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Small Slip Ring

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Small Slip Ring

Small Slip Ring

(OP)
I'm looking for a "slip ring" or rotating electrical connector for use in a robot.  It has to be pretty small, ideally no more than 0.25" in diameter and 0.5" in length.  I've already looked at McMaster Carr, GlobalSpec, Grainger and ThomasNet and have yet to find one that meets my specs.  
Does anyone know of any companies that make such a product?  Preferably it will be off the shelf.  Thanks.

-Sam Boyce
Asst. Mechanical Engineer
www.AppleAid.com

RE: Small Slip Ring

I did a quick search for sub-miniature slip rings and came across this:

http://www.airflyteelectronics.com/^AirFlyte/pdf/1398-1544.pdf

I haven't worked with this company myself so please take it as a place to continue your search. Good luck!

Harold
SW2007 SP1.0 OW2006 SP4.0
www.lumenflow.com

RE: Small Slip Ring

(OP)
lumenharold, thanks but that page doesn't load.  I think I found this company a couple of days ago on globalspec and had the same problem.

-Sam Boyce
Asst. Mechanical Engineer
www.AppleAid.com

RE: Small Slip Ring

Strange. I just clicked on the link and it took me to the home page. Can you get there at all? If so, then click on "Enter" then "Products" (w/o selecting from the pull down menu) and the first slip ring on the list is .225 dia. although it's .8 long.

Harold
SW2007 SP1.0 OW2006 SP4.0
www.lumenflow.com

RE: Small Slip Ring

(OP)
Yeah, I tried it on my home computer and it worked.  It seems to matter what your internet connection/network is.  Oh well, I don't really have time to solve another company's problems.  Thanks for all your help lumenharold!

-Sam Boyce
Asst. Mechanical Engineer
www.AppleAid.com

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