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Products/Services for Electrical Sliding Contact

<B>Electrical</B> Brushes and Brush Materials
Electrical Brushes and Brush Materials - (35 companies)

Electrical brushes and brush materials are used in conjunction with slip rings, commutators or other contact surfaces to maintain an electrical connection in rotary and linear sliding contact applications. Learn More about Electrical Brushes and Brush Materials

<B>Electrical</B> <B>Contacts</B> and <B>Contact</B> Materials
Electrical Contacts and Contact Materials - (100 companies)

Electrical contacts and contact materials are soft, high-conductivity, oxidation- resistant materials that are used in circuit breakers, relays, switches, and electrical discharge machining (EDM) applications. They often have a second phase in order to provide anti-welding and/or arc resistance. Search by Specification | Learn More about Electrical Contacts and Contact Materials

<B>Electrical</B> <B>Contact</B> and Electrode Materials
Electrical Contact and Electrode Materials - (268 companies)

Electrical contact and electrode materials are soft, high conductivity, oxidation resistant materials used in circuit breakers, relays, and for EDM applications. Search by Specification | Learn More about Electrical Contact and Electrode Materials

Ball <B>Slides</B>
Ball Slides - (69 companies)

Ball slides are simple linear motion devices that provide smooth linear motion, accurately controlled by the rotation of the drive mechanism. Search by Specification | Learn More about Ball Slides

Dovetail <B>Slides</B>
Dovetail Slides - (20 companies)

Dovetail slides are linear motion devices that allow motion and positioning along a linear axis. Search by Specification | Learn More about Dovetail Slides

Linear <B>Slides</B> and Linear Stages
Linear Slides and Linear Stages - (409 companies)

Linear slides are simple linear motion devices composed of a stationary base and a moving carriage. Linear stages are slides with a drive mechanism that provide controlled, precise positioning along a linear axis. Search by Specification | Learn More about Linear Slides and Linear Stages

<B>Slide</B> Switches
Slide Switches - (136 companies)

Slide switches are mechanical switches defined by their method of activation. The switch is a slider that moves (slides) from position to position. Search by Specification | Learn More about Slide Switches

Motor Starters and <B>Contactors</B>
Motor Starters and Contactors - (499 companies)

Motor starters and contactors are motor-starting devices. They combine a contactor with overload protection and are designed for starting AC or DC motors. Search by Specification | Learn More about Motor Starters and Contactors

Aerospace <B>Contactors</B>
Aerospace Contactors - (9 companies)

Aerospace contactors are high-performance, high-capacity circuit controls designed for aerospace applications. Search by Specification | Learn More about Aerospace Contactors

Motor <B>Contactors</B>
Motor Contactors - (260 companies)

Motor contactors are relays with large current capacity for connecting and disconnecting a motor from the power supply. Typically, motor contractors are multi-pole for control of all current carrying conductors. Search by Specification | Learn More about Motor Contactors

<B>Electrical</B> Connectors
Electrical Connectors - (2061 companies)

Electrical connectors are devices that join electrical circuits together. Male connectors plug into receptacles, jacks, and outlets. Female connectors contain sockets to receive other devices. Search by Specification | Learn More about Electrical Connectors

Crossed Roller <B>Slides</B>
Crossed Roller Slides - (56 companies)

Crossed roller slides are simple linear motion devices that consist of a stationary base and a moving carriage. The rollers are crossed at a 90° angle in an alternating fashion and are enclosed in the rails, which have a machined V-shaped groove to support the rollers. Search by Specification | Learn More about Crossed Roller Slides

Drawer <B>Slides</B>
Drawer Slides - (60 companies)

Drawer slides use guides, bearings or rollers to support drawers and facilitate linear motion. Learn More about Drawer Slides

Noncontact Safety Interlock Switches
Noncontact Safety Interlock Switches - (77 companies)

Noncontact safety interlock switches couple a moveable guard door with the power source of the hazard. For noncontact actuating interlock switches, the guard door is linked to the control circuit contacts via a magnetic or electronic field. Search by Specification | Learn More about Noncontact Safety Interlock Switches

<B>Electrical</B> Test Probes
Electrical Test Probes - (199 companies)

...different configurations for electrical test probes. An alligator clip electrical test probe has a spring-loaded jaw with serrated teeth that grip the point being measured. A bent metal electrical test probe has bent metal contacts, relatively fine... Search by Specification | Learn More about Electrical Test Probes

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Product News for Electrical Sliding Contact

Springer Controls Company, Inc.
Reversing Contactor - Solid State Contactors

Springer Controls carries a wide selection of SOLID STATE CONTACTORS up to 63 amps including single phase contactors, dual contactors, 3-phase contactors, soft-starters, reversing contactors, and starting torque limiters. Applications include motor controls, mercury switch replacement, heat controllers, lamp control and more. (read more)

CP Precision, Inc.
Electrical Contacts and Contact Materials

CP Precision, Inc. manufactures custom electrical contacts and contact materials to match your specifications. (read more)

Moeller Electric Corporation
Magnetic Contactors

Moeller's DIL M contactor series includes a completely NEW offering in the lower 7 to 150A range. Consisting of four frame sizes, this range is the newest and most modern of any control manufacturer! (read more)

Eaton's Cutler-Hammer Power Control & Logic Components
Vacuum Contactors

Eaton's Vacuum Contactors and Starters were designed for starting and controlling three-phase, 50/60 Hz, AC motors. Each contact is enclosed in a vacuum bottle to reduce and contain contact arcing. This design offers excellent performance for plugging and jogging applications. (read more)

Browse Motor Starters and Contactors Datasheets for Eaton's Cutler-Hammer Power Control & Logic Components
CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components
Mid-Range IEC Contactors and Overloads GC Series

Carlo Gavazzi is proud to introduce its new line of midrange IEC contactors, overloads and accessories. The GC Series Contactors are available in 4 frame sizes, ranging from 25Amps to 140Amps (up to 75 Hp at 460VAC). (read more)

Browse Motor Contactors Datasheets for CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components
Tecknowledgey Inc.
GIGAVAC 350+ Amp GX200 Sealed Contactor

GIGAVAC®, today's expert in high voltage relays and sealed contactors, announces the new GX200—an RoHS compliant 350+ Amp contactor with a rated operating voltage up to 750+ Volts, both DC and AC. (read more)

IKO International, Inc.
Precision Linear Slide

Precision Linear Slide is a light weight and compact linear motion rolling guide, comprising a U-shaped table (or slide unit race) and bed (or track rail) made from stainless steel sheet by precision forming. (read more)

Browse Linear Slides and Linear Stages Datasheets for IKO International, Inc.
Automationdirect.com
Motor Control-Starters/Contactors/Overloads/Relays

Motor contactors,relays, & manual motor starters provide complete motor control solutions up to 300 Hp. Starters accommodate motors up to 100 Hp at 480 VAC, while MMS combination starters accommodate motors up to 40 Hp at 480 VAC. Contactors come in sizes up to 300 Hp at 575 VAC and are available in a variety of coil voltages. 3 types of monitor relays are also now offered. (read more)

Browse Motor Starters and Contactors Datasheets for Automationdirect.com
GIGAVAC
1.1 WATTS COIL POWER FOR HIGH CURRENT CONTACTORS

New High Efficiency Coil Options for 150+ Amp GX11 and 225+ Amp GX12 contactors that can power switch high currents, both DC and AC up to 750 volts. The new 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc high efficiency coil options require only 1.1 watts, a fraction of the coil hold power of other contactors with these voltage and current ratings. (read more)

Multi-Contact USA
Multilam Contact Band Technology

Among the countless types of electrical connectors from signal currents up to extremely high currents, Multi-Contact's Multilams have stood out for many years on the strength of excellent performance. The MC-Multilam system, the cornerstone of MC contact technology, has virtually unlimited applications due to its design flexibility and advanced features. (read more)

Browse Electrical Connectors Datasheets for Multi-Contact USA
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Parts by Number for Electrical Sliding Contact

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
STSSS2232 Newark ALPS All Supplier Direct Ship SLIDE SWITCH, 2POLE, 3 POS, HORIZ; Series:STSS2; Switch Function Type:DP/3; Current, Contact DC Max:0.3A; Depth, External:3.5mm; Height, Max:5.5mm; Operations, Electrical No. of:5000; Resistance, Contact:70mohm; Width, RoHS Compliant: Yes
STSSS9132 Newark ALPS All Supplier Direct Ship SLIDE SWITCH, 1POLE, 3 POS, HORIZ; Series:STSS9; Switch Function Type:SP/3; Current, Contact DC Max:0.1A; Depth, External:9.7mm; Height, Max:5mm; Operations, Electrical No. of:10000; Pitch, Lead:2mm; Resistance, Contact:30mohm; RoHS Compliant: Yes
SSSS916400 Newark ALPS All Supplier Direct Ship SLIDE SWITCH, 1POLE, 2 POS, HORIZ; Series:STSS9; Switch Function Type:SP/2; Current, Contact DC Max:0.1A; Depth, External:9.7mm; Height, Max:5mm; Operations, Electrical No. of:10000; Pitch, Lead:2mm; Resistance, Contact:30mohm; RoHS Compliant: Yes
ASE2204 Newark TYCO ELECTRONICS All Supplier Direct Ship Slide Switch, Dpdt, Exact; Switch Function Type:Dpdt; Current, Contact Dc Max:0.3A; Height, Max:4.4Mm; Width, External:10.2Mm; Depth, External:7.37Mm; Current, Contact Ac Max:0.3A; Operations, Electrical No. Of:10000; Series Rohs Compliant: Yes
SSSS925800 Newark ALPS All Supplier Direct Ship SLIDE SWITCH, 2POLE, 2 POS, HORIZ; Series:STSS9; Switch Function Type:DP/2; Current, Contact DC Max:0.1A; Depth, External:9.7mm; Height, Max:5mm; Operations, Electrical No. of:10000; Pitch, Lead:2mm; Resistance, Contact:30mohm; RoHS Compliant: Yes
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Conduct Research

Engineering Web Search: Electrical Sliding Contact
ASTM B615 -79(2006) Standard Practice for Measuring Electrical...
ASTM B615 - 79(2006) Standard Practice for Measuring Electrical Contact Noise in Sliding Electrical Contacts
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ASTM B664 -90(2006) Standard Specification for 80 % Silver-20...
ASTM B664 - 90(2006) Standard Specification for 80 % Silver-20 % Graphite Sliding Contact Material
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An Investigation of Sliding Electrical Contact in Rail Guns...
An Investigation of Sliding Electrical Contact in Rail Guns and the Development of Grooved-Rail Liquid-Metal Interfaces
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Influence of surface roughness on contact voltage drop of...
Title: Influence of surface roughness on contact voltage drop of sliding contacts Shortened Title: Electrical Contacts ISBN: 0-7803-9113-6 Publisher
The life and times of an A-spot-a tutorial on sliding contacts

Sliding electrical contact part invention
Sliding electrical contact part USPTO Application #: 20070042650 Title: Sliding electrical contact part
Torque - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and the energy produced in the linear movement is lost in friction and sliding, and this explains why, when applying the same non-null torque
Secure Digital card - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The card's electrical contacts are recessed beneath the surface of the card, protecting them from contact with a user's fingers.
Sliding wear behavior of copper alloy contact wire against...
Sliding wear behavior of copper alloy contact wire against copper-based strip for high-speed electrified railways
A procedure for the wear prediction of collector strip and...
Title: A procedure for the wear prediction of collector strip and contact wire in pantograph?catenary system Authors: Giuseppe Bucca, Andrea Collina

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