Slipring Columns

Manufactured by Specimas
Specimas
Slipring Columns

The Cavotec Group Our aim is Cavotec Sales Companies

to be local everywhere The products manufactured by
Cavotec is the name of a group of Great emphasis is put in providing the Specimas described in the following
companies specialized in power supply highest quality not only in the pages, as well as other quality products
technology for cranes and other selected products, but also in service in the field of crane and power
industrial equipment. It is formed by and backing to their customers. Our technology, are distributed around the
6 manufacturing companies located in philosophy in fact is to be local world by the Cavotec sales companies
Canada, Germany, Italy, Sweden and everywhere. and by a network of selected Group
UK, and by 18 Cavotec sales distributors.
companies which, together with a
network of Distributors, serve more Our fields
than 30 countries in five continents. of activity are
Each manufacturing company, no
Mining,
matter where it is located, aims at tunnelling
being a market leader in its field by
providing innovative and reliable
products to Group customers. Steel Mills
Although they manufacture different
products in different countries, they
are globally supported and
coordinated by the Cavotec Group in Forestry
their product development and
marketing activities.
Each sales company, and each
distributor, has a policy aiming at Ports,
better serving its local market with Terminals
the full support of the Cavotec Group.

Robots,
Automation

Offshore

Constructions
This brochure gives examples
only of standard solutions of
slipring columns. For more
detailed information contact
your nearest Cavotec sales
company or Specimas.

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The Slipring Columns

Specimas slipring columns are renown KP Brush

for quality, innovative design and Stand still slipring applications often effectively doubled the capacity. This
outstanding reliability. require a high degree of derating of the is achieved by dividing the brush into
Thousands of units have been amperage carrying capacity of independent sections, thus ensuring
installed in the late 35 years in all conventional carbon brushgear. an increased effective contact area.
parts of the world, in all types of Increasing the physical size of the The diagram shows a comparison
harsh industrial environments. brushes is not always a solution, since between a conventional brushgear
the actual contact area does not (BG) and a multi-contact brushgear
Field of application increase proportionally. Specimas has (KP) of the same physical size
Applications include dockside cranes, overcome this(problem by developing a carrying 300 Amp continuous.
ships, mobile cranes, pedestal cranes, multicontact brushgear which has
access platforms, turntables and a wide
variety of mechanical handling
equipment.

Main advantages:
1. Reliability
The outstanding reliability of
Specimas slipring columns is due to
many innovative technical
solutions backed by years of
experience in this specialised field.
2. Resistance to corrosion
The extensive use of stainless steel
for all mechanical parts, from the
frame down to the fixings,
guarantees an excellent mechanical
resistance even in particulary A Specimas
hostile climates and environments, slipring
without maintenance. Conventional KP-brush dated 1999.

3. Flexibility carbon brush

A unique characteristic of the
slipring columns is the possibility
to meet almost any requirements
by using a wide range of components 90°

especially developed and

manufactured by Specimas.
4. Compactness
The special design of the Specimas
rings enable the construction of
very compact sections, still
I T
ensuring a high degree of electrical (Amp) (°C)
400 200°
insulation and a perfect contact.
5. Wiring facilities 300 150°

All side panels on the Specimas 200 100°

slipring column can easily be

removed thus providing good access 100 50°

for wiring to rings and brushgear.

The signal rings are, as standard, Time
(Hour)
0 1 2 3 4 5

prewired to a numbered terminal Continuous current 300 Amp

block. Temperature Conventional brush A Specimas slipring
Temperature Kp-brush dated 1965.

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KK 135
max ring diameter 135mm
max current up to 400A

This type is normally used for cranes Slipring columns are available in open
with a nominal current handling version or closed with stainless steel
capacity of up to 400 Amp. All power side panels. (IP44 or on request IP55).
and signal rings with a diametr of 135 The strong base bearing, with a 125 mm
mm are prewired to a common centre passage, makes it also possible
terminal block. Nominal voltage for to mount the column upside down.
signals 600 V and for power 1000 V.
Ring formation is normally divided
into 3 sections for power, auxiliary
and signals.

1 Pedestal base bearing

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2 Inside frame work 2
3 Stainless steel panels
4 Cover 3
5 Doors
6 Power ring pack (400A)
7 Auxiliary power ring pack (240, 120A)
1
8 Control ring pack (60, 30A)
9 Options, see page 13
10 Terminals

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 Technical characteristics of KK 135

rings Special
rings x 30A
rings x 60A
Rated voltage: 1000 V AC/600 V AC (control rings)
Test voltage: 3000 V AC/2000 V AC
rings x 120A
Brushgear: multi-contact copper/graphite brushes
H
rings x 240A Rings: brass rings with V-shaped grooves
rings x 400A
Wiring: all rings pre-wired onto terminal block
Insulation matl: makrolon/glass-fibre
Cable glands: available on request for mounting on side panels/top cover
Construction: modular design with independent sections for power/control
Bearing: heavy duty base ball bearing with large cable passage
72
52

32

ø125 Housing: side panels and doors in stainless steel sheet as standard
ø250
ø290
Protection: IP44 type BC – IP55 type BD optional
365
Accessories: self-regulating heating element available on request

ø30
=
= =

400
75

Notes:
=

(1) silver plated with screened cable

(connection of screen to be specified)
= 400 = (2 max. 36 poles/section;
(3) max. 12 poles/section;
285
(4) max. 7 poles;
465
Use additional sections if required
* Subject to confirmation

Format Current rating Rings Brushgear Housing

Nr. of Nominal Continuous Nr. & dia Max. cable Nr.& type Max. cable Section Height (mm)
poles 60% ED 100% ED of ring section of brushes section Pitch x Nr poles + K = Subtotal
(Amp) (Amp) (mm) (mm2) (mm2)
Slipring rotating
30 S (silverplated) 12 1 x 130 (1) 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 B (2) 7.5 x For each
30 12 1 x 130 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 B (2) 7.5 x section
add 80
60 25 1 x 130 1 x 10 1 x Kp3 1 x 10 B (3) 15 x + 80=
120/240 60/120 1 x 130 1 x 25 1 x Kp4/Kp8 1 x 25 B (3) 15 x
400 200 1 x 135 1 x 70 1 x Kp12 1 x 70 A (4) 33 x

Weight* kg Housing dimensions* (std) H1 H2 H3 H4 Total

Bearing 14 Base mm 400x400 400x400 400x400 A + B + 380 =
Housing Height mm 830 1080 1330 Housing top clearance (C) = 60
Sliprings Weight kg 32 40 48 Height calculated H =

Specimas slipring assembly type:

Version Earth Power Aux. power Control Silver
KK 135

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KK 270
max ring diameter 270mm
max current up to 2400A

A series of larger slipring columns for The strong base bearing, with a 180
dockside cranes with a maximum mm centre passage, makes it also
nominal amperage of 2400 Amp and possible to mount the columns upside
voltage up to 1000V. The power section down.
consists of 270 mm diameter rings Cable entry to brushes can be fitted
which are wired directly on the ring. to side panels or top cover.
The 130 mm diameter signal and
auxiliary rings are prewired to a
separate terminal block.
Slipring columns are available in open
version or closed with stainless steel
side panels. (IP44 or on request IP55).

4
10

9 2

5
11

1 Pedestal base bearing

2 Inside frame work 6
3 Stainless steel panels
4 Cover
3
5 Doors
6 Power ring pack (600 to 2400A)
7 Auxiliary power ring pack (400A)
8 Auxiliary power ring pack (240, 120A) 1
9 Control ring pack (60, 30A)
10 Options, see page 13
11 Terminals

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 Technical characteristics of KK 270
rings Special
rings x 30A
rings x 60A

Rated voltage: 1000 V AC/600 V AC (control rings)

rings x 120A
rings x 240A Test voltage: 3000 V AC/2000 V AC
rings x 400A
Brushgear: multi-contact copper/graphite brushes
H
Rings: brass rings with V-shaped grooves
Wiring: control/aux. power rings pre-wired onto terminal block
rings x 600A Insulation matl: makrolon/glass-fibre
rings x 1200A
rings x 2400A Cable glands: available on request for mounting on side panels/top cover
Construction: modular design with independent sections for power/control
Bearing: heavy duty base ball bearing with large cable passage
129
106

83

ø176
Housing: side panels and doors in stainless steel sheet as standard
ø250
ø290
Protection: IP44 type CC – IP55 type CD optional
560
Accessories: self-regulating heating element available on request

600
390 **
=
=

Notes:
400
455

(1) silver plated with screened cable

(connection of screen to be specified)
=
**

(2) max. 36 poles/section;

330

(3) max. 12 poles/section;

(4) max. 7 poles;
(5) earth= one ring size smaller
ø35
20

Use additional sections if required

95
* Subject to confirmation
** Optional location of driving arm

Format Current rating Rings Brushgear Housing

Nr. of Nominal Continuous Nr. & dia Max. cable Nr.& type Max. cable
poles 60% ED 100% ED of ring section of brushes section Section Height (mm)
(Amp) (Amp) (mm) (mm2) (mm2) Pitch x Nr poles + K = Subtotal
Slipring rotating
30 S (silverplated) 12 1 x 130 (1) 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 C (2) 7.5 x
+ 80 =
30 12 1 x 130 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 C (2) 7.5 x
60 25 1 x 130 1 x 10 1 x Kp3 1 x 10 B (3) 15 x
120/240 60/120 1 x 130 1 x 25 1 x Kp4/Kp8 1 x 25 B (3) 15 x + 80 =
400 200 1 x 135 1 x 70 1 x Kp12 1 x 70 B (4) 33 x
600 300 1 x 270 2 x 150 1 x Kp20 2 x 150 A 50 x
1200 600 1 x 270 (5) 2 x 150 2 x Kp20 2 x 150 A 50 x
2400 1200 2 x 270 (5) 4 x 150 4 x Kp20 4 x 150 A 85 x

Weight* kg Housing dimensions* (std) H1 H2 H3 H4 Total

Bearing 25 Base mm 400x600 400x600 400x600 A + B + C + 460 =
Housing Height mm 1130 1380 1630 Housing top clearance (C) = 60
Sliprings Weight kg 60 70 80 Height calculated H =

Specimas slipring assembly type:

Version Earth Power Aux. power Control Silver
KK 270

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KK 450
max ring diameter 450mm
max current up to 4800A

Slipring KK450 is the largest size request, with a reinforced internal

available in the KK series. Max. frame.
current rating is 4800 A. The large Optional cable inlet box may be
diameter of power rings and ball provided fitted on side panel.
bearing base offer an ample passage Auxiliary and control rings are
for power cables. assembled as a modular assembly
The construction is similar to KK135 and prewired to terminal blocks.
and KK270 sliprings, that is with
stainless steel removable side panles
and doors in IP44 version, or IP55 on

4
10

9 2

12
5

1 Pedestal base bearing

11
2 Inside frame work
6
3 Stainless steel panels
4 Cover
5 Doors
3
6 Power ring pack (600 to 4800A)
7 Auxiliary power ring pack (400A)
13
8 Auxiliary power ring pack (240, 120A)
9 Control ring pack (60, 30A)
10 Options, see page 13
11 Frame type cable entry 1
12 Terminals
13 Optional cable inlet box

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 Technical characteristics of KK 450
rings Special
rings x 30A
rings x 60A
rings x 120A
rings x 120A
rings x 400A
Rated voltage: 1000 V AC/600 V AC (control rings)
Test voltage: 3000 V AC/ 2000 V AC
rings x 600A Brushgear: multi-contact copper/graphite brushes
H
rings x 1200A Rings: brass rings with V-shaped grooves
rings x 1800A Wiring: control/aux. power rings pre-wired onto terminal block
rings x 2400A Insulation matl: makrolon/glass-fibre
2 rings x 3600A
Cable glands: available on request for mounting on side panels/cable inlet box
2 rings x 4800A
Construction: modular design with independent sections for power/control
Bearing: heavy duty base ball bearing with large cable passage
128

96

ø304 Housing: side panels and doors in stainless steel sheet as standard
ø480
ø510 Protection: IP44 type CC – IP55 type CD optional
900
Accessories: self-regulating heating element available on request

900
520 380
Notes:
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(1) silver plated with screened cable
(connection of screen to be specified);
(2) max. 36 poles/section;
700
745
95

(3) max. 12 poles/section;

**

35 (4) max. 7 poles;

470

(5) earth= one ring size smaller

* Subject to confirmation
500 ** ** Optional location of driving arm
Use additional sections if required

Format Current rating Rings Brushgear Housing

Nr. of Nominal Continuous Nr. & dia Max. cable Nr.& type Max. cable
poles 60% ED 100% ED of ring section of brushes section Section Height (mm)
(Amp) (Amp) (mm) (mm2) (mm2) Pitch x Nr poles + K = Subtotal
Slipring rotating
30 S (silverplated) 12 1 x 130 (1) 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 C (2) 7.5 x
+ 80 =
30 12 1 x 130 1 x 2,5 1 x Kp2 1 x 2,5 C (2) 7.5 x
60 25 1 x 130 1 x 10 1 x Kp3 1 x 10 B (3) 15 x
120/240 60/120 1 x 130 1 x 25 1 x Kp4/Kp8 1 x 25 B (3) 15 x + 80 =
400 200 1 x 135 1 x 70 1 x Kp12 1 x 70 B 33 x
600 300 1 x 450 2 x 185 1 x Kp20/2 x BG450 2 x 150 A 50 x
1200 600 1 x 450 (5) 2 x 185 2 x Kp20/4 x BG450 2 x 185 A 50 x
1800 900 1 x 450 (5) 3 x 185 3 x Kp20 3 x 185 A 50 x
2400 1200 2 x 450 (5) 4 x 185 4 x Kp20 4 x 185 A 50 x
3600 1800 2 x 450 (5) 6 x 185 6 x Kp20 6 x 185 A 85 x
4800 2400 2 x 450 (5) 8 x 185 8 x Kp20 8 x 185 A 85 x

Weight* kg Housing dimensions* (std) H Total

Bearing 25 Base (To check dimension ask Specimas) mm 700 x 900 A + B + C + 460 =
Housing Height (To check dimension ask Specimas) mm Housing top clearance (C) = 60
Sliprings Weight Kg Height calculated H =

Specimas slipring assembly type:

Version Earth Power Aux. power Control Silver
KK 450

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Dimensions of rings and brushes.

The following drawings show the 30A, max 600V – Ø 130mm 60A, max 600V – Ø 130mm
available ring kits from nominal Brush KP2 (also silver plated) Brush KP3
amperage rating of 30A to 4800A. p= 7,5mm p= 15mm
Control rings (30A) plus auxiliary s= 3mm s= 10mm
power rings up to 400A, are built in
modular assemblies by means of 3 insu-
lated studs. The single kit consists of
one ring with an insulator spacer and
one brush with its insulator. The brushes
are fixed to two insulated tie-rods. The
complete package is guided by means of
special ball bearings which support the
package and guide the rotating assembly.
The special ball bearing can also be
supplied with push on terminals for the 25 25
5
signal rings. 5

Power rings may be provided with more

R10
than one brush connected together with 0
R10
0
copper busbars, in order to increase the
R3

R3
8

8
allowable amperage rating. Main dimen-
30

30
R50

R50
ø1

sions are given in the drawings. Ring kits

ø1
from 30A up to 400A can be used in all
slipring box sizes. Power rings d= 270mm
from 600A up to 2400 A are used in slipring 260 260
size KK270. Power rings d= 450mm from
600A up to 4800A can be fit only inside
the slipring size KK450.
120A, max 600V – Ø 130mm 240A, max 600V – Ø 130mm 400A, max 1000V – Ø 137,5mm
Brush KP4 Brush KP8 Brush KP12
p= 15mm p= 15mm p=35mm
s= 10mm s= 10mm s= 5mm
h= 20mm

12
5 12
5
155

R1
00 R1
00
R50 5 R33
R3

R3
8

8
30

,
37
R50

30
ø1

R50

ø1
ø1

260 260
260

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 600A, max 1000V – Ø 270mm 1200A, max 1000V – Ø 270mm 2400A, max 1000V – Ø 270mm
Brush KP20 Brush 2 x KP20 N° 2 rings of 1200A
p=50mm p=50mm Brush 2 x KP20 each ring
s= 5mm s= 5mm p=85mm
h= 30mm h= 30mm s= 5mm
h= 30mm

425 425
210
70

70

70
ø2

ø2

R90

ø2
R90 R90
R110 R110 R110

380 380 380

600A, max 1000V – Ø 450mm 1800A, max 1000V – Ø 450mm 4800A, max 1000V – Ø 450mm
Brush KP20 Brush KP20 N° 2 rings of 2400A
p=50mm p=50mm Brush 4 x KP20 each ring
s= 5mm s= 5mm p=85mm
h= 30mm h= 30mm s= 5mm
h= 30mm

327 300
327 300
32
4

0
45

0
45
ø
0

R 308
45

R 308
600
ø

600

R 308 ø3
60 ø3
ø3 60
60
00

00
R2
00

R2
R2

s
p Note: p= ring pitch • s= fixing lug thichness • h= ring total height
h

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Rings and brushes data

(2) (2) (4) (2) (9) (10)

Ring type Ø 130/30 130/30s 160/30 270/30 130/60 130/120 130/240 135/400 270/600 270/1200 450/600 450/1200 450/1800 450/2400

Nominal Amp. A 30 30 30 30 60 120 240 400 600 1200 600 1200 1800 2400

(1)
Amp. 100% ED A 12 12 12 12 25 60 120 200 300 600 300 600 900 1200

Brush holder Kp2 Kp2 Kp2/160 Kp2/270 Kp3 Kp4 Kp8 Kp12 Kp20/270 2 x Kp20 Kp20/450 2 x Kp20 3 x Kp20 4 x Kp20
assembly type
Kp2/silver

No. of brush
holder ass’y (3) 1(2) 1 1(2) 1(3) 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 4

Cable size mm2 2,5 2,5 2,5 6 10 25 35 70 2x150 2x150 2x150 2x185 3x185 4x185

Resistance (5) mOhm <40±10 <5±0,5 <40±10 <40±10 <10±2 <1,5±1 <1,5±1 <1,5±1 <1±1 <1±1

Mech. life revs. >50E6 >25E6 >40E6 >20E6 >2E6 >2E6 >2E6 >2E6 >2E6 >2E6

Brush press. (6) N 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 9,5-7 10-6 10-6

Torque Ncm 20 20 20 20 40 150 175 200 750 1500 1250 2500 3750 5000

Ring section (7) mm2 13,7 13,9 12,2 108 49,2 48 48 130 262 312

Brush arm section (8) mm2 6,28 6,28 6,28 6,28 18,84 28,2 56,4 84,8 140 140

Brush carbon size 16x12x2 16x12x2 16x12x2 16x12x2 16x12x2 25x15x3 25x15x3 25x15x3 25x15x3 25x15x3

12x10x2

No. of carbons 2 2 2 2 6 4 8 12 20 20

Notes to brush/ring data:

(1) If sliprings operate in standstill for long periods: refer to Specimas.
(2) Brushes are always mounted on 2 studs at 120° angle, ring pitch= 7.5 mm, brush pitch= 15 mm
(3) Normally mounted quantity ( )= option for special applications
(4) Silver plated ring with copper graphite or silver–graphite brush
(5) Resistence from cable entry to cable exit
(6) Pressure of each brush arm
(7) Ring material is brass
(8) Brush arm is phosphor bronze
(9) Also available 2400 A: two rings in parallel
(10) Also available 3600 A and 4800 A: two rings in parallel 1800 A and two rings in parallel 2400 A

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Optional equipment for type KK135, KK 270, KK450

The modular design of slipring makes Encoder Pneumatic swivel

it suitable to combine with optional
devices as specified by the client.

Extra devices are generally mercury

wetted signal sliprings such as
Mercotac or gold plated signal slipring
capsules such as Aurotac (refer to the
specific catalogues) or swivels for air,
water and oil.

In some cases it is possible to combine

slipring columns with fiber optic
rotary joints.

An encoder is mounted on the ring assembly A pneumatic swivel – the tube is inserted
top and driven by means of an elastic joint. inside the ring assembly.
Mercotac/Aurotac Ex-proof slipring

A signal slipring capsule Mercotac or Aurotac An ex-proof slipring is fit on the slipring
is arranged on top of the ring assembly. housing cover and driven by a stainless steel
Hydraulic swivel tube which is also the ex-proof collector cable
conduit. Designed for easy maintenance.

Oil, swivel (designed by Specimas according to

client specifications) is fitted below the
slipring and becomes also base bearing.

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 Medium voltage Slipring

Medium voltage slipring are also

available (3kV up to 10kV).
Medium voltage section is segregated
from the control section which is arranged
on the top inside a separated enclosure.
A stainless steel tube through the me-
dium voltage section, safeguards the
control cables.
Rings and brushes are the same compo-
nents as used in the low voltage
sliprings, but the pitch is suitable for
the operating voltage: resin cast medium
voltage insulators are used in the as-
sembly.

A medium voltage slipring with three phase rings

plus earth, assembled by means of insulators suitable
for 6 kV operating voltage.

12 138

ø250
ø290
600

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Slipring Columns with central hollow passage

Description
The slipring column is a single assem-
bly built on a robust base-bearing. The
ring column is connected to the inner
ring of this base-bearing whilst the
brushgear assembly is mounted on a in-
ternal structure bolted to a base plate
fixed onto the outer ring of the base-
bearing. The housing is built with a
central hollow passage as required by
client. A lateral door is supplied for ac-
cess to rings and brushes. Cabling is
made on both sides in
designated terminal boxes. Optional
client specified components can be
mounted in the connection boxes if space
is available.
Installation
The slipring assembly is designed to be
installed in a vertical position.
The housing, supporting the brushgear
assembly, is provided with a driving-fork
which drives the rotating part of the
slipring through a non-rigid system, in
order to compensate for possible mount- ø720 n°16 M12
ing misalignments between slipring
and containing structure. It is impor-
tant therefore to maintain this flexibil-
ity also in case a different driving sys-
H2: 770/920

H1: 1000/1200/1350

tem is adopted.

øD1: 750
øD2: 1160

The lower part of the picture shows the power rings

with copper bars which connect the brushes. In the
upper section 28 control ring are arranged. Both rings
and brushes may be prewired to junction boxes ( see
above illustration). A slewing ring allows an accurate
and silent movement. Central passage diameter,
enclosure height and other main dimensions may be
designed on request to meet customer requirements.

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High power Slipring Columns and special applications

Specimas special sliprings for high

power applications are at work in
severe environmental conditions all
over the world: in nuclear plants, steel
plants and offshore applications.
The design is customized according to
the extreme performances required
such as resistance to high vibrations,
high temperature, corrosive
atmosphere, etc.
Ring diameters over 2000 mm with
high amperages and incorporated
swivels for air, water or oil.
Also auxiliary power sliprings, signal
sliprings with silver or gold plating
and fibre optic transmission are some
of the high technology features that
can be combined with these high
power slipring units.
Approval tests have been carried out
by several certification companies such
as DNV, Bureau Veritas, Germanische
Lloyd.

Specimas custom-built slipring column for phase

currents over 3000 Amps.

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Other Cavotec Sliprings

The range of sliprings distribuited by Alfo GSK-units

the Cavotec sales companies includes Compact modular design and 2 main
not only the sliprings columns ranges up to 150 A. High-strength
manufactured by Specimas and IP65 GRP boxes. Multi-layer silver-
illustrated in this catalogues, but also rhodium rings/brushes transfer deli-
the Alfo sliprings with a range up to cate mA control signals reliably, with
150A, the Mercotac and the Aurotac high sensitivity and low noise level.
connectors. Max voltage 690V. These strong and
reliable units are used in numerous
different automation applications,
waste-water processing units, lifts etc.

Mercotac connectors
Mercotac combines mercury with com-
patible metals to form highly reliable
rotating electrical connections for up to
8 channels with low resistence and ca-
pacitance. They are ideal for transmit-
ting signal and control circuits, in ap-
plications where high revolutions per
minute, low (electrical) noise, and low
resistance prohibit the use of conventional
sliprings. Durable, compact, mainte-
nance free ball bearing construction.

Aurotac connectors
Main features are: goldplated contact
surfaces, small size and strong construc-
tion that stands up to a demanding
environment. The reliable contacts
can transfer extremely sensitive
digital and analog signals as well as
RS/RF connections and up to 25 Amps
power. As well as being excellent for
applications where there is no room
for larger units, they can also be mounted
as an extension on Specimas and Alfo
sliprings to handle the most demand-
ing signals.

Fiber optic rotary accumulators

(GFO)
Specimas has developed a fibre optic
rotary accumulator of heavy-duty
design for rugged environment. The
system can also be used as a stand–
alone rotary accumulator. The signal
transmission is uninterrupted: the only
losses are due to the fibres and
connectors themselves. This unit is
supplied with a limited number of
revolutions (40 or 80).

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Standard K-type Sliprings

Specimas standard K-range sliprings

which as standard are used on all
Specimas cable reels, can frequently
also be used, with a support bearing or
hydraulic swivel, as a stand–alone
vertical slipring assembly.

B
C

Standard K-type sliprings LOW VOLTAGE

Slipring Nominal Continuous Nominal Max cable Ring Type of n° of Weight Housing
type rating rating Tension section dia brushgear brushgear dimension
A A V mm2 mm Kg A x B x C
K12 30 12 600 1 x 2,5 130 Kp2 1 9 242 x 370 x 242
K24 30 12 600 1 x 2,5 130 Kp2 1 14 271 x 456 x 359
K37 30 12 600 1 x 2,5 130 Kp2 1 16 275 x 456 x 461
K48 30 12 600 1 x 2,5 130 Kp2 1 22 275 x 456 x 625
K406 60 25 600 1 x 10 130 Kp3 1 8 242 x 370 x 242
K412 (1) (2) 120 60 600 1 x 25 130 Kp4 1 8 242 x 370 x 242
K412/4 120/30 60/12 600 1 x 25/1 x 2,5 130/130 Kp4/Kp2 1 9 242 x 370 x 242
K424 (1) (2) 240 120 600 1 x2,5 130 Kp8 1 9 242 x 370 x 242
K440 (1) (2) 400 200 1000 1 x 70 135 Kp12 1 12 272 x 456 x 272
K440/4 400/30 200/12 1000 1 x 70/1 x 2,5 135/130 Kp12/Kp2 1 14 271 x 456 x 359
K450 (1) (2) 500 250 1000 1 x 120 170 Kp20 1 15 289 x 538 x 499
K460 (1) (2) 600 300 1000 1 x 150 270 Kp20 1 35 382 x 642 x 377
K4120 (2) 1200 600 1000 2 x 150 270 Kp20 2 40 382 x 642 x 377
K4121 (2) 1200 600 1000 2 x 150 270 Kp20 2 45 487 x 788 x 480
K4240 (2) 2400 1200 1000 4 x 185 270 Kp20 4 70 500 x 788 x 776
(1)
These collectors are also available with a 5th. power ring: K512 - K524 - K540 - K560
(2)
These collectors can be supplied with a pilot ring 30Amp. - /1

Examples:
Slipring KS 460 Slipring K12/B3 x 1”
242

65 20
242

35
ø270
ø240

370
322
448

836
620

541,5
14,5

ø35
ø13
92

285

270
70

20

185
108

125
15

ø 250 N + 3 holes ø 24
ø 290
382
ø13

27,5

ø30
ø160
ø190

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Applications

Slipring units
for marine applications
Two heave compensated cranes are
mounted on the deck of this Stena
Seawell multipurpose vessel
designed for a variety of subsea
operations.
With a total power of 2240 HP
ensuring a lifting capacity of 150
tons, they can operate either
independentely, or in a twin mode
automatically syncronized.
Mounted inside the revolving tower
there is a set of 3 Specimas slipring
units. The one at the base supplies
the electrical power and controls,
the other two, one for each crane,
provide both electrical and
hydraulic connections. Reliability
is vital in this slipring application.

Slipring units
for applications requiring
customized design
A Specimas custom-built slipring
column – phase current over 3000
Amps – is at work on a floating grab
crane. The crane unloads coal at the
Frans Swartouw terminal, Port of
Rotterdam. On top of the power rings
there are more than 80 silver coated
control rings used for the transfer of
signals monitoring the ballast of the
floating crane.

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