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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What is the Custom Rotary Union Project Flow?
Wondering what it’s like to work with United Equipment Accessories (UEA) on a custom Rotary Union project? We’ve outlined how we work with our clients and the importance we put…
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What is a Slip Ring and How Does It Work?
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…
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What does the future of manufacturing look like for UEA?
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…
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What Circuit Options does UEA Offer for the 6.0”-8.0” Bore Size?
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…
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What are the Standard Operating Temperatures for Rotary Union Seals?
Temperature: It’s in the air, it’s in the news, and it’s always changing. We are approaching the season when the ‘snow birds’ typically pack up and head south. Looking outside…
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What are Slip Ring Position Sensors, and How are They Used?
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…
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What are Parameters for Integrating a Slip Ring with a Cable Reel or Winch System?
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…
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United Equipment Accessories, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of American Reels!
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.…
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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’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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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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