Electrical Slip Ring
Contact:
Mathew Tharakan
Business Development Manager
(978) 624-3469
circular@amphenolpcd.com
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Description:
Multi-channel electrical slip rings for continuous transfer of power and signals across rotating interfaces. Available in capsule, through-bore, and pancake configurations.
Specifications:
- 2 to 200+ circuits
- Signal, power, or combined
- Gold-on-gold or fiber brush contacts
- IP65 to IP68 protection
- Operating temp: -55°C to +125°C
Features & Benefits:
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Low electrical noise
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Long operational life (>100M revolutions)
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MIL-spec qualified
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Custom configurations available
Defense & Aerospace
Modern defense platforms require high-reliability slip rings and rotary joints capable of continuous operation in mission-critical environments.
- Radar pedestal slip rings
- Air defense radar rotary joints
- EO/IR gimbal slip rings
- C6ISR rotary interconnect systems
- Remote weapon station slip rings
- Missile system rotary joints
Hybrid slip ring assemblies integrate high-current power, high-speed digital data, RF transmission, fiber optic rotary joints, and media transfer within compact, sealed architectures engineered for vibration, shock, and thermal extremes.
Marine & Naval Systems
Naval and maritime platforms demand corrosion-resistant slip rings and rotary joints capable of long-term exposure to salt-fog, humidity, and harsh environmental conditions.
- Naval radar rotary joints
- Shipborne EO/IR systems
- Deck-mounted surveillance platforms
- Subsea ROV slip rings
- High-pressure underwater media rotary joints
Sealed hybrid architectures and enhanced material protection ensure durability in maritime environments.
Satellite & Ground Systems
Satellite communication and ground-based tracking systems require precision RF rotary joints and fiber optic rotary joints capable of maintaining signal integrity across continuous rotation.
- SATCOM antenna rotary joints
- Ground station radar slip rings
- Phased-array tracking systems
- High-frequency waveguide rotary joints
- Multi-channel fiber optic rotary joints
Low insertion loss, stable VSWR, and controlled impedance transitions ensure reliable high-frequency communication performance.