At UEA, we hold the perspective that innovation is key to meeting the ever-increasing demands of signal transfer in modern technology. Traditional slip rings have, and continue to, perform well…

We come across many objects that rotate in our daily lives. How does power transfer when a device is in constant rotation? The electromechanical device that allows power and data…

Within our 10.0”-14.0” bore slip ring series, a wide variety of circuits are available depending on the customer’s requirements.  UEA engineers can assist customers by recommending ring material and brush…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA) recently designed another large crane slip ring solution. This one may not be as tall as some of its predecessors, such as this ship-to-shore gantry crane…

A new version of United Equipment’s S15D series slip ring has completed our engineering design process. Due to overall height restrictions, this slip ring takes advantage of our “ultra-compact” circuits.…

UEA’s Alpha Slip Rings, can be integrated either with cable storage reels or complex winch systems. When it comes to specifying cable reels and winch systems, here are five basic…

An electric slip ring assembly is used to conduct electrical power and signals throughout a continuous 360-degree rotation. In some applications, it is also important to have some means of…

In our 6.0”-8.0” bore slip ring series, a wide variety of circuits are available depending on the customer’s requirements.  United Equipment Accessories (UEA) engineers can assist customers by recommending ring…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA) offers a wide variety of 2.0”- 4.0” bore slip ring circuits. In addition to our off-the-shelf, existing options listed below, UEA engineers can assist customers by…

A variety of covers are available for UEA slip rings in several bore sizes. UEA engineers can assist customers by recommending material, size, and shape and by designing covers for…

At United Equipment Accessories, we recognize the need for advanced and reliable solutions within the evolving technological domain. Providing innovative products, such as our unique pancake slip ring, reflects our…

The United Equipment Accessories (UEA) 0.50” – 1.00” bore slip ring series offers a wide variety of circuits depending on the customer’s requirements. Our existing 0.50”-1.00” bore slip ring circuit…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA), a manufacturer of custom slip rings, has received certification for a hazardous location slip ring for explosive dust applications. Often used in grain bin storage systems,…

A. Center Harness Connections Should be as short as possible to prevent rubbing on slip ring cover. Optional rubbing disk for spun aluminum covers protects against abrasion on assemblies with…

Depending on the type of application, some maintenance may be needed on slip rings. It all depends on the number of rotations and/or the environment the slip ring is in.…

As a leading slip ring provider, United Equipment Accessories is continuously striving to provide solutions of electrical and hydraulic transfer through rotating applications. While the rotating assemblies that we work…

United Equipment Accessories works with customers in a variety of industries with wide-ranging requirements. Applications that are exposed to corrosive or salt air environment bring along a new set of…

The characteristics and requirements of a slip ring can vary widely, depending on the application. These design specifications are primarily based on the number of rotations and the application’s environment.…

United Equipment Accessories has been designing and manufacturing wind turbine slip rings since the early 2000s. During this time, UEA has supplied tens of thousands of slip rings throughout the…

The next time you find yourself at an amusement park, you might be surprised to know that you will be surrounded by potentially dozens of slip rings. Whether it be…

There are three main types of slip rings used in wind turbines. The larger utility grade wind turbines require two slip rings; a hub slip ring and a generator slip…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA) designs each slip ring to meet the unique demands of the application. One of the many custom specifications that UEA can accommodate is the addition of…

Looking for a slip ring that is easily installed? UEA offers slip ring designs that plug right into place, requiring no installation wiring. This slip ring with connector coupler mounting…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA) designs and manufactures custom slip rings. One design specification that we ask about is the temperature range at which the slip ring will operate. In this…

When helping a customer specify or design a slip ring for their needs, circuit ratings are one of the most critical pieces of information. Customers ask United Equipment Accessories (UEA)…

In today’s blog, we are here to answer some frequently asked questions that we get from customers regarding our slip rings. Do UEA slip rings have UL/NTRL/CSA certification? They can.…

Do you need to replace an existing slip ring?  Not only does United Equipment Accessories (UEA) design new slip rings, we also can design them to retrofit or replace an…

Continuous innovation is essential in addressing the growing complexities of modern technology. As part of United Equipment Accessories (UEA), we have seen firsthand how our traditional slip rings have stood…

United Equipment Accessories (UEA) recently designed and built a custom electrical slip ring to be used in a rotating platform application.  The features for this new slip ring include: (16)16A-300…

A new 42-circuit electrical slip ring has made its way through United Equipment Accessories. This S15D series slip ring with mounting tube assembly was designed to be mounted horizontally in…

Currently, many oil and gas companies, especially offshore operations such as ROV operators, are feeling the weight of the low price of oil and the cost pressures on the oil…

United Equipment Accessories’ name has become synonymous with quality slip rings for the wind industry. The charge to our Research and Development (R&D) staff is to always do better and…

Here in the Innovation and Technology department at UEA, we are constantly attempting to challenge the status quo of the slip ring manufacturing industry. One of the biggest challenges we…

Recently, some of our customers have been asking, “What can be done to reduce the overall height in our S15A series slip rings?”  Typically these slip rings are designed to…

As a slip ring design engineer, a common question that I receive is whether we can provide a slip ring that can handle both power and communications. The answer is…

Many of the slip rings that United Equipment Accessories (UEA) creates are customized to the customer’s needs. We currently have three custom slip rings at different stages of the assembly…

We know that slip rings transfer power and data between a stationary and a 360 ° rotating surface.  But how does this happen? How does a slip ring work? On…

One of the largest electrical slip rings United Equipment Accessories has made stands 55″ tall and is 45″ wide! This custom electrical slip ring features a painted steel enclosure with…

Electrical slip rings require ingress protection (IP) based on the personal protection requirements, environmental conditions, and mounting position. What is an IP rating? IP ratings are based on international standard…