How Does a Slip Ring Work
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…
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How Do We Move Rotary Unions?
Over the years, the product line at United Equipment Accessories (UEA) has evolved from primarily electrical slip rings to include a higher mix of rotary unions. Rotary unions are ever…
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How Can UEA Help with Replacement Parts or Repairs?
At United Equipment Accessories (UEA), we pride ourselves on being willing and able to supply replacement parts for any products we sell. I enjoy hearing the sense of relief when…
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How Can Mounting Be Customized on My Slip Ring?
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…
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How Can Corrosion Be Prevented on Cable Reels?
When designing cable reels at United Equipment Accessories (UEA), one of our main focuses is always to ensure that the finished product will perform in the specified environment and application.…
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Featured Article: Rotary Unions & Swivels
This article originally appeared in Power & Motion | Hydraulics & Pneumatics, December 2019 and updated in October 2022. -By Vinay Patil Mechanical Design Engineer United Equipment Accessories, Inc. A…
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Feature Article: Turning to a Better Answer
This article originally appeared in Lift and Access, November/December 2016 -By Daniel Hanawalt & Bo Li United Equipment Accessories, Inc. Elliott Equipment Co., Omaha, Neb., manufactures telescopic boom cranes, truck-and…
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Feature Article: Small Slip Rings are a Big Deal
This article originally appeared in North American Clean Energy, July 15, 2017 -By Jesse Shearer Engineering Manager United Equipment Accessories, Inc. When most people think of wind turbines, bigger components…
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Feature Article: Small Component, Big Reliability
This article originally appeared in Wind Systems Magazine, March 15, 2018. -By Jesse Shearer Engineering Manager United Equipment Accessories, Inc. Fiber optic rotary joints are being considered more and more…
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Feature Article: Selecting The Right Slip Ring And Hydraulic Swivel Combo Units
This article originally appeared in Crane and Hoist Canada, July/August 2019. -By Brady Haugo Hydraulic Engineering Supervisor United Equipment Accessories, Inc. Boom trucks commonly use aerial work platforms with booms…
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Feature Article: Proper Maintenance of Hydraulic Swivels & Systems
This article originally appeared in Power & Motion | Hydraulics & Pneumatics, May 10, 2018. -By Brady Haugo Hydraulic Engineering Supervisor United Equipment Accessories, Inc. Proper or no maintenance of…
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Feature Article: Pick the Right Swivel and Slip Ring
This article originally appeared in Lift & Access, September – October 2017. -By Brady Haugo Hydraulic Engineering Supervisor United Equipment Accessories, Inc. A separated-style hydraulic swivel and electrical slip ring…
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