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Marine and subsea slip rings

Moog Model 159

Winch slip ring with 60 A passes and up to 1,000 A total current at 7.2 kV.

Key specifications

Current per circuit (max)60 A
Voltage (max)7,200 V
Speed (max)50 rpm

Summarised in our own words from Moog Inc.'s published data; series maxima, individual models vary. Last checked 2026-10-29. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3

Notes on this data

OD inconsistent on web page (6.62 in / 219 mm) and guide (8.5 in) — not entered.

Specify Motion is not affiliated with Moog Inc.. Moog and Model 159 are used only to identify the product. Comparisons use published figures; always confirm against the current datasheet.

Typical applications

WinchesROV/umbilical handlingSubseaOffshore

Alternatives that meet or exceed these figures

Engineers often come to us with a Moog part number and leave with an alternative that is easier to source, quicker to deliver or a better fit for the machine. These 3 series from our supply network are the closest match on published figures.

Meets or exceeds on both published figures compared

Gold-contact slip rings for uncompressed HD video (HDMI, SDI) mixed with USB, Ethernet, RF and RS422, rated for 1080P at 60Hz and beyond.

Published maximumModel 159High Definition (HD) Slip Ring
Circuits—32
Current per circuit60 A60 A meets or exceeds
Speed50 rpm250 rpm meets or exceeds
Voltage7,200 V—
Bore—38.1 mm
View High Definition (HD) Slip Ring →
Meets or exceeds on both published figures compared

Flameproof slip rings certified Exd IIBT4 Gb for hazardous areas in oil, gas, chemical and explosive-dust environments, with a wide operating temperature band.

Published maximumModel 159Explosion-proof Slip Ring (ER-EX)
Circuits—17
Current per circuit60 A100 A meets or exceeds
Speed50 rpm50 rpm meets or exceeds
Voltage7,200 V—
Bore—180 mm
View Explosion-proof Slip Ring (ER-EX) →
Meets or exceeds on 2 of 3 figures

Heavy-duty carbon-brush slip rings for very high current and voltage, with copper-graphite power rings and precious-metal signal rings. Large and heavy by design, but straightforward to maintain.

Published maximumModel 159BHR Series Frameless Type (Carbon Brush)
Circuits—76
Current per circuit60 A500 A meets or exceeds
Speed50 rpm10 rpm
Voltage7,200 V20,000 V meets or exceeds
View BHR Series Frameless Type (Carbon Brush) →

Figures are the highest published for each series and are not always measured the same way. A higher figure is not automatically a better choice: mounting, duty cycle, feedback, connectors and approvals matter too. An engineer will check the fit against your application before recommending anything.

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