Michigan Scientific · tubular slip ring
B-Series tubular slip rings
Signals from a shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it, open for the rig or sealed for the road.
Model B6-2W
Signals from a shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it and carries 4, 6 or 8 circuits. B4-2: Datasheet PDF
Signals from a shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it and carries 4, 6 or 8 circuits. B6-2: Datasheet PDF
Signals from a shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it and carries 4, 6 or 8 circuits. B8-2: Datasheet PDF
Sensor signals and shaft speed from a shaft with no free end, with speed readable down to 0 rpm. B4-2/E60: Datasheet PDF
Sensor signals and shaft speed from a shaft with no free end, with speed readable down to 0 rpm. B6-2/E60: Datasheet PDF
Sensor signals and shaft speed from a shaft with no free end, with speed readable down to 0 rpm. B8-2/E60: Datasheet PDF
Strain gage signals off a drive shaft, sealed against water, mud, snow and dust. B4-2W: Datasheet PDF
Strain gage signals off a drive shaft, sealed against water, mud, snow and dust. B6-2W: Datasheet PDF
Four sealed circuits on a drive shaft where only 20 mm of width is free. B4-2WT: Datasheet PDF
Signals from a large shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it, up to 81.3 mm in diameter. B4-3.2: Datasheet PDF
Signals from a large shaft with no free end: the slip ring slides over it, up to 81.3 mm in diameter. B6-3.2: Datasheet PDF
Strain gage signals off a large drive shaft, sealed against water, mud, snow and dust. B6-3.2W: Datasheet PDF
Strain gage signals off a large drive shaft, sealed against water, mud, snow and dust. B6-3.2W/E60: Datasheet PDF
Long-term torque measurement on a half shaft, in all weather, through seven circuits. B7-T-1.24W: Datasheet PDF
Long-term torque measurement on a half shaft, in all weather, through seven circuits. B7-T-1.2W: Datasheet PDF
- 4
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Open
- For rigs and dynos
- 6
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Open
- For rigs and dynos
- 8
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Open
- For rigs and dynos
- 4
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- 60 ppr
- Encoder
- 6
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- 60 ppr
- Encoder
- 8
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- 60 ppr
- Encoder
- 4
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- 6
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- 4
- Circuits
- 50.8 mm
- Inner bore
- 7 000 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Thin body
- 4
- Circuits
- 81.3 mm
- Inner bore
- 4 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Open
- For rigs and dynos
- 6
- Circuits
- 81.3 mm
- Inner bore
- 4 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Open
- For rigs and dynos
- 6
- Circuits
- 81.3 mm
- Inner bore
- 4 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- 6
- Circuits
- 81.3 mm
- Inner bore
- 4 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- 7
- Circuits
- 31.5 mm
- Inner bore
- 3 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- 7
- Circuits
- 30 mm
- Inner bore
- 3 500 rpm
- Max speed
- Weatherproof
- Sealed for the road
- Mountingthrough the bore
01 · The essential
Over the shaft, not on its end
The shaft goes through the rotor, so no free shaft end is needed. The slip ring is secured to the shaft with set screws, and the bore can be adapted to smaller shafts.
Three things define a B-Series slip ring: the number of circuits, the inner bore, and whether it is sealed. The weatherproof versions take water, mud, snow and dust on a drive shaft. The /E60 versions add a 60 ppr encoder for shaft speed.
Brushes and rings are in precious metals, for the low-level signals of strain gages and thermocouples. The bearings are lubricated for life.
02 · Specifications
The numbers
| Circuits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 26.92 mm |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 26.92 mm |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 26.92 mm |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | 60 ppr |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 33 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | 60 ppr |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 33 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | 60 ppr |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Length | 33 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Stator diameter | 105.7 mm |
| Length | 32.51 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Stator diameter | 105.7 mm |
| Length | 32.51 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 7 000 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 50.8 mm |
| Stator diameter | 93.7 mm |
| Length | 20 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 4 500 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 81.3 mm |
| Length | 26.92 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | no |
| Max speed | 4 500 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 81.3 mm |
| Length | 26.92 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 4 500 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 81.3 mm |
| Stator diameter | 93.7 mm |
| Length | 41.19 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 4 500 rpm |
| Encoder | 60 ppr |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 81.3 mm |
| Stator diameter | 93.7 mm |
| Length | 41.19 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 3 500 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 31.5 mm |
| Stator diameter | 71.8 mm |
| Length | 71.7 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
| Circuits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Weatherproof | yes |
| Max speed | 3 500 rpm |
| Encoder | no |
| Current per circuit | 1 A |
| Inner bore | 30 mm |
| Stator diameter | 71.8 mm |
| Length | 71.7 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 to 121 °C |
| Mounting | Through bore |
| Rotor contacts | solder terminals |
| Stator contacts | connector |
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04 · Resources
Resources
Datasheets and manuals
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05 · Applications
Related applications
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Powertrain Axle and half-shaft torque Drive torque measured on the production shaft, with a slip ring or telemetry to bring the signal out. -
Powertrain Drive shaft measurements Torque, strain and temperature from a drive shaft with no free end, through a slip ring that slides over the shaft. -
Electric EV powertrain torque Torque at each stage of the electric drivetrain, from gearbox shafts to the wheel, to see where power is lost. -
Agriculture Combine harvester gearbox Torque, speed and temperature on the pulleys, gears and gearboxes of a combine, to find power losses.
06 · Related
If the B-Series is not the one
- A free shaft end S-Series
End-of-shaft slip rings, 4 to 10 circuits, 12 000 rpm.
- More circuits SR/ERT Series
Modular, 10 to 36 circuits, with encoder.
- No contact at all Wireless telemetry
A clamp-on transmitter on the shaft.
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