Description 

A slip ring can be used in any electromechanical system that requires 
unrestrained, continuous rotation while transferring power or data from 
a stationary to a rotating structure. A slip ring is also called a rotary 
electrical interface, collector, swivel or a commutation. A slip ring can 
improve system performance by simplifying operations and eliminating 
damage-prone wires dangling from movable joints. 

The 80mm unobstructed through-bore provides routing space for 
hydraulics, pneumatics or for a concentric shaft mount. The LPT080 
uses our fiber brush technology which offers several advantages over 
conventional slip ring contacts including multiple points of contact per 
brush bundle, low contact force per fiber and low contact wear rates. In 
addition, fiber brushes do not require lubrication and produce virtually 
no wear debris. The LPT080 features field serviceable brush blocks. 


Features 

80 mm through-bore 
Compact 160mm outside diameter 
Modular design - a single module can have: one 50 amps ring; two 
30 amps rings; one, two or three 10 amps rings or six 5 amps signals 
Up to 20-50 amps circuits 
Speeds up to 500 rpm continuous 
Steel bearings and machined shaft and housing for harsh 
environments 
Collar mounting is standard; flange mounting is optional 
Various lead exits are available 
Silver plated rings are standard. Gold plated optional. 
Continuous 360
o 
rotation of power or data signals 
Sealed unit 


Advantage 

Transfers control and data signals 
Fiber brush technology provides maintenance-free operation (no 
lubrication required) 
Modular design meets special requirements through off-the-shelf 
manufacturing techniques 
Customized configurations for your application 

Main Application 

Packaging / wrapping machinery 
Semiconductor handling systems 
Industrial machinery 
Exhibit Display machinery 
Medical equipment 
Rotary index tables 
Process control equipment 
Emergency lighting, robotics Palletizing machines, 
Heavy equipment turrets or cable reels 




Option 

Placement of custom circuitry directly onto the unit 
Custom mechanical integration features 
Addition of specialist components 
Inclusion of coax and miniature data bus cables