
Servotecnica SVTS A 04 Gold-Contact Capsule Slip Ring (25.0 mm OD)
High-density 25 mm OD capsule slip ring providing up to 56 gold-to-gold circuits for complex rotary gimbals, robotics, and indexing tables. Supplied across the United Kingdom by Torquety Ltd with application engineering review, 3D STEP CAD support, and commercial quotations in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Technical Overview: SVTS A 04
The Servotecnica SVTS A 04 (SVTS-A-04) is a precision miniature capsule slip ring engineered by Servotecnica S.p.A. for continuous 360° transmission of electrical power, low-noise instrumentation signals, and high-speed data within compact rotary assemblies. Built with a 25.0 mm outer diameter and gold-to-gold precious metal fiber brush contacts (< 10 mΩ dynamic contact resistance), the SVTS A 04 supports Up to 56 circuits (2 A signals / up to 10 A power, 240 VAC/VDC) while minimizing friction torque and electrical jitter.
Rated for continuous operation up to Up to 500 rpm across -20°C to +80°C (Standard ST) or -40°C to +80°C (Extended ET) with IP51 Standard (-S-) / IP65 Optional (-U-) environmental protection, the SVTS A 04 delivers maintenance-free service up to 10 million revolutions. Traditional carbon-block slip rings generate conductive wear debris, elevated contact resistance jitter, and high starting torque that corrupt sensitive fieldbus frames such as Gigabit Ethernet, EtherCAT, PROFINET, and BiSS-C. Servotecnica's precision rotary contact architecture maintains low dynamic contact resistance and crosstalk isolation across continuous 360° rotation.
Designed for straightforward mechanical integration (25.0 mm outer envelope, dedicated shaft/capsule mounting architecture, IP51 Standard (-S-) / IP65 Optional (-U-) environmental protection), the SVTS A 04 supports custom flying-lead lengths, military or industrial connectors, and hybrid pneumatic, hydraulic, RF, or Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) passages. TORQUETY LTD (UK Company No. 17124704, London WC2H 9JQ & Oxford +44 1865 679185) provides official UK technical specification support, custom harness engineering, and GBP B2B supply across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Technical Specifications — Servotecnica S.p.A. SVTS A 04
Mechanical, electrical, environmental, and interface parameters verified against official Servotecnica S.p.A. engineering documentation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Servotecnica S.p.A. |
| Model / Official SKU | SVTS A 04 |
| Part Number Prefix | SVTS-A-04 |
| Product Series | SVTS A Series — Capsule Slip Rings |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 25.0 mm |
| Circuit Capacity & Rating | Up to 56 circuits (2 A signals / up to 10 A power, 240 VAC/VDC) |
| Rated Voltage | Up to 240 VAC / 240 VDC |
| Contact Technology | Gold-to-Gold Single-Fiber / Multi-Fiber Precious Metal Brushes |
| Dynamic Contact Resistance | < 10 mΩ |
| Dielectric Strength | 500 VAC @ 60 Hz for 60 s |
| Insulation Resistance | > 500 MΩ @ 500 VDC |
| Nominal Rotational Speed | Up to 500 rpm |
| Expected Service Life | Up to 10,000,000 revolutions (maintenance-free) |
| Ingress Protection | IP51 Standard (-S-) / IP65 Optional (-U-) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +80°C (Code ST) / -40°C to +80°C (Code ET) |
| Housing Material | ABS Plastic or Anodized Aluminium |
| Standard Lead Wires | Silver-plated copper, PTFE-insulated, colour-coded, 250 mm standard length |
| UK Commercial Partner & Quotation | TORQUETY LTD (Company No. 17124704, London & Oxford, GB) — Request a quote in Pounds Sterling (GBP) |
Ordering Codes & Sub-Variants
- SVTS-A-04-S-ST-36 36 circuits x 2A
- SVTS-A-04-S-ST-48 48 circuits x 2A
- SVTS-A-04-S-ST-56 56 circuits x 2A
- SVTS-A-04-U-ST-56 56 circuits, IP65 Sealed
Typical UK Engineering Applications
- CCTV pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) security cameras and stabilized EO/IR gimbals
- Pipeline, sewer, and borescope inspection crawlers
- Compact robotic wrists, surgical equipment, and laboratory centrifuges
- Rotary sensors, optical inspection tables, and pick-and-place heads
Scope of Delivery & Support
- 1x Servotecnica SVTS A 04 (SVTS-A-04) Rotary Slip Ring Assembly with colour-coded PTFE/industrial terminations
- Anti-rotation flange / collar mounting interface (per series mechanical drawing)
- Factory Dielectric & Continuity QC Test Certificate (Custom harness & 3D STEP CAD available via Torquety UK)