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== Alternative names and uses == Some other names used for slip ring are collector ring, rotary electrical contact and electrical slip ring. Some people also use the term [[commutator (electric)|commutator]]; however, commutators are somewhat different and are specialized for use on DC motors and generators. While commutators are segmented, slip rings are continuous, and the terms are not interchangeable. [[Rotary transformer]]s are often used instead of slip rings in high-speed or low-friction environments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moflon.com/tech_glossary.html |title=Slip Ring Glossary |publisher=PeterLaper |access-date=2013-01-24}}</ref> A slip ring can be used within a [[rotary union]] to function concurrently with the device, commonly referred to as a rotary joint. Slip rings do the same for electrical power and signal that rotary unions do for fluid media. They are often integrated into rotary unions to send power and data to and from rotating machinery in conjunction with the media that the rotary union provides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rotarysystems.com/content/frequently-asked-questions|title=Slip Ring definition |access-date=2013-03-01}}</ref>
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