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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.
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    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.

    Additional features of the ENERGEN cartridge valve include:

    • maximum rating of 200 psi (14 bar) at port 2
    • ability to withstand pressures up to 5,000 psi (350 bar)
    • upright or horizontal installation options
    • CE and NFPA test standard T2.6.1 R2014 compliance
    • higher electrical loads and lower Port 2 pressure reduce leaks
    • 3,000-hour lifespan and durable construction for long-term performance in harsh environments
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    A concept image showing the Sun Hydraulics ENERGEN cartridge valve producing electric power
    The Sun Hydraulics ENERGEN cartridge valve uses an integrated generator to convert pressure differentials into electricity which can provide power for sensors and other systems.
    Sara Jensen | Executive Editor, Power & Motion
    About the Author

    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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