Sarasota, Florida –(Business Wire)–Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in providing highly engineered motion and electronic control technologies for diverse end markets, launched ENERGEN™, This is a unique cartridge valve that converts hydraulic flow to electrical energy. Launched in hydraulics by Helios, a Sun Hydraulics (“Sun”) company, ENERGEN™ is a new product in the recently announced ecoline™ program and is the direct result of a long-term focus on quality, performance and innovation.
Company President and CEO Josef Matosevic commented: “We drive change across the markets we serve by leveraging our expertise in hydraulics and electronics to deliver innovation and create one-of-a-kind solutions. ENERGEN™ is a unique solution that generates electricity by capturing wasted energy from hydraulic fluid flow, which can then be used to support the growing number of electrical applications required in mobile equipment. Electrification creates more demand for electricity – and Helios is creating ways to meet that demand. ”
Rising fuel costs, increased electrification use, and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles are increasing the importance of power management. ENERGEN™ by Sun Hydraulics The solution is to respond directly to market demands in a timely manner.
Beginning with understanding the growing demand for electricity and parasitic energy loss issues in hydraulic systems, Sun created this innovative check valve solution in record time. The energy regeneration capability of the ENERGEN™ cartridge valve is due to the integrated generator, which converts otherwise lost energy into usable energy. This energy can be redirected to control electronics, such as solenoid valves and sensors, or to charge batteries in application systems. A well-designed generator within the cartridge can generate supplemental power in the event that increased electrification demands cause some power shortages. Equally important, ENERGEN™ delivers energy where manufacturers have traditionally been unable to run electrical wiring harnesses, unlocking previously unattainable capabilities.
About Sun Hydraulics
Founded in 1970, Sun Hydraulics is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds that control force, velocity and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. As a globally operating company, Sun Hydraulics continuously enhances its manufacturing capabilities and technological advancements while prioritizing the customary quality expected by customers around the world. For more information visit: www.sunhydraulics.com
About Helios Technologies
Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic control technologies for diverse end markets including construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, recreational vehicles, marine and health. Helios sells its products to customers in more than 90 countries around the world. Its growth strategy is to become a leading supplier in niche markets, delivering best-in-class products and solutions through innovative product development and acquisitions. The company has paid quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders since it became a public company in 1997. For more information, please visit: www.heliostechnologies.com.