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Fluid power gets smart
Hydraulic systems & components
Machine builders: do not let the latest hybrid drives and controls take you by surprise. They are breathing new life into pneumatics and hydraulics, boosting the efficiency of equipment and saving users lots of money. |
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Intelligent linear actuator
Festo, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Festo has introduced an intelligent linear actuator for the process automation industry, the DFPI series. Based on the successful DLP range of actuators, the patented DFPI technology combines the functions ...
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SEW-Eurodrive puts drive into platinum
SEW-Eurodrive, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
SEW-Eurodrive products are being applied to all facets of mining, ranging from industrial gears that drive a mine’s conveyor system to the geared motors behind the mine’s processing plant. |
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Festo Didactic training
Festo, News & events
The following courses are available from Festo Didactic: Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111 Johannesburg: 12-14 June, 3-5 July, 24-26 July, 21-23 August Pretoria: 24-26 July Cape Town: 5-7 June, 28-30 August...
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Pneumax expands to Eastern Cape
Pneumax SA, News & events
Building on its reputation for excellent after sales service, Pneumax, part of the Set Point group, now has a presence in the Eastern Cape, with a new branch in Port Elizabeth. The company specialises ...
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Compressed air leak detection service
Pneumatic systems & components
Shield Technologies – a specialist in welding and industrial applications – has expanded its product offering to include the monitoring and detection of compressed air leaks. CEO, Wayne Holt explains ...
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Bearing reduces friction by over 30%
SKF South Africa, Shaft power components
SKF’s sealed energy efficient deep groove ball bearing, sealed E2 DGBB, reduces friction by more than 30%. It is suitable for applications in industries ranging from electric motors and two-wheelers to ...
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A chain reaction
Denver Technical Products, Shaft power components
SKF’s power transmission range includes chains, belts, pulleys, sprockets, couplings and bushings as well as hub taper locking elements and complements the company’s core technologies – bearings and units, ...
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China’s motion control market falls
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
China’s market for motion control devices plunged by nearly 20% in 2012, as the country’s economic slowdown impacted multiple markets that use the devices, including appliances, automotive and housing. |
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Encoders for heavy duty environments
ATI Systems, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Drive-CLiQ is Siemens’ new communication protocol for motor feedback in a Sinamics drive system. It is an Ethernet based interface for connection of different kinds of components, like motors, frequency ...
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Efficiency through technology
Hytec (Afripower), Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Industries are changing the way in which they operate in order to become energy efficient and environmentally conscious while reducing operating costs and increasing productivity. |
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A new direction for Hydrocylinder
Hydrocylinder, News & events
Hydrocylinder has been in the hydraulics business for 15 years and is now poised for growth into new markets. The company is organised into four main business areas: hydraulic cylinders, manifold blocks, ...
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Integrated communication for flexible automation
Horne Technologies, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
With the new CANopen interface, Faulhaber has now made its complete motion control product range compatible with the preferred fieldbus for multi-axis applications in automation technology. In addition ...
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New transmission solutions from CMG
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
CMG Electric Motors has added a wide range of flexible transmission solutions to its product portfolio. |
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OXiStop: the solution for hydraulic systems
Hydac Technology, Hydraulic systems & components
Hydac’s OXiStop continuously extracts air and water from a hydraulic system, resulting in extended fluid life and a drastic reduction in the volume of oil required for the system. A hydraulically driven ...
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Valves from BMG Hydraulics
BMG - Bearing Man Group, Hydraulic systems & components
BMG Hydraulics distributes a wide range of valves for operation in demanding applications. “An important part of our business is in the supply and servicing of hydraulic valves. BMG’s range of Eaton Vickers ...
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