This is an in-depth guide on how slip rings can be used across the robotics industry, their applications, advantages, and just about everything else you would need to know about them in robotics.
As you may already know, the use of slip rings in the robotics industry is on the rise and has been over the last few years. With the developments in technology across the globe, we are seeing more and more slip rings used in robotics.
In robotic applications, slip rings are known as robot slip rings or robotic rotary joints.
When using slip rings in robotics, the danger posed to humans by some tasks is removed. For example, no longer is a human required to weld manually, a robot can do this process with the use of a slip ring.
Not only does this prevent any danger to our skin and eyes, but it also removes the wage bill of paying an employee to carry out the task. This saves money in your budget further down the line and continues to save more and more money as time passes.
Regardless of the individual applications’ diversity, a common feature of robotics technology is using electric motors and slip rings to perform their tasks successfully.
Robots are used for many essential everyday applications; without them, the world would not work as smoothly as it does. In the past slip rings were used for transferring data and power signals from a stationary inlet to a revolving outlet, in today’s world they often have special tasks to complete in addition to the transfer of power and other signals.
Our slip rings offer superior signal-transferring capabilities when rotating at 360 degrees compared to other suppliers. You can be sure that our product will last and provide insane levels of value for money. You will be pleasantly surprised about how durable and long our slip rings last.
We will now discuss the robotic applications for which slip rings can be used.
Applications
Common applications in which Moflon’s slip rings can be used for robotic applications, but not limited to:
Outer Space—Slip rings aid the performance of robots on spaceships, removing the need for manual programming of onboard machinery and devices and saving time for the crew to focus on more important tasks. Our Slip rings also use onboard space shuttles to manage and simplify the workload.
Heavy labor- We can use slip rings for tasks that require humans to repeatedly perform the same task, such as moving and transporting objects from one location to another. The use of slip rings automates the process saving money again on your wage bill and preventing the need for extra staff. The robot will not pause for a break too, drastically increasing productivity and overall output.
Medical treatment—Slip rings are used for laparoscopic robots and a range of other surgical robots. At Moflon, our electric slip rings bring high levels of precision control even at very low speeds. Our slip rings deliver consistency and accuracy to surgeons when they require it most.
Oil & Gas/Mining Robotics—Our slip rings can be used in this industry not only for drill controls to wireless pipe cleaning robots but also for mining oil and gas from the earth. These individual industries encompass a wide range of robotic systems.
General robotic use—Our slip rings are highly suited for use in vacuum cleaning robots (Hoover), floor cleaning robots, and robots used for cleaning out drains and gutters. We also manufacture slip rings for cleaning out swimming pools. By opting to use a robot, money can be saved.
Manipulation Systems within robotics—Robotic manipulators can be used for many different purposes, including organizing, storing, and preparing accurate geological samples for scientists to analyze.
Moflon’s slip rings are highly suited for actuators and uninterrupted rotating joints within robotic manipulators. Our products are largely responsible for delivering both reliable and high-precision performance, not limited to just slow speeds but high-speed applications and operating across all torque ranges.
Advantages of Slip rings in robotics
Here at Moflon, all of our slip rings are manufactured from highly durable materials and can be IP65 sealed, making them perfect for use in harsh environments. Our innovative technology, featuring highly researched designs and top-quality internal components, ensures the durability of our products. They are built to last and will not need costly maintenance 3-6 months in the future, as found with other suppliers.
Our Slip rings can be manufactured in various ways and in many shapes and sizes. We offer a through-bore version for threading wires and other electrical cables. Should your application require a compact slip ring, we can design and manufacture it specifically for your business needs.
In addition to the benefits discussed above, we are in the position to manufacture slip rings with individual useful features.
- Our slip rings can be manufactured to be water resistant up to IP67 standards.
- Suitable for extreme environments with the latest developments in IP65 sealing
- We are able to design a slip ring for use in robotics that is easily mountable on the shaft and offers a flat design should your application require it.
Contact us here if you require any of the above specifications added to your slip ring, and we will be happy to assist you!
Conclusion
After reading this guide, we hope you better understand how slip rings can be used across the robotics industry and their advantages in simplifying many processes in the industry. Slip rings go a long way to saving money on employee wage bills and removing potentially dangerous jobs that, in the past, a human would have been required to do. If you enjoyed the content in this guide, let us know here!
