Applications: Measurement of Temperature, Torque, Speed, and Position on Rotators Using Slip Rings
■ Enables detailed tracking of temperature, torque, speed, and position while supplying power to driving parts and heat sources on rotating bodies.
■ High demand exists for slip rings that are compact, lightweight, support multi-pole configurations, offer long service lives, provide high quality, and handle a wide range of rotational speeds from low to high.
■ We can also configure factory-default settings on the measuring instruments to match your sensors or amplifier outputs and provide a custom configuration reference sheet.
Measurement Examples Using Slip Rings
■ Measuring Internal Temperature and Rotational Speed of Agitation Tanks
Chemical mixers, pellet melting machines, roasting machines, etc.
■ Measuring Temperature and Rotational Speed of Heat Rolls
Large printing presses, sheet film manufacturing equipment, etc.
What is a Slip Ring?
A slip ring is a rotary electrical connector that transmits power and electrical signals from a stationary structure to a rotating body.
It operates through continuous sliding contact between stationary metal brushes and rotating metal rings.
Hollow Type
Shaft-End Type
Built-in Encoder Type:
Saves Installation Space
Advantages of Slip Rings
■ Eliminates cable twisting, shaft tangling, and wire breakages
■ Ensures uninterrupted power transmission and communication
■ Customizable combinations of pole counts to suit signals, power, or control needs
Without a Slip Ring... (Lead wires only)
The wiring between the rotating and stationary sides becomes tangled around the shaft, causing rotation to stop or wires to break.
With a Slip Ring...
By routing connections through a slip ring, power and signals are successfully transmitted without wiring tangles.
Outputs / Inputs
Analog Output
CAN
RS-232C
RS-485
BCD
Data Logging
Count Control Input
Alarm Output
Application Examples: Measuring Temperature, Torque, Speed, and Position for the Following Rotators
Engines
Motor Rotors
Transmissions
Tires & Brakes
Turbines
Pumps
Robot Arm Positions
Cameras
Turntables
Construction, Agricultural & Fire Vehicles
Wind Turbines
Filling & Production Equipment
Semiconductor Equipment
Measurement Capabilities
Multi-Pole Slip Rings & Multi-Channel Instruments
Simultaneously and accurately capture various conditions across the rotating body.
Noise-Resistant Pulse Signals (Speed/Position) for Long Distances
Maintains high accuracy even when the instrument is located far from the measurement target.
Amplification via On-Rotator Thermocouple Amplifiers
Prevents temperature measurement errors and mitigates noise interference.
High-Speed Output Updates for Display and Analysis
Analog output updates at 0.1 ms; digital output updates at 1 ms. *Varies by model
Automated CAN Data Output Reduces Development Costs
Supports automated CAN data transmission, as well as command-response mode for data retrieval.
EXL Series (40 ms+ Update Rate) Starts From 15,100 JPY*
*Price for Type 2451 voltmeters (Without display, DIN-rail mount).
Key Selection Points
Slip Rings
Rotational Speed
Handles a wide range of speeds from low to high.
Compact & Lightweight
Minimizes any physical impact on the rotation.
Vibration Resistance
Suitable for long shafts or cantilever-supported rotators.
Low Noise & Long Life
High-conductivity, low-ionization gold/silver sliding contacts ensure long-term stability for signals and power.
Multi-Pole / Multi-CH
Supports multiple channels and polar combinations.
Thermocouple Amplifier
Mounts directly on rotators to minimize noise; features built-in cold junction compensation, eliminating the need for extension wires.
Measuring Instruments / Signal Converters
Analog Output
Updates at 0.1 / 1 / 40 ms, etc. Features 16-bit output resolution.
CAN Communication
EX Series (1 ms updates) and EXL Series (40 ms updates).
High Accuracy at Ultra-Low Speeds
Periomatic™ calculation algorithm (for speedometers, totalizers, and torque calculators).
Enclosure Customization
Houses multi-type, multi-channel setups in a single box. Calibration and certification in this housed state are available.
Starting from 15,100 JPY*
Budget-friendly EXL Series (with 40 ms+ output update rates).
Sensor Power Supply Output
Provides power to pressure sensors, level meters, etc. (Supports DC 24 / 12 / 5 V, etc.).
Ready to Use
Factory configuration to match your sensors or amplifiers, along with configuration reference sheets, can be provided.
Related Products Panel Meters / Signal Converters / Indicators
- CAN Bus Output
- 16-bit Analog (Voltage / Current) Output
- USB-C: For easy configuration and data logging
- Alarm Signal Output / RS-485 Communication
- Free LINKSHIP Software: Supports report printing and data logging
- Dual Analog Outputs [EX48 model]
- Ethernet (LAN) Connectivity [EX48 model]
We provide multi-functional, single-unit customization combining measurements such as speed, position, angle, temperature, current, voltage, resistance, torque, and strain.
Power supplies, connectors, and wiring can be optimized for outstanding user friendliness.
■ Mounting Methods: Shaft-end type and Hollow type available.
■ Ring and Brush Configuration: Integrated and Separated types available.
■ Product lines cater to speeds from a few rpm up to high-speed applications of 20,000 rpm.
■ Compact and lightweight designs optimized for high-speed rotations.
■ On-rotator mountable amplifiers amplify signals close to the source, significantly mitigating noise interference.
