Specifications

Gear-Driven Rotors
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GEAR-DRIVEN ROTORS
Swing Joints
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Swing Joints
HOW TO SPECIFY
Inlet Style
1 = NPT
2 = BSP
3 = ACME
4 = Spigot
5 = Socket
R = Reducing
ACME Inlet
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Configuration
0 = Standard
1 = Triple Top
Configuration
0 = Standard
1 = Top Mount
Outlet Style
1 = NPT
2 = ACME
3 = Enlarging NPT
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4 = Enlarging BSP
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5 = Enlarging ACME
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J – X – X – X – 00 – X – X
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Enlarging outlet available only
on 1" and 1 ¼" diameter models
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Reducing inlet available on
1 ¼" diameter models
ALSO AVAILABLE
NPT and BSP ACME Adapters
If you currently have NPT or BSP
swing joints, you can now enjoy the
benefits of ACME-threaded rotors
by utilizing a Rain Bird® NPT-ACME
or BSP-ACME side of the adapter.
Just screw the adapter into the inlet
on the ACME case, and then screw
the rotor with the adapter onto the
NPT or BSP swing joint until it is
snug. Available for 1", 1 ¼", and 1 ½"
swing joints, the adapter adds only
about 1 /" to the installed height
of the rotor, and is rated at the
same operating pressures as Rain
Bird® Swing Joints.
Length
Pipe Lay Arm
A = 1" 8"
B = 1" 12"
C = 1" 18"
D = 1 ¼" 8"
E = 1 ¼" 12"
F = 1 ¼" 18"
G = 1 ½" 8"
H = 1 ½" 12"
I = 1 ½" 18"
1 ½" ACME Outlet
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NPT or BSP to
ACME Adapter
Lay Arm
1 ½" ACME Inlet
Swing Joints
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SPECIFICATIONS
Diameters: 1" (2.5 cm), 1.25" (3.2 cm)
and 1.5" (3.8 cm)
Lay Arm Lengths: 8" (20.3 cm), 12" (30.5 cm)
and 18" (45.7 cm)
Inlet Type: NPT, BSP, ACME, spigot and socket
Outlet Thread Type: NPT, BSP or ACME
Enlarging NPT, BSP or ACME Outlets:
Available on 1" (2.5 cm) and 1.25" (3.2 cm) swing
joints for connections to many rotors with 1 ¼" (3.2 cm)
and 1 ½" (3.8 cm) inlet sizes respectively
(no additional adapters required)
Inlet Configurations: Standard side or
top-mount connections
Outlet Configuration: Single-top or triple-top
Pressure Rating: 315 psi (21.7 bar) at 73˚F (22.8˚C)
Reducing ACME Inlet: Available on 1 ¼" (3.2 cm)
diameter swing joints for connection to a
1 ½" ACME service tee
Multiple Inlet/Outlet Configurations: Available with
standard and triple top configurations for added
rotor positioning flexibility. Also available are
models for top mount or side mount to lateral lines.
• Superior Flow Characteristics. An innovative swept
elbow design* reduces pressure loss by up to 50
percent over other swing joints.
• Excellent Structural Integrity. Reduces the costs
associated with fatigue-related failures.
• Double O-ring Protection. Provides a better seal
to ensure that joints are kept clean and can be
repositioned easily.
• Modified ACME Outlet. Improves safety by losing
seal engagement before losing thread engagement
during rotor removal.
• Color-coding and Distinct Size Markings. Reduce
costs by eliminating errors and improving installation
efficiency with quick size identification at the job site.
• Oversized Threaded Inlets. Make hand-tightening
and blind installations (underwater) easier. This also
reduces the risk of potential damage caused by
over-tightening with a wrench.
• Extended Warranty. When used with Rain Bird golf
rotors, extends rotor and swing joint warranty
to five years.
*Patent pending