Latest Application Notes

This is where you can find the latest news and insights about Penlink — new products, in-depth application notes and successfully finished projects.

Winch Slip Rings for Offshore Power & Signal Transmission

Penlink winch slip rings are designed to deliver stable and reliable transmission of power, signals, and fiber optics across all topside winch systems regardless of size. Each unit is built around a shared design approach focused on mechanical robustness, consistent electrical performance, long operational life, and flexibility to adapt to a wide range of offshore requirements.

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Power Slip Rings in Stacker Reclaimer Systems

Penlink’s power slip rings are specifically engineered for uninterrupted transmission of high current and complex signals in heavy-duty stacker reclaimer environments. Our assemblies are designed to meet the operational demands of stacker reclaimers, where reliability and continuous rotation are critical.

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New Absolute Rotary Encoders for Industrial Automation

Our high precision rotary encoders are designed with new Q-Core processing, enabling quick and precise positioning. The VLX and DS product lines offer low-cost OEM position sensors for automotive, medical, robotics, and industrial automation applications.

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Compact Slip Rings with High IP-rating for Tough Environments

Penlink’s new range of IP67 Compact Slip Rings sets a new standard for performance and reliability in harsh environments. Designed to handle high shock and vibration, these slip rings are perfect for applications that demand robust and stable performance. With an IP67 rating, they offer exceptional resistance to dust and water, ensuring reliable operation even in the most challenging conditions.

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Rotary Transmission Solutions for Production Lines

Rotary transmission systems are essential components in modern production lines, enabling efficient and reliable transfer of power and signals between stationary and rotating parts.

This application note provides an overview of the key features, benefits, and applications of rotary transmission systems, with a focus on slip rings and their integration into production environments.

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Motion Control for Defense Applications

Our strength is producing a high-power density motors using high performance materials and the latest design and construction. Our brushless motors mean low wear and low maintenance. Combined with our resolvers we can give you a complete subsystem for your defense applications.

Extensive range of electric motors from a few Watts to more than 200 kW. These motors are intended to fit on-board aerospace, defense and other demanding environments.

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Slip Rings in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV)

Penlink offers high-quality slip rings specifically designed for UAVs, ensuring continuous and reliable data transmission during 360° rotations. In this application note, we will focus on Penlink’s smaller series of slip rings, emphasizing their benefits and suitability for UAV applications.

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