Energy & Renewables

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