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Smooth, precise linear motion
29 June 2011
The EMA linear actuator range from PowerJacks has been developed to provide smooth and precise linear motion for low to medium duty applications with loads up to 10 kN

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VSD secures production
2nd Quarter 2011, Nidec Industrial Automation Southern Africa
The installation of a large variable speed AC drive and bypass on a pump has ensured production security at a South African gold mine

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All-in-one drive system
2nd Quarter 2011, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive, has released the Movigear B, the latest extension to the company’s Movigear family of all in one decentralised mechatronic drive systems. The Movigear B series comprises motor, gear unit ...

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Hard rock is no obstacle
2nd Quarter 2011
Astec Underground’s Trencor 1760, one of the world’s largest and most powerful trenchers, was fitted out with an intelligent Sauer-Danfoss system. Whether digging a trench for a new gas or oil pipeline, ...

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Anti-backlash actuators
2nd Quarter 2011
Backlash occurs when the motor driving an actuator reverses its load direction. If there is a gap between the lifting screw and the worm gear thread, detrimental screw movement occurs. Typical load-reversing ...

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From aerospace to mining
2nd Quarter 2011, Technews Publishing
In this issue we are aiming to become more industry focused rather than having a technology orientation. While still including drives, hydraulics and pneumatics, this time we have industry profiles covering ...

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Motion control life saver
2nd Quarter 2011
Precision flying in emergency and rescue situations is a crucial factor in saving lives. What makes today’s professional flight training so effective is the ability of training simulators to create the ...

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Electronic variable speed drive systems
30 March 2011, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
Through the recent acquisition of Velo Control, BMG Drives has extended its product portfolio to include Danfoss variable speed drive systems

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Conveyor drives for a coal terminal
30 March 2011
Hansen has more than 400 gearboxes, driving tipplers, conveyors, stacker reclaimers and ship loaders at this facility

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Low voltage alternators that comply
30 March 2011
Leroy-Somer has launched a new range of low voltage alternators that comply with all requirements of the global generator market

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Gear drives for gasifiers
30 March 2011
Hansen Transmissions secured an order in March 2010 for the supply of nine gear drives for the expansion of the Sasol FBDB gasification facility at the Sasol Synfuels plant in Secunda

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Future drive technologies
1st Quarter 2011, Siemens South Africa
A key finding of the Trendts Survey was that efficiency in industrial production flows will become an ever more significant competitive factor

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Efficient H1 pumps and motors lead the way
1st Quarter 2011
The H1 pump is designed to reduce rotating group, control and charge pump losses

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Energy efficient motors from Siemens
1st Quarter 2011, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Drive Technologies Division is supplementing its energy efficient IEC low voltage motors with two new frame sizes for the aluminium range and is also increasing the power rating on the rugged ...

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Large conveyor drives for iron ore
1st Quarter 2011
Hansen Transmissions recently secured an order from Sishen Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) for the supply of large conveyor drives for the overland conveyors as well as for conveyors feeding the bedding and blending ...

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A new rugged torque motor
1st Quarter 2011, Siemens South Africa
OEN Enterprises offers the Integra intelligent motor drive which has application in any industry using fixed speed induction motors.       Smoother and cooler The Integra has standard features such as ...

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Shaft alignment tools from SKF
1st Quarter 2011, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
SKF Maintenance Products has a range of shaft alignment tools which use lasers to achieve pin-point accuracy in the alignment of shafts. Designed for ease of use, the new TKSA series is the latest development ...

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New V-belts from BMG
1st Quarter 2011, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG’s portfolio of Fenner branded power transmission components has been extended to include a new range of V-belts with special features for enhanced performance, even in the harshest operating conditions. The ...

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A slurry pump for arduous conditions
14 January 2011
Alert Pumpmor manufactures a range of slurry pumps designed for use in arduous underground and surface applications in mining, sewage and industrial applications

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A motor for extreme conditions
14 January 2011, DNH Technologies
The EC 22 HDA from maxon motor is a heavy duty motor for extremely harsh operating conditions.

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