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Welcome to the Filton Blog
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Dec
21
Extending the life of your Rotary Union
Ways to extend the life of your Rotary Union.
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Nov
30
Fitting your Rotary Union to help pro-long the life and give a trouble-free service.
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Oct
28
About Filton and Our Distributors
Solving sealing problems Globally for over 75 Years
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Sep
29
Machines Rotary Unions are used on
Let's take a look at which Machines use Rotary Unions in each industry.
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Aug
28
Let's take a look at the advantages of using a Bellow Seal instead of a Mechanical seal.
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Jul
19
Filton Rotary Unions in the Food Industry
Take a look at how our Unions are used in the Food Industry
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Jun
17
Our Commitment to our Employees, Customers and Suppliers.
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May
17
Meet the people who go above and beyond to exceed your expectations!
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Apr
07
You're simply the best...
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Mar
27
WE ARE STILL OPEN - CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Coronavirus Update
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Mar
16
Filton Rotary Unions in the Printing Industry
Take a look at how our Unions are used in the Printing Industry.
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Feb
17
Filton Rotary Unions in the Textile Industry
Take a look at how our Unions are used in the Textile Industry.
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Jan
21
Filton Rotary Unions in the Steel Industry
Take a look at how our Unions are used in the Steel Industry
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Dec
17
Meet the Team... Business Support
Meet the people who support and supervise our teams to ensure Filton consistently delivers products and a service of the highest quality.
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Nov
18
As part of our after sales support we offer a repair service to our customers.
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Oct
21
Do you know the working conditions of your Rotary Union?
When we ask for Working Conditions, would you know what information we require?
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Sep
16
Meet the Team... Design and Production Planning
Meet the people who interpret your needs and make them a reality.
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Aug
19
The basics of a Rotary Union and the Industries where they can be used.
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Jul
15
Meet the Team... The Machine Shop
Meet the people who manufacture our components to Filton’s high standards.
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Jun
17
Custom Rotary Unions - Specials
A standard Rotary Union may not always suit your application, so this is when a special Rotary Union is needed.
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May
20
Filton Rotary Unions in the Plastic Industry
Take a look at how our Rotary Unions are used in the Plastic Industry.
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Apr
15
Meet the Team.... Inspection, Stores, Assembly and Despatch
Meet the people who ensure our products are of the highest quality.
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Mar
18
Filton Rotary Unions in the Rubber Industry
Take a look at how our Unions are used in the Rubber Industry.
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Feb
18
Things to consider when choosing a Rotary Union
There are many things to consider when choosing a Rotary Union ... see below for some examples.
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Dec
19
Happy Christmas and New Year from Filton!
Everyone at Filton would like to wish all of our Customers, Suppliers & Distributors a Happy Christmas and New Year! We look forward to working with you all in 2019!
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Jul
23
Common Mistakes when Fitting Rotary Unions
Correct installation of our rotary unions ensures longevity and reliability. All our joints are pressure tested before despatch and are uniquely identifiable by serial number. Early failure of a joint is usually due to one of the following installation mistakes. 1. Hoses which are attached to the unions are too short, this causes undue strain on the union which in turn pulls it out of alignment 2. Hoses which are attached to the unions are too long causing unnecessary weight which again causes strain on the union 3. Badly fitted hoses ie: incorrect bends, again causing strain 4. Fitting solid pipework as opposed to flexible hoses will also cause strain on the union 5. Attaching too many fittings to the union eg: valves and/or gauges which will cause weight strain issues 6. Too many fittings between the roll and the spindle can cause movement of the union. This in turn can cause the centre tube to foul in the roll, resulting in strain on the bearings and on the flexible hose 7. Solidly clamping a union preventing natural movement If you have any questions regarding fitting of unions please contact us.
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Mar
28
Filton Rotary Unions in the Cereal Industry
Filton rotary unions and swivel joints are also used extensively in cereal production. Steam is injected through the union to cook the product. These types of union would usually have stainless steel contact parts for hygiene purposes. Chocolate is also milled on machines fitted with water cooled rolls. Some machinery producing confectionery uses water below ambient temperature and sometimes brine to minus 25°C to aid cooling speeds.
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Jan
10
Filton celebrates its 75th Anniversary on the 10th January!
Today Filton celebrates 75 years since it was incorporated and it remains a family owned business. We would like to thank all our Customers, Suppliers and Partners around the world for being so supportive over the years.
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Dec
20
Happy Christmas and New Year from Filton!
Everyone at Filton would like to wish all of our Customers, Suppliers & Distributors a Happy Christmas and New Year! We look forward to working with you all in 2017!
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Jul
20
Wow! After the hot weather comes the BAD again!
Read more by clicking the link below.
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Jun
13
Some Good News from the Oil Industry!
FTSE jumps as oil hits $51 a barrel - Read more by clicking the link below the image.
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Jun
06
Over 50% of Filton products are specially designed to meet customers individual requirements. Our technical team works with the client to give them the most suitable solution for their specific application. The team is always on hand to advise or discuss on any Rotary Union / Swivel Joint issues you may have. Call them now on +44 1926 423191 to discuss your needs or potential projects!
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May
31
Welcome to Filton's new blog. Here we will be sharing the latest information on our products, industry news and anything else interesting!