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Moog Inc. announces the launch of the EPU-G, the latest addition to its Electrohydrostatic Pump Unit (EPU) portfolio. The EPU-G, featuring a newly designed 4-quadrant internal gear pump and a high dynamic servomotor, targets applications with flow rates of 20 to 85 lpm and pressure levels up to 345 bar. Engineered for direct control via…

Moog Inc. announces that the production of radial piston pumps will continue at the Böblingen site after the closure of the Nuremberg plant at the end of 2026. As Moog announced in September 2023, the current production facility for radial piston pumps (RKP) in Nuremberg will be closed by the end of 2026. In this […]

Moog Inc. is proud to announce the launch of two new direct operated valve series: the D93x servo-proportional valve series and the D92x proportional valve series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimize costs for machine builders. The D93x servo-proportional valve series comprises the D936 (ISO…

Moog helped a manufacturer of metalworking presses develop a first of its kind electrohydraulic high-speed press that recovers energy lost during depressurizing the machine’s hydraulic fluid. The technology regulates energy use with a Moog DE2020 energy management system to keep the power drawn from the grid at a steady, standard load. The machine maker’s original…

All trends in mobile machinery development point toward creating more compact, fuel-efficient machines that reduce emissions. It seems like every day, news is released from key fluid power manufacturers, mobile OEMs themselves, and others about a transformation in off-highway machinery. These innovations are driving a wave of change that promises efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced performance. […]

Moog’s new X700 Series Servo Cartridge Valves serve as robust throttle valves in electrohydraulic flow control systems, especially those requiring quick dynamic responses and high flows. Typical applications include die-casting, metal sheet forming, presses, and other heavy industrial equipment. The X700 Series Servo Cartridge Valves provide numerous advantages over other throttle valves. Their flow-optimized design […]

Moog Inc. is pleased to announce its expansion in Huntsville, Ala.with the opening of a regional support center. The new regional support center comprises a large laboratory to support local research, development and testing activities; abundant office space; and essential collaboration space. “Located next to the Army Material Command Headquarters, the Huntsville Regional Support Center…

The global technology company Voith Group and Moog Inc., both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, are currently in talks to form a joint venture based in Rutesheim. The project provides for a strategic partnership to expand the hydrostatic servo-hydraulics business in various industrial markets.  The proposed joint venture aims […]

In several recent articles and our Fluid Power Handbook, we discussed the growing use of 3D printing in fluid power, particularly for use in valves and manifolds. Recently, we learned about Moog’s additive manufacturing capabilities. The company has its own additive manufacturing centers, with 12 LPB metal machines. Moog also specializes in non-metal (AM) printing…

Moog has launched its new Modular Die Cushion System to extend the life of deep-drawing dies, improve system reliability and reduce commissioning time for manufacturers. Moog`s new Modular Die Cushion System includes a main cylinder (number 4 on the above illustration) with integrated position measuring technology, accumulators, a hydraulic power unit and a number of…

Researchers from Moog and IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia recently completed the design, assembly and testing of the new version of the hydraulic HyQReal quadruped robot. Its capabilities were demonstrated by pulling an 3,300-kg (7,275 lb) airplane for more than 10 m (394 in). The compact HyQReal is just 1.33 m (52 in.) long, and stands…

Moog has received certification according to NEC 505 from FM Approvals for its full line of Digital Control Servo Valve products including the D636K to D639K, D671K to D675K and D941K to D945K series, which customers can use with onshore and offshore oil and gas drill rigs. This product family also holds the ATEX and…

Moog has launched a new version of the D680 Series proportional valve. Its D680 series proportional valves are throttle valves for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5- way applications, suitable for electrohydraulic position, velocity, flow and force control in hydraulic systems. The D680 product range has integrated electronics, and is suitable for applications with high dynamic…

The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. declared Doug Bitner, manager for the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering Fluid Power Lab, the winner of its contest to find the oldest operating Moog servovalve after he sent in a video showing lab equipment running with a Moog 21 Series servovalve manufactured in 1963. Moog launched the…

The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. has launched a contest today to find the oldest operating Moog servo valve. The company will also be sponsoring monthly drawings to give people with newer valves a chance to participate. This contest is part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Moog’s operations in Europe. In 1951…

We are in the midst of another industrial revolution, but this one has us with our heads in the clouds and our hands ready to cut the wires. We all know fluid power is a multifaceted technology, but it is also a mature one. Changes are coming, however, as companies look to tie fluid power…

Formula 1 (F1) cars have used hybrid technology for a few years now, but under 2014 regulations, F1 designers must focus on technologies that are more relevant to road cars, particularly, techniques for improving fuel efficiency, energy recovery and storage. Moog Industrial Group, a part of Moog, has been working with its F1 customers to…