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High-current slip rings

Motion Control Products BHR Series Frameless Type (Carbon Brush)

Heavy-duty carbon-brush slip rings for very high current and voltage, with copper-graphite power rings and precious-metal signal rings. Large and heavy by design, but straightforward to maintain.

Key specifications

Circuits (max)76
Current per circuit (max)500 A
Voltage (max)20,000 V
Speed (max)10 rpm
Ingress protectionIP54 (option)
Temperature-20–80 °C

Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.

Options

  • fibre optics
  • encoders
  • RF joints
  • pneumatics
  • hydraulics
  • power ring up to 500A
  • signal ring 5-20A
  • housings up to approx. 4 m scale
  • scheduled-maintenance or maintenance-free versions

Typical applications

Cable reels & reelersCranes & slewing machinery Drilling platformsShip machineryAutomatic machinesPort machineryOffshore cranesCable reelsPropellers

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