Number of transaction per year

2500+

Number of companies using our products

2000+

Experience of manufacturing

65years

Range of Industries

+168

High-quality, TB Niigata-Chiksan swivel joints reduce leakage, maintenance frequency, and life cycle costs.

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Transactions per Year

2,500+

Companies Using Our Joints

2,000+

Years of Experience

65

Customer Industries

+170

Number of transaction per year

2500+

Number of companies using our products

2000+

Experience of manufacturing

65years

Range of Industries

+168

What Are Swivel Joints?

SWIVEL JOINTS are used in a variety of in-plant fluid transfer applications.

They permit 360° rotation with smooth flow and enable piping lines to follow any directions that piping line requires.

Dual-row ball bearings are incorporated in the bearing section and lubricated with grease to ensure high mechanical strength and to withstand large moment loads.

Our TB Niigata-Chiksan Swivel Joint's industry-leading quality and reliability contribute to stable plant operation by eliminating problems and leaks caused by hoses.

The sealing section uses a special shaped packing that provides a stable seal without any leakage of the internal pressure fluid.

Owing to its special structure, they reduce the frequency of maintenance and replacement, thus minimizing line stoppages, losses, and maintenance work.

Features

Fluid Type Range:
725

Maximum Pressure:
34 MPa

Nominal Diameter (ND) Range:
3/8"–30"

Temperature Range:
-50 to +200 ℃

Choose from 9 Types  

Other Features

  • Unique Packing Structure provides a more reliable seal for longer than O-rings.
  • Trapezoidal Cross-Section prevents leakage due to twisting, as with O-rings.
  • Outer Ring prevents the packing from protruding into the joint and damaging the seal.

Models to handle under -50 °C or over 30" are also available.
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A Wide Range of Swivel Joints

Sanitary Swivel Joints (NS)

TBG is the only manufacturer and distributor of sanitary swivel joints in Japan and has a long history of working with customers in over 50 industries.

Niigata TB sanitary swivel joints are designed for hygienic piping applications and are compact and lightweight, making them easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble for improved process piping maintenance.

Submerged Swivel Joints
(BD Double seal)

In 1950, Niigata/TB developed an original swivel joint for submerged service to address the Japanese oil industry's needs, designed to accommodate draining lines for floating roof tanks.

Soon, this product became the enabler for safe and reliable operations of 2,600 floating roof tanks at our customers' storage facilities.

High-Pressure Swivel Joints (Silver)

High-pressure Chiksan swivel joints are used in various industries for high-pressure hydraulic, air, and cooling lines. They absorb vibrations and deformations in piping systems.

Extra High-Pressure Swivel Joints (Orange ) 

Extra high-pressure Chiksan swivel joints are specially designed and built with 2–1/2B–5B triple ball races for extreme pressure and high load scenarios. Use cases include oil drilling, iron, and various industrial machines.

Low-Pressure Swivel Joints (Green)

One of Our Best-Selling Models

Low-pressure Chiksan swivel joints are used in various kinds of installations for operations. They are widely used in loading racks and flexible lines for handling all types of materials.

Low-Pressure Swivel Joints (Blue)

One of Our Best-Selling Models

Low-pressure Chiksan swivel joints are used in various kinds of installations for operations. They are widely used in loading racks and flexible lines for handling all types of materials. 

Stainless Swivel Joints 

These stainless steel Chiksan swivel joints are mainly used for cryogenic service and corrosive substances. Additional Option: Snap-in ball races for resistance against a heavy load.

Pressure-Balanced Swivel Joints (NSB)

NSB and NPB have pressure-balanced structures which enable them to withstand water hammers and vibrations under high operating pressure.

Pressure-Balanced Swivel Joints (NPB)

NSB and NPB have pressure-balanced structures which enable them to withstand water hammers and vibrations under high operating pressure.

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Swivel Joints

Applications

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Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Semiconductor

Sanitary Swivel Joints for Hygenic pipes

Choose from 3 types

Style No.20

Style No.30

Style No.40

• By attaching it to the base of an existing hose, it prevents the hose from being twisted or damaged.

• It is easier to change the outflow direction and route the piping without loosening clamp band .

• Since the hose length and bending radius can be reduced, a compact design is possible, and the piping layout can be easily changed.

• There is no need special tools to assemble and disassemble, which leads to labor-saving.

Standard Specifications

Size : 1S、 1.5S、 2S、 2.5S、 3S、 4S (1" ~4")
Body : Stainless Steel (SUS316)
Packing : PTFE + Silicone Rubber (~0.98MPa) / Non Silicone type(~0.5MPa)
Slide Ring : PTFE
Temperature : -10°~150°
End Connection : IDF/ISO Ferrule,Plain End, Union
Grease : Non Grease model

Example Applications

Lifting device / Extractor / Filling Machine / Kneader / Hose necks / Lid open & close 
Install pipe end to prevent liquid dripping / Changing pipe angle / Fluid Distribution

Example Fluids
'Beverages - Juice / Coffee / Milk / Yoghurt / Tea
'Food - Ice cream / Sweet Bean Paste / Fish Paste
'Alcohol - Beer / Wine / Whiskey / Japanese Sake
'Seasoning - Soy Sauce / Noodle Soup Base / Barbeque Sauce / Vinegar / Dressing / Cooking Oil / Wasabi
'Others - Fragrance / Paint / Hair Growth Tonic / Laundry Detergent / Solvent

Oil & Gas

Roof Drain System for Floatin Roof Tanks
(Conventional)

Niigata/TB floating roof tanks draining systems have a record life expectancy of more than 30 years in operations without significant issues or accidents occurrence.

Their market share is nearly 100% in Japan.

Niigata/TB draining system assembly design allows for permanently stable positioning of the drain inside the tank without possible interference with the floating roof legs when the tank is empty, guaranteeing no mechanical damage of the drain and no abrasion of the tank floor like hose drains would, as a result as not being guided inside the tank.

Roof Drain System for Floatin Roof Tanks
(Single Line)

Niigata/TB developed a more economical system using only four BD joints for submerged service for minor drainage tanks or tanks with a smaller roof surface.

Marine Hose Neck

LPG Filling Machines

Burner Joint Assembly

Marine Loading Arms

Aviation, Chemical Processing

Float Suction Skimmers (FSS)

TBG manufactures and designs floating suction units (FSU),
also referred to as floating suction lines (FSL) or floating suction skimmers (FSS), for use in horizontal or vertical,
above-ground storage tanks to extract the upper layer of the cleanest liquid without contamination.

Our FSUs are equipped with robust and durable Niigata Chiksan Swing Joints
with flange connections designed for long, trouble-free service lives for storage tanks of various shapes.

Loading & Unloading Equipment

Bottom Loading & Unloading

Steel Processing

Hose Necks

Swivel joints are widely used to connect pipes and hoses to prevent leakage or bends.

Transportation Hose Neck

Hydraulic Hose Neck

Steel processing Hose Neck

Flexible Piping Systems

Combining multiple swivel joints makes it possible to follow the movement of the X, Y, and Z axes in three dimensions.

We design and produce swivel joint assemblies
based on the customer's working range on the movable side and service conditions.

Steel Processing Super High-Pressure Joint Assembly

Steel Processing Hot Strip Mill Descaling

Transportation 

Airport Refueling Vehicles

Hose Reels in Bulk Trucks

Fuel Refueling Trucks

Construction

Willow

As a moving pipe, it is more rigid than a hose and can handle even the largest variations by simply changing the pipe's length. It can be installed in a small space because its length is extremely short in relation to the required displacement, which is typically a problem for high-pressure hoses.

Our hoses are made of steel pipes and have a specially coated sealing material to ensure high durability and pressure resistance. Steel pipes minimize the risk of rupture, making them exceptionally safe for use in high-pressure fire-extinguishing piping.

Example Fluids:
•Domestic wastewater, air, N2 gas, CO2 gas, LP gas, CFC,halon, etc.
• Oil-based systems such as kerosene and light oil, NH3, etc.

About Us

In 2021, TB Global Technologies Ltd. (TBG) was established through the merger of Tokyo Boeki Machinery Ltd. and Tokyo Boeki Engineering Ltd. that was formerly known as Niigata loading systems ltd. and Niigata Engineering ltd.

We have been creating new values by gathering the strengths we have accumulated for more than half a century, and putting together the value chain from marketing to development / manufacturing / sales / after-sales services.

Global Site

Our Customers' Countries

Over 2,000 companies worldwide choose our MADE-IN-JAPAN products
for their safe and stable operation. reliability and case of use.

  • After receiving your inquiry, we will send you a catalog by email.
  • You can see the detailed specification data of each product in the catalog.
  • You can request a free catalog.
Catalog download
  • We will help you choose the best product for your needs.
  • Available in both English and Japanese.
  • Our professional staff will provide you with detailed customer service.
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Other Products

Other Products

Niigata Chiksan Butterfly Valves

Niigata Butterfly Valves can meet a wide range of application needs with specific conditions such as highly heated, highly-pressured, vacuumed, anti-corrosion, realizing long product life simultaneously.

Features
An integral seat structure realizes excellent sealing performance stuck with backup rings to be more resistant to friction so that we can provide reliable Japanese valves guaranteed with a long product lifetime.

The light and compact design also help to install in complicated delivery sites, carrying it easily. Our butterfly valves are manually handled but suitable for automation systems and up-sizing requirements.

Niigata Chiksan Weco Wing Unions

The Ueco Union is mainly used to connect excavation piping. By alternating swivel joints and pipes, it solves the problems of complicated movement and twisting that occur in long, high-pressure piping.

Features
• Easy to attach and detach pipes
• Compact and easy to replace seals

Use Cases
• Hot spring drilling machine
• Cement machine piping
• Surface and subsea piping for oil drilling machines

Models
FIG 602(6000 psi)
FIG1002(10,000 psi) FIG1502(15,000 psi)

Niigata Ball Joints

The use of Niigata ball joints in piping systems offers the following advantages.

Features
• Simultaneous rotation and tilt  are possible, allowing the pipe to follow two or more planar movements.
•  Longer pipe life due to low-end thrust.
• Reduces the number and weight of anchors and guides in the piping system, resulting in significant cost savings.
• Provides greater functionality in a smaller space than pipe loops.
• It is safe enough to withstand shock and vibration.
• They are meticulously designed to require little maintenance under all conditions of use.

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