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*A specialized rotary union is used, not just a simple live swivel - [https://www.dsti.com/industries/heavy-equipment/construction-agriculture-forestry-equipment/]
*A specialized rotary union is used, not just a simple live swivel - [https://www.dsti.com/industries/heavy-equipment/construction-agriculture-forestry-equipment/]
*Explanation from hydraulics and pneumatics - [https://www.hydraulicspneumatics.com/technologies/fittings-couplings/article/21118782/rotary-unions-swivels]
*Explanation from hydraulics and pneumatics - [https://www.hydraulicspneumatics.com/technologies/fittings-couplings/article/21118782/rotary-unions-swivels]
*'''In real life:''' Infinite spin is attained.
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=Rotating 360 Without 360 Rotary Union?=
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Revision as of 04:46, 14 December 2020

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Rotary Unions in 360 Excavator

  • A specialized rotary union is used, not just a simple live swivel - [1]
  • Explanation from hydraulics and pneumatics - [2]
  • In real life: Infinite spin is attained.

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Rotating 360 Without 360 Rotary Union?

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Backhoe vs Excavator

  • Backhoe spins 200 degrees, excavator a full 360 degrees. [3]