MX-12-0824
- Channels: 12
- Amperage: 10A
- Operating Speed: N/A
- Mounting: End of Shaft
- Data Speed: 100 Mbps
- Voltage: 600V
Marine
Slip Rings for the Marine Industry
In taxing marine environments, Meridian Laboratory’s ROTOCON slip rings excel at delivering uninterrupted power, signal, and data transmission under extreme conditions. Our corrosion-resistant, fully sealed designs withstand the rigors of saltwater exposure, high pressure, and temperature fluctuations. The maintenance-free construction of ROTOCON slip rings is particularly valuable in marine settings, where equipment accessibility is limited and downtime is very costly. Whether powering remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or facilitating power and signal transfer in marine cable winches, our slip rings deliver stable, maintenance-free performance. We work directly with marine industry clients to provide both standard and custom solutions that match their specific needs. For subsea imaging systems, research vessels, or oceanographic winches, ROTOCON's proven durability guarantees dependable operation in some of the world's most challenging oceanographic environments.
Application & Uses
Common Applications & Uses for Slip Rings in Marine
Stable Current and Voltage
ROTOCON slip rings are used in high-voltage, high-surge current applications to enable subsea imaging. Thousands of amps at high voltage pass through ROTOCONs in short bursts of time, facilitating concentrated energy discharges for detailed subsea mapping and imaging.
The ROTOCON Advantage
Traditional slip rings would be greatly impacted by continuous surges of high voltage and high current, leading to internal arcing and frequent maintenance or replacement. In contrast, ROTOCON brushless slip rings are inherently arc-free and can be configured to handle these surges without internal damage. They consistently provide stable, uninterrupted electrical power.
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Sealed Design and High Reliability
ROTOCON marine-grade slip rings are critical components for communication and power between the vessel and the submerged remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
The ROTOCON Advantage
Our ROTOCON marine-rated rotating electrical connectors are sealed and internally fluid-filled for further reliability. Their maintenance-free design ensures longer deployments and reduces the need for topside servicing. Available with integrated subsea/marine connectors, they simplify installation and generate low electrical noise, minimizing data errors for cameras, sensors, and controls.
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Perfect Signal Integrity and Durability
MXO-Series ROTOCON marine-rated slip rings are used on oceanographic winches to provide power and signal to the instruments lowered into the water.
The ROTOCON Advantage
Our ROTOCON marine-rated slip rings are 100% sealed and unaffected by water, temperature, humidity, and rough environments. They require zero maintenance, guaranteeing perfect signal integrity over time and significantly outlasting traditional slip rings. Their durability and performance have made them a top choice for decades enduring the demanding conditions of oceanographic research. In fact, our MXO series was used in the groundbreaking 1985 expedition led by Bob Ballard (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) that discovered the wreck of the R.M.S Titanic.
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Maintenance-Free and Consistent Performance
ROTOCON rotating electrical connectors are used in underwater wave power generators to allow them to articulate and orient to the direction of the waves for maximum efficiency, while also eliminating cable breakage.
The ROTOCON Advantage
ROTOCON rotating electrical connectors are ideal for underwater wave power generators, where maintenance is costly and difficult due to the challenging environment. With their maintenance-free design and ability to perform consistently in both indexing/articulating motions and continuous rotation, ROTOCONs offer outstanding reliability and longevity. They can endure hundreds of millions of cycles, perfect for applications that demand long-term performance without the hassle of frequent upkeep.
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Standard and Customized Solutions
Meridian Laboratory’s ROTOCON slip rings are used by a wide variety of universities, government agencies, institutions, and private R&D efforts, including marine exploration, subsea vessels, cave mapping and imaging, water purity testing, and more.
The ROTOCON Advantage
Meridian Laboratory offers both standard and customized slip ring solutions to meet specific project needs, with no requirement for large volume orders. Clients can benefit from working directly with our US-based design and manufacturing team for direct support and streamlined communication.
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Slip Ring Solutions for the Marine Industry
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MXO-2-0805
- Channels: 2
- Amperage: 10A
- Operating Speed: N/A
- Mounting: Flange
- Data Speed: N/A
- Voltage: 300V
ERGT-500-1970AA
- Channels: N/A
- Amperage: 500A
- Operating Speed: 100
- Mounting: N/A
- Data Speed: N/A
- Voltage: 5,000V
ERGT-500-XXXX
- Channels: N/A
- Amperage: 500A
- Operating Speed: 200
- Mounting: N/A
- Data Speed: N/A
- Voltage: N/A
MXO-4-SUBCONN
- Channels: 4
- Amperage: 10A
- Operating Speed: N/A
- Mounting: Flange
- Data Speed: N/A
- Voltage: 600V
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