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Sun Hydraulics ENERGEN cartridge valve converts hydraulic power to electric power

ENERGEN Cartridge Valve Converts Hydraulic Power to Electric Power

May 14, 2025
The Sun Hydraulics ENERGEN cartridge valve utilizes an integrated generator to convert pressure differentials into electricity, aiding electrification in mobile and industrial applications.

Sun Hydraulics has introduced the ENERGEN cartridge valve to convert hydraulic power into electrical power. As electrification increases in applications still requiring use of hydraulics, such technologies can help bring together fluid power and electric systems.

ENERGEN features an integrated generator to convert pressure differentials into electricity, allowing it to provide local and remote electrical power generation. The valve provides an output power capacity of 40W, enabling it to provide reliable power for sensors, wireless communication, and smart monitoring without the need for external energy sources. It supports electrical power requirements of remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, enhancing system intelligence and reliability.

The valve is designed to fit Sun Hydraulics’ compact T-16A cavity, enabling seamless integration into existing hydraulic systems while operating within standard flow and pressure ranges. ENERGEN can be used in both mobile and industrial hydraulic applications.

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Sara Jensen | Executive Editor, Power & Motion

Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies. 

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