OVERVIEW

Brushless High-Speed Slip Rings for Signal & Data Transmission

  • Rotational speeds up to 10,000 RPM
  • Flawless signal quality, stationary or rotating
  • Up to 12 electrical channels
  • Maintenance-free high-speed slip rings

ROTOCON miniature, high-speed slip rings are designed to mount at the end of a rotating workpiece and operate up to 10K RPM. They are offered with up to 12 electrical channels and 5.5 amps per channel in a compact size. The ROTOCON MM-Series of high-speed slip rings are capable of transmitting both power as well as signal/data within the same assembly.

ROTOCON miniature, high-speed slip rings are used for high-speed applications such as electric and IC engine test stands, medical devices, vehicle instrumentation, and many other industrial and scientific applications. They provide excellent electrical power and signal without fluctuation in power or signal, regardless of RPM or total revolutions.

ROTOCON miniature, high-speed slip rings are engineered for demanding applications in industries such as manufacturing, medical, and R&D. Built with durable materials and sealed for environmental protection, our high-speed slip rings offer exceptional reliability. Unlike traditional brushed slip rings, they require no maintenance and provide consistent, high-quality performance without interruptions, signal degradation, or frequent repairs.

ROTOCON miniature, high-speed slip rings are easily configurable to meet the exact needs of your high-speed application. Options include mechanical mounting, electrical terminations, and other value-add features. Additionally, Meridian Laboratory offers completely Custom Slip Rings in a cost and lead time efficient way for both low and high volumes.

For applications which require more than 12 electrical channels, see our MX-Series of Multi-Channel Slip Rings. Additionally, if your application requires rotational speeds greater than 10K RPM, see our UHS-Series of Ultra-High-Speed Slip Rings.

Advantages

Why choose ROTOCON High-Speed Slip Rings?

ROTOCON SLIP RINGS DELIVER SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SPEED APPLICATIONS

ROTOCON miniature, high-speed slip rings are ideal for high-speed applications which require consistent electrical signal quality and performance. The superior brushless technology utilized in all ROTOCON slip rings delivers a clean and consistent signal unaffected by the speed or duration of rotation, providing a stable and reliable solution for high-speed applications.

  • UNAFFECTED BY ROTATIONAL SPEED OR TOTAL NUMBER OF REVOLUTIONS
  • LOW AND STABLE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE WITHOUT FLUCTUATION
  • DOES NOT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT

BRUSHLESS SLIP RING TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are brushless by design, functioning through a molecularly bonded, liquid metal film contact to transfer electrical power and signal. ROTOCON rotating electrical connectors introduce near-zero electrical resistance while stationary, or during rotation – regardless of rotational speed, or total number of revolutions.

  • NEAR-ZERO ELECTRICAL NOISE, STATIONARY OR ROTATING
  • HIGH SPEED CAPABLE WITHOUT FLUCTUATION IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
  • NO INTERNAL WEAR PARTS

MAINTENANCE FREE, HIGH-SPEED SLIP RINGS

Conventional, brushed slip rings rely on metal-on-metal contact to transfer power between stationary and rotating components. ROTOCON high-speed slip rings do not have any internal wear parts, and therefore do not require any maintenance, adjustment, or replacement of parts during the lifetime of their use.

  • NO METAL-ON-METAL CONTACT
  • 100% MAINTENANCE-FREE
  • OUTLAST TRADITIONAL, BRUSHED SLIP RINGS
  • ROUTINELY SURPASS 500M+ TOTAL REVOLUTIONS

PERFECT SLIP RING SIGNAL INTEGRITY, STATIONARY OR ROTATING

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are unique in their ability to provide excellent analog signal transmission, without fluctuation or noise – whether stationary or while rotating. They are the ideal choice for sensitive electrical signals such as encoders, thermocouples, strain gauges, and more.

  • PERFECT SIGNAL INTEGRITY – REGARDLESS OF SPEED
  • NEAR-ZERO ELECTRICAL NOISE
  • EXCELLENT FOR ANALOG SIGNAL TRANSMISSION

RELIABLE, HIGH-SPEED ETHERNET PERFORMANCE

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings can transmit high-speed Ethernet based communication up to 1 Gbps reliably and without bit errors or crosstalk. They are capable of transferring many signal types and communication protocols, including Etherlink, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Powerlink, CC-Link IE, SERCOS III, SynqNet, MECHATROLINK-III, ControlNet, RS485, RS432, RS422, EtherCAT, and more.

  • GUARANTEED ETHERNET TRANSMISSION WITHOUT BIT ERRORS OR CROSSTALK
  • HIGH SPEED CAPABLE UP TO 1 Gbps
  • COMPATIBLE WITH MANY OTHER DIGITAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS

SEALED SLIP RINGS PROVIDE SAFE AND LONG LASTING OPERATION

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are environmentally sealed to provide a superior rotating electrical connection. They are sealed from the outside environment and remain unaffected by dust and liquids, as well as humidity and other environmental factors that conventional, brushed slip rings are challenged by. They are internally arc-free, making them the ideal choice for wet, dust-filled, clean rooms and other challenging operating environments.

  • ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED DESIGN
  • UNAFFECTED BY LIQUIDS, DUST, AND OTHER FACTORS
  • ROBUST DESIGN FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

CONFIGURABLE TO MEET YOUR EXACT NEEDS, QUICK AND COST EFFECTIVELY

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are modular by design and are able to be configured in quick and cost efficient ways to meet your exact needs. A variety of mechanical mounting and electrical termination options are offered to make for the most optimized slip ring for your unique application. Meridian Laboratory also offers additional rotating accessories such as fiber optic rotary joints, rotary unions, encoders, and more to integrate with ROTOCON brushless slip rings.

  • MODULAR DESIGN ALLOWS FOR SIMPLE AND FAST CUSTOMIZATIONS
  • WIDE VARIETY OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL OPTIONS
  • INTEGRATABLE WITH FIBER OPTIC ROTARY JOINTS, ROTARY UNIONS, ENCODERS, AND MORE

CONFIGURATIONS

High-Speed Slip Rings (End of Shaft)

    MMS-5 MM Series ROTOCON Part Up Close

    2 to 5 Channel High-Speed Slip Rings

    MM-2, MM-3, MM-4, MM-5

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    MM-8 MM Series ROTOCON Part Up Close

    6 to 12 Channel High-Speed Slip Rings

    MM-6, MM-8, MM-10, MM-12

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    Custom Slip Rings Series

    Custom High-Speed Slip Rings

    ROTOCON Custom (Multi-Channel)

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Applications & Uses

Common Uses for High Speed Slip Rings

Electric Motor & IC Engine Testing

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are commonly used on motor/engine test stands to measure vibration, stress/strain, and other signal level readings from rotating equipment. They provide consistent electrical signals without fluctuation over time or during rotation.

Medical Devices & Research

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are oftentimes used on intravascular ultrasound and photoacoustic catheter imaging or pullback applications combined with fiber optic rotary joints to provide clean imagery, reliably and consistently. Other applications include high-speed centrifuges and small specimen testing environments where sensitive electrical signals are transmitted.

Transportation Data Acquisition

ROTOCON high-speed slip rings are commonly used on locomotive and vehicle axles, as well as helicopter/drone blades to transmit data for acquisition systems. They provide a perfect electrical contact regardless of rotational speed or total number of revolutions.

Industries

Industries that use ROTOCON High-Speed Slip Rings

Research and testing facilities with advanced equipment

Research & Testing

Application & Uses

  • High Speed Centrifuges
  • Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
  • Rotational Stress / Strain Gauge Measurement
Medical and pharmaceutical industry with advanced technology and equipment

Medical & Pharma

Application & Uses

  • Intravascular Imaging / Pullback Devices
  • High Speed Needle Manufacturing
  • Bio-Monitoring of Laboratory Specimens
Automotive and transportation industry with advanced technology and equipment

Automotive & Transportation

Application & Uses

  • Motor & Engine Test Stands
  • Locomotive Axle Testing
  • Dynamometer Testing

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