Power Distribution

viscoelastic

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• Apr 7, 2007

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Sorry not a PLC question, but I know I will get an answer here.

I am looking for a rotary power distribution. We have a rotation mold table and need power to it as it rotates without twisting wires. Kinda like an electrical banjo.

Thx in advance

 

geniusintraining

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• Apr 7, 2007

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What voltage?? and amps?

try here http://www.mercotac.com/html/products.html

Depending on the app, rotation speed, mounting, etc

 

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• Apr 7, 2007

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One term to use is Slip Rings

http://www.polysci.com/SlipRings/slipring.html

http://www.uea-inc.com/slip/index.asp

Another term is commutator.

http://www.sibley.com/

 

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Yea, Thats kinda what I am looking for 208 3ph 40-50 Amp 30 Amp is right at the limit so I wanted to go for more ampacity

Thanks

 

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Rsdoran, thanks you replied while I was replying. Thanks to everone. I have my answers now. I love this forum.

 

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• Apr 8, 2007

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i've used several slip rings from Insul 8 here is a link to their open style. they have several types I have an application with several rings one section is power to AC motors the other section is for motor mounted encoders using dual brushes and gold rings. working great for 8+ years

http://www.insul-8.com/productpage.cfm?Ids=460