Worldwide manufacturer of fluid handling products including rotary joints & unions, syphons, syphon elbows, thermocompressors, desuperheaters, steam systems, controls, vacuum breakers, steam & air separators. Pressure powered & condensate pumps, valves, sight flow indicators & flexible metal hose are available. Control software for dryer systems are available. Products are used in rubber, tire, plastics, textile & chemical industries.
About Kadant Johnson, Inc.
From http://www.kadantjohnson.com
In 1933, Johnson invented the rotary pressure joint. The company quickly established a solid reputation for the design and manufacture of rotary joints and syphons to meet the needs of a wide range of industrial applications. We have grown over the years and are now known throughout the world for our ability to integrate these products with systems, service and technology, to create intelligent solutions to meet our customers' needs.
At Kadant Johnson, we specialize in the design and manufacture of rotary joints and syphons and in the integration of these products with systems and services. Rotary joints, sometimes referred to as unions, are mechanical seals used on rotating cylinders to convey steam, water, air and heat transfer oils. In addition to rotary joints, Kadant Johnson also supplies auxiliary products, such as vacuum breakers, flexible metal hoses, sight flow indicators, steam and air separators, and fluid handling systems. Most importantly, Kadant Johnson is positioned to provide the technical support for the mechanical and process control projects.
Today, more than ever, the efficient integration of manufactured products into a functioning system will define the success of a capital project. Kadant Johnson has more than 40 years of experience in the design of steam and condensate systems for the papermaking process. Kadant Johnson's process knowledge is unsurpassed in the industry. From machine surveys to advanced control strategies, Kadant Johnson has the experience and expertise to deliver results.
Sales: $250 Mil. and over Employees: 1000+ Activity: Manufacturer Year Company Founded: 1930 Certification: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9001:2000 Export Markets: Western Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada, Mexico
Brand Names: DMS, Turbulator
News & Press Releases
July 6, 2009 —
Kadant Johnson Introduces New Rotary Joint for Steam and Thermal Oil Applications
Three Rivers, Mich., July 1, 2009 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), introduced a new self-supported rotary joint for steam and thermal oil applications. The new SNX rotary joint is designed specifically for applications with a rotating pipe and two flow passages. It also features a convex seal ring and two carbon graphite support bearings.
March 9, 2009 —
Kadant Johnson Introduces Rotary Union for High-Temperature Thermal Oil Applications
Three Rivers, Mich., March 4, 2009 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), announced the release of its latest RX rotary union design for high-temperature thermal oil applications. Based on the new RX mechanical seal technology, the high temperature configuration of the RX rotary union is rated up to 500 degrees F and features tapered roller bearings to support large radial and thrust loads. The union also includes a bearing isolation barrier in the seal chamber to...
January 16, 2009 —
Kadant Johnson Enhances Rotary Joint for Steam and Hot Oil Applications
Three Rivers, Mich., January 6, 2009 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., recently redesigned its self-supported EL (Extended Life) series rotary joint line to offer easier handling, fewer components, and optimized seal geometry for thermal oil applications.
December 17, 2008 —
Kadant Johnson Systems Receives 2008 Best of Lenoir City Award
Lenoir City, Tenn., December 10, 2008 - Kadant Johnson Systems, a division of Kadant Johnson Inc., has been awarded the 2008 Best of Lenoir City Award in the Engineering Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
December 10, 2008 —
Kadant GranTek Encourages Environmental Responsibility with Gran-sorb Industrial Absorbent
Green Bay, Wis., November 25, 2008 - Kadant GranTek Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), has enhanced its environmentally-friendly granular product offerings with its latest fiber-based absorbent. Gran-sorb industrial absorbent is made from 100% recycled post-consumer paper waste and used for spill cleanup, liquid stabilization, bioremediation, site remediation, among other industrial absorbent uses. This environmentally responsible product absorbs oils, solvents, lubricants,...
August 5, 2008 —
Kadant Johnson Introduces Pinless Syphon Elbow
Three Rivers, Mich., August 4, 2008 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), has introduced the first pinless syphon elbow for use in steam-heated rotating cylinders. The patent-pending design features an integral locking mechanism that secures the elbow into position and increases the robustness of the syphon system. The 45 degree locking syphon elbow is intended for installation on blind rolls or rolls with hand hole access.
June 19, 2008 —
Kadant Johnson Optimizes Steam-Jet Thermocompressor
Three Rivers, Mich., June 1, 2008 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), recently completed a multi-year optimization project to develop the next generation high-efficiency thermocompressor. The advances made to the geometry of the thermocompressor minimize the consumption of high-pressure motive steam while optimizing flow characteristics. The high-efficiency thermocompressor is used to recompress low-pressure steam and discharge steam at a higher pressure. Common...
April 21, 2008 —
Kadant Johnson Expands Rotary Union Line
Three Rivers, Mich., Apr. 15, 2008 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), has expanded its existing line of rotary unions with the introduction of the Over-The-Shaft (OTS) rotary union for water-cooling. The OTS union is custom-designed for machinery that requires cooling on the drive side of driven rolls and for rolls that cannot accept an axially-mounted rotary union. This rotary union is available with a tungsten-carbide mechanical seal or a Quad-Seal o-ring design.
February 12, 2008 —
Kadant Johnson Introduces New Rotary Union
Three Rivers, Mich., Feb. 4, 2008 - Kadant Johnson Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), has developed a new line of rotary unions for water and thermal oil service. Designed from the ground up for tough applications, the new RX union features the latest technology in mechanical seal design including on-machine seal replacement for reduced downtime and a tungsten carbide counterseat for added toughness.