Mark Strik

Kaplan hydroelectric turbines have long been a staple in green energy generation. However, their efficiency and productivity have reached new heights thanks to the precision and reliability of Johnson-Fluiten rotary unions. Let's dive into how this innovation is powering a more sustainable world.   The Legacy of Kaplan Turbines Invented in 1912, Kaplan turbines have been a proven solution for generating green energy with an efficiency of over 90%. These turbines operate within a typical rpm range of 50-500, and controlling this speed is crucial for optimal performance. The key to this control lies in the turbine's wicket gate and blade pitch mechanisms.     The Role of Johnson-Fluiten

With pressure equipment, adherence to standards is important for ensuring safety, performance, and legal compliance. At the core of the regulatory environment stands the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), a set of rules established by the European Union to regulate the design, manufacture, testing and conformity assessment of pressure equipment.   Why is PED Crucial? The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, standardization, and legal compliance of pressure equipment within the European Union (EU). Firstly, PED prioritizes safety by establishing specific requirements for pressure equipment, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with accidents, injuries, and property damage resulting from equipment failure. Secondly, by providing a harmonized set of rules, PED ensures uniform safety standards across the EU, facilitating the smooth movement

The 20th anniversary of the company's foundation is an ideal occasion to remember the extraordinary professional and individual personality of Alberto Delfo Colombo, who sadly passed away a few months ago, and who was the real driving force behind the establishment and success of Johnson-Fluiten.   The Johnson-Fluiten project comes from the distinctive identities and features of the two companies that shaped it: Fluiten and Kadant Johnson. Fluiten is a historic Italian company representing excellence in the precision mechanical industry. Since 1961 it has produced Mechanical

  The self-supported SX rotary joint provides a positive seal between stationary piping and a rotating cylinder and is applied to steam, water, and hot oil service. The SX rotary joint incorporates two internal carbon-graphite bearings that permit self-alignment and long operating life, even on cylinders that are not concentric. Using new sealing technologies, the SX rotary joint has extended seal life and increased reliability along with application flexibility. The SX rotary joint line is available in sizes from 3/4” to 3” and can be used in single- or

Green energy generating a more sustainable world: Discover how Johnson-Fluiten Rotary improved Kaplan Turbines’ efficiency, productivity and energy saving. Kaplan hydroelectric turbines have been using Johnson-Fluiten rotary unions for years. The precision manufacturing continuous improvement and service have made Johnson-Fluiten an appreciated partner. The Kaplan turbine, invented 1912, has been a long, proven solution for generating green energy. Kaplan turbines have an efficiency of more than 90%. Controlling the rpm, which is typically between 50-500 rpm, is important to optimize the efficiency.