Optilinc Fibre Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ)

Slip ring assemblies are used for the transfer of power and data. BGB can manufacture custom units that combine power slip rings with signal / optical / hydraulic rotary joints.
Power channels utilise Phosphor Bronze rings in conjunction with either Copper graphite or Silver graphite brushes. Signal channels make use of silver to silver contacts, or where applicable, fibre optic rotary joints (FORJs).

Trustworthy and robust contactless fibre optic rotary joints (FORJs) and slip rings are essential for radar systems, which are crucial for the security and safety of airspace, coastlines, military installations, power plants, and major highways.

Built to last the rigours of an outdoor environment..."Fit and forget" BGB have been designing and manufacturing slip ring collector columns for Half-bridge rotary scrapers and Clarifiers for many years. BGB were one of the first slip ring manufacturers to design and produce a slip ring collector column compliant to WIMES directive 2.01 section 6.12.2 for rotating half bridge scrapers.

BGB is now a leading supplier in the development of collector column solutions for this unique industry and work with many of the major wastewater sewage treatment specialist such as: MEPS (MWH & EPS), Ham Baker Group (A&J Water Treatment), Jacopa (Ovivo), Anglian Water, United Utilities and many more. BGB have SPB units currently in service that are still operational after more than 25 years!