Pneumatic systems & components


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A new electric actuator
Fourth Quarter 2023, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.

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Latest trends in pneumatics systems
Fourth Quarter 2023
There is a misconception that there is not much innovation in the pneumatics field, but a closer look reveals otherwise.

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Magnetic bearings
Fourth Quarter 2023, SKF South Africa
SKF’s magnetic bearings, which can rotate at up to 50 000 rpm, are now playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors. The company’s magnetic ...

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Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers
Fourth Quarter 2023, neaMetrics
Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.

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Solutions for flow control
Third Quarter 2023, Neu Matics SA
Neu Matics SA specialises in the design and installation of pneumatic control systems, and the manufacture of cylinders and control panels. One of Neu Matics’ quality brands that it imports and distributes is SMS Tork.

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Getting the drop on moisture and contamination control
Third Quarter 2023, Hydrasales
Studies have shown that contaminated oils are responsible for 70 to 80% of system failures. The two primary causes are particulate and water contamination. The inclusion of in-line filtration or the installation of efficient return-line filters results in cleaner and more efficient systems.

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Electric cylinders eliminate compressed air requirements in production plants
Third Quarter 2023, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff Automation’s AA3000 Series represents an efficient servomotor alternative to energy-intensive pneumatic cylinders.

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Flexible interfaces in plant engineering with the modular Festo angle seat valve
Third Quarter 2023, Festo South Africa
The Angle Seat Valve VZXA from Festo is capable of efficiently and dependably regulating media flows at temperatures up to 230°C, while demonstrating resilience, adaptability and excellent performance.

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Solutions for flow control
Third Quarter 2023
Neu Matics SA specialises in the design and installation of pneumatic control systems, and the manufacture of cylinders and control panels. One of Neu Matics’ quality brands that it imports and distributes is SMS Tork.

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Integrated Air Solutions expands its compressor rental service
Third Quarter 2023
The significant growth of the industrial air compressor rental division launched by Integrated Air Solutions under a year ago, has prompted the need for more resources and equipment. Headed up by Rudolf ...

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Compressors with lowest cost of ownership
Second Quarter 2023
CompAir has launched the brand-new DX series range of oil-free screw compressors, offering the lowest total cost of ownership on the market, with up to 8% higher flow rates, up to 7% energy reduction, ...

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The right drive for the job
First Quarter 2023
Automated processes are standard practice in the food industry. Production efficiency is not the only motivation, hygiene also plays a key role in the food industry.

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Vibration and temperature sensor for motor condition monitoring
First Quarter 2023
Users can connect the QM30VT1 vibration and temperature sensor with the high-performance TX700 HMI, to warn of impending failures in good time.

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Festo assists in reducing CO2 through sustainable engineering
Fourth Quarter 2022, Festo South Africa
The key to a carbon-neutral future is to assess CO2 emissions from the product and then reduce these emissions with innovative solutions. Festo supports this process through free engineering tools. “Together ...

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Fuel for the future
Fourth Quarter 2022, Omron Electronics, Editor's Choice
In the coming years, hydrogen propulsion systems will be found in many different application scenarios, such as transport, heating and power generation.

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New benchmark in pneumatic actuators
Fourth Quarter 2022
EMVAfrica has introduced the new V-ACT, a superior quality pneumatic-operated rack and pinion actuator suitable for the automation of new and existing quarter turn valves. V-ACT is the best choice for ...

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Dry compressed air by design
Fourth Quarter 2022, Artic Driers International
A new model has been added to the broad range of desiccant air dryers manufactured by Artic Driers in South Africa. The SA97 air dryer is capable of drying 1,8 m3/min of air to -40°C at 7 bar. It is ...

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Festo introduces Core Range ‘big five’ products
Fourth Quarter 2022, Festo South Africa
The automation industry is increasingly becoming a competitive environment that requires cost reduction, productivity, reliability and performance. Finding attractively priced pneumatic automation products ...

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Festo unveils world’s first pneumatic cobot
Third Quarter 2022, Festo South Africa
The innovation aims to begin a new era in human-robot collaboration, at a price point that suits even small and medium-sized companies.

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Find compressed air leaks to save costs
Third Quarter 2022, Artic Driers International
Energy is easily wasted by poorly performing air compressors that waste electricity and do not provide the rated airflow rates.

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