Electrical switching & drive systems & components


Latest Articles

Hydrogen-powered tractors
1st Quarter 2012
New Holland Agriculture’s NH2 hydrogen-powered tractors were showcased in Durban at COP17. “These new hydrogen powered tractors, which are the world’s first tractors to be powered by hydrogen, have been ...

Read more...
Lapp launches 'seven in one' cable
1st Quarter 2012, LAPP Southern Africa
Lapp’s new Ölflex Servo FD 796 FD CP motor cable is being launched with the tag line ‘Seven in One’ with good reason. It can replace seven servo motor cables at once, offering users a range of additional ...

Read more...
Industrial gearbox industry trends
19 January 2012
Hansen Transmissions takes a look at the gearbox market

Read more...
Cost of ownership in linear motion
19 January 2012, Tectra Automation
A well implemented multi-axis manufacturing system has the potential to cut production time and throughput; it can also improve quality and profits

Read more...
Mars rover driven by maxon motors
19 January 2012, DNH Technologies
Motors manufactured by maxon motor ensure that the Mars rover is able to safely navigate the surface of Mars

Read more...
Tectra's lathe upgrade
4th Quarter 2011, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation recently upgraded its mechanical lathe, resulting in substantially ­increased machining capabilities at the company’s mechanical workshop

Read more...
Solar tracking with Simatic
4th Quarter 2011, Siemens South Africa
The Spanish company Mecasolar is a major supplier of high-tech solar tracking units. These align photovoltaic systems to the movement of the sun and can increase the yield of photovoltaic solar energy ...

Read more...
Fluid coupling for open pit mining belt conveyors
4th Quarter 2011
Open pit mining belt conveyors often transport raw materials over long distances. Voith Turbo has developed a new coupling, the TurboBelt 780 TPXL, for the drives of these belt conveyors. It has been ...

Read more...
Alignment-free drives
4th Quarter 2011
ThyssenKrupp Material Handling supports a wide range of clients in large scale material handling applications, especially in the areas of open pit mining, minerals processing and bulk material handling. ...

Read more...
Operating principles of rotating unions
4th Quarter 2011
Most modern machine tools and machining centres are equipped with coolant because high-speed cutting tools require both cooling and lubrication to reduce the rate of tool wear and prevent overheating, ...

Read more...
CNC machine for a small business
4th Quarter 2011, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation recently assisted a small business, Milled Shapes & Profiles, in building a custom CNC milling machine for precision 3D milling of rigid foams, plastics and associated materials. Tectra ...

Read more...
More torque from Maxon
4th Quarter 2011, DNH Technologies
The EC 45 series of brushless flat motors from maxon motor has been extended with the introduction of the new EC 45 flat 70 W version, which has a very flat speed/torque gradient. Flange pattern, fixation ...

Read more...
Air motors from Deprag
30 September 2011
Deprag air motors can be employed in almost all sectors of industry, examples being food processing, paper and pulp, medical, pharmaceutical and steel processing

Read more...
Altivar 32 variable speed drive
3rd Quarter 2011, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric South Africa has announced a new variable speed drive, the Altivar 32, that provides a high degree of performance and connectivity by reducing panel space, improving uptime and maximising machine performance

Read more...
Bonfiglioli drives sugar mill
3rd Quarter 2011
Bonfiglioli is a preferred supplier to Mexican ethanol producer Alcoholera De Zapopan because of its wide range of gearmotors with transmissible torque from 1 kNm to 1195 kNm, different kinds of gearmotors (helical, bevel helical, planetary and helical worm reducers driven by AC electric motors), and its ability to meet the needs of specific applications

Read more...
DaimlerChrysler chooses Control Techniques drives
3rd Quarter 2011, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Nidec Industrial Automation Southern Africa
More than 800 AC drives supplied by Control Techniques have been installed in the new Sprinter production facility in DaimlerChrysler’s Ludwigsfelde plant near Berlin

Read more...
Sauer-Danfoss helps meet safety sandards
3rd Quarter 2011
New European safety legislation is impacting the design and development of all off-highway vehicles destined for the European market, Sauer-Danfoss expertise is helping OEMs meet the challenge

Read more...
Maritime weightlifter
3rd Quarter 2011, Siemens South Africa
Barillec, part of the VINCI Energies Group, successfully completed a contract for the replacement of the control automation for the hydraulic lifting system in the harbour of Concarneau, one of France’s largest fishing ports

Read more...
Linear motion technology
3rd Quarter 2011, SKF South Africa
Using the latest linear guides and actuators, sophisticated automation systems can be developed. The quest for increasing automation and productivity in technically demanding applications relies heavily ...

Read more...
LS Industrial Systems expands the range
3rd Quarter 2011, Ana-Digi Systems
LS Industrial Systems’ range of variable speed drives, PLC and scada products are experiencing major growth in many aspects of industry.       Drives The variable speed drive products are available in sizes ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 36 of 48   Next >   Last >>







While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd | All Rights Reserved