As North America’s prime manufacturer of slip rings and rotary unions, more and more companies rely on our platform of products and services. We engineer and manufacture one of the largest ranges of these products. Our comprehensive offerings include custom design, engineering and manufacturing services. We provide the innovation, reliability, and flexibility our customers need. In short, we are your single source for your slip ring and rotary union innovations.
PRECISION IN EVERY TURN
Proven Process
At United Equipment Accessories, we believe in an efficient and well-defined process flow to streamline our operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
Our well-established process is meticulously crafted to enhance the entire customer journey, spanning from initial sales through the manufacturing phase. Our customer-centric approach involves a deep understanding of the unique challenges presented by each project. This understanding forms the basis of our custom-tailored solutions, aimed at optimizing productivity, minimizing delays, and upholding the highest quality standards for each specific application.
Core Values
UEA’s cultures is defined by our core value. All UEA employees are hired, fired, rewarded and retained based on their embodiment of our core values.
Leadership
Mark Hanawalt
Chair of the Board
Deb Malek
CEO
Daniel Hanawalt
Director, Business Development
Dhaivat Patel
Product Technology & Innovation Manager
Jesse Shearer
Engineering Manager
Lisa Hunt
Chief Financial Officer
Tamra McGee
Human Resources Manager
Thor Larson
Customer Relations & Strategic Pricing Manager
Josh Bockholt
Director of Operations
Quality Assurance
The UEA Story
United Equipment Accessories, Inc. (UEA) is proud to have been a family-owned company since its founding in 1952. What began as a small manufacturing operation in Vern Iserman’s garage in Waverly, Iowa, has grown into a leading name in the industry. Our original product, a remote control kit for operating truck-mounted cranes or excavators from the rear operator cab, included a key component now known as a slip ring.
In the early 1960s, faced with the challenge of finding reliable slip rings for our kits, we designed and patented our own line of electrical slip rings. Today, UEA is recognized as one of the largest slip ring manufacturers globally, known for our rugged and reliable designs, fully customizable to meet our customers’ needs.
By the late 1960s, UEA expanded its expertise to develop electrical transmission controllers for off-highway vehicles. These controllers initially combined electro-pneumatic control of hydraulic spool valves to shift transmissions.
In 1982, responding to market demand, UEA introduced cable reels, specializing in reels with five or more conductors for electronic applications. In 2012, we further expanded our product line to include hydraulic swivels, offering standalone hydraulic swivels and multi-media rotary unions by combining hydraulic swivels with our electric slip rings. Our hydraulic swivels are produced using state-of-the-art CNC, testing, and clean-room assembly equipment.
In October 2018, UEA acquired Alpha Slip Rings, a manufacturer of slip rings designed for extreme environments and applications with size limitations. Based in Austin, Texas, Alpha Slip Rings serves the oil & gas, marine, industrial, and entertainment industries.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, UEA finalized the acquisition of American Reels (American Reeling Devices, Inc.), a manufacturer of heavy-duty, professional-grade hose, cord, and cable reels of the highest quality.
At UEA, we honor our family values and treat our customers like part of the UEA family. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and look forward to doing business with you.
Precision Engineering, Reliability, Exceptional Customer Service.
At United Equipment Accessories, we specialize in engineering and manufacturing custom slip rings, rotary unions and high-precision assemblies that deliver precision and reliability. Our expert team excels in creating tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring exceptional performance in every product. Backed by our remarkable customer service and a commitment to continuous innovation, UEA stands apart as a trusted partner in the industry. Discover the difference with our reliable, high-quality products designed to keep your operations running smoothly and efficiently.