United Equipment Accessories - Slip Rings, Cable Reels, Shift Controls

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A slip ring is a rotary coupling used to transfer electric current from a stationary unit to a rotating unit. This is accomplished by either (1) holding the center core stationary while the brushes and housing rotate around it, or (2) holding the brushes and housing stationary while the center core is allowed to rotate.

A. Grommet in slot for brush harness exit.

B. Brush harness from rotating unit to brush arm assemblies.

C. Source harness from stationary unit.

D. Insert stud to turn brushes with rotating unit.

E. Optional mounting tube 1.494 ± 0.002 Dia. (37.95mm) attached to stationary unit.

F. Connections between source harness and ring leads.