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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. | *'''In real life:''' Infinite spin is attained. From Reddit thread - [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEngineers/comments/16uypq/how_is_an_excavator_able_to_rotate_an_infinite/] - | ||
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Revision as of 04:46, 14 December 2020
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. From Reddit thread - [3] -
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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. [4]