Alpha Slip Rings
Alpha Slip Rings, a brand of United Equipment Accessories (UEA), are premium custom slip rings designed to excel in extreme environments and compact applications. These high-precision, stainless steel slip rings offer a high seal level and remarkable design flexibility. With an array of circuit configurations, they accommodate numerous combinations of amperage and voltage for both AC and DC systems.
To simplify installation, Alpha Slip Rings come with pre-wired harnesses readily available. They are offered in an extensive range of diameters, from 1.25 inches to 5.5 inches, ensuring optimal performance across a broad spectrum of applications.
Benefits of UEA Alpha Slip Rings
- High precision, high seal level, stainless steel offerings
- Integration with rotary media devices
- Engineered for demanding environments
- Designed for compact applications
- Customizable combinations of amperage and voltage
- Design flexibility with diverse circuitry options
- Hassle-free installation
Examples From Our Range of Alpha Slip Rings
Deck Winch / Reel Alpha Slip Rings
Developed for use in in hose and cable reel applications, these slip rings are ideal for marine deck winches, service trucks, mobile machinery, and tethered drones. Typical uses include cable management systems, fuel delivery reels, electric cord reels, and scientific research equipment.
- Up to 60 electrical passes
- 600V and 5/10A standard (higher voltage and amperage are possible)
- 5.5, 2.87, 2.37-inch diameter options (can mount internal or external to the winch)
- Optional fiber rotary joints with up to 7 channels
- 4 or 7.5-inch mounting flange on shaft or on body
- IP 65 standard (higher level sealing available)
- Often used with small cable reels with the body mounted externally
Subsea Alpha Slip Rings
Engineered for exceptional corrosion resistance and performance at depth, these slip rings are ideal for marine, offshore energy, and subsea exploration applications. Uses include towed arrays, side scan sonar, CTD rosette equipment, Vibracore sampling, and tethered ROV operations.
- Subsea environment oil-fill and pressure-compensation configuration
- Up to 70+ electrical passes
- 3.5KV and 5/10/20/40A standard (higher voltage and amperage possible)
- Lower amperage passes available for applications with low and high amp requirements
- Large channel count (16+) fiber rotary joints can be integrated
- 5.5-inch body diameter typical
- 7.5-inch mounting flange on shaft or on body
- IP65 standard (higher level sealing optional)
Wireline Logging Alpha Slip Rings
This Alpha slip ring is specifically designed for wireline logging trucks, featuring a condensation shield for moisture protection and a tightly sealed enclosure for harsh conditions. This model features a stainless-steel housing.
- 1.5 Kv rating
- Very compact, rugged design
- Stainless steel IP 65 housing
- UHF or MS-style connector
- 2-inch mounting flange
- UHF, 2 pin, or fiberoptic
Electro-Optic Alpha Slip Rings
This compact slip ring model can handle several electrical passes with a single-channel fiber rotary joint. Typically used in radar systems, it can be delivered with hybrid electro-optic connectors and either twisted pair or straight wire.
- Small size electrical slip ring with 1 fiber optic pass
- Up to 24 electrical passes
- 600V and 5A standard
- 1 channel fiber rotary joint
- 1.73-inch diameter anodized or Chem Film aluminum housing, IP50
Industrial Alpha Slip Rings
These slip ring models are used when electrical current requirements exceed 10 amps, and they can handle up to 40 amps per pass. This line is commonly employed in industrial applications that require reliable power transfer solutions.
- Up to 70+ electrical passes
- 3.5KV and 5/10/20/40A standard (higher voltage and amperage possible)
- Lower amperage passes available for applications with low and high amp requirements
- Large channel count (16+) fiber rotary joints can be integrated
- 3.5”or 5.5” diameter stainless steel body standard
- Mounting flange on shaft or on body
- IP65 standard (higher level sealing optional)
Small Industrial Alpha Slip Rings
This model from the Industrial Slip Ring family is highly versatile and easily configurable, making it ideal for a range of applications. Additionally, subsea versions are available to meet needs of underwater environments.
- Up to 60 electrical passes
- 600V and 5/10A standard
- 2.4” or 2.9” diameter stainless steel body standard
- Optional fiber rotary joints with up to 7 channels
- Often body mounted externally or used in industrial equipment
- Mounting flange on shaft or on body
- IP 65 standard (higher level sealing)
High Speed Alpha Slip Rings
This slip ring model is specifically engineered for high-speed applications, offering performance at elevated rotational speeds. It provides up to 10 channels and includes a single-channel fiber optic rotary joint for enhanced connectivity.
- Previous Model #: 331 Model
- Up to 10 electrical passes and a single-channel fiber optic rotary joint
- 600Vand 5A
- High speed, up to 3K RPM maximum
- 1.73-inch diameter anodized aluminum housing, IP50
Downhole Alpha Slip Rings
These compact models of slip rings are rugged enough for oilfield environments. Designed for high-temperature and shock-resistant applications, the use of high-temperature and assembly materials provides industry-leading performance.
- Previous Model #: 122 Model
- For high temperature and shock environments
- Oil-filled/pressure compensated enclosure or a sealed 1 atmosphere enclosure
- Up to 28 electrical passes
- Up to 600V and 5A standard
- 1.25-inch diameter stainless steel body standard
- High temperature plastics and assembly materials used to ensure industry leading performance
Explore how Alpha Slip Rings, backed by the expertise of United Equipment Accessories, can tailor performance and reliability to meet your specific industrial needs.