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Slip Rings Made in the USA | Meridian Laboratory
American-Made Slip Rings for Faster Lead Times, Reliable Quality, and Responsive Support
Meridian Laboratory designs and manufactures high-performance slip rings made in the USA to support the demanding needs of OEMs and machine designers. Our ROTOCON® brushless slip rings are built, assembled, and tested entirely in Middleton, Wisconsin, delivering the quality, lead times, and customer support you need—without the risks of international delays, volatile pricing, or supply chain disruptions.

Why Choose Slip Rings Manufactured in the USA?
In today’s fast-paced environment, long lead times and international logistics challenges create costly delays. Meridian Laboratory eliminates those concerns by offering USA-made slip rings that provide the speed, flexibility, and performance your organization requires.
Faster Sales Process and Support
- Local sales, engineering, manufacturing and support—all under one roof in Middleton, Wisconsin
- Central Time Zone availability ensures real-time communication during standard U.S. business hours
- Quick quoting, fast answers, and responsive application support
Fully Domestic Manufacturing
100%of ROTOCON slip rings are engineered, manufactured, assembled, and tested is done in-house.
99.9%of our supply chain is sourced from within the United States, eliminating delays related to international shipping or customs, and price volatility.
60+ yearsof longstanding relationships with trusted U.S. suppliers ensure stability and consistent quality.
Reliable, High-Performance ROTOCON Slip Ring Technology
- ROTOCON® slip rings offer a zero-maintenance, brushless design for both signal and power transmission
- Configurable to meet your exact mechanical, electrical, and connector requirements
- Proven performance across automation, defense, aerospace, packaging, and robotics industries
- Quick prototyping and short lead times—even for low volume or custom solutions
What Sets Meridian Laboratory Apart
Meridian Laboratory isn’t just a slip ring manufacturer—we’re your U.S.-based engineering partner. From concept to production, our in-house team will help configure and manufacture ROTOCON brushless slip rings tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re working on a prototype, or replacing an existing slip ring, we’ll help you stay on schedule, meet compliance requirements, reduce project risk, and improve performance.
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- Prototype-to-production capability with quick turnaround times
- Product stocking programs available for recurring projects or volume orders
- Industry-leading quality control using state-of-the-art machining and inspection tools

Partner with a Proven American Slip Ring Manufacturer
When your project demands precision, speed, and reliability—Meridian Laboratory delivers. Our ROTOCON slip rings manufactured in the USA give you confidence in lead time, product performance, and responsive support from start to finish.
Ready to Cut Lead Times and Eliminate Risk?
Partner with Meridian Laboratory for high-performance, American-made slip rings that deliver unmatched reliability, fast turnaround, and responsive U.S.-based support. Request a Quote Today or Talk to our Technical Sales Team to see how our ROTOCON® slip rings can improve your application.
Meridian Laboratory
Meridian Laboratory manufactures ROTOCON brushless slip rings and ML6 molded polyurethane, offering standard and custom solutions with unmatched precision, durability, and fast turnaround for OEMs, machine builders, and R&D users worldwide.
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