Connection Types for UEA Slip Rings
When designing a new slip ring for our customers, we work with the customer to determine the best connection type for the slip ring’s application. Each connection style has advantages…
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Compact, High-Power Slip Ring for Energy Kite
Energy kites are increasingly being looked at as an alternative to wind turbine power generation technology. By replacing the massive steel towers of conventional wind turbines with lightweight hardware and…
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Common Sealing Challenges in Rotary Unions
The primary purpose of a rotary union or hydraulic swivel is to transfer the fluid between the stationary and rotating part of the equipment by providing a reliable and effective…
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Choosing Slip Rings that Last for Wind Turbines
A slip ring from UEA is designed to withstand the harsh environments in wind turbines, and uses solid brushes and rings stacked in a manner that saves space. UEA has…
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Can UEA Help with Replacing Hydraulic Seals?
DO IT YOURSELF! I love those words. It signifies not only an attitude but a method of problem solving. Finding a good DIY project can be liberating and exciting, but…
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Can UEA Create Custom Slip Rings?
United Equipment Accessories (UEA) recently received a request for a custom slip ring for a large cable reel used in a mining application. The specifications requested were similar to other…
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Can One Slip Ring Assembly Handle Both Power & Communication?
As a slip ring design engineer one of the more common questions I get asked is: “Can you provide a slip ring to handle both power and communications together?” The…
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Cables Reels for Workplace Safety
If you’ve worked in an area with cables of any type, you know that they can quickly become tangled, caught on objects or tripped over. Stepping on the cable or…
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Application Spotlight: Rotary Milking Parlor
When it comes to maximizing efficiency on the dairy, a rotary milking system can be a great option. Also known as a rotary milking parlor, these systems make milking a…
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44 Circuits, 1,600 Feet of Cable, 1 Slip Ring
United Equipment Accessories designed and manufactured a large custom slip ring that will be used in the center of a wastewater treatment tank. The slip ring will sit in the…
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3D-Printed Slip Ring Mounting
United Equipment Accessories (UEA) is continuing to bring new ways to help customers meet their unique needs and applications. One such way is through our 3D printing capabilities. UEA has…
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3D Printed Slip Ring Covers
United Equipment Accessories is all about delivering a product that fits exactly what the customer needs. We manufacture custom solutions for a variety of applications, and one of the new…
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