Rotary Joint Unit

Supplementary Instruction Manual

1) Before carrying out maintenance work, please read

this Manual.

2) Keep this Manual together with the Manual for the

Rotary Table.

Rotary Joint-10-18DE
February, 2018
 Contents

♦Overview of the Rotary Joint Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

♦Maintenance of the Rotary Joint Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
♦Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
♦Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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 ♦Overview of the Rotary Joint Unit

Rotary joint unit

Workpiece fixing unit Center port

(prepared by the
machine tool
manufacturer or user)
Main spindle

Manifold Valve

Distributor

The figure above shows the structure of the main spindle section of the Rotary Table.
A rotary joint unit is assembled in the main spindle section.

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♦Maintenance of the Rotary Joint Unit

Center port Workpiece fixing unit

Main spindle

O-ring (SS050, Hs90)

Distributor fixing bolt

Distributor

Bearing (6703)
Rear cover

Rotary seal Guard plate

(TDK-IE0451-171.2)

Valve O-ring
(SS050, Hs90)
Bearing (6702)
Bearing presser
Guard plate fixing
Bearing presser fixing bolt bolt and washer
and washer

Lock metal

Manifold
Lock metal fixing
bolt and washer
Manifold fixing bolt
and washer

In the instructions, the procedure is explained on the assumption that the workpiece fixing unit
is attached to the main spindle and that the center port is fixed to the workpiece fixing unit.

[Instructions]
1) Ensure the working environment suited to the maintenance work, referring to "♦Auxiliary
Work Accompanying Maintenance Work" in the instruction manual for the Rotary Table.
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 2) Loosen the lock metal fixing bolts (2-M6), and remove the lock metal from the guard plate.

3) Put a match mark across the manifold and the guard plate with a felt pen.

4) Remove one fixing bolt among the manifold fixing bolts (3-M5) from the manifold.

5) Insert the guide bolt into the tapped hole from which the manifold fixing bolt was removed.

∗ Use a 50-mm-long headless bolt as a guide bolt.

6) Put a match mark across the guide bold and the manifold with a felt pen.

∗ The match mark will be used for reference when mounting the manifold on the valve.

7) Remove the two remaining manifold fixing bolts from the manifold.

8) Remove the manifold from the valve.

9) Put a match mark across the guide bolt and the valve with a felt pen.

Guard plate

Match mark

Manifold

Guide bolt

Match mark

Valve

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10) Remove the guide bolt from the valve.

11) Put a match mark across the guard plate and the main body frame with a felt pen.

12) Loosen the guard plate fixing bolts (8-M5 or 8-M6), and remove the guard plate from the
rear cover.

13) Loosen the bearing presser fixing bolts (M4), and remove the bearing presser from the
distributor.

14) Put a match mark across the distributor and the main spindle with a felt pen.

∗ The match mark will be used for reference when mounting the distributor on the center port.

15) Loosen the distributor fixing bolts (6-M4), and remove the rotary joint unit from the center
port with the valve and the distributor mounted.

∗ Rotate the valve to align the through hole on the valve with one of the distributor fixing bolts,
and loosen the distributor fixing bolts.

∗ Remove the rotary joint unit with the distributor fixing bolts remaining in the counter bore
holes on the distributor.

16) Secure the distributor using a vise, etc.

Valve Distributor

Through hole for removing bolt

Removing bolt

Weight

17) Pull the valve from the distributor.

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 ∗ The end face of the valve has three M5-tapped holes. Insert the removing bolts into these
tapped holes (3-M5) together with weights.
Move the weight quickly to the head of the removing bolt in the direction of the arrow shown
in the reference figure, and using this force, pull the valve out.

∗ When the valve is pulled out, the bearing (6702) is removed from the distributor as well.
The bearing (6703) remains in the distributor.
However, the bearing (6703) may also be removed from the distributor together with the
valve depending on the situation.

18) Remove the seals from the removed parts, clean these parts and seals, and if any part is
damaged, replace it with a new one.

19) Apply a light coat of grease to seven rotary seals (TDK-IE0451-171.2), and attach them to
the designated grooves on the valve.

20) Insert the distributor fixing bolts (6-M4) into the counter bore holes on the distributor.

21) Join the valve to the distributor.

∗ If the bearing (6703) was pulled out together with the valve from the distributor, insert the
bearing (6703) into the designated position on the valve before joining.

22) Join the bearing (6702) into the valve and the distributor.

23) Put a light coat of grease to six O-rings (SS050, Hs90), and attach them to the designated
O-ring grooves on the distributor.

24) Align the match marks on the main spindle and the distributor and mount the distributor with
the valve on the center port.
Tighten the distributor fixing bolts (6-M4) with a torque of 4.7 N m.•

∗ Rotate the valve to align the through hole on the valve with one of the distributor fixing bolts,
and tighten the distributor fixing bolts.

25) Secure the bearing presser to the distributor.

Be sure to set washers to the bearing presser fixing bolts.

26) Hold the valve by hand directly and make two or three turns in the normal and reverse
directions.

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 ∗ Insert two bolts into the tapped holes (3-M5) at the end face of the valve, and turn these
valve using these bolts.

∗ This operation is to fit the rotary seals on the valve to the distributor and check that there
is no problem with the bearing. If the valve does not rotate smoothly, check the conditions
of the valve, distributor, rotary seals and bearing.

27) Align the match marks on the guard plate and the main body frame, and attach the guard
plate to the rear cover.
Set the washers and tighten the guard plate fixing bolts.

∗ Tightening torque of the guard plate fixing bolts

8-M6 : 13.2N m
•

8-M5 : 7.8N m•

28) Align the match marks between the valve and the guide bolt, and insert the guide bolt into
the tapped hole on the valve.

29) Apply grease to six O-rings (SS050, Hs90), and attach them to the designated O-ring
grooves on the valve.

30) Align the match marks between the guide bold and the manifold, and tentatively secure the
manifold to the valve.

∗ Set a washer and insert one manifold fixing bolt to tentatively secure the manifold to the
valve and remove the guide bolt.

31) Insert the two remaining manifold fixing bolts (2-M5) to secure the manifold to the valve.
Set the washers and tighten the manifold fixing bolts (3-M5) with a torque of 9.3 N m. •

32) Align the match marks on the manifold and the guard plate, and attach the lock metal to
the guard plate.
Set the washers and tighten the lock metal fixing bolts (2-M6) with a torque of 13.2 N m. •

∗ Tighten the lock metal until its side comes into contact with the manifold.

33) Clean the spilled working fluid from the surroundings.

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 Match mark
Guard plate fixing bolt
and washer

Lock metal fixing bolt Guard plate

and washer

Manifold
Lock metal

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 1) Do not apply a force greater than the allowable load to the manifold.
∗ Applying a force greater than the allowable load could cause damage to the valve,
distributor and seals.

Allowable load: F
Continuous ...................F = 200 N
Momentary ...................F = 400 N

F F

Manifold
F

2) Turn on the power only when operating the Rotary Table, and use manual
control devices for operation. When operation has been completed, turn the
power (primary power) off.
∗ Connect the interface cable only when it is necessary for the maintenance work and
disconnect it if not necessary.

3) Do not damage the valve, distributor, and seals.

∗ If the valve, distributor or seals is damaged, the rotary joint unit cannot operate.
∗ Depending on the damaged position, working fluid may leak from the rotary joint unit
and enter a wrong port at the workpiece fixing unit, resulting in damage to the units as
well as splashing high-pressure working fluid and posing risks to operators.

1) To fit the rotary seals on the valve with the distributor, rotate the main spindle
in both forward and reverse directions two or three times.
∗ By rotating the main spindle, the rotary seals will contact the distributor smoothly.

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♦Parts List

Rotary Joint Unit Section

No. Part name Description Q'ty Maker Remarks

100 Manifold 1 *

Hexagon socket head cap screw

101 Manifold fixing bolt 3 *
(M5 × 35)

102 Washer Lock metal washer 3 *

110 Bearing presser 1 *

Bearing presser fixing Brazier head hexagon socket

111 head cap screw 1 *
bolt (M4 × 8)

112 Washer Coned disk spring washer 1 *

120 Valve 1 *

121 Rotary seal TDK-IE0451-171.2 7 *

*
122 O-ring SS050, Hs90 6 (Morisei
Kakou)

130 Bearing 6702 1 *

140 Bearing 6703 1 *

150 Distributor 1 *

Hexagon socket head cap screw

151 Distributor fixing bolt 6 *
(M4 × 12)
*
152 O-ring SS050, Hs90 6 (Morisei
Kakou)

160 Guard plate 1 *

Hexagon socket head cap screw

161 Guard plate fixing bolt 8 *
(M5 × 12 or M6 × 14)

162 Washer Plain washer 8 *

170 Lock metal 1 *

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 No. Part name Description Q'ty Maker Remarks
Hexagon socket head cap screw
171 Lock metal fixing bolt 2 *
(M6 × 16 or M6 × 20)

172 Washer Plain washer 2 *

151 152

150

140

120

121 160

122 161 162

130

110
170

112 111
171 172

100

102 101

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♦Troubleshooting

Trouble Condition
For the categories listed in the table, refer to "♦Troubleshooting" in the Manual for the Rotary
Table.

Trouble condition 1. The rotary joint unit does not operate properly.
Possible causes Category Measures

Disassemble the rotary joint unit

Seals of the rotary joint unit are damaged. B
and replace the damaged seal.

Disassemble the rotary joint unit

The distributor is damaged. B
and replace the distributor.

Overhaul the rotary joint unit and

The valve is damaged. B
replace the valve.

A seal adheres or clings to the valve or the

B Follow the instructions below.
distributor.

If the workpiece fixing unit suddenly malfunctions, either the workpiece fixing unit or the rotary
joint unit is faulty. Check the workpiece fixing unit and the rotary joint unit separately and locate
the problem. If the workpiece fixing unit by the machine tool manufacturer is used, follow the
instructions in the machine tool instruction manual.

[If a seal adheres or clings to the valve or distributor after a long interval in use]
If the Rotary Table is stopped for a week or longer, the seal of the rotary joint unit may have
adhesion or clinging. In this case, take the action as described below.

1) Supply the rotary joint unit with hydraulic oil and wait a few hours until the contact points
between the valve or the distributor and the seals are lubricated. Then, operate the Rotary
Table at a low speed.
2) If the Rotary Table cannot be operated following 1) above, attach a wrench to the end of
the worm spindle, and manually and directly rotate the worm spindle to rotate the rotary
joint unit.
3) If you find a working fluid leak from the rotary joint unit during trial run after you rotated the
rotary joint unit directly by hand in step 2), overhaul the rotary joint unit and check the
conditions of the constituent parts and seals.
4) If the rotary joint unit cannot be rotated following step 2) above, overhaul the rotary joint
unit, and check the conditions of the valve, distributor and seals.

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