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Hydraulics company grew out of a demand
Second quarter 2006, Hydromobile S.A.
In 1991 Hydromobile was started as an hydraulic company importing hydraulic filters, mono block valves, and miniature power packs. Begun as an alternative to the `normal' suppliers of the day, the idea ...

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Beyond 2006
Second quarter 2006, Technews Publishing
This quarter's issue will be a bonus for those who enjoyed the Australian 'Beyond 2000' shows that once graced our TV screens. Some of the folk at Festo are rather fortunate to get to experiment with ...

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Motion Control electronic delivery extended
Second quarter 2006, Technews Publishing
Our best wishes to John Gibbs, as he moves on to his new career. Next issue we will introduce our newly appointed editor to you. A professional mechanical engineer, she is a 'force formidable' and promises ...

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Oil analysis service finds widespread favour
First Quarter 2006, Hytec Fluid Technology
Local oil producers, manufacturers of formed metal products and injection moulding plants count among the large corporations that have recently joined Hytec Fluid Technology's (HFT) Smart Fluid Technology ...

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Numatics appointed sole Ultraline distributor
First Quarter 2006, Neumatics SA
Numatics South Africa has been appointed the sole southern African distributor for Ultraline rodless cylinders. Ultraline rodless cylinders are assembled in South Africa and are available in bore sizes ...

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Hydraulic hose maintenance training
First Quarter 2006
As a free service to existing and potential clients Genflex Hydraulics offers a training course on hydraulic hose assembly and maintenance to hydraulic hose technicians. The course, which lasts one week, ...

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Schneider/EMAC joint venture
First Quarter 2006, Schneider Electric South Africa
Responding to a demand from South African end-users to provide a complete drives system, guaranteed for longevity, Schneider Electric South Africa and EMAC, have formed an official joint-venture agreement ...

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Crest 25 to distribute Powerboss
First Quarter 2006
Powerboss offers intelligent control of fixed speed AC induction motors. Many motors are working significantly below their design capacity, resulting in high levels of inefficiency. Intelligently monitoring ...

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Hydraulic hose importer reports soaring business
First Quarter 2006
Citing economic and currency stability, a new respect for Chinese product within the hydraulic hose industry, improved research and development (R&D) facilities and a strategic re-evaluation of operations, ...

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Indutronica appointed as Fuji Electric distributor
First Quarter 2006
Indutronica, a Cape Town-based industrial control system integration company, is expanding its products by the official appointment as Fuji Electric Factory Automation distributor. A comprehensive range ...

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Hydraulic training courses
First Quarter 2006
Hydromobile has recently built a training centre with state-of-the-art equipment to accommodate the three different training courses which are hosted by Hydromobile each year. These courses are offered ...

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Mechanical Engineering Equipment Exhibitions
First Quarter 2006
Auma, ACE/Micropul, Techmatic BSM, Bonfiglioli, Clyde Bergermann, Drytech, Dymot, Entramarc, Filtaflo, Flowseal, Hydromobile, Rand Blower, Scorpio and Uvex are the current members of an association of ...

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Appointments
First Quarter 2006
Festo has recently appointed Deon Vermaak as sales engineer and Dennis McKenna as process industry manager.         

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Festo international press conference 2005
First Quarter 2006
In December last year I had the privilege of flying to Germany to attend Festo's fourth international press conference. The event attracted around a hundred participants from 25 countries and we toured ...

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Always a market for quality
First Quarter 2006, Hydromobile S.A.
Since the establishment of Hydromobile as an importer of hydraulic components in 1991, the company has grown as a reliable hydraulic supplier to the hydraulic industry. Over the years it has successfully ...

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HydroMobile sponsors Polo Challenge
First Quarter 2006, Hydromobile S.A.
Last year HydroMobile sponsored Martin Robinson to drive a Formula Ford racing car. Martin, however, made the decision to change to the Engen Volkswagen Polo Challenge and HydroMobile decided to sponsor ...

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From ammunition to crockery
First Quarter 2006, Technews Publishing
In December last year (as a host of Festo) I had the privilege of flying to Germany and visiting the showrooms of a company that is 258 years old. Villeroy & Boch, I am told had its roots in the early ...

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Motion control industry set for an upturn
First Quarter 2005, Technews Publishing
From a great start with last year's Second Quarter edition, the magazine continues to do well at 40 pages.       Motion Control Buyers' Guide Those of you familiar with the Instrumentation and Control ...

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20 years of radial piston hydraulic motors
Fourth Quarter 2005
From 1985, Intermot has been producing radial piston hydraulic motors. The company's yearly production is more than 13 000 units, which are sold across the globe through agents and authorised sellers. ...

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Tectra Automation awarded Stäubli Robots agency
Fourth Quarter 2005, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation has been awarded the sole South African agency for Stäubli Robots, of which there are already several in operation throughout the country. Known for their speed, accuracy and rigidity, ...

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