Building and Construction Materials
From shingles to insulation, fluid handling’s latest technologies in rotary sealing devices and expansion joints increase process efficiency, reduce energy costs, and enhance productivity.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing
Kadant fluid handling products are essential in the chemical processing industry, supporting critical applications such as mixing, blending, heating, and cooling. New technologies in expansion joints, rotary joints and unions, and steam and condensate systems are transforming chemical processing by improving process efficiency, reducing energy consumption, lowering operating costs, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Converting
Fluid handling products are critical in web processing applications, including coating, laminating, embossing, calendering, and printing, where precise thermal control is essential to product quality and process stability. Kadant rotary joint and expansion joint technologies are engineered to optimize heating and cooling performance, improve yield, and enhance overall plant productivity. By increasing system efficiency and reducing energy consumption, these innovative solutions help manufacturers achieve more consistent results while advancing their sustainability objectives.
Corrugated Packaging
The corrugated packaging industry relies on critical steam and condensate control to produce lightweight, high-strength board for shipping and retail applications around the world. Kadant is a global leader in engineered fluid handling solutions that support every stage of the corrugating process, from preheaters and single facers to double backers and boiler rooms. Through advanced rotary steam joints, syphon systems, and condensate management technologies, combined with installation, audits, training, repair services, and nondestructive testing (NDT), these innovative technologies and comprehensive services help producers maximize uptime, improve board quality, and reduce energy consumption.
- CorrPro Rotary Joint
- CorrPro Cartridge Upgrade Kit
- LJX-PT Rotary Joint
- SX Rotary Joint
- Syphon Systems
- Variable Moisture Steam Showers
- Pressure Powered Pumps
- Steam and Condensate Systems
- Control and Automation Technology
- ThermoZone Condensate Handling Station
- Steam Traps
- Flexible Metal Hose
- High-Pressure Receivers
- Deaerator Tanks
- Services
- Research and Development
Food and Beverage Processing
The food and beverage industry depends on precise thermal processing to transform raw ingredients into safe, high-quality products, with industrial drying playing a critical role in moisture removal, preservation, cooking, and sterilization. Rotary dryers and related processing equipment rely on steam, thermal oil, air, and water heating systems, delivered through durable rotary unions and advanced sealing technologies, to maintain consistent, efficient performance. Kadant fluid handling solutions are designed to optimize heat transfer, reduce energy consumption, and withstand demanding processing environments. By improving reliability, uptime, and operating efficiency, Kadant enables food and beverage manufacturers to achieve superior product quality while advancing sustainability and production goals.
Lithium-ion Battery Processing
Kadant supports the lithium-ion battery processing industry with reliable rotary unions and fluid-handling technologies that enhance safety and maximize up-time. RX® rotary unions are used in critical thermal oil applications within lithium-ion battery production, providing precise temperature control and consistent heat transfer. By improving moisture removal, thermal management, and overall process reliability, Kadant helps manufacturers increase safety, boost yield, and improve energy efficiency across production processes.
Machine Tool
Kadant supports the lithium-ion battery processing industry with reliable rotary unions and fluid-handling technologies that enhance safety and maximize up-time. RX® rotary unions are used in critical thermal oil applications within lithium-ion battery production, providing precise temperature control and consistent heat transfer. By improving moisture removal, thermal management, and overall process reliability, Kadant helps manufacturers increase safety, boost yield, and improve energy efficiency across production processes.
Metals Processing
The metals processing industry converts raw and recycled materials into high-quality steel through operations such as casting, rolling, reheating, and galvanizing. Kadant fluid handling solutions enhance thermal control, equipment reliability, and energy efficiency across integrated and mini mill operations, helping producers improve performance, sustainability, and overall production efficiency.
Oil and Gas
Kadant fluid handling products are used in upstream and downstream oil and gas operations, supporting applications such as coiled tubing, top drive drilling, offshore production, and refining processes. Innovations in steam distribution systems, expansion joints, and rotary sealing devices deliver enhanced safety, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency, while also helping oil and gas companies reduce costs and improve sustainability across their operations.
Power Generation
Kadant fluid handling products are widely used throughout the power generation industry, where reliability, efficiency, and long service life are essential. Innovative rotary joints and unions provide dependable transfer of steam, water, thermal oil, and hydraulic media in turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems. Complementing these technologies, robust expansion joints manage thermal expansion and contraction, reduce vibration and noise, and support emissions compliance, ensuring safe, efficient operation across critical power generation processes.
Pulp and Paper
Fluid handling solutions are integral to pulp and paper operations, enhancing steam system efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and ensuring consistent sheet quality. Kadant’s portfolio includes advanced rotary joints, expansion joints, syphon systems, Turbulator® Tube™ bars, condensate pumps, jet products, and system controls engineered to optimize dryer section performance and heat transfer reliability. Supported by expert installation, repair, nondestructive testing (NDT), and integrated steam and condensate system design, Kadant delivers measurable steam savings, improved reliability, and sustained production optimization.
Rubber and Plastics
Kadant fluid handling products are widely used in the rubber and plastics industry, supporting critical applications such as mixing, milling, calendering, extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The latest advancements in rotary sealing devices improve process efficiency, reduce energy costs, and enhance equipment reliability, while helping manufacturers achieve greater sustainability and operational performance in rubber and plastic production.
Textiles / Nonwovens
In both synthetic and natural fiber manufacturing, Kadant fluid handling products are used from the initial fiber drawing and stretching stages to finishing and drying applications. Advanced technologies in rotary unions and sealing devices, steam and condensate systems, expansion joint, and industrial water heating solutions improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance equipment reliability, helping textile and nonwoven manufacturers achieve greater sustainability and operational performance.
Tissue
Kadant is a trusted partner in the tissue industry, where precise temperature control and reliable fluid transfer are essential to product quality and efficiency. Yankee dryers rely on accurate heating and effective condensate removal to achieve consistent sheet drying, softness, and strength. Kadant’s advanced rotary joints, expansion joints, services, and steam and condensate system expertise ensure reliable operation, optimized energy use, and consistent performance across high-speed tissue production lines.
