Published Articles
Direct Drive Motor And Nonlinear Actuator Boost Productivity Of Electric Injection Unit
"Plastics Engineering" magazine writes an in depth article about how the Moog All Electric Injection Unit clearly can boost productivity for your plastics application machinery. The system is made up of a specially designed drive, actuator and process control that can make it faster, more powerful and more accurate than conventional injection systems.
As appeared in the April 2007 issue of "Plastics Engineering". Copyright 2007 by the Society of Plastics Engineers.
Direct Drive Motor And Nonlinear Actuator Boost Productivity Of Electric Injection UnitNew Drive System for Molding Machines
Design News Magazine showcases Moog’s all-electric injection unit, which uses an eccentric crank to drive the screw rather than the usual ball screw and timing-belt arrangement. The article continues to describe the features and benefits of the demo unit Moog presented at the 2006 National Plastics Exposition in Chicago.
As appeared in the 25 September 2006 issue of Design News. Copyright 2006 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
New Drive System for Molding MachinesFormula One Racers Go With Ultralight Hydraulics
Hydraulics packs a lot of power into compact packages. Today's Formula One race cars take advantage of this feature with great success. Moog supplies the Formula One industry with custom and specifically tailored versions of miniature servovalves and actuators that meet the demand for absolutely minimum weight and excellent dynamics.
As appeared in "Hydraulics & Pneumatics", July 2006.
Formula One Racers Go With Ultralight HydraulicsUltralight Servohydraulics for Formula 1
Hydraulics is noted for packing a lot of power into compact packages and today’s Formula 1 racing cars are taking advantage of this feature with great success thanks to Moog Inc.’s ultralight subminiature servovalves. Read how Moog continues to develop unique motion control solutions that do more, weigh less, and run quieter and more efficiently.
As appeared in "Machine Design" magazine, April 13, 2006.
Ultralight Servohydraulics for Formula 1Keeping Up with Injection Molding: No Ball Screws or Belts on New Electric Drive
"Plastics Technology" magazine writes about the new Moog high power, high speed injection system. This is an all electric solution designed for small to medium size high performance injection molding machines. Moog’s unique design extends machine life and reduces consumption of raw materials.
As appeared in the March 2006 edition of "Plastics Technology" magazine.
Keeping Up with Injection Molding: No Ball Screws or Belts on New Electric DriveConflict in Motion: Electrics Challenge Hydraulics and Pneumatics
"Plant Services" magazine has written a cover story involving selected motion control solution providers including Moog. This article takes information from the sources and discusses the technologies available for motion control suggesting that Electrics are indeed challenging Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Moog’s Chief Engineer Dan Halloran was interviewed for this article. With Moog being a technology neutral solutions provider his comments are interesting in relation to the entire article. Read for yourself how these sources view this fascinating topic of today.
As appeared in the March 2006 issue of "Plant Services" magazine.
Conflict in Motion: Electrics Challenge Hydraulics and PneumaticsServovalves Control World’s Largest Paper Machine
The worlds’ largest paper making machine, developed by Metso Paper Inc in Jyvaskyla, Finland, has a wire width of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) and runs at 2,000 m/min (75 mph). How do you control something so large and so fast? With more that 600 Moog digital electrohydraulic servo and servo-proportional valves. Read the full article to find out how Moog has significantly improved static and dynamic response for this customer.
As appeared in "Hydraulics & Pneumatics” magazine, August 14, 2005.
Servovalves Control World’s Largest Paper MachineSimulation Technology: Feeling Fidelity-Developments in Control Loading - May 2005
In Flight Simulation many would argue that it is the visual system that determines the overall fidelity of the simulator, yet others claim it is the feel of the device that generates the realistic immersion factor. Moog is highlighted in this article about the exciting current developments in control loading actuation.
As appeared in the May 2005 issue of Military Training and Simulation News.
Simulation Technology: Feeling Fidelity-Developments in Control Loading - May 2005Making Waves
Moog continually solves interesting motion control challenges as this story from Design News magazine illustrates. In a Wave Pool application designed for testing the abilities of ships, drilling rigs and other structures to withstand the power of ocean waves, Moog helped design a more compact servomotor and electromechanical actuator solution that saved both space and cost while still exceeding the specifications. Read this article for the details.
As appeared in the April 2005 issue of Design News. Copyright 2005 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Making WavesDigital Hydraulics Extended to High-Flow Products
New Series 941 Servo-Proportional valve is not only digital but takes the technology a step further by adding high-flow and high-force characteristics to the digital regime. Design News magazine interviews Moog manager Dave Fijas on the features and benefits of this new game changing valve.
As appeared in the 27 September 2004 issue of Design News. Copyright 2004 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Digital Hydraulics Extended to High-Flow ProductsIt's Time to Start Innovating
Moog Market Manager David Geiger contributes to Design News magazine's popular "RANT" column this month in this opinion piece on the need for more American innovation. And in Dave's opinion the "U.S. needs game-changing ideas, not just cost reduction programs." Read it and see what you think.
As appeared in the 27 September 2004 issue of Design News. Copyright 2004 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
It's Time to Start InnovatingDigital Pump Appeals to Machine Makers
As we introduce our new digital radial piston RKP pump Design News magazine tells its readers that machine makers have a way of getting the best of both worlds. This is because the new digital pump can provide the advantages of digital control without requiring the machine builders to abandon their current methods of analog-based programmable logic control (PLC).
As appeared in the 27 September 2004 issue of Design News. Copyright 2004 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Digital Pump Appeals to Machine MakersFEA Peels Away Mysteries of Hydraulic Valves
With analysis tool FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and an in-depth knowledge of hydraulics Moog engineers are shedding new light on hydraulic valve design by "peering inside" operating valves.
As appeared in the 28 June 2004 issue of Design News. Copyright 2004 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
FEA Peels Away Mysteries of Hydraulic ValvesHybrid System Offers Force and Efficiency
Design News magazine showcases Moog's PowerShift™ Actuation System which shifts from high speed electric to high-force hydraulic creating a sleeker, cleaner, more energy efficient way to produce high actuation forces. The article continues with quotes from the Moog engineer/inventor Dave Geiger, other Moog engineers, and a detailed array of PowerShift features and benefits.
As appeared in the 28 June 2004 issue of Design News. Copyright 2004 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Hybrid System Offers Force and EfficiencySimulation Technology - Motion Cueing Essentials
Moog is highlighted in this article which investigates movements in the motion market. New technologies and more reliability means that the future is looking bright for the manufacturers of motion platforms and their associated control software.
As appeared in the January 2004 issue of "Military Training & Simulation News". Copyright 2004 by The Write Partnership Limited.
Simulation Technology - Motion Cueing EssentialsAn Injection of Innovation
Cover article on Moog's PowerShot Injection System by Kenneth Kauppila, Senior Project Engineer. Includes cover artwork and detailed overview of this unique technology including a comparison to traditional all-hydraulic and all-electric solutions.
As appeared in the September, 2003 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Copyright 2003 by Penton Media Inc. (Due to copyright issues, this document has a band in the printed version.)
An Injection of InnovationRethinking Molding Machine Hydraulics
Article on Moog's PowerShot Injection System and its advantages over all-electric and hydraulic only solutions for injection molding machines.
As appeared in the 18 August 2003 issue of Design News. Copyright 2003 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Rethinking Molding Machine HydraulicsMiniature Servovalves Go to the Races: New hydraulic technology helps pack speed and power into Formula One racing vehicles
Article on hydraulic technology supplied by Moog for Formula One racing including subminiature E024 Servovalves.
As appeared in the 7 July 2003 issue of Design News. Copyright 2003 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Miniature Servovalves Go to the Races: New hydraulic technology helps pack speed and power into Formula One racing vehiclesServo Unit Gives Electric Machines Hydraulic Punch
Article on the technology and benefits of the PowerShot Injection System
As appeared in the June, 2003 issue of British Plastics & Rubber. Copyright 2003 by MCM Publishing Ltd.
Servo Unit Gives Electric Machines Hydraulic PunchProportional and Servo Valve Technology
In-depth article by Don DeRose on servovalve and proportional valve technology including the history and detailed discussions of operations. Also features Moog products, drawings and schematics.
As appeared in the March/April 2003 issue of Fluid Power Journal, the official publication of the Fluid Power Society. Copyright 2003.
Proportional and Servo Valve TechnologyCANopen Fieldbus Comes to Proportional Hydraulics: Proportional Valves with CANOpen Interface Mark a New Era of Valve Design
Technical article by Walter Lenz, Moog, GmbH discussing the development of proportional valves with fieldbus interfaces (3 pages).
As appeared in the April, 2003 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Copyright 2003 by Penton Media Inc.
CANopen Fieldbus Comes to Proportional Hydraulics: Proportional Valves with CANOpen Interface Mark a New Era of Valve DesignInjection System Combines Electric and Hydraulic Technologies
Description of the unique Moog PowerShot ™ Injection System including a brief description of the technology and its benefits for users.
As appeared in the "Scanning the Field for Ideas" section of the March 20, 2003 issue of Machine Design. Copyright 2003 by Penton Media Inc.
Injection System Combines Electric and Hydraulic TechnologiesDigital Hydraulic Valves Gaining Momentum: Digital Control is Driving Adoption
Discussion of the trends towards de-centralized control and the benefits machine builders are experiencing from using digital hydraulic valves.
Technical article featuring Moog experts as appeared in the March 03, 2003 issue of Design News. Copyright 2003 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
Digital Hydraulic Valves Gaining Momentum: Digital Control is Driving AdoptionA Customizing Movement: Seeking better performance to set their motion control systems apart in the field, many companies are turning to customized solutions for help.
Discussion of the competitive advantages of custom solutions with examples based on Moog's servo gearmotors, electro-mechanical actuators, specialty servocontrollers, and servomotors with on-board electronics (OBE) . Technical article by R. Scott Scheffler.
As appeared in the February 2003 issue of Product Design and Development magazine. Copyright 2003 by Reed Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this document is not printable.)
A Customizing Movement: Seeking better performance to set their motion control systems apart in the field, many companies are turning to customized solutions for help.Consider the Advantages of Digital Hydraulic Valves
Comparison of digital vs. analog technologies and discussion of Moog's Digital Interface Valve. Technical article by Richard T. Schneider, Editor.
As appeared in the September 2002 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Copyright 2002 by Penton Media Inc.
Consider the Advantages of Digital Hydraulic ValvesServocartridge Valves Improve Machine Performance
Brief article on Moog's servocartridge valve products.
As appeared in August 2002 issue of Injection Molding. Copyright 2002 by Canon Communications LLC
Servocartridge Valves Improve Machine PerformanceThe hazy line between servo and proportional valves
Published article including discussions by Moog engineers and a press release on the Moog Proportional Directional Control Valve (G700 Series).
As appeared in the December 2001 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Copyright 2001 by Penton Media Inc.
The hazy line between servo and proportional valvesBest Products of the Year 2001
Published article on Moog's Digital Interface Valve selection as best new product of 2001 in the Fluid Power Category.
Excerpt from article as appeared in the December 3, 2001 issue of Design News, Copyright 2001 by Cahners Business Information. (Due to copyright issues, this .pdf is not printable.)
Best Products of the Year 2001Dissecting High-Performance Electrohydraulic Valves
Published article on the distinction between servovalves and servo-proportional valves including diagrams and terminology definitions.
As appeared in the April 5, 2001 issue of Machine Design. Copyright 2001 by Penton Media Inc.
Dissecting High-Performance Electrohydraulic ValvesServomotors and Drives Speed Robot Performance
Published article discussing Automated Assemblies Corp.' s application using Moog's Brushless Servomotors and Digital Servodrives on a new three-axis robot.
As appeared in the February 8, 2001 issue of Machine Design. Copyright 2001 by Penton Media Inc.
Servomotors and Drives Speed Robot PerformanceClosed-Loop Control Improves Die-Casting Performance
Published article on Techmire Ltd.'s application of Moog's closed loop system for die-casting.
As appeared in Hydraulics & Pneumatics, October 2000.
Closed-Loop Control Improves Die-Casting PerformanceClosed Loop Motion Control Machine Control Technologies: Improving Control of the Extrusion Blow-Molding Process
Article on the complexities of extrusion blow-molding and Moog products for improving performance.
Copyright March 2000 Moog Inc.
Closed Loop Motion Control Machine Control Technologies: Improving Control of the Extrusion Blow-Molding ProcessPaper Mill Achieves Zero Valve Failure Rate Over 12-Year Period
Article on the value of clean-filtration systems at paper mills.
Copyright 1998 by Moog Inc.
Paper Mill Achieves Zero Valve Failure Rate Over 12-Year PeriodStimson Lumber Switches to Moog Valves to Eliminate Frequent Failures
Article on application of Moog's D660 Series ServoJet servo-proportional valves at Stimson Lumber Company.
Copyright 1998 by Moog Inc.
Stimson Lumber Switches to Moog Valves to Eliminate Frequent FailuresSeneca Systems' Valve Applications Provide Efficiency, Higher Speeds
Published article on Seneca Systems' application of Moog's D660 Series Servo-Proportional Valves on its new log merchandiser and position devices.
As appeared in Timber Processing, October 1998.
Seneca Systems' Valve Applications Provide Efficiency, Higher SpeedsLinear-Force Motors Enhance Proportional Valves
Published article on Moog's linear force motors in direct drive servo-proportional valves provide numerous benefits over traditional solenoids.
As appeared in Hydraulics & Pneumatics, July 1998.
Linear-Force Motors Enhance Proportional ValvesFiltration Focus Fixes Faults
Published article on the benefits of improved filtration system for reducing hydraulic equipment breakdowns at Nissan Motors of Japan.
As appeared in Hydraulics and Pneumatics, June 1998
Filtration Focus Fixes FaultsRepair Facilities
Published letter in Reader's Forum on the cost-savings associated with Moog repairs.
As appeared in Hydraulics & Pneumatics, November 1997
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