Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik

What Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik does

Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik, operating commercially as Moog GAT GmbH, is a German precision-engineering manufacturer of high-end rotary transmission components headquartered in Geisenheim, Germany, and operating since 1978. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A), the US-based precision motion control group, with Emil Bayer and Matthias Ingo Richter serving as Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer).

The company designs and manufactures four core product families: rotary unions (Drehdurchführungen) for transferring liquids, vacuum, and gases across rotating interfaces; slip rings (Schleifringe) for transmitting electrical power, analog signals, and digital data, including ROTOCAP contactless capacitive variants and ROTORAY OE1 optoelectronic Fast/Gigabit Ethernet transmitters; ROTOKOMBI combined systems that integrate rotary unions and slip rings in multi-channel housings; and torsion motors (Verspannmotoren V5) plus aerostatic air bearings for precision positioning to micrometer range. Proprietary technology differentiators include contactless sealing systems, gold/gold contact technology, and ultra-high vacuum compatibility for semiconductor production equipment. The portfolio carries DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (2025), UL product certification for slip rings (2023), and UL facility inspection certification (2025).

Moog GAT monetizes primarily through project-specific B2B hardware sales of customized components, complemented by aftermarket service and spare parts revenue. The company serves 15+ industrial verticals including wind power, steel, semiconductors, oil & gas, marine, medical, automotive, machine tools, hydropower, and packaging. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with an authorized international distributor network covering 18+ countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Demand generation is driven by trade show participation (including WindEnergy Hamburg 2026), LinkedIn/YouTube/XING presence, multilingual industry brochures, and targeted email marketing via CleverReach. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all quotes are project-specific based on customer requirements, quantities, and customization.

Name

Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik

Legal name

Moog GAT GmbH

Website

https://www.gat-mbh.de/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Moog GAT GmbH is a German precision-engineering subsidiary of Moog Inc. that designs and manufactures high-end rotary unions, slip rings, combined ROTOKOMBI systems, torsion motors, and aerostatic air bearings for 15+ industrial sectors including wind power, semiconductors, steel, oil & gas, and medical imaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rotary Transmission Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Rotary union components
• Slip ring manufacturing
• Precision air bearings
• Torsion test motors
• Industrial drive technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Geisenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Rotary Union Sales: Sale of rotary unions (Drehdurchführungen) for transmission of liquids, vacuum, and gases in rotating applications across multiple industrial sectors
2. Slip Ring Sales: Sale of slip rings (Schleifringe) for transmission of electrical power, analog signals, and digital data in rotating systems
3. Combined System Sales: Sale of integrated ROTOKOMBI systems combining rotary unions and slip rings for comprehensive rotary transmission solutions
4. Torsion Motor Sales: Sale of torsion motors (Verspannmotoren) for economic torsion test rigs for testing drive elements
5. Air Bearing Sales: Sale of aerostatic spindle and linear guide units for precision applications in semiconductor and machine tool industries
6. Aftermarket and Service: Service, spare parts, and technical support services for existing installations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik (Moog GAT GmbH) designs and manufactures precision rotary transmission components — rotary unions (Drehdurchführungen) for liquids, vacuum, and gases; slip rings (Schleifringe) for power, analog signals, and digital data; ROTOKOMBI combined systems integrating fluid and electrical transmission; torsion motors (Verspannmotoren) for torsion test rigs; and aerostatic air bearings for µm-range positioning accuracy. Products are built for reliability under adverse operating conditions and serve industrial customers across wind power, steel, semiconductors, medical, marine, automotive, oil & gas, machine tools, and other sectors.

Product overview

Moog GAT is a manufacturer of precision rotary transmission components organized around four core product families: (1) Rotary Unions (Drehdurchführungen) for transferring liquids, vacuum, and gases through rotating interfaces; (2) Slip Rings (Schleifringe) for transmitting electrical power, analog signals, and digital data — including variants like ROTOCAP (contactless capacitive), ROTORAY OE1 (optoelectronic Fast/Gigabit Ethernet), and ROTOFUX ESR (gold/gold contact); (3) ROTOKOMBI Combined Systems, which integrate rotary unions with slip rings in multi-channel housings; and (4) Torsion Motors (Verspannmotoren) V5 for torsion test rigs and Aerostatic Air Bearings for precision positioning. The portfolio serves industrial sectors including wind power, machine tools, automotive, semiconductors, oil & gas, steel, marine, medical, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROTOKOMBI: Combined rotary union and slip ring systems for integrated rotary transmission.
• ROTODISK S
• ROTOCAP
• ROTORAY OE1

Products and services

• Rotary Unions (Drehdurchführungen) Rotary unions for transferring liquids, vacuum, and gases through rotating interfaces. Designed for high reliability under adverse operating conditions, used in hydraulic oil supply, coolant systems, and media transmission in industrial machinery across wind power, steel, oil & gas, machine tools, marine, automotive, and other sectors.
• Slip Rings (Schleifringe)
• ROTOKOMBI Combined Systems
• Torsion Motors (Verspannmotoren) V5
• Aerostatic Air Bearings (Luftlager)
• ROTOPACK Rotary Union
• ROTOSTAT Rotary Union
• ROTODISK S Rotary Union
• ROTOCAP Slip Ring
• ROTORAY OE1 Optoelectronic Transmitter
• ROTOFLUX ESR Slip Ring
• Aftermarket Service and Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Long service life even under extreme loads and harsh conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Moog Inc.coreOthersMoog GAT GmbH is a subsidiary of Moog Inc., a global leader in precision motion and fluid control systems. The company operates under the Moog umbrella while maintaining specialized expertise in rotary transmission technology (Antriebstechnik). Moog is listed on NYSE (MOG.A and MOG.B) with global operations in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
• RIDIX S.p.AregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive or authorized distributor for Italy. RIDIX S.p.A is located at Via Indipendenza 9/F, I-10095 Grugliasco (TO), Italy, providing sales, technical support, and local service for Moog GAT products in the Italian market.
• GAT Transmission Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in China. Located at Room 601, Electronics Building, No. 12, Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016, China, providing local sales and support for the Chinese market.
• Seal Tech Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in Japan. Located at Shin-Yokohama IC BLDG. 8F, 18-9, Shin-Yokohama 3-Chome, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 222-0033, Japan.
• GTW Taiwan Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in Taiwan. Located at No.798 – 800, Da'angang Rd., Da'an Dist., Taichung City 43953, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
• B.Sordi Ltda.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in Brazil. Located at Andaraí Ave., 808, Passo D'Areia, ZIP Code: 91350 110, Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil.
• NN CEA Pvt Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in India. Located at First Floor Dr. Ranji Block, 125 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Secunderabad 500 003, India.
• HAWE Hydraulik Denmark A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in Denmark. Located at Roskildevej 8-10, DK-2620 Albertslund, Denmark.
• gall maschinenkomponenten e.U.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in Austria. Contact: Ing. Wolfgang Gall, located at Laskywiesengasse 5, 1140 Wien, Austria.
• Moog Industrial GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor in USA. Located at 400 Technology Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073, United States, part of the Moog Inc. group.
• Moog Marine SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the broader Moog Marine Solutions network, offering combined rotary transmission solutions for marine and offshore applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deublin: Deublin is one of the largest global manufacturers of rotary unions for fluid, gas, and steam transfer in rotating equipment. It directly competes with Moog GAT's core rotary union product line across industrial OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Conductix-Wampfler manufactures slip rings, energy chains, and industrial power/data transmission systems. It is a direct competitor to Moog GAT's slip ring and ROTOKOMBI combined-system offerings, serving overlapping OEM and industrial end markets.
• Schleifring und Apparatebau GmbH: Schleifring is a German slip-ring specialist serving industrial, medical (CT scanners), and aerospace applications. It directly competes with Moog GAT's slip-ring and gold/gold contact technology, particularly in medical imaging and high-end industrial uses.
• Stemmann-Technik: Stemmann-Technik (now part of Wabtec) specializes in slip rings and power transfer systems for rail, industrial, and crane applications. It competes with Moog GAT in slip-ring applications for cranes, heavy machinery, and rail-adjacent industrial customers.
• Servotecnica: Servotecnica is an Italian manufacturer of slip rings, rotary unions, and rotary transducers. It directly competes with Moog GAT in slip rings and small-format rotary transmission components across European industrial OEMs.
• Rotary Systems Inc. Rotary Systems manufactures rotary unions and swivel joints for industrial, oil & gas, and marine applications. It is a direct competitor to Moog GAT's rotary unions in oil & gas, marine, and heavy industrial end markets.
• New Way Air Bearings: New Way Air Bearings manufactures porous-media aerostatic air bearings used in precision motion and semiconductor equipment. It directly competes with Moog GAT's Luftlager (air bearing) product line in semiconductor and metrology applications.

Broad incumbents

• Moog Inc. Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A) is the publicly-traded parent company of Moog GAT and a broader incumbent in precision motion control, fluid systems, and electromechanical components across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. It is comparable as the parent operating broader industrial motion portfolios.
• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (Eaton): Cobham (now part of Eaton) supplies high-reliability slip rings and motion control products primarily for aerospace, defense, and naval applications. It overlaps with Moog GAT's slip-ring business at the high-reliability end of the market.

Emerging players

• Kabelschlepp (Tsubaki) / Hangzhou Prosper: Asian slip-ring and rotary-union manufacturers (including Hangzhou Prosper) compete in the lower-to-mid tier of the slip-ring market with cost-advantaged offerings. They represent emerging competitive pressure on Moog GAT's commoditizing product lines, particularly in industrial and renewable energy applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xxing.com/companies/mooggatgmbh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_s4sbJcVK7R7DA04fLU83A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moog-gat-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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