Pneumatic systems & components


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An end-to-end pneumatic solution
3rd Quarter 2014, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has recently introduced an entirely new range of handling products for industrial automation applications. Complementing Parker’s ...

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Advanced pneumatic valve system
3rd Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
With the compact, lightweight design of its AV series, Aventics (formerly Rexroth Pneumatics) is setting a new benchmark for pneumatic valves. The AVO5 valve system, the latest addition to the AV family, ...

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Energy efficient motor technology
2nd Quarter 2014
“The energy costs involved in running a standard compressor over its lifetime far outweigh the initial investment and maintenance costs. The most effective means of reducing operational costs is, therefore, ...

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Advanced pneumatic valves
2nd Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
The new, lightweight AV03 valve system from Bosch Rexroth has an ultra-compact design, thanks to a diagonal arrangement of the valve components, making it ideal for assembly close to the actuator. The ...

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Compressed air audits
2nd Quarter 2014, Artic Driers International
A 200 kW air compressor when operating 24/7/365 will cost R1,3 million a year for power and service costs; and manufacturing plants that are over 10 years old will on average waste 30% of the air produced ...

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A new line of valve banks
2nd Quarter 2014
Pneumax Southern Africa recently introduced the cost-effective OPTYMA-S valve banks to its array of products. Manufactured from a high quality techno-polymer, they have exceptional performance, with high ...

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Pneumatic linear actuators
2nd Quarter 2014
The locally designed and manufactured pneumatic linear actuators in the PSV Mitech range feature a double acting or fail open/fail closed operation. Compact in design, they are rated for 1000 kPa and, ...

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A new source of valves
1st Quarter 2014
Well known pneumatics, automation and control solutions company, Baccara has opened in Johannesburg. The Israeli company, Baccara Geva, is a market leader in the manufacture of products for automation ...

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Cylinders for the food industry
1st Quarter 2014, Festo
Festo has refined its range of pneumatic components to improve hygiene in food and beverage processing applications. They are made of corrosion resistant materials and now have a self-adjusting cylinder ...

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An egg-citing lifting solution
1st Quarter 2014, Festo
When a leading broiler operator in the Western Cape required a more efficient solution for its egg lifting device, Festo had just the right solution. The automated device lifts 72 eggs simultaneously ...

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Optimise your compressed air system
1st Quarter 2014, Artic Driers International
Compressed air and steam are vital forms of energy for any plant; but often they are the most misused and abused forms of power. They also happen to be the most expensive. So what can a compressed air ...

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Pressure sensors for pneumatic applications
1st Quarter 2014, ifm - South Africa
The compact PQ Series pressure sensors from ifm electronic are designed for pneumatic applications typically found in robotics and material handling applications. They precisely measure the full range ...

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A new range of brakes and clutches
4th Quarter 2013
Gummi’s drum style pneumatic clutches and brakes include the most popular configurations, both expanding and constricting types. These are FK (CB), FKE (EB), FKR (ER), FM (CM), FKT (VC) and DX (Dy-A-Flex). ...

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Pneumax expands its footprint
4th Quarter 2013
Pneumax has grown into a complete solutions provider in the fields of industrial automation, process control and motion and control technology. Recently, the company expanded its footprint by opening ...

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Energy saving through leak detection
4th Quarter 2013, Artic Driers International
In today’s environment of rising power costs, compressed air auditing is a real need and the cost savings that can be achieved are huge. Allen Cockfield, CEO of specialist air treatment company, Artic ...

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Compressed air auditing
3rd Quarter 2013, Artic Driers International
What do the various components of a comprehensive air audit tell you?

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Bottling plant pneumatics from a single source
3rd Quarter 2013, Festo
Automation specialist, Festo has global experience in providing solutions for filling and packaging lines.

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Innovative energy savings in car body manufacture
3rd Quarter 2013, Festo
The aim of the Green Carbody Technologies innovation alliance (InnoCaT) was to save up to 50% of energy in the production of a motor car.

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Selecting the optimum motion control solution
3rd Quarter 2013, Festo
The majority of machine builders incorporate into their machines off-the-shelf control components such as PLCs, HMI, and I/O with the aim of achieving the best price/performance ratio possible. The same ...

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Valve system for wet areas
3rd Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation
Designed for protection class IP69K and certified by EHEDG, the CL03 valve system from Bosch Rexroth can be installed directly in systems for the food processing industry. A separate control cabinet is ...

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