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New generation servo motors
3rd Quarter 2016
Machinery and plant manufacturers operate in an increasingly challenging market environment. The central role played by software and electronics demand new skills over and above those of mechanical construction. ...

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Inverters with parallel operation feature
3rd Quarter 2016
Bonfiglioli’s RPS Endurance inverters are now ready to tango. With the introduction of the new tandem feature, two units operate seamlessly in parallel on a single medium voltage transformer winding. ...

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New range of variable speed drives
3rd Quarter 2016, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has announced the availability of its Altivar Machine range of variable speed drives (VSDs), with the Altivar 320 leading the line-up of new drives dedicated to the needs of machine ...

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Heavy duty linear actuators
3rd Quarter 2016
The new Thomson Max Jac linear actuator is one of the most rugged actuators on the market today. The result of decades of experience in producing linear actuators for the mobile off-highway market, it ...

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XTS connects processing modules to create an Industry 4.0-ready machine
1 August 2016, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
The modular automation platform CresaLine made by Credimex from Alpnach in Switzerland consists of intelligent process stations and, according to Roger Schelbert, joint owner of Credimex and head of the ...

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Diesel genset technology supports clean power in Africa
1 August 2016
Research studies have shown that industrial activity is directly related to the demand for electric motors and back-up power through diesel generators for operational support. The most prevalent end-use ...

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Compact multi-axis servo system
2nd Quarter 2016, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff’s AX8000 multi-axis servo system can be used to configure multi-channel drive solutions in an exceptionally compact form factor.

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Energy efficient solutions through hybrid automation
2nd Quarter 2016, Hytec South Africa
The choice of an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motion system has the potential to affect costs, performance, flexibility, reliability, ease of use and maintenance.

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New DMC division for Yaskawa Southern Africa
2nd Quarter 2016
Yaskawa Southern Africa has announced the creation of a brand new Business Unit called Drives, Motion and Controls (DMC). Motion Control’s editor paid a visit to CEO, Terry Rosenberg to find out more ...

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Setting the standard for the drive industry
2nd Quarter 2016, Ana-Digi Systems
The new generation of energy-saving variable speed drives from LSIS draws on Future Smart technology to bring significant savings in the cost of power and maintenance when installed in an HVAC or pumping ...

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The latest VSD technology
2nd Quarter 2016
The new U1000 Matrix converter from Yaskawa represents the next generation in variable speed drive technology. It provides users with a reliable, low harmonic, fully regenerative solution without the ...

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Understanding AC motor control models
2nd Quarter 2016, SEW-EURODRIVE
Since the late 1970s, many control models with different names have been developed for AC motors. Examples at SEW-Eurodrive include V/f control, VFC, CFC and servo control. To bring clarity to the many ...

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High torque DC brushless motors
2nd Quarter 2016, DNH Technologies
For applications demanding very high torque, drive specialist maxon motor is now launching its EC-i 40 DC brushless motor in a high torque version. The iron-core internal rotor drive is available with ...

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Inverter for basic applications
2nd Quarter 2016, Siemens South Africa
Simple drive tasks demand straightforward, cost-effective solutions. Siemens is therefore expanding its Sinamics portfolio to include the new single-axis Sinamics V20 inverter. It comes in four sizes ...

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Drive solutions for the sugar industry
2nd Quarter 2016, SEW-EURODRIVE
Advanced drive solutions dramatically improve productivity and energy consumption efficiencies in the sugar industry, and SEW-Eurodrive tailors its motor and gearing offerings to best suit sugar producers. ...

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Honey in a spin
2nd Quarter 2016, Siemens South Africa
Siemens technology optimises the efficiency of honey centrifugation.

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ABB supplies major wind power project
2nd Quarter 2016, ABB South Africa, Motion
ABB is supplying a special medium voltage switch-fuse combination switchgear for power protection and isolation in unit substations for one of the country’s largest wind power projects. The Longyuan Mulilo ...

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Parker inverters help fuel energy storage
1 May 2016, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
A major project to create a modular energy storage system for electric vehicle rapid chargers is making use of inverter technology supplied by motion and control specialist, Parker. The project is spearheaded ...

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Festo’s quarter turn actuator
1 May 2016, Festo
Festo’s DFPB quarter turn actuator is durable, easy to install and multifunctional, making it an excellent choice for the process industry. This sturdy, user-friendly rack and pinion drive has been specially ...

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More applications for Sinamics servo drive
1 May 2016, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has extended its basic servo drive system, consisting of the Sinamics V90 converter and the Simotics S-1FL6 servo motor, to serve a much wider field of application.

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