General Info

Akard Commutator of Tennessee, also known as ACT, is one of the largest manufacturers of a wide range of commutators and slip rings in the world. The company offers different models and sizes of commutators, such as spin-seasoned traction, custom built rivet, refillable V-ring, glassbanded, molded, steel banded, vertical face and horizontal riser. It also offers various types of refills, such as V-ring type commutator, banded assembly, glassbanded commutator and steel banded commutator. The firm provides a full line of slip rings, including split ring, shrink type steel core, molded replacement, phenolic core, bolt together, custom cast and silver plated, as well as different types of slip ring refills. ACT is headquartered in Alcoa, Tenn.