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SuppliersMoogIn the wind energy sector, Moog has for decades helped performance-oriented companiesdesign and develop wind turbines by supplying them with pitch systems, slip ringsolutions, blade sensing and rotor monitoring systems. Our experts can supply anyproducts, systems and support worldwide.MoogAddress Max-Born-Str. 159423 UnnaFederal state North Rhine-Westphalia / GermanyPhone +49 (0) 2303 / 5937 - 0Fax +49 (0) 2303 / 5937 - 198E-Mail wind.germany@moog.comWebwww.moog.com/windProfileCategoryControlling, cables andswitchgear cabinetsSuppliers of electric andelectronic componentsTurnover US$ 2,114 millionEmployees more than 10,000Founding year 1951About usIn addition to hydraulic, electric andhybrid motion control components, MoogIndustrial Group, a business unit of MoogInc., supplies bespoke systems. The expertsat Moog take a holistic approach and designintegral solutions.In the wind energy sector, Moog has fordecades supported performance-orientedcompanies by supplying them with pitchsystems, slip ring solutions, blade sensingand rotor monitoring systems.Products and servicesMoog’s electric pitch systems are a hallmarkfor flexibility, enhanced performance,maximum reliability and tailored pitch control,designed to meet specific customerrequirements. Thanks to our extensiveexperience in power generation and ourexpert knowledge of electrical systems,Moog is today excellently positioned todevelop, deliver and maintain pitch systems.Moog’s pitch system takes control of therotor blade pitch angle in wind turbines,ensuring safe operation, even in the eventof a failure. It has been specifically designedto meet the demanding requirements ofwind turbines under even extreme climaticconditions. The unique design offers additionalfailsafe functions and requires minimummaintenance. The pitch motor combinedwith Moog’s pitch servo drive providesdependable performance for on shore andoffshore plants.The pitch servo drive was designed specificallywith a view to the demandingconditions in the rotating hub. It ensuresdependable operation at temperaturesinside the cabinet ranging from -30 to+70 °C. In addition, the servo drive componentsare highly resistant to vibration,shock and permanent impact. The compactdesign and variable ventilation conceptenable a flexible cabinet design.Moog is a trusted leading supplier of slipring solutions. The integrated rotary unionsensure a reliable power suply and communicationof the pitch system. The specificfibre brush technology has a long servicelife and is renowned for its maintenancefreeoperation. For hydraulic systems, Moogprovides fluid rotary joints with integratedslip ring transmission.The proven blade sensing system allows forthe pitch angle of each rotor blade to bedynamically adjusted in real time, which isalso referred to as “individual blade pitchcontrol”. Thus it forms the basis for a dynamicregulation by wind turbines and forsmart load management during operationsbased on control algorithms.The Moog rotor monitoring system is basedon the blade sensing system and has beendeveloped specifically for installation inthe hubs of wind turbines. The solutioncan be integrated into the turbine duringconstruction or retrofitted.Being a global company which acts locally,Moog offers its customers everything theyneed for a successful and profitable future.Moog’s experts can supply all products, systems andtechnical support to any location around the world,thereby maximizing the efficiency, dependabilityand service life of wind turbines. Having suppliedover 20,000 systems and components, Moog is oneof the world’s leading providers. Moog continues tomeet the ever more demanding needs of the market,adapting to the constantly changing landscape ofpower generation.86 Wind industry in germany