Moog Rekofa GmbH
German manufacturer of slip ring assemblies, carbon brushes, and rotary power and data transmission systems for industrial machinery.
Moog Rekofa GmbH, formerly Morgan Rekofa GmbH, is a German manufacturer of slip ring transmitters, carbon brushes, brush holders, and rotary power and data transmission systems headquartered in Antweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. Founded in 1921 as Rheinische Kohlenbürstenfabrik AG, the company was part of Morgan Advanced Materials from 1998 to 2017, then acquired by Moog Inc. The company produces REKOFA-brand slip rings used in wind energy, construction cranes, mobile excavators, industrial automation, military and radar systems, and container handling.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
REKOFA Slip Ring Transmitters
Slip ring assemblies for continuous rotary power and data transmission in industrial and wind energy applications.
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Germany
Company Facts
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1921
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Component Supplier
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Europe
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