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Harsh Environment / Waterproof Slip Ring Alternatives

ROTOCON MXO Series

  • Winch Slip Ring
  • Oceanographic, Sealed Multi-Channel Slip Ring
  • Oceanographic Cable Reel and Winch Rotating Electrical Connector
  • ROTOCON MXO-12 Oceanographic Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-4-SUBCONN Oceanographic Waterproof Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-6 Harsh Environment Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-4-SUBCONN Oceanographic Waterproof Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-12 Oceanographic Winch Brushless Slip Ring
  • High Temperature Slip Ring
  • Industrial Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-8 Wash-down Brushless Slip Ring
  • Ethernet Rotary Connector
  • ROTOCON MXO-8 Brushless Slip Ring
  • Ethernet Slip Ring
  • Underwater Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-4-SUBCONN Oceanographic Water Resistant Brushless Slip Ring
  • Subsea Slip Ring
  • Bottling Slip Ring
  • Sealed Slip Ring
  • Harsh Environmental Slip Ring
  • IP68 subsea slip ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-2-0805 Harsh Environment Washdown Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-4-SUBCONN Oceanographic Water Resistant Brushless Slip Ring
  • ROTOCON MXO-12 Oceanographic Brushless Slip Ring

ROTOCON High-Performance Brushless Slip Ring Solutions

» Provides a maintenance-free, IP68 slip ring solution» Delivers clean electrical signal for both power & data, with no measurable noise
» Robust industrial design provides reliable long lasting performance» Remains unaffected by machine vibration or rotational speed

Meridian Laboratory’s ROTOCON MXO Series slip rings are ideal for demanding applications in wet, humid, and harsh industrial environments.  By utilizing additional sealing technologies, the MXO Series is specifically designed to be unaffected by direct and indirect contact with water and other mediums (oils, detergents, and other chemicals).  ROTOCON MXO Series slip rings can be specified for washdown, underwater, and dust filled applications.  The MXO Series has been the slip ring of choice for many packaging, bottling, filling, subsea, oceanographic winch, and other demanding applications where traditional slip rings fail due to condensation or dust.  Meridian Laboratory’s unique design is sealed and remains unaffected by any of these types of conditions – providing uninterrupted, maintenance-free slip ring performance for the harshest environments.

Why Choose ROTOCON? Request a ROTOCON quote

Unlike conventional brushed slip rings which rely on metal on metal contacts and are limited by RPM, electrically noisy, and require adjustment and maintenance for proper operation, all ROTOCONs are brushless, functioning through a molecularly bonded viscous metal film which remains unaffected by speed, provides clean and noise-free electrical signals, and requires zero maintenance.

The MXO Series of capsule and sealed slip rings is offered with a variety of termination options, depending on ingress protection rating and preference.  Like all ROTOCON rotary electrical connectors, the MXO Series is brush-free and maintenance free, while providing better signal integrity and longevity than conventional brushed slip rings.


Video: Conventional Slip Ring vs. ROTOCON Signal Quality Demonstration

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The ROTOCON platform utilizes a sealed contact system that is brushless and provides the cleanest electrical signal available in any rotary electrical contact solution, for both power and data signals, you can count on no measurable noise from our rotary electrical union.

RPMModel dependent, see model specifications below
MOUNTINGFlange mounting on rotor, or body flange mounting available
HOUSING304 Stainless steel
TERMINATIONSFlying leads, MIL-spec of wet-mate connectors on rotor and stator
OPERATIONCan be operated in any direction or orientation
MAINTENANCEFeatures permanently lubricated bearings, brush-free design requires no user maintenance
VOLTAGEStandard: Up to 600V AC/DC, Optional: Up to 5,000V AC/DC
MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE>500MΩ @ 1kVDC
AMPERAGEModel dependent, up to 35A/channel (channels can be bridged in parallel, for higher capacity)
FREQUENCYUp to 1GHz (Application dependent)
DATA & SIGNAL TRANSMISSIONEthernet (10/100/1000Mbps), Etherlink, LAPPNET, Profinet, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, CAN-Bus, RS485, RS432, RS422, USB (1.0/2.0), Modbus, EtherCAT, CC-Link, coax, thermocouple (all types) and all other major communication protocols (With an appropriate number of circuits and cables)
STATIONARY CONTACT RESISTANCE<0.1mΩ
ROTATING CONTACT RESISTANCESame as stationary contact resistance (<0.1mΩ)
ELECTRICAL NOISE<0.01uV
OPERATIONIntrinsically immune to internal arcing
AMBIENT TEMPERATURENot to exceed 160˚F (70˚C)
IP RATINGAvailable up to IP68
GENERALUnaffected by saltwater environments, vibrations, and other liquids, gases, and mediums
End of Shaft Mounting
End of Shaft Mounting
Double End of Shaft Mounting
Double End of Shaft Mounting
Flange Mounting
Flange Mounting
Shaft Flange Mounting
Shaft Flange Mounting
Torque Restraint Mounting
Torque Restraint
ROTORPotted Connector (Standard), Flying Leads
BODYPotted Connector (Standard), Potted Leads
RPMUp to 15,000 RPM
MOUNTINGThrough-hole, end of shaft, or flange mount available
HOUSING6061 Aluminum or 304 Stainless steel
PASSAGESUp to 20 Passages
PRESSUREUp to 23,000 PSI - speed and media dependent
TEMPERATURE-321F to 900F, depending on options
FIBER TYPESSingle-mode E9/125μm
Multi-mode G50/125 μm
Multi-mode G62.5/125 μm
*Fiber protection available
CHANNELSStandard: 1, 2, 3-20 Channels
Custom: Up to 81 Channels
CONNECTOR TYPESC, LC, FC, ST, LSA, Molex/LC, LuxCis
POLISHUPC, APC, PC
DIGITAL DATA TRANSMISSIONUp to 40Gbits/s per channel
RPMUp to 3,000 RPM (Model specific)
TEMPERATURE-40F to 185F

Applications

  • Filling and bottling slip rings
  • Packaging equipment slip rings
  • Oceanographic winch slip rings
  • Perforating circuits slip rings
Underwater Slip Ring
High Temperature Slip Ring
Underwater Slip Ring

MXO Models

MXO Series

ModelContactsMax Current/ContactMax Current/UnitBody LengthBody DiameterWeightRPM (Max)IP Rating*
MXO-2218A36A2.715"1.63"0.9 Lbs.750Up to IP67
MXO-4418A72A3.375"1.63"1.2 Lbs.650Up to IP67
MXO-6618A108A4.035"1.63"1.5 Lbs.500Up to IP67
MXO-8818A144A4.695"1.63"1.8 Lbs.500Up to IP67
MXO-101018A180A5.355"1.63"2.1 Lbs.500Up to IP67
MXO-121218A216A6.015"1.63"2.4 Lbs.500Up to IP67
MXO-161610A160A7.335"1.63"3 Lbs.400Up to IP67
MXO-202010A200A8.655"1.63"3.6 Lbs.400Up to IP67
MXO-24245.5A132A9.975"1.63"4.2 Lbs.350Up to IP67
MXO-30302.75A82.5A11.955"1.63"5.1 Lbs.350Up to IP67
Need a different arrangement? Not all models are listed, contact Meridian Laboratory for other models, and specific information.*With appropriate terminations