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.
The MXO Series of capsule and sealed slip rings is offered with a variety of termination options, depending on ingress protection rating and preference. Like all ROTOCON rotary electrical connectors, the MXO Series is brush-free and maintenance free, while providing better signal integrity and longevity than conventional brushed slip rings.
Video: Conventional Slip Ring vs. ROTOCON Signal Quality Demonstration
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.
| RPM | Model dependent, see model specifications below |
| MOUNTING | Flange mounting on rotor, or body flange mounting available |
| HOUSING | 304 Stainless steel |
| TERMINATIONS | Flying leads, MIL-spec of wet-mate connectors on rotor and stator |
| OPERATION | Can be operated in any direction or orientation |
| MAINTENANCE | Features permanently lubricated bearings, brush-free design requires no user maintenance |
| VOLTAGE | Standard: Up to 600V AC/DC, Optional: Up to 5,000V AC/DC |
| MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE | >500MΩ @ 1kVDC |
| AMPERAGE | Model dependent, up to 35A/channel (channels can be bridged in parallel, for higher capacity) |
| FREQUENCY | Up to 1GHz (Application dependent) |
| DATA & SIGNAL TRANSMISSION | Ethernet (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 RESISTANCE | Same as stationary contact resistance (<0.1mΩ) |
| ELECTRICAL NOISE | <0.01uV |
| OPERATION | Intrinsically immune to internal arcing |
| AMBIENT TEMPERATURE | Not to exceed 160˚F (70˚C) |
| IP RATING | Available up to IP68 |
| GENERAL | Unaffected by saltwater environments, vibrations, and other liquids, gases, and mediums |
| ROTOR | Potted Connector (Standard), Flying Leads |
| BODY | Potted Connector (Standard), Potted Leads |
| RPM | Up to 15,000 RPM |
| MOUNTING | Through-hole, end of shaft, or flange mount available |
| HOUSING | 6061 Aluminum or 304 Stainless steel |
| PASSAGES | Up to 20 Passages |
| PRESSURE | Up to 23,000 PSI - speed and media dependent |
| TEMPERATURE | -321F to 900F, depending on options |
| FIBER TYPES | Single-mode E9/125μm Multi-mode G50/125 μm Multi-mode G62.5/125 μm *Fiber protection available |
| CHANNELS | Standard: 1, 2, 3-20 Channels Custom: Up to 81 Channels |
| CONNECTOR TYPE | SC, LC, FC, ST, LSA, Molex/LC, LuxCis |
| POLISH | UPC, APC, PC |
| DIGITAL DATA TRANSMISSION | Up to 40Gbits/s per channel |
| RPM | Up to 3,000 RPM (Model specific) |
| TEMPERATURE | -40F to 185F |
