Ethernet slip ring DHK242-60

100 Mbpsthrough-borefor the petroleum industry

Short Description
DHK242-60 series through-bore slip ring for 360° continuous rotation. Designed for systems requiring a 242 mm inner bore. One-piece aluminum-alloy housing with configurable circuit and protection options.

Bore Specifications

• Inner bore diameter: 242 mm
• Compatible systems: rotating electromechanical systems requiring a 242 mm bore

Power Ring Parameters

• Rated current per circuit (example): 20 A
• Typical maximum power-circuit count (example): 48 circuits

Signal Ring Parameters

• Rated current per circuit (example): 5 A
• Typical maximum signal-circuit count (example): 96 circuits

Core Function
Supports 360° continuous rotation to transmit:

• Electrical power
• Control and data signals

Typical Applications

• Automated industrial control systems
• Automated power-transmission systems
• Filling and loading robots
• Automatic machinery and packaging equipment
• Cable reels and industrial turntables
• Robots and rotation sensors
• Display equipment
• Medical and pharmaceutical devices
• CNC machine tools and marking machines

Product Overview / Additional Notes
The DHK242-60 is a through-bore slip ring in the DHK large-inner-hole series with a one-piece aluminum-alloy shell. Typical dimensions and options shown on the page include: inner diameter 242 mm, outer diameter ≈308 mm, common total circuits 60. Supports signal circuits (e.g. 2 A) and multiple power ratings (examples: 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A). Operating voltage examples: 24 V–380 V; customization available up to 1000 V. Protection level customizable (examples up to IP65/IP68).

Product Naming Description
Typical name breakdown: DH (electric slip ring) K (through-bore) 242 (bore diameter in mm) - 60 (total circuits). Additional identifiers may indicate cable length, connectors or installation variants.

Technical Specifications

• Number of circuits: 60 (document example)
• Rated current options: 2 A, 5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A
• Rated voltage: 0–240 VAC/VDC (technical table examples)
• Insulation resistance: ≥1000 MΩ @ 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength: 1500 VAC @ 50 Hz, 60 s, 2 mA
• Dynamic contact resistance change: ≤10 mΩ
• Contact material: precious metals
• Housing material: aluminum alloy
• Leads: colored PTFE, length 500 mm ±20 mm
• Operating speed (general): 0–600 rpm (examples: general 0–200 rpm; industrial 300–1000 rpm)
• Service life (examples): general ≈20 million revolutions; industrial ≈60 million revolutions
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to +65 °C
• Operating humidity: ≤70%
• Protection level (example/default): IP54 (customizable up to IP65/IP68)