Waveguide rotary joints are precision RF transmission components that maintain continuous microwave and millimetre-wave signal propagation across a rotating interface, used in antenna pointing mechanisms, radar systems, and satellite payloads. They incorporate choke-ring coupling, TE₁₁ or TEM mode propagation, low-VSWR geometry, and are manufactured from aluminium alloy or silver-plated brass to MIL-DTL and ECSS standards.
To see a list of companies in this category click on the tab above.
Sponsorship of the Mechanical Connectors sector is currently available. See our advertising pages for details.
Waveguide Rotary Joints suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Latest Airframer news and company press releases
| 16/06/2026 | Press Release: ITT signs agreement to acquire Aerospace Contacts LLC, a leading provider of specialised, high-reliability contacts |
Sectors serving Mechanical Connectors companies:
Metals •
Fasteners •
Plastics •
Bearings •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Forming Processes •
Non-metal Materials •
Seals & Sealing •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Chemicals •
Adhesives •
Plating •
Coatings •
Composite Materials

Mechanical Connectors

Sectors purchasing from Mechanical Connectors companies:
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Fluid Power •
Actuation •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Environmental Systems •
Mechanical Hardware •
Fuel Systems •
Valves •
Electrical Power Systems •
Landing Assemblies •
Auxiliary Power •
Power Transmission •
Oxygen Systems & Equipment •
Safety & Emergency Systems •
Rotors & Propellers