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Hydraulic connectors with residual pressure
Hydraulic connections are vital in both outdoor and indoor industrial machinery. However, the hydraulics lines frequently require connecting and disconnecting for maintenance or changeover. The goal is to enable quick, easy swaps to enhance machine flexibility and productivity.

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Approaches to wire rope lubrication
The approaches to wire rope lubrication have shifted in recent years, largely due to important technological advances to improve the application and performance of lubrication products for wire ropes. Locally, Lubrication Engineers has been at the forefront of these advancements.

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Field reference handbook for instrumentation and process control
This book contains useful practical information that can be used in the instrumentation and process control area, regardless of academic level.

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Latest articles

WEG partners with Panaco in the DRC
Zest WEG Group Africa, Editor's Choice, News & events

The strengthened presence of WEG in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through its strategic alliance with ts value-added reseller (VAR) Panaco, has proved to be highly successful.
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Precise detection of complex rotational movements
Beckhoff Automation, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

The EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module by Beckhoff connects an acceleration sensor with an inertial measurement unit - a gyroscope. This provides accurate detection of acceleration and rotational motion in addition to shock, vibration and tilt measurement, both as preprocessed values and as raw sensor data.
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Extending the life of hydraulic cylinders and hoses
Hydraulic systems & components

Hose saver protection sleeves extend the life of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses by eliminating unnecessary expenses from downtime, oil loss, contamination, and replacement hoses.
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Young scientist invited to Nobel science seminar in Sweden
News & events

Crawford student, Brandon de Greef embarked on an extraordinary journey last December, with a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar during Nobel Week.
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70 servo axes synchronised in real time
Beckhoff Automation, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

A young and dynamic automation integrator based in northern Spain has developed a sophisticated and powerful production technology masterpiece. The core element is a revolutionary motion control system with a total of 67 servo axes synchronised by camming function.
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Bearing technologies for agriculture
Shaft power components

With its innovative bearing solutions. NSK is addressing a trio of hot topics impacting the agriculture sector: sustainable tillage, chemical-free weed control, and the use of robotics.
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SAFPA: Golf Day
SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA), SAFPA

SAFPA recently held a highly successful Golf Day.
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From the editor's desk: The automation of automation
Technews Publishing, News & events

Nowadays I’m trying to get my mind around AI, and figure out all the things I can do with it; but there’s another buzzword around, this one is ‘hyperautomation’. Today, it’s not smart manufacturing, ...
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User friendly alignment tool for belt and chain drives
Shaft power components

The accurate alignment of belt and chain drives can make a considerable contribution to a plant’s overall production levels, and subsequent profitability. SKF’s TKBA series of belt alignment tools can align pulleys and sprockets accurately, and allow for corrections for various types of misalignment.
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Bosch Rexroth Africa to showcase mining solutions at Mining Indaba
News & events

Bosch Rexroth Africa intends to bolster its presence, and showcase its innovative solutions for the mining industry at the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba.
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Automation solutions for underground material handling on mines
Other technologies

Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications, used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations.
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Condition monitoring for critical hydraulic equipment
Hydrasales, Hydraulic systems & components

Systems maintenance personnel often classify equipment as critical, based solely on its value. Instead, critical equipment should be determined by its importance to the operation and the objectives of the organisation.
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Industrial gear units for lifting drives in mining
Bearing Man Group T/A BMG, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

BMG has launched a new range of Nord industrial gear units, designed to enhance the efficiency of lifting gear used in many industries, including the mining sector. Lifting applications place great demands ...
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Lube tip: thermal failure in lubricants
WearCheck, a division of Synerlytic Services , Other technologies

One of the most common causes of thermal failure in hydraulic fluids and some lubricating oils relates to aeration.
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Anti-surge valves
Valve & Automation, Shaft power components

Anti-surge valves meet the most stringent requirements, and in the event of a disturbance must open lightning fast, with precise positioning and absolute reliability. One of the world’s leading compressor manufacturers selected Arca anti-surge valves for its compressor stations at a steel mill in Taiwan.
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Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers
neaMetrics, Pneumatic systems & components

Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
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Magnetic bearings
SKF South Africa, Pneumatic systems & components

SKF’s magnetic bearings, which can rotate at up to 50 000 rpm, are now playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors. The company’s magnetic ...
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SEW-EURODRIVE launches online purchasing
SEW-EURODRIVE, News & events

In an important digital initiative to make product selection and procurement easier for customers. SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has launched an online purchasing feature on its website.
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