Moog Inc. has delivered a high-performance test system for Spain-based Piedrafita Systems that the company now uses to design vehicle suspensions. Among its current projects, Piedrafita is using the new test rig — installed in July 2023 — for the SRB Project, which aims to develop a revolutionary hydropneumatic rotary suspension for armored vehicles. Through…
Energy management system for electrohydrostatic actuation systems
Moog Inc. announced a new Energy Management System (EMS) for machines with electrohydrostatic actuation systems. In the machine manufacturing industry, more and more drive systems are being converted from the servo-hydraulic throttle principle to electrohydrostatic actuation systems (EAS). The 4-quadrant capability of the electrohydrostatic pump unit and servo drive used in this technology, in combination…
D927 proportional valve offers higher flow rates, long service life for less cost
Moog Inc. has introduced the new D927 proportional valve to complete its direct operated servo-proportional valve line. The D927 is an ISO 4401 size 05 valve, built to complement the D926 size 03 valve introduced in April 2022. Like the D926 valve, the D927 is a direct-operated valve with integrated electronics driven by two proportional…
Moog introduces electrohydrostatic pump system for high energy efficiency
Moog Inc. today introduced the Electrohydrostatic Pump System (EPS). The Moog EPS expands the existing portfolio of electrohydrostatic components and drive systems with a modular and energy-efficient drive solution with a high degree of freedom for users and operators. The Electrohydrostatic Pump System (EPS) consists of an Electrohydrostatic Pump Unit (EPU) and a standardized manifold…
Electrohydrostatic actuation yields benefits for German machine maker
Germany-based Frey & Co. GmbH sought technology to replace the hydraulic system in its EasyISO2000 4000-kilonewton isostatic press. The original design of the EasyISO2000 4,000-kN press included a traditional hydraulic system for five axes that Frey had used for many years. However, the solution required customers to call frequently for Frey & Co. to provide…
Modular actuation system combines electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation
Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc., has introduced the new Modular EAS System, a highly flexible system with excellent scalability and variability and can be easily adapted to most types of industrial manufacturing machinery. The Moog Modular Electrohydrostatic Actuation System (Modular EAS) features standardized modules with a wide number of customization options available.…
Moog, Voith establish strategic business alliance
Moog Inc. and the global technology company Voith Group, both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, have signed the contracts to form the joint venture HMS – Hybrid Motion Solutions GmbH based in Rutesheim on April 29, 2020. The joint venture provides for a strategic business alliance to expand the…
Talking additive manufacturing and hydraulics with Moog
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…
Hydraulic actuators bring the power to the HyQReal quadruped robot
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…