Slip Ring Function

Slip Rings are electrical components responsible for connecting and transmitting energy and signals to rotating bodies. Slip Rings can be classified in many ways according to different standards such as transmission medium, structural form, and application field.

1. Classification according to transmission medium

Electric slip ring

Definition: Electric Slip Rings are connection and transmission devices designed for mechanical equipment. They can transmit energy such as current and signals to ensure that mechanical equipment has continuous energy during rotation and achieve continuous operation.

Application field: Electric slip rings are widely used in wind power generation, CNC machine tools, packaging machinery and other fields. In wind power generation equipment, electric slip rings are responsible for receiving the power and signals generated by the rotation of the generator, and transmitting these power and signals to the outside of the unit. In CNC machine tools and packaging machinery, electric slip rings are used to transmit power and signals to ensure the stable operation of the equipment.

Fluid slip ring

Definition: Fluid slip rings are used to transmit liquid or gaseous media and are suitable for rotating systems that require liquid or gas transmission.

Application field: Fluid slip rings are often used in rotating equipment in chemical, petroleum, food processing and other industries to transmit various fluid media. For example, in the reactor in chemical production, the fluid slip ring can ensure the stable transmission of the fluid medium during the stirring process.

Smooth ring

Definition: Smooth slip ring is a slip ring without brushes. Its interior consists of a smooth metal ring and a fixed metal ring. Liquid or gas is transmitted through the gap between the metal rings.

Application field: Smooth rings are mainly used in occasions with high requirements for the purity of the transmission medium, such as the vacuum transmission system in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In these equipment, smooth rings can ensure the purity of the transmission medium and avoid contamination and leakage.

2. Classification according to structural form

Cylindrical slip ring

Definition: The conductive ring of the cylindrical slip ring is cylindrical and is usually made of materials such as copper, brass, coin silver and gold.

Application field: Cylindrical slip rings are suitable for various occasions that require continuous rotation to transmit power and signals, such as radar antennas, medical imaging equipment, etc. In these equipment, cylindrical slip rings can ensure the transmission of power and signals between the rotating part and the fixed part.

Differential slip ring

Definition: The differential slip ring consists of two sets of upper and lower brushes and a differential adapter disk, which can significantly reduce the axial size and weight.

Application field: Differential slip rings are often used in occasions with strict requirements on axial size and weight, such as aerospace equipment, satellites, etc. In these equipment, differential slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals in a limited space.

Disc slip ring

Definition: The conductive ring of the disc slip ring is disc-shaped, which is suitable for occasions where large currents and high-frequency signals are transmitted.

Application field: Disc slip rings are often used in large mechanical equipment and power transmission systems, such as power generators, motors, etc. In these equipment, disc slip rings can ensure stable transmission of large currents and high-frequency signals.

Fiber optic slip ring

Definition: Fiber optic slip rings use optical fiber as the transmission medium and are suitable for high-speed rotating optical systems.

Application field: Fiber optic slip rings are widely used in high-speed rotating optical systems such as lasers and rotating telescopes. In these systems, fiber optic slip rings can ensure that laser beams and optical signals can still maintain stable output and transmission when rotating at high speed.

Combined slip ring

Definition: Combined slip ring is a slip ring that combines multiple transmission media (such as electricity, gas, liquid, etc.).

Application field: Combined slip ring is suitable for occasions where multiple media need to be transmitted simultaneously, such as industrial robotic arms, robots, etc. In these devices, combined slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of multiple media such as electricity, signals, gas and liquid.

III. Classification according to application field

Industrial slip ring

Definition: Industrial slip ring is mainly used in factory machinery and equipment, such as cable reels, packaging machinery, robot arms, etc.

Application field: Industrial slip ring is widely used in various industrial machinery and equipment to transmit power and signals to ensure the stable operation of the equipment. For example, in a robot arm, an industrial slip ring can ensure the stable transmission of power and signals during the rotation and movement of the arm.

Medical slip ring

Definition: Medical slip ring is a slip ring designed for medical equipment, such as CT machines, MRI machines, surgical lights, etc.

Application field: Medical slip ring plays a vital role in medical equipment. For example, in CT machines and MRI machines, medical slip rings can ensure the transmission of power and signals between the rotating part and the fixed part, thereby supporting the normal operation and accurate diagnosis of the equipment. In surgical lights, medical slip rings can ensure that the light remains stable and bright during rotation.

Wind Power Slip Rings

Definition: Wind power slip rings are slip rings designed specifically for wind power generation equipment. Because of the large current transmitted, the volume is also relatively large.

Application areas: Wind power slip rings are mainly used in the nacelle and blade control system of wind turbines, responsible for transmitting power and signals. In wind power generation equipment, wind power slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of power and signals during the rotation of the generator, thereby supporting the normal operation and power generation efficiency of the equipment.

Military slip rings

Definition: Military slip rings are the general term for conductive slip rings manufactured for military equipment and are used in the military field.

Application areas: Military slip rings are widely used in various military equipment, such as satellites, aircraft, tanks, etc. In these equipment, military slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of power and signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and communication of the equipment. For example, in satellite attitude control systems, military slip rings can ensure the stable operation of satellites in orbit and transmit data.

Aerospace slip rings

Definition: Aerospace slip rings are slip rings designed specifically for aerospace equipment.

Application areas: Aerospace slip rings are widely used in various aerospace equipment, such as aircraft, rockets, satellites, etc. In these equipment, aerospace slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of power and signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and communication of the equipment. For example, in aircraft, aerospace slip rings can ensure the normal operation and communication of various systems of the aircraft during flight.

Communication slip rings

Definition: Communication slip rings are slip rings used to transmit communication signals.

Application areas: Communication slip rings are widely used in various communication systems, such as radar, radio, satellite communications, etc. In these systems, communication slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of communication signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and communication quality of the system. For example, in radar systems, communication slip rings can ensure the stable transmission of communication signals during the rotation of radars.

Robot slip rings

Definition: Robot slip rings are slip rings designed specifically for robots.

Application areas: Robot slip rings are widely used in various robots, such as industrial robots, service robots, etc. In these robots, robot slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and operation of the robot. For example, in industrial robots, robot slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals when the robot performs various operations.

Security monitoring slip rings

Definition: Security monitoring slip rings are slip rings used in security monitoring systems.

Application areas: Security monitoring slip rings are widely used in various security monitoring systems, such as cameras, monitoring centers, etc. In these systems, security monitoring slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and monitoring quality of the system. For example, in cameras, security monitoring slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals during the rotation of the camera.

Amusement facility slip rings

Definition: Amusement facility slip rings are slip rings designed for amusement facilities.

Application areas: Amusement facility slip rings are widely used in various amusement facilities, such as carousels, roller coasters, etc. In these amusement facilities, amusement facility slip rings can ensure stable transmission of power and signals, thereby supporting the normal operation and safety of amusement facilities. For example, in a carousel, the slip ring of amusement facilities can ensure the stable transmission of power and signals during the rotation of the carousel.

Other special field slip rings

Definition: In addition to the above fields, slip rings are also widely used in other special fields.

Application fields: For example, in a chemical reactor, slip rings can ensure the transmission of power and signals during the stirring process; in a photographic pan-tilt and aerial photography equipment, slip rings can ensure the smooth transmission of image signals during rotating shooting; in a railway vehicle, slip rings can ensure the transmission of power and signals, support the operation control and monitoring of the vehicle, etc. The application of these special fields shows the wide applicability and importance of slip rings.