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Filtration in pneumatic systems
2nd Quarter 2017, Artic Driers International
Pneumatic valves and cylinders are not cheap, so it makes good financial sense to protect them from premature failure. Water separators have no internal filter element, they rely on centrifugal motion. ...

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How air preparation is getting smarter
2nd Quarter 2017, Festo
Air preparation is a critical process as it ensures the clean, stable source of energy that machines need to operate consistently and efficiently. The latest equipment is a leap forward in pneumatics ...

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4-axis step motor controller
2nd Quarter 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
Through listening to and responding to its customers’ ever-changing needs, SMC Pneumatics has introduced the JXC83 controller, which can control up to four electric actuators simultaneously for single ...

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Safeguard against costly condensation
1 May 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
In today’s manufacturing environment, compressed air is an essential power source and therefore its quality requirements are vital. However, air moving through pipelines can lay down moisture through ...

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Pneumatic stars for air cushions
1st Quarter 2017, Festo
Packaging solutions from Festo.

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Valve manifolds deliver local innovation and flexible design
1 February 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC Pneumatics continues to drive design excellence and application with its SY series of valve manifolds which is manufactured locally at its production facilities in Midrand, Johannesburg.

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Vacuum filter removes both dust and water droplets
1st Quarter 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
A pioneering vacuum filter designed to remove both dust and water droplets has been launched by SMC Pneumatics.

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A new class of air dryers
1st Quarter 2017, Artic Driers International
Artic Driers International has released the new economically-priced R Class air dryers.

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Vacuum lifters raise packaging ­efficiency
1st Quarter 2017, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation supplied three Schmalz vacuum lifters to mining supplier RSC Ekusasa Mining’s packaging lines at its resin manufacturing facility in Wadeville, Johannesburg.

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Cylinders for the food and beverage industry
1st Quarter 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC has designed a series of stainless steel cylinders that can be used with utmost confidence in the food and beverage industry.

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SMC to manufacture valve ­manifolds
4th Quarter 2016, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC’s new SY series of valve manifolds will be manufactured on-site in the company’s brand new production facilities.

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Engine test bench
4th Quarter 2016
Hyflo Cape Town was approached to design and build a system to supply diesel and oil to a V20 3300 kW diesel engine test bench. The project has been undertaken by China North Rail as part of Transnet’s ...

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Legendary compressed air treatment, equipment and support
4th Quarter 2016, Artic Driers International
Artic Driers is celebrating its 25th anniversary in South Africa, driven by Cockfield family members Barbara, Shelly, Paul, and of course Allen. The company has grown to be the leader in compressed air ...

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Manual production systems ­enhance production capabilities
4th Quarter 2016, Tectra Automation
BEKA Schréder has increased its average production rate of LED luminaires by 50% through four new semi-automated manual production systems (MPS) supplied by Tectra Automation at its Olifantsfontein factory. ...

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Compressors deliver 13% efficiency improvement
4th Quarter 2016
Ingersoll Rand has introduced the new RS30 and RS37 models, the first compressors in a series of new oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors known as the Next Generation R-Series. This delivers world ...

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Innovative new valve manifold
3rd Quarter 2016, SMC Corporation South Africa
      This series offers outstanding flexibility and efficiency together with reduced operating costs. Motion Control’s editor paid a visit to Ernst Smith, product manager for electronic components, to ...

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The right material for the right job
3rd Quarter 2016, Festo
Festo South Africa’s business development manager, Russell Schwulst, explains why selecting the proper fitting and tubing combination can improve production and machine longevity, as well as reduce unwanted leaks.

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Ingersoll Rand launches compressed air rental services
3rd Quarter 2016
Compressed air is critical for most industrial processes. In a manufacturing environment, temporary needs for compressed air can arise at any time requiring quick action and the highest levels of efficiency ...

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Air dryer maintenance do’s and don’ts
3rd Quarter 2016, Artic Driers International
Refrigeration air dryers are very reliable and provided they are correctly selected for the application and installed correctly will give many years of service. Dryers have to be re-rated to operate in ...

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Innovative air saver module for blowguns
3rd Quarter 2016, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has unveiled its innovative pneumatic HASV Air Saver Module for use on blowguns. The HASV has been designed to emit pulsed rather than continuous air, which can reduce air consumption ...

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