Superior Connections for a World in Motion

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 Do you want a superior
connection or an
ordinary slip ring?
The choice is yours.

• Superior to Conventional Slip Rings

• Extremely Low Electrical Noise
Input Signal
• Less Than One Milliohm Resistance
• Durable, Compact, Low Cost
Slip Ring

There are many ways you will profit

by using Mercotac connectors:
Mercotac Connector

Slip rings require maintenance and lose signal

quality over time due to wear and debris.
Mercotac connectors are maintenance free,
do not degrade the signal over time and last much
longer than slip rings.

Slip rings introduce electrical noise into the signal

being transmitted.
Mercotac connectors transmit with near zero
electrical noise, thus the same connector can
be used for power and signal transmission.

Slip rings typically last several million revolutions.

Mercotac connectors typically last hundreds of
millions of revolutions. In many applications they can
last over a billion revolutions.

Though superior in performance and durability,

Mercotac connectors cost less than slip rings
of comparable capacity.

The above superior performance is possible

because of the unique design feature of Mercotac
connectors: the electrical conduction path is a
liquid metal that is molecularly bonded to the
contacts. This creates a connection that is constant
and unchanged for the life of the connector.

Rotating Electrical Connectors

Superior Connections for a World in Motion
 SINGLE CONDUCTOR

1 Conductor, 10 Amp Model 110

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

110 1 Standard Model N/A 10 200 <1m? 3600 140(60)/-20(-29) 35 N/A

110-SS 1 Stainless Steel Bearing N/A 10 200 <1m? 3600 140(60)/-20(-29) 35 N/A

110-L 1 Low Torque N/A 10 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 10 N/A

Accessories
.562 .240 .662 .17
(14.3) (6.1) (16.8) (4.3)

5920 one contact 5921-S one contact

up
receptacle receptacle w/ 6"wire 5952
one contact cap
w/solder lug

110
6 - 32 thread with hex nut 55337 ring terminal (12-10 AWG)

Receptacle used for mounting to rotating device.

Inch
(mm) Accessories required for wire connections. Order Separately

1 Conductor, 10 Amp Model 110-T

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

110-T 1 Standard Model N/A 10 200 <1m? 3600 140(60)/-20(-29) 35 N/A

110-TS 1 Stainless Steel Bearing N/A 10 200 <1m? 3600 140(60)/-20(-29) 35 N/A

110-TL 1 Low Torque N/A 10 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 10 N/A

105 1 High Temp. High RPM N/A 4 200 <1m? Call for Specifications N/A

105-SS 1 Stainless Steel Bearing N/A 4 200 <1m? Call for Specifications N/A

Accessories
.562 .240 .662
(14.3) (6.1) (16.8)
typ.
up

5920 one contact 5921-S one contact

receptacle receptacle w/ 6"wire 5952
110 -T

one contact cap

w/solder lug

Receptacle used for mounting to rotating device.

Inch
(mm) Accessories required for wire connections. Order Separately

1 Conductor, 250 Amp Model 1250

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

1250 1 Standard Model N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A

1250-SS 1 Stainless Steel Bearing N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A

1250-M 1 Metric Thread (10x1.5) N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A

1250-MS 1 Metric Thread & N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A
Stainless Steel Bearing
1250-SX 1 Stainless Steel N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A
Body & Bearing
1250-MSX 1 Metric Thd., Stainless N/A 250 200 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 250 N/A
Steel Body & Bearing
1.246 1.100
(31.6) (27.9) Accessories
.70 .81
(17.8) (20.6)
up

57125
Boot Kit
1250

For dust
and splash
protection
IP51
3/8-16 thd. typ. Metric Model (10x1.5 thd.)

To Order Call: 7 6 0 - 4 3 1 - 7 7 2 3
 2 & 3 CONDUCTORS

2 Conductors, 4 Amp Model 205

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

205 2 Standard Model 0-250 4 200 <1m 2000 140(60)/45(7) 75 >25M

205-SS 2 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 4 200 <1m 2000 140(60)/45(7) 75 >25M

205-L 2 Low Torque/Low Temp. 0-250 4 200 <1m 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 20 >25M

2 Low Temp. 0-250 4 200 <1m 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 75 >25M

205-LS Stainless Steel Bearing
205-H 2 High RPM 0-250 4 200 <1m 3600 140(60)/45(7) 35 >25M
High RPM,
205-HS 2 Stainless steel bearing 0-250 4 200 <1m 3600 140(60)/45(7) 35 >25M

Accessories
.562 .240 .662
(14.3) (6.1) (16.8) 595
typ. two contact cap
w/solder lugs
591 two contact 592 two contact

up
receptacle w/ one 6"wire receptacle w/ two 6"wires

205
594 two contact receptacle
w/ two solder holes
Inch Receptacle used for mounting to rotating device.
(mm) Accessories required for wire connections. Order Separately

2 Conductors, 30 Amp Model 230

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

230 2 Standard Model 0-250 30 200 <1m 1800 140(60)/-20(-29) 200 >25M

230-SS 2 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 30 200 <1m 1800 140(60)/-20(-29) 200 >25M

Accessories

1.82
.996 (46.2)
(25.3) .34 1.10 .375 55251 57230
.498 (8.6) (27.9) (9.5) Terminal Boot Kit
(12.6) typ. 16-14 AWG For dust
(qty. 2 included) and splash
up

protection
IP51
230

.250 typ.
(6.3) 55250 Terminal
16-14 AWG (qty. 2 included)

Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

3 Conductors, 4 Amp Model 305

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION
Stainless Steel
305 3 Bearing Standard 0-250 4 200 <1m 1800 140(60)/45(7) 100 >25M

305-L 3 Low Temperature 0-250 4 200 <1m 1000 140(60)/-20(-29) 100 >25M

Accessories

.562 1.17
(14.3) (29.7)
.67
(17.0)
up

593 three contact receptacle 553

w/ three 6"wires three contact
305

cap w/solder lugs

Receptacle used for mounting to rotating device.

Inch Accessories required for wire connections. Order Separately
(mm)

To Order Call: 7 6 0 - 4 3 1 - 7 7 2 3
 3 & 4 CONDUCTORS

3 Conductors, Combination 4 Amp & 30 Amp Model 331

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

331 3 Standard Model 0-250 2@4/1@30 100 <1m? 1800 140(60)/-20(-29) 200 >25M?

331-SS 3 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 2@4/1@30 100 <1m? 1800 140(60)/-20(-29) 200 >25M?

Accessories

.996 1.82
(25.3) (46.2)
.34 1.10 .375 55251 57230
.498 (8.6) (9.5)
(12.6)
(27.9) Terminal Boot Kit
.110 typ. 16-14 AWG For dust
(2.8) (qty. 1 included) and splash
protection

up
IP51

331
.250
(6.3)
55250 Terminal 55110 Terminal
16-14 AWG (qty. 1 included) 22-18 AWG (qty. 4 included)

Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

3 Conductors, 30 Amp Model 330

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

330 3 Standard Model 0-250 30 100 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 300 >25M?

330-SS 3 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 30 100 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 300 >25M?

Accessories
1.246 1.87
(31.6) (47.5)
.623 .37 1.10 .375 55251
(15.8) (9.4) (27.9) (9.5) Terminal
typ. 16-14 AWG 57430
(qty. 3 included) Boot Kit
up

For dust
and splash
protection
330

IP51

.250
(6.3) 55253 Shrink Tube 55252 Terminal
(qty. 3 included) 16-14 AWG (qty. 3 included)
Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

4 Conductors, Combination 4 Amp & 30 Amp Model 430

VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

430 4 Standard Model 0-250 2@4/2@30 100 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 400 >25M?

430-SS 4 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 2@4/2@30 100 <1m? 1200 140(60)/-20(-29) 400 >25M?

1.246
(31.6)
1.87
(47.5)
Accessories
.623 .37 1.10 .375
(15.8) (9.4) (27.9) (9.5) 50431 Plug Assembly
typ. 12 in. wires, 14 AWG & 18 AWG
Suitable for up to 20 Amps
up
430

.110
(2.8)
.250 Inch
(6.3) (mm) 57430
Boot Kit
For dust
and splash 50430 Plug Kit
55110 qty 4, 22-18 AWG protection no wires, terminals for wire gauges
IP51 20-16 AWG & 16-14 AWG
Suitable for up to 20 Amps
55251 qty 2, Also order 5030-T
55250 qty 2, 16-14 AWG 16-14 AWG 5030-T Plug Terminal Crimping Tool

To Order Call: 7 6 0 - 4 3 1 - 7 7 2 3
 4, 6 & 8 CONDUCTORS

Model 435
VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 500 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

435 4 High Voltage Model 0-500 30 100 <1m? 300 140(60)/-20(-29) 850 >50M?
High Voltage
435-SS 4 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-500 30 100 <1m? 300 140(60)/-20(-29) 850 >50M?

Accessories
1.770 2.72
(45) (69.1)
1.248 .77 1.14
(31.7) (19.6) (29)

up
55250
Terminal 16-14 AWG
(qty. 4 included)
55251

435
Terminal 16-14 AWG 57435
(qty. 4 included) Boot Kit
For dust
and splash
protection
.250 IP51
(6.3)
typ. 4 places
Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

Model 630
VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

630 6 Standard Model 0-250 2@4/4@30 100 <1m? 300 140(60)/-20(-29) 700 >25M?

630-SS 6 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 2@4/4@30 100 <1m? 300 140(60)/-20(-29) 700 >25M?

Accessories
1.573 1.88
(39.9) (47.8)
.873 .36 1.14 .375
(22.2) (9.2) (29) (9.5) 55110 55253 55252
typ. Terminal 22-18 AWG Shrink Tube Terminal 16-14 AWG
(qty. 4 included) (qty. 4 included) (qty. 4 included)
up

57630
Boot Kit
630

For dust
.110 and splash
(2.8) 55251 protection
.250 typ. 2 places Terminal 16-14 AWG IP51
(6.3) (qty. 4 included)
typ. 4 places
Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

Model 830
VOLTAGE AMP RATING MAX FREQ. CONTACT MAX OP. TEMPERATURE ROTATION CIRCUIT
MODEL NO. CONDUCTORS DESCRIPTION AC/DC AT 240 VAC MHz RESISTANCE RPM Max. F (C) / Min.F (C) Torque (gm-cm) SEPARATION

830 8 Standard Model 0-250 2@4/6@30 100 <1m? 200 140(60)/-20(-29) 1000 >25M?

830-SS 8 Stainless Steel Bearing 0-250 2@4/6@30 100 <1m? 200 140(60)/-20(-29) 1000 >25M?

Accessories
1.770 1.88
(45) (47.8)
1.123 .34 1.14 .375
(28.5) (8.6) (29) (9.5)
typ. 55110 55253 55252
Terminal 22-18 AWG Shrink Tube Terminal 16-14 AWG
(qty. 4 included) (qty. 6 included) (qty. 6 included)
up
830

57830
Boot Kit
For dust
and splash
.110
(2.8) 55251 protection
.250 Terminal 16-14 AWG IP51
(6.3) typ. 2 places (qty. 6 included)
typ. 6 places
Inch
(mm) Terminals for other wire gauges available.

To Order Call: 7 6 0 - 4 3 1 - 7 7 2 3
T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N

Suggested Mounting Methods

MOUNTING
• Mercotac connectors may be used in any position between vertical
and 90 horizontal. The UP arrow should not point below horizontal.

up
205
• The models 110, 110-T, 205, and 305 Mercotacs use the knurled 110T up
receptacle inserted into the rotating member for mounting.
This receptacle holds the Mercotac connector. 110 up

• Larger Mercotac connectors use either the body or the plastic Models 110, 110-T, 205, 305 are typically
collar for mounting to the rotating member. mounted to the knurled metal receptacle.

• In horizontal applications, mount the connector with the body Receptacle Mount Hole Dimensions
rotating to reduce mechanical loads on the bearing.
MODEL HOLE DIAMETER Ø DEPTH
• Limit mounting eccentricity to a maximum of .005” TIR. 591, 592,5920, 594 .283" (7.19) .35" (8.89)
593 .408" (10.36) .35" (8.89)
• Mercotac connectors are not designed to carry mechanical loads.
One end should be allowed to float, attached only by the Inch (mm) Tolerances Ø +.001"
- .000
+.025"
- .000
connecting wires.

Typical Body Mount

CONNECTION
• Use stranded wires of ample length and flexibility for the
Mercotac connection in order to avoid mechanical loads.

up
• Terminal Accessories are push-on quick disconnects which
crimp onto the connecting wires and push onto the
Mercotac connector tabs.

• Do not solder wires to the connector or bend tabs as such

misuse will cause connector failure and void the warranty. Body Mount Hole Dimensions
• Provide overload protection to the electrical circuit MODEL HOLE DIAMETER Ø DEPTH*
containing the Mercotac connector. 230, 331 .998" (25.35) .80" (20)
330, 430, 1250 1.248" (31.70) .80" (20)
• If wire wrapping occurs from too much connector torque, it is 630 1.575" (40.00) .80" (20)
suggested to use a torque arm positioned to float against a fixed stop. 435, 830 1.772" (45.00) .80" (20)

Inch (mm) Tolerances Ø +.001" +.025"

- .000 - .000
TEMPERATURE *Minimum additional depth for disconnects clearance 1.4" (35.5)

• Provide thermal insulation where necessary to prevent the

Mercotac temperature from exceeding 140F (60C). Mercotac Typical Collar Mount
connectors contain plastic materials which are sensitive to heat.
• Overheating will cause connector failure and voids the warranty.
up

VIBRATION/ SHOCK
• Vibration or mechanical shock will reduce connector
life or cause failure.
• If vibration or shock is present, we suggest a flexible Collar Mount Hole Dimensions
isolating mounting. MODEL HOLE DIAMETER Ø DEPTH*
230, 331 .500" (12.70) .40" (10)
330, 430 .625" (15.88) .40" (10)
FOOD APPLICATIONS 430 w/plug .625" (15.88) 1.40" (36)
630 .875" (22.23) .40" (10)
• Mercotac connectors are factory sealed but do contain 830 1.125" (28.58) .40" (10)
mercury and other fluids. 435 1.250" (31.75) .80" (20)
1250 Stud 3/8"-16 UNC .81" (20.5)
• As a precaution, a protective housing is suggested to 1250-M Stud 10X1.5 metric .81" (20.5)
isolate the rotating connector from the food product.
Inch (mm) Tolerances Ø +.001" +.025"
- .000 - .000
*Minimum additional depth for disconnects clearance 1.4" (35.5)
BOOT KIT
• The boot kit is not watertight or intended for waterproofing but is Insulating Collar Mount
designed to give protection to the wire terminals from splashing
water or dust. The protection rating is IP51.
up

RECYCLING
Mercotac connectors contain mercury and should not be disposed
of in the trash but only through mercury recycling programs.
Mercotac Inc. offers a mercury recycling service for this purpose.
Ship spent connectors to our Carlsbad facility by UPS ground
enclosed in a plastic bag. Include paperwork stating, “for recycling”
with your company name, phone and fax numbers. Do not send Mounting with an insulating collar may be required to insulate connector from conducted heat.
through the US mail. Soft-mounting with rubber type material is needed if unit will be subjected to vibration.