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High Voltage (>600V) Slip Ring Alternatives

ROTOCON High Voltage Slip Rings (>600V)

  • Wireline slip ring
  • High Voltage Slip Ring
  • High voltage RF slip ring
  • Wireline collector ring
  • Wireline Slip Ring
  • High Voltage Rotary Electrical Connectors
  • High Voltage Slip rings
  • Wireline Collector Rings

ROTOCON High-Performance Brushless Slip Ring Solutions

» Provides a maintenance-free, high-voltage (600V - 5000V) 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 High Voltage MXV slip rings are the perfect choice for applications operating greater than 600V, with standard and custom models available up to 5000V.  The ROTOCON MXV series is commonly used in wireline logging, mining cranes, etching machines, x-ray, ultra-sonic welding, cable reels, and downhole applications.  All MXV series slip rings feature the same inherent low contact resistance and zero-maintenance characteristics, inclusive to all Meridian Laboratory’s ROTOCON slip rings.  Meridian Laboratory’s MXV high voltage slip ring series can accommodate Ethernet, and all other low voltage, signal, and control circuits in one solution.

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.

For wireline applications, Meridian Laboratory offers numerous drop-in replacements for original equipment manufacturers or maintenance operations – click here for high voltage wireline slip rings.
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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
MOUNTINGStandard end of shaft mounting, available with optional flanges
HOUSING MATERIAL304 Stainless steel
TERMINATIONSRing terminals, flying leads, MIL-spec, or wet-mate connectors on rotor or stator
OPERATIONCan be operated in any direction or orientation
MAINTENANCEFeatures permanently lubricated bearings, brush-free design requires no user maintenance
VOLTAGEStandard: Up to 3,500V AC/DC, Optional: Up to 5,000V AC/DC
MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE>500MΩ @ (Rated Voltage + 1kV)
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 IP67
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
ROTORFlying Leads (Standard), Potted Connector
BODYPotted Connector (Standard), Potted Leads, Ring Terminals
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
Wireline Collector Rings
Wireline slip ring

High Voltage Models

MXV Series

Voltage LevelModel #ContactsMax Current/ContactMax Current/UnitBody LengthMaximum RPM
1500VMXV-2 / 1500V218A36A2.64"2,000
MXV-3 / 1500V318A54A3.07"2,000
MXV-4 / 1500V418A72A3.50"2,000
MXV-6 / 1500V618A108A4.36"2,000
MXV-8 / 1500V818A144A5.22"2,000
MXV-10 / 1500V1010A100A6.08"2,000
MXV-12 / 1500V1210A120A6.94"2,000
MXV-14 / 1500V1410A140A7.80"2,000
Voltage LevelModel #ContactsMax Current/ContactMax Current/UnitBody LengthMaximum RPM
2500VMXV-2 / 2500V27A14A2.94"2,000
MXV-3 / 2500V37A21A3.47"2,000
MXV-4 / 2500V47A28A4.00"2,000
MXV-6 / 2500V65.5A33A5.06"2,000
MXV-8 / 2500V85.5A44A6.12"2,000
Voltage LevelModel #ContactsMax Current/ContactMax Current/UnitBody LengthMaximum RPM
3500VMXV-2 / 3500V27A14A3.24"2,000
MXV-3 / 3500V37A21A3.87"2,000
MXV-4 / 3500V47A28A4.50"2,000
For higher voltages, increased amperage ratings, or more contacts, contact Meridian Laboratory for more models & solutions.

Looking for drop-in replacements for your wireline slip ring? Click here for a full list of models