Coaxial Power Connectors - Need help

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Coaxial power connectors, such as those used in laptop power inputs, are not suitable for transmitting 220V, 15A AC due to their low voltage and current ratings. The discussion clarifies that coaxial connectors are primarily designed for RF signal transmission, not power. For applications involving rotating components, specialized rotating power connectors are recommended. Resources for such connectors include Cavotec and Amazon listings for rotating electrical connectors.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrical engineering principles, particularly AC power transmission.
  • Familiarity with connector types and their specifications, especially coaxial connectors.
  • Knowledge of rotating electrical connections and their applications.
  • Basic research skills to find specialized electrical components online.
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  • Research "rotating power connectors" for suitable options for high voltage applications.
  • Explore "coiled power cables" as an alternative connection method for rotating components.
  • Investigate safety standards for electrical connectors handling high voltage and current.
  • Review the specifications of various electrical connectors on Wikipedia's coaxial connector page.
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Mechanical engineering students, electrical engineers, and anyone involved in designing systems requiring high voltage and rotating connections will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi all,

I'm a mechanical engineering student and I need your help with a project as I'm somewhat not familiar to electrical stuff.

I'd like to use coaxial power connectors (like the ones in laptops power input) to transmit 220 V, 15 A AC through them. The power source is fixed but the receiving component is in rotation. Is that possible? Because i made a little research and these coaxial connectors are all for lower voltage and amps of DC.

If not possible, do you know any other ways or have any suggestions to make it work?

Any help would be appreciated. I hope I could make it clear, and sorry for my English :blushing:
 
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subterrain, Welcome to Physics Forums!

Power connectors such as the input to a laptop are NOT rated to pass 220V, 15 A AC! You should not use those to carry such high voltage and current. Your own research discovered that fact.

Also, those connectors are NOT "coaxial". Coaxial connectors, or Electrical signal connectors, are typically used to pass Radio Frequency (RF) signals. This page describes 40 different types:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Coaxial_connectors

Notice, please, that none of these are used to pass power like 220V AC at 15 A.

Your requirement that one-half of the connector (the receiving component) is in rotation complicates the job greatly!

A Google search using the terms “rotating power connectors” brings many choices. Here are two:
http://www.cavotec.com/en/general-industry/rotating-electrical-connectors_72/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O18C30/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Also, you might use a coiled power cable to connect the power source to the unit.

Cheers,
Bobbywhy
p.s. Your English seems to be very good!
 
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