A longstanding problem with any hydraulic system is that they eventually will leak. Many times, United Equipment Accessories (UEA) is contacted when a potential customer is having leaking issues with…
UEA handles all sorts of projects that differ in complexity. Some are very simple and require nothing more than an email while others can be very complex and require weeks…
At United Equipment Accessories (UEA), we offer a variety of ways to protect the slip rings we manufacture from corrosion. Some of these ways include painting, anodizing, and providing stainless…
Rotary unions, also known as hydraulic rotary swivels, rotary swivel joints, and hydraulic swivels, are precision components designed to transfer fluid from a stationary source to a rotating piece of…
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…
As we discussed in the last blog about rotary unions and vibration, rotational dynamics is another essential aspect of successfully designing a hydraulic rotary union. Just like an overloaded washing…
To wrap up our rotary union design blog series (click here to read blog #1 and blog #2 in the series), we will discuss best practices to optimize the rotation…
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 is a leader in custom motion solutions, including custom rotary unions. We work with our customers to find the right solution to meet their project’s needs. One…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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.…
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.…
UEA is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 80079-34 explosive atmospheres certified organization. At UEA, we believe that the highest customer satisfaction is provided through quality slip rings, rotary unions, cable…
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,…
Pitch control slip ring manufacturer, United Equipment Accessories (UEA), recently received an award for excellence in fulfillment from GE Renewable Energy—Onshore Division. UEA has been a slip ring supplier for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
United Equipment Accessories, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of American Reels! American Reels has a strong reputation in the industry for providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service.…
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…
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…
United Equipment Accessories’ (UEA) rotary union and slip ring footprint reaches almost every state in the US and to over 25 countries. This extensive footprint keeps our sales managers extremely…
Recently, UEA had the opportunity to work with a company that designs some of the world’s largest flagpoles. The first thing that came to mind was, “Why do they need…
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…
One question our customers often ask us is what sets United Equipment Accessories (UEA) apart from our competitors. We can talk about life, maintenance, and customer service, but what it…
Here at UEA we strive to be innovative in our custom designed solutions for our customers rotary needs. In order to create those innovative designs, we use a wide variety…
Two important aspects of ensuring rotary union functionality are making sure they do not experience high torque and ensuring they do not leak under any conditions. At United Equipment Accessories…
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…