SPINNER GmbH Company Profile

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Company Name

SPINNER GmbH

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Website

www.spinner-group.com

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Established Date

1946

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Headquartered

Munich, Germany

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Market Position/ History

SPINNER GmbH, a German company with a long history in radio frequency (RF) technology, was founded in 1946. Initially established as a "radio frequency office," the company steadily grew and eventually moved its headquarters to Munich in 1959. SPINNER's early involvement in projects like the Roland project in 1975, where they developed multichannel rotary joints for antenna systems, highlights their commitment to innovation and technological advancement. To better serve its growing customer base, SPINNER expanded its reach by opening its first international sales office in Paris in 1984. This marked the beginning of the company's global expansion, which now includes subsidiaries and representatives in over 40 countries. This international presence allows SPINNER to respond quickly and efficiently to customer needs in a dynamic global market.

Today, SPINNER GmbH is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with production facilities in Germany, Hungary, and China. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and boasts a strong global network of subsidiaries and representatives. This global reach and commitment to customer service have solidified SPINNER's position as a leading provider of high-quality RF technology solutions.

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

Germany, China, Hungary

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Competitors

Moog Inc.

Princetel, Inc

BGB Innovation

Schleifring GmbH

MACCON GmbH & Co. KG

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Ownership Type

Private

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Contact Information

Erzgiessereistr 33, 80335 Munich Germany

Tel: +49 (89) 12601-0

Product

Product Description

Single-Channel Fiber Optic Rotary Joints

SPINNER Single-Channel FORJ 1.14. The FORJ 1.14 (with an outer housing diameter of 14 mm), a member of SPINNER’s family of single-channel fiber-optic rotary joints (FORJ), features maximum performance in a minimum of space. It comes in two different versions, both classified with IP54 ingress protection.

Standard version 1.14

The Standard 1.14 is a workhorse characterized by its small form factor and robust design, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of industrial applications.

Premium version 1.14P

The premium 1.14P model, an enhancement of the standard FORJ 1.14, achieves rotational speeds of up to 20,000 rpm with the same dimensions and very low typical insertion losses of less than 1.0 dB. It was primarily designed for medical and sensor applications that require high rotational speeds (e.g. for intravascular optical coherence tomography) and the ability to transmit low-level signals.

Specifications

Fiber types: single-mode (SM), multimode (MM)

Insertion loss: 1.5 dB, premium 1.0 dB

Insertion loss variation over rotation: 0.5 dB

Return loss: 50 dB (SM), 35 dB (MM)

Wavelength: 400 nm – 1600 nm (depending on fiber)

Rotational speed: up to 20,000 rpm

Weight (excl. connectors): 18 g

Torque: 0.01 Nm

Degree of protection: IP54

Recommended temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C

Applications

Wind Turbines

Medical

Entertainment

Studio Technology

Military Applications

Space

Surveillance Gimbals

Sensors

Satcom

Fiber Optic Rotary Joints with 2 to 4 Channels

Type x.25 - Straight Versions

The smallest of the multichannel fiber optic rotary joint's (FORJ) made by SPINNER is the x.25 with an outer housing diameter of 25 mm and two to four channels. Precisely produced mechanical components, highly trained technicians, and active alignment of all optical parts combine to endow this FORJ with superior performance and reliability in a compact case.

The two, three or four channels can be separately specified according to the needs. This ensures that the FORJ is optimally suited to the application at hand. For example, it is possible to have both single-mode and multimode channels on the same FORJ, thus providing a high degree of flexibility in all situations. Thanks to SPINNER’s proprietary alignment technology, the optical parameters of the channels can also be individually specified for optimal performance.

The mechanical components can also be adjusted to meet the needs. At a lower ingress protection level of IP50, high rotational speeds up to 6000 rpm are possible, while IP65 is for difficult environmental conditions.

Specifications

Channel count: 2 – 4

Fiber types: single mode (SM), multimode (MM)

Max. insertion loss: standard 3.5 dB, premium 2.0 dB

Insertion loss variation over rotation max: standard 1.5 dB, premium 1.0 dB

Return loss: 50 dB

Wavelength: 400 nm –1600 nm (depending on fiber type)

Rotational speed: up to 6,000 rpm

Weight (excl. connectors): 250 g

Torque: 0.8 Nm

Degree of protection: IP50, IP65

Recommended temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C

Applications

Wind Turbines

Medical

Ports and Containers

Military Radar

Space

Surveillance Gimbals

Sensors

Satcom

Camera Applications

Plant Engineering

Environmental Technology

Fiber Optic Rotary Joints with 3 to 8 Channels

Type x.40

The x.40 type builds the bridge in the intermediate range of SPINNER’s fiber optic rotary joint portfolio. With an outer diameter of 40 mm it lies between the small x.25 (Ø 25 mm) and the largest representative x.60 (Ø 60 mm). The x.40 can be equipped with up to eight independent channels. As for all SPINNER FORJs, the proprietary active alignment procedure provides superior optical performance in a compact case. The strong in-house production depth of mechanical parts ensures efficient quality management complementing repeated optical tests during the assembly of a FORJ. This guarantees reliability and ideal performance.

The x.40 can be equipped with both single-mode and multimode channels. Also, a mixture of both is possible. In any case, each channel is optimized independently, resulting in lowest attenuation and preventing cross talk between the channels. x.40 stands out for its high rotational speed of up to 1000 rpm.

Specifications

Channel count: 3 - 8

Fiber types: single-mode (SM), multimode (MM)

insertion loss: 3.5 dB

Insertion loss variation over rotation max: 1.5 dB

Return loss: 50 dB

Wavelength: 400 nm -1600 nm (depending on fiber type)

Rotational speed: up to 1,000 rpm

Weight (excl. connectors): 0.9 kg

Torque: 0.15 Nm

Degree of protection: IP50, IP65

Recommended temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C

Applications

Industrial Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Port Harbour

Offshore

Cable Drums

Entertainment

Stages Space

Optronic Systems

Jet Application

Radar Applications

Fiber Optic Rotary Joints with 7 to 109 Channels

The x.60 (fiber optic rotary joints with an outer diameter of 60 mm) accommodates the largest number of channels of all company’s fiber-optic rotary joints (FORJ). All the up to 36 independent channels can be specified individually. The optimized, high-precision, proprietary SPINNER collimator technology SCOT allows the use of singlemode or multimode channels or a mixture of both for a maximum of flexibility. Precise quality management ensures maximum performance and reliability during a long service life.

Specifications

Channel count: 7 - 33

Fiber types: single mode (SM), multimode (MM)

Insertion loss: 3.5 dB

Insertion loss variation over rotation max: 1.5 dB

Return loss: 50 dB

Wavelength: 400 nm -1600 nm (depending on fiber type)

Rotational speed: up to 300 rpm

Weight (excl. connectors): 1.5 kg

Torque: 0.15 Nm

Degree of protection: IP50, IP65

Recommended temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C

Applications

Military Radar

Mobile Cranes

Offshore Cranes

Industrial Cranes

Mining

Entertainment

Stages

Medical Cancer Detection

Satellite Tracking

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Latest News

February 11, 2024

Spinner GmbH acquired RFS broadcast IP

German radio frequency products specialist Spinner has acquired the intellectual properties of RFS’ dormant broadcast products section. The acquisition leverages several growth opportunities for expansion of business operations