 r.p.m. – intermittent.
Flow capacity | |||
Nominal |
Liquids* |
Liquids* |
Air** |
20 (¾”) |
3.06 |
51 |
106 |
25 (1″) |
5.48 |
91 |
189 |
32 (1¼”) |
8.68 |
145 |
300 |
40 (1½”) |
12.25 |
204 |
424 |
50 (2″) |
21.89 |
365 |
757 |
* Flow at a velocity of 3 m/s
** Flow at a velocity of 15 m/s and a pressure of 6 bar