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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UEA Slip Ring Circuit Options, 2.0”- 4.0” Bore
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…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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Transforming Slip Ring Technology: Presenting the Unique Pancake Slip Ring
At United Equipment Accessories, we recognize the need for advanced and reliable solutions within the evolving technological domain. Providing innovative products, such as our unique pancake slip ring, reflects our…
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UEA 0.50” – 1.00” Bore Slip Ring Circuit Options
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…
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UEA Launches Certified Hazardous Location Slip Ring
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,…
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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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