Preventing Hydraulic Rotary Union Leaks

Preventing Hydraulic Leaks

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…
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United Equipment Accessories Customer Service

Next Level Customer Service

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…
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Replacement Rotary Unions

Replacement Rotary Unions

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…
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Replacement Rotary Unions

Replacement Slip Rings

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…
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Slip Rings in Wind Turbines

Slip Rings in Wind Turbines

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…
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Slip Rings with Air Swivels

Slip Rings with Air Swivels

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…
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Slip Rings with Easy Installation

Slip Rings with Easy Installation

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…
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Slip Rings in Temperature Extremes

Temperature Extremes in Slip Rings

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…
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Theme Park Rides Slip Rings

Slip Rings in Theme Park Rides

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…
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Slip Ring Circuit Ratings

Slip Ring Circuit Ratings

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)…
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Pitch control slip ring

Slip Rings for Wind Turbines

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…
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Slip Ring Common Questions

Slip Ring Common Questions

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.…
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Slip Ring Installation

Slip Ring Installation

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…
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Slip Ring Maintenance

Slip Ring Maintenance

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.…
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1.50” bore Slip Ring

Slip Ring Retention

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…
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Maritime Slip Rings for Corrosive Environments

Slip Rings for Corrosive Environments

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…
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Slip Rings for Pallet Wrappers

Slip Rings for Pallet Wrappers

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.…
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UEA Quality Control System

UEA Quality Control System

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…
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Ultra-Compact Crane Slip Ring

Ultra-Compact Crane Slip Ring

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.…
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UEA Slip Ring Cover Options

UEA Slip Ring Cover Options

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…
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UEA’s Heaviest Crane Slip Ring

UEA’s Heaviest Crane Slip Ring

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…
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What Makes UEA Unique

What Makes UEA Unique

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…
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