Motion Control Magazine


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Motion control solutions for better machining results
NSK Europe is shining the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. Innovative NSK bearings, ball screws, and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders.

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Electrifying the future
A revolution is underway, transforming the way we power compact construction machines and heavy-duty mobile machinery. This is the electrification of equipment, a movement propelled by the need for environmental sustainability, lower emissions, reduced noise levels, and the pursuit of a cleaner, greener future.

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Quick couplings to prevent leakage
Research and development in the quick coupling industry is advancing beyond functionality, and is focusing on manufacturing leak-free quick couplers which also minimise impact on the environment.

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Latest articles

Taking reliability to the trenches
SKF South Africa, Shaft power components

SKF’s maintenance-free Y Bearing Unit has significantly extended equipment uptime for key customer Gibela, a leading level 5CE CIBD-rated civils company with more than ten years of experience in the field.
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Diving robot cleans up canals
Beckhoff Automation, Robotics & Mechatronics

Around 70% of the waste in water sinks to the bottom of the ocean or decomposes into micro and nanoplastics, amounting to tens of millions of tons. So the European Horizon Maelstrom research project put together an international research team and developed the Robotic Seabed Cleaning Platform.
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Decades of excellence in mobile and industrial hydraulic solutions
Axiom Hydraulics, Hydraulic systems & components

For over four decades, Impro Fluidtek has been at the forefront of hydraulic solutions in mobile and industrial applications. This is borne out by four patents and the sale of over three million hydraulic orbital motors across three continents.
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Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

South Africa’s ports play a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, serving as crucial gateways for international trade and commerce. These ports can elevate their status in global trade by modernising operations with cutting-edge lifting solutions, and drive further economic prosperity for the country.
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s growing local range drives entry into new markets
SEW-EURODRIVE, News & events

SEW-EURODRIVE is rolling out an even greater selection of planetary drives as part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its product offerings by expanding into more industry sectors, showcasing new opportunities for industrial gearbox users.
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Top 10 emerging technologies
Editor's Choice

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified ten technologies likely to make a significant positive impact in the next three to five years. These are detailed in the ‘Top 10 Emerging Technologies’ report, which explains each technology’s potential for addressing global challenges and the factors that will shape the future and revolutionise connectivity still further.
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Safe handling in all sectors
Bearing Man Group T/A BMG, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

BMG is committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, and encourages and assists customers to adhere to stringent safety legislation during bulk handling. Tsubaki backstops and cam clutches, which have been developed and manufactured in Japan for high efficiency and optimum safety in high- or low-speed applications, meet the requirements of current legislation.
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Versatile lubricants for all applications
Other technologies

Good lubrication reduces friction, which in turn increases the lifespan of mechanical components. Commercial products that are used in intensive applications like wire ropes at mining and mining processing facilities are not always considered for other less intensive uses.
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MeerKAT radio telescope array
Editor's Choice, News & events

Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice, Zutari is continuing its involvement with the world-leading MeerKAT radio telescope array, where it has played a leading role since the project first broke ground.
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Reshaping the future of air freight with Siemens software
Siemens South Africa, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Aerospace company, Natilus has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%.
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SAFPA: It’s cool to be a 21st century artisan
SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA), SAFPA

At a recent SAFPA technical talk, Manie Scholtz from the EWC TVET College gave an interesting presentation on the government’s National Artisan and Apprenticeship Development Strategy for 2030.
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Automatic lubrication in industrial machinery
Shaft power components

The SAL Elite single point lubricator is a reliable and efficient solution for automatic lubrication in industrial machinery. It is distributed by ISO-Reliability Partners, a leading provider of reliability and lubrication systems.
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Acoustic imaging detector for gas leaks and partial discharge
Artic Driers International, Hydraulic systems & components

The new SUTO iTEC S532 acoustic imaging detector provides an easy and effective way to locate pressurised air and gas leaks and partial discharge (PD) in industrial high-voltage environments.
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Parker join forces for FIA World Rallycross season
Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa, News & events

Parker Hannifin and the CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment will join forces once again for the FIA World Rallycross 2024 season, marking two years of partnership dedicated to advancing electrification on and off the racing track.
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Compressed air drying and monitoring with low dewpoints
Artic Driers International, Pneumatic systems & components

Artic Driers manufacturers the Sahara low dewpoint, heatless pressure swing air dryers with SANS 347 pressure code. These desiccant-rich pressure dryers comfortably obtain pressure dewpoints of -40°C.
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Bosch Rexroth Africa strengthens its offering
Hydraulic systems & components

Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth Africa group company, has incorporated Power Team SA’s SPXFLOW and Bolting Systems into its offering.
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Axiom ups its game
Axiom Hydraulics, Editor's Choice, Hydraulic systems & components

In today’s competitive market, manufacturers of hydraulic components are constantly challenged to find better, faster and cheaper ways of producing parts. Axiom Hydraulics has met the challenge, and can now deliver a product with superior performance and significant cost savings for its customers.
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Bending the law of size, power and speed
Hagglunds Drives SA, Hydraulic systems & components

The Hägglunds Quantum hydraulic motor range exceeds previous performance limits in torque, speed and efficiency. Hägglunds Quantum is the new name for the Hägglunds CB range, and these direct drives can be used in heavy-duty and mobile applications.
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