UEA Communication Circuit Standards
UEA slip rings are often designed to include communication circuits such as Ethernet and CanBUS. Over the years, we have developed our own set of communication circuit standards for quality…
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Engineering Progress and UEA’s Next Generation of Slip Ring Designs
United Equipment Accessories (UEA), based in Waverly, Iowa, has built a strong reputation for designing custom slip rings that keep up with the changing needs of today’s industries. When an…
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Slip Rings that Combine Data and Power While Maintaining Signal Integrity
More equipment is becoming connected across fleets and facilities, the requirement for reliable data communication signals continues to grow. In many systems, transmitting both data and power through a single…
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Why pair a multiport rotary union + electrical slip ring + slewing ring bearing?
Hydraulic and electrical lines all pass through a rotating axis while the slewing ring carries the loads. You have fewer brackets, less cabling, and a cleaner layout that’s easier to…
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United Equipment Accessories Announces Acquisition of Fabricast
Waverly, Iowa – United Equipment Accessories, Inc. (UEA) is excited to announce that it has acquired Fabricast, Inc., a slip ring manufacturer known for quality and high performance electrical and…
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UEA Slip Rings Built for Marine and Oil & Gas Environments
United Equipment Accessories (UEA) engineers specialize in developing custom slip rings designed to endure harsh oceanic, subsea, and downhole conditions. These complex applications require unique design characteristics for survival in…
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Explosion-Proof Slip Rings, the Safe, Reliable Solution from UEA
Powering and controlling equipment in hazardous environments is tough. At United Equipment Accessories (UEA) we offer custom-engineered explosion-proof slip rings that are designed to meet the safety standards required in…
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Slip Ring Innovation for Surveillance Systems: UEA Enables 360° Signal & Power Rotation
At the core of many advanced surveillance systems is a key enabler of continuous 360° rotation and uninterrupted operation – the United Equipment Accessories (UEA) slip ring. UEA: Slip Ring…
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Alpha Slip Ring™ Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (FORJ)
UEA offers compact slip ring designs with our Alpha Series that combine power and communication into one simple package. With a small envelope, UEA offers a wide variety of ways…
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What are Wire Brush Slip Rings? UEA’s Integration of Wire Brush Technology.
United Equipment Accessories (UEA) stands out as a leader in innovation. Our dedication to exploring new possibilities has led to the integration of Wire Brush Technologies into our slip ring…
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Building Better Downhole Tools with UEA Alpha Slip Rings
Slim logging tools have become increasingly important in the oil and gas industry, particularly for accessing narrow-diameter wells and for deployment through drill pipes to log horizontal and high-angle wells.…
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Innovative Engineering Solutions by United Equipment Accessories (UEA): Slip Rings and Rotary Unions
Understanding Slip Rings and Rotary Unions Slip Rings: A slip ring is an electromechanical device that allows the transmission of power and electrical signals from a stationary structure to a…
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