Consumer Packaged Goods

Slip Rings for the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

ROTOCON brushless slip rings are essential for guaranteeing reliable performance in the consumer packaged goods industry. From diaper manufacturing to rotary heat sealers, thermoforming lip / rim rollers, and flow wrapping machines, our slip rings provide steady power, precise temperature control, and uninterrupted signal and data transmission. Designed for high-speed, high duty cycle operations, ROTOCON slip rings ensure smooth performance in challenging environments, outperforming conventional brushed slip rings that struggle under similar conditions. With a sealed and maintenance-free design and an impressive lifespan regularly surpassing hundreds of millions of revolutions, ROTOCON slip rings provide unbeatable reliability, keeping production lines running seamlessly and reducing downtime.

Application & Uses

Common Applications & Uses for Slip Rings in Consumer Packaged Goods

Reliable Power and Signal Transmission

ROTOCON brushless slip rings are used in diaper manufacturing and other heated cutting and sealing applications to supply power to the rotating hot knives and provide precise temperature feedback to the controller.

The ROTOCON Advantage

ROTOCON slip rings deliver stable, dependable power and signal measurements without any fluctuation, regardless of rotational speeds. Thanks to their brushless design, they are maintenance-free and require no brush replacements, adjustments, or cleaning of any kind throughout their entire lifespan.

Operates Consistently without Fluctuations

Meridian Laboratory’s ROTOCON brushless slip rings are used in rotary sealing applications for blister pack and tray heat sealers, delivering power to the heaters and providing accurate temperature readings from the rotating carousel.

The ROTOCON Advantage

ROTOCON brushless rotating electrical connectors perform consistently, whether rotating, indexing, or stationary, with no fluctuations in power and signal delivery. They deliver consistent signals for accurate readings over their lifespan and require no maintenance.

Accurate Temperature Readings and Increased Throughput

ROTOCON brushless slip rings are used to deliver power and heat to the rotating cartridge heaters inside lip rollers that form the “lip” on plastic beverage cups (such as ‘Red Solo Cups’). They operate continuously at speeds of up to 800 RPM, running for days on end without interruption.

The ROTOCON Advantage

Stable and consistent temperature readings guarantee precise control over heater power, resulting in enhanced process accuracy and reliability. The maintenance-free design of our brushless slip rings provides significant improvements when compared to conventional brushed slip rings to provide maximum return on investment.

Maximum Output and Process Consistency

ROTOCON brushless slip rings are used in flow wrapping machines for automated picking and packing, as well as for delivering power from a stationary source to the rotating heated roller and transmitting signals from the thermocouples. These systems are commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industry, such as for wrapping packaged goods , where strict process control is essential.

The ROTOCON Advantage

Consistent power and signal are provided in a single assembly, ensuring reliable heater control and accurate temperature sensing. With a brushless and maintenance-free design, ROTOCON slip rings offer superior performance over traditional brushed options, achieving hundreds of millions of total revolutions.

Capabilities

Engineering Capabilities & Services

Meridian Laboratory starts every project by working to understand the goals and objectives of a customer’s application. Our experienced engineering team works with companies large and small across the world in a wide variety of industries. Our electrical, mechanical, and application support engineers have a diverse set of experiences to aid in solving the most challenging problems related to rotational motion. Most custom ROTOCON rotating electrical connectors can be designed from our expansive library of standard models, easily modified to meet your requirements without non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs involved. Additionally, we have the expertise to provide fully custom rotary solutions for complex applications.

  • 100% In-House Engineering & Design
  • Prototype to Production Level Support
  • Research & Development Testing
  • Drawing & Revision Control

Meridian Laboratory produces the machined components utilized within our ROTOCON slip rings, in-house from prototype to production, regardless of complexity or tolerance. Our highly experienced machining team utilizes the latest machine tools and measurement equipment to ensure the highest quality of components go into our final product. We have expertise working with a wide variety of materials including stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, plastics, and more.

  • CNC and manual machining equipment to support all volumes
  • Ability to machine 1-off prototypes
  • Automated bar pullers and parts catching for maximum output
  • Precision measurement equipment capable of measuring to 0.000027″ (0.0006858mm)

All ROTOCON slip rings and rotary solutions are assembled in the United States by Meridian Laboratory’s team of trained technicians from project start to completion. Our facilities and workflows allow for both prototype and high-volume production.

The components utilized within ROTOCON slip rings are strictly inspected and measured at numerous points during assembly to ensure quality conformance. All ROTOCON slip rings undergo final rotational and electrical bench testing prior to shipment. The results of this test are included with each ROTOCON slip ring as a Certificate of Conformance.

  • Extensive training program for assembly technicians
  • ERP inventory and manufacturing order tracking system
  • Quality system checks implemented at numerous points of manufacturing
  • Part serialization and traceability

Meridian Laboratory owns and utilizes a wide variety of standard and custom test and verification tools to benchmark, test, and certify its high performance ROTOCON rotary electrical slip rings. We can also provide developmental qualification testing to ensure potential rotary electrical solutions meet the application requirements of our customers prior to design finalization and manufacturing.

  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for all products
  • 100% End-of-Line Testing
  • Performance Verification Testing (PVT)
  • Burn-In Testing
  • High Current Testing
  • High Voltage Insulation Testing
  • Ethernet Bit Error & Packet Loss Testing
  • Environmental Chamber Testing
  • High Speed Rotational Testing
  • Kelvin Resistance Testing
  • HALT Testing
  • Reliability / Longevity Testing
  • Material Compatibility Testing
  • Customer Application Specific Testing

Meridian Laboratory is dynamic in offering additional services and support to meet the specific needs of our customers. From initial inquiry to ongoing volume production and beyond, we work to ensure unbeatable quality and service is provided for every project and customer.

  • Ongoing technical and sales support
  • Flexible delivery scheduling
  • Custom packaging & labeling
  • Product stocking agreements
  • Blanket purchase orders
  • Post delivery follow-ups
  • EOL product recycling services

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