Posted to News on 3rd Dec 2024, 09:02
Ultra compact, lightweight slip ring bearings bring big benefits
The smooth and continuous transmission of power, data, and signals between rotating and stationary parts is crucial across many applications. Bearings are a critical part of this equation, and advancements in their design, such as the integration of Slip Rings and Thin Section Bearings, have made them indispensable. Carter Manufacturing, in collaboration with Silverthin, excels in integrating thin section bearings into slip rings.
These designs enable reliable communication and power flow without limiting rotation, an essential feature for systems requiring freedom of movement. Slip rings have become invaluable across industries, including marine, aerospace, and defence, supporting applications like mechanical winches, wind turbines, and fibre benoptic rotary joints.
Slip rings facilitate the transfer of critical signals like Ethernet, CAN-bus, HDMI and USB. This capability is crucial in data-driven sectors like defence and industrial automation, where real-time data exchange enhances performance and accuracy.
Engineered with Silverthin precision technology, slip rings are designed for continuous rotation with minimal maintenance, significantly extending equipment lifespan. They provide reliable solutions for challenging environments like deep-sea exploration or remote control operations, where frequent maintenance is impractical.
Customisation for specialised environments
Slip rings, including those utilising Silverthin thin section bearings, can be tailored for extreme environments such as high altitudes, intense temperatures, and corrosive conditions. This flexibility ensures their suitability for applications ranging from defence radar systems to heavy-duty industrial machinery.
Slip rings reduce the need for complex wiring, eliminating hazards associated with flexing cables. This feature is particularly vital in high-speed or high-vibration applications where safety and durability are critical.
The compact and lightweight design of Carter slip rings, powered by Silverthin technology, makes them the ideal choice for space-critical applications. Whether in medical imaging equipment or surveillance cameras, their reduced mass minimises rotational inertia, ensuring precision and energy-efficient performance.
Carter Manufacturing works closely with Silverthin to develop cutting-edge slip ring thin section bearings. Based near Oxford, in a high-tech cluster that includes motorsport, electrical, nuclear, medical, defence, and aerospace industries, Carter offers unparalleled engineering expertise. Customers benefit from bespoke design solutions, advanced R&D capabilities, and the most advanced bearing simulation software in the UK, ensuring tailored solutions for even the most demanding slip ring applications.
