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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

CMG Electric Motors has added a wide range of flexible transmission solutions to its product portfolio.

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 ...

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 ...