Slip rings and rotary joints manufactured in Jiujiang, China since 2014
Knowledge Centre · 2023-08-24

What kind of slip ring is used on automation equipment

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What kind of slip ring is used on automation equipment

Slip rings in automation equipment can generally be divided into two types: hollow shaft slip rings and hollow rotary joints. The former is mainly used to transmit energy and control signals required for high-speed operation; the latter is mainly used when complex attitude changes or multi-axis coordinated movements are required, and multiple parallel use can be realized.

ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ Slip rings for automation equipment are electrical and mechanical accessories used to transmit signals, data, and power. It is usually installed on rotating mechanical parts, such as rotating platforms, rotors, etc. By sliding contacts to maintain the transmission of electrical signals, it can realize signal transmission and power supply between rotating parts, thus avoiding the problem of entanglement when cables are fixed on rotating parts.

Automation equipment slip rings are usually composed of shells, conductive rings, power transmission boards and fixed parts. The conductive materials of slip rings can be selected from different metal materials, such as copper, silver, gold, etc.

ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ Automation equipment slip ring refers to a rotary joint used to transmit signals and power. It transmits information such as signals, data and energy required inside the mechanical device to the outside of the mechanical device through the internal conductive material and sealing structure, ensuring the stability of the machine during work. Normally, slip rings are widely used in various rotary automation equipment, such as robots, printing equipment, packaging machinery, wind power generation systems, etc.

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It was written by the engineering team at JiuJiang Ingiant Technology Co., Ltd, a slip ring and rotary joint manufacturer in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China.

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Yes. 728 slip ring and rotary joint models are published on this site with full parameter tables, and units outside the catalogue are designed to order.

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