Hybrid Rotary Interfaces (Key Differentiator)

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Mathew Tharakan
Business Development Manager
(978) 624-3469
circular@amphenolpcd.com

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Description:

Integrated Power, RF, Fiber Optic & Fluid Solutions

Spin Tact™ specializes in custom hybrid rotary assemblies, combining multiple transmission technologies into a single compact unit:

  • Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (FORJ)
  • Electrical slip rings
  • RF and waveguide rotary joints
  • Fluid, pneumatic, and hydraulic rotary unions

Hybrid solutions reduce system size, simplify integration, and improve reliability in complex platforms such as armored vehicles, radar systems, naval vessels, UAVs, and medical imaging equipment.

Optical Channels

1–48 (custom available)

Wavelengths

850 / 1310 / 1550 nm

Insertion Loss

<2.5 dB (typical)

Return Loss

>50 dB (SM), >35 dB (MM)

Max Rotational Speed

Up to 500 RPM (FORJ)

Operating Temperature

–40°C to +85°C

Environmental Sealing

Up to IP68

Service Life

50–300 million rotations

Connector Options

MIL-DTL-83526, MIL-DTL-38999, LC, SC, ST, FC

Materials

Stainless steel, anodized aluminum, marine bronze

Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (FORJ)

Amphenol Slip Ring & Rotary Joint Solutions for Defense & Industrial Applications

Spin Tact Hybrid Slip Ring

Spin Tact™ products use application-specific contact technologies to optimize performance and longevity:

  • Gold-gold contacts for low-noise signal transmission
  • Silver/carbon brushes for high-current power transfer
  • Ruthenium-plated contacts for low wear and extended life
  • Contactless capacitive and antenna-based solutions for ultra-high-speed data paths

These materials are selected to minimize contact resistance, reduce maintenance, and improve MTBF in demanding environments

Spin Tact™ rotary solutions are engineered and qualified to meet stringent industry and military requirements:

  • AS9100 manufacturing compliance
  • MIL-STD-810G/H (shock, vibration, temperature, salt fog)
  • MIL-STD-461G (EMI/EMC)
  • MIL-STD-167-1A (shipboard vibration)
  • IEC 61753-1 / IEC 61754-20 optical performance standards

Defense & Aerospace

  • EO/IR turret systems
  • Radar and SATCOM antennas
  • UAV and airborne sensor payloads
  • Missile seeker and gimbal systems

Maritime & Naval

  • Shipboard surveillance masts
  • Sonar and towed array systems
  • Subsea and underwater vehicles (ROVs/AUVs)

Industrial & Medical

  • Robotics and automation
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • MRI and CT imaging systems
  • Wind energy and rotating machinery