Slip rings for a wide variety of industrial applications come from Deublin Co., Waukegan, Ill. The devices are easily configured for both power connections and signal connections. The signal portion of the slip rings is compatible with Ethernet, Profinet, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, CAN as well as generic analog or digital sensing and 24V control signals.…
Rugged slip rings replace an existing design
A recent slip-ring design, which is also a direct replacement for pitch-control slip rings on GE 1.5 MW series wind turbines, comes from Moog Industrial Group, East Aurora, NY. The AC7008 slip ring provides a reliable transmission of power and data signals from the nacelle to the control system for the rotating blades. The advantage…
Brushes and rings for electrical wind equipment
Products from Carbone of America, Boonton, NJ, meet the electrical requirements of wind-power generators. A few include specially developed brush grades, patented carbon slip-ring assemblies, and slip-ring assemblies with bronze rings. Additional products include brush holders and pressure systems, all engineered and designed by the company engineers and tested in its labs. For example, one…