Electrical switching & drive systems & components


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Global partnerships for automotive support
4th Quarter 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker is committed to helping customers become more productive and more profitable through its global offerings of motion and control products and systems.

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Local assembly of helical bevel units
4th Quarter 2018, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive South Africa has introduced a new assembly line at its Johannesburg head office for local production of its K19 and K29 helical bevel gear units.

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Extensive electric motor range from Zest
4th Quarter 2018, WEG Africa
Electric motor applications require a reliable, robust fit-for-purpose product that gives the end user the requisite low total cost of ownership. Fanie Steyn, manager for rotating machines at Zest WEG ...

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Drive control for pumps and agitators
4th Quarter 2018, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
Nord drivesystems encompass optimum drive configurations to ensure optimum performance of mechanical speed control for specific applications in almost every industry.

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SEW order for West African mine
4th Quarter 2018, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive has clinched a major order for five M-Series industrial gear units for a mining operation in West Africa.

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A revolutionary new heavy duty engine platform
4th Quarter 2018, Editor's Choice
Cummins ISG is a revolutionary global heavy duty engine platform developed using a combination of patented technologies and advanced production techniques.

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Blockbuster effects, automated for any theatrical production
4th Quarter 2018, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Controlling all the complex moving parts in a large-scale theatrical production requires a robust control system in the background, and Hudson uses Beckhoff’s PC-based control technology.

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New app for drive systems
4th Quarter 2018, Siemens South Africa
Analyze MyDrives and Manage MyMachines/Remote are special MindApps designed specifically for MindSphere, the open IoT operating system from Siemens, which allow users to utilise the benefits of cloud-based services and create added value with machine operation.

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WEG motor scan set to change industry
4th Quarter 2018, WEG Africa
WEG Motor Scan is a brand new solution available from Zest WEG Group that facilitates remote monitoring of electric motor installations.

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New rodless cylinder for compact machine design
4th Quarter 2018, Tectra Automation
Aventics has recently launched a new double-acting RTC rodless cylinder range for high performance applications that require a compact machine design.

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A complete change of technology
3rd Quarter 2018, Siemens South Africa
New press drive concept based on a low-wear planetary gear motor.

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Motion analyser software shortens motion control system design time
3rd Quarter 2018, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has released an updated version of the Allen-Bradley Motion Analyser software tool. This enhanced software offers an optimised user experience with intuitive navigation and in-workflow ...

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IE3-compliant motor series
3rd Quarter 2018, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive’s IE3-compliant DRN series of asynchronous motors has set a new benchmark for energy efficiency in the local electric motor industry.

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Technology that gets under your skin
3rd Quarter 2018, Horne Technologies, Editor's Choice
Football players Lukas Podolski and Jerome Boateng have them. Olympic swimmer Franziska van Almsick has them. Pop stars such as Robbie Williams and Madonna also decorate their bodies. What does this have ...

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SEW-Eurodrive’s electronics and technology assembly hub
3rd Quarter 2018, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive South Africa is the only company to assemble complete drive units and electronic products locally. This not only gives customers a significant advantage in terms of lead times, but ensures ...

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Cost-effective machine safety
3rd Quarter 2018, Beckhoff Automation
IMA Klessmann of Lübbecke, Germany is an international manufacturer of trend-setting manufacturing machines for the woodworking and craft furniture industries. In 2017 the company modernised a complex, ...

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Control Techniques enlists world’s strongest man
3rd Quarter 2018, Nidec Industrial Automation Southern Africa
Variable speed drive specialist, Control Techniques has linked up with the world’s strongest man in a bold new partnership. Eddie Hall, officially the strongest man on the planet, has lent his considerable ...

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Frequency converters for leaner ­automation
3rd Quarter 2018, Tectra Automation
Demand-oriented motor control is enabling users to reduce their electricity consumption by up to 80% compared to fixed-displacement drives. Bosch Rexroth has recently added two new models to its range ...

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Faulhaber supplies drive for the ­International Space Station
3rd Quarter 2018, Horne Technologies
The crew of the Horizons Mission embarking for the International Space Station (ISS), has motors from Faulhaber on board. These serve as the drive for the Crew Interactive Mobile Companion (CIMON) astronaut ...

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Drive solutions for the sugar industry
3rd Quarter 2018, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive exhibited at the 91st congress of the South African Sugar Technologists’ Association (SASTA) from 14 to 16 August at the International Convention Centre in Durban. The sugar industry represents ...

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