Definition

We are calling in Tubing "Swivel" connection, a connection between 2 tubing parts that are free in rotation

Swivel-type fittings are designed to allow the coupling and hose connection to rotate, which prevents twisting, kinking and excessive bending. That can extend hose life and reduce maintenance needs. It can also make for more efficient system plumbing

Current usage

Swivel management of Flexible route 

This command helps the user to minimize the torsionn in a flex route by rotating (swivelling) a angle part connected at its end

The functionality works on a Flexible tube having at least one end connected to a part/equipment. Swivel will be done on the connected part (if possible).

• If both extremities are connected to parts then swivel rotation can be done by the user on one part at a time.
• The Swivel part will be rotated along one of its port axes.
• The swivel part is rotated about the rotation axis so that the flex route must have the best possible shape i.e. with the least strain.

Usecases

swivel management with angle fitting 

Compute the optimized angle fitting orientation along selected axis to minimize the constrains (torsion) on the tube to reach the second tube etremity fitting

Notes : 2024x  

• This capability is not trigger by any technological information

• User can launch the command on any type of tubing part

• There is no OOTB way /setting to specify & detect which connections are applicable for swivel "free rotation"  

swivel management with straight fitting

As of today 2024x, Flexible tube  command doesn't manage torsion between straight fitting and tube.

The swivel management command seems to not have been done to introduce additionnal torsion on the tube