POCLAIN Hydraulics Industrie
French independent manufacturer of hydrostatic transmissions—hydraulic motors, pumps, and valves—for off-road and mobile machinery since 1985.
POCLAIN Hydraulics Industrie is a privately owned French industrial group headquartered in Verberie, Oise, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hydrostatic and electrohydraulic power transmission systems for off-highway machinery. Originally established in 1976 as the hydraulic division of the Poclain group, the company became independent on August 13, 1985, when Pierre Bataille acquired it. The product range includes radial piston hydraulic motors (MK, MG, MHP, MS, ML, MF, MT, MI, MZ series), axial piston hydraulic pumps (PM series), hydraulic brake valves and motion-control valves, as well as electrification solutions including eWheel, ePowertrain, inverters, and eMotors under the HEVO brand.
Poclain serves construction and material handling, agriculture and forestry, road machinery, environment, and drilling and mining markets. The group operates 6 R&D centers, 10 manufacturing plants, and 20 sales subsidiaries across three continents.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
MS Series Hydraulic Motor
Multipurpose radial piston hydraulic motor for versatile mobile and industrial off-highway wheel and track drive applications.
eWheel
Integrated electric wheel drive unit combining electric motor and inverter for electrification of off-highway mobile machines.
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https://poclain.comPHONE
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France
Company Facts
Founded
1985
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Manufacturer
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Europe
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