Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Tectra Automation

3 Riverfields Boulevard, Witfontein Ext. 56, Kempton Park

tel:  
+27 11 971 9400
fax:  
+27 11 971 9440
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.boschrexroth.africa

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Core business offering: pneumatics for industrial automation, vacuum technology, linear bearings, ball screws, ball rail, aluminium profile frames, workpiece transfer systems, conveyors and protective fencing, robotic systems, electric actuators, AC servo drives, PLCs, CNC controls.


Hytec Services Mozambique

tel: +258 21 731414
fax: +258 21 731431
[email protected]
Hytec Johannesburg

tel: +27 11 975 9700
fax: +27 11 975 8709
[email protected]
Hytec Sasolburg

tel: +27 16 981 3040
fax: +27 16 981 3047
[email protected]
Hytec Walvis Bay - Namibia

tel: +264 6 420 3457
fax: +264 6 420 3459
[email protected]
Hytec Witbank

tel: +27 13 697 0003
fax: +27 13 692 3154
[email protected]
Tectra Port Elizabeth

tel: +27 41 487 0900
fax: +27 41 487 0904
[email protected]
Hytec Kuruman

tel: +27 53 712 0803
fax: +27 53 712 0802
[email protected]
Hytec Port Elizabeth

tel: +27 41 453 2111
fax: +27 41 451 1528
[email protected]
Hytec Steelpoort

tel: +27 13 230 9259
fax: +27 13 230 9714
[email protected]
Tectra Johannesburg

tel: +27 11 971 9400
fax: +27 11 971 9440
[email protected]
Tectra Cape Town

tel: +27 21 510 7802
fax: +27 21 510 2641
[email protected]
Tectra Durban

tel: +27 31 780 2130
fax: +27 31 780 2159
[email protected]
Hytec Klerksdorp

tel: +27 18 462 6525
fax: +27 18 462 7280
[email protected]
Hytec Newcastle

tel: +27 34 312 1261
fax: +27 34 312 7603
[email protected]
Hytec Richards Bay

tel: +27 35 751 1730
fax: +27 35 751 1735
[email protected]
Hytec Rustenburg

tel: +27 14 596 7888
fax: +27 14 596 7660
[email protected]
Hytec Saldanha Bay

tel: +27 22 714 2507
fax: +27 22 714 2486
[email protected]
Bosch Rexroth Ghana

tel: +233 540 123766
fax: +233 24 431 7714
[email protected]
Hytec Mogalakwena

tel: +27 82 887 9800
[email protected]
Hytec Polokwane

tel: +27 82 887 9810
[email protected]
Bosman, Malan
National Sales Manager
[email protected]
Dicks, Grové
Sales Manager Gauteng
[email protected]
Lombard, Kevin
General Manager
[email protected]
Narainsamy, Jonathan
Product Manager: Assembly Technology
[email protected]
Pretorius, Wiets
Product Manager - Electric Drives and Controls
[email protected]
van den Berg, Julie
Product Manager - Linear Motion
[email protected]
SA Pneumatic Natal
Durban
tel: +27 31 206 2144
fax: +27 31 206 2143
Trade Tooling
East London
tel: +27 43 743 2435
fax: +27 43 743 6492
Accuride
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Airwork
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Aventics
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Cypag
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Indramat
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Mecman
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Omal
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Refu
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Rexroth
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Rexroth Bosch
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Rexroth Indramat
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Rexroth Star
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Schmalz
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Star
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
VISD
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
- Other
- Servo
- Stepper
-Other
- Feed units
- Grippers
- Other manipulators
-Rotary
- Other
- Servo
- Stepper
-Linear
-Rotary
-Linear
-Rotary
-Cylinder components & accessories
-Cylinder variants
- Braked cylinders
- Cushioned cylinders
- Custom cylinders
- Double rod end
- Double-acting
- Low profile
- Metric
- Mill-type
- Miniature
- Rodless
- Single-acting
- Spring return
-Linear
- Other
- Servo
-Other
- Feed units
- Grippers pressure/vaccum
- Other manipulators
- Vacuum cups
- Vacuum pads
-Rotary
- Other
- Servo
Section - Control systems & components
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
- Rotary
-Valves
- Check
- Deceleration
- Directional control; Manual valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pilot operated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pressure-compensated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid pilot valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid valves & manifolds
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Pressure regulating
- Proportional
- Quick exhaust
- Sequence
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Robotics & mechatronics
- Mechatronic components
- Peripherals; Grippers
- Peripherals; Vision systems
- Peripherals; Welding
- Research
- Robots
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
- Synchros & resolvers
-Personnel safety
- Dual-hand controls
- Foot switches
- Light curtains & guards
- Mechanical guards
- Movement sensors
- Photoelectric guards
- Presence sensors
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Hoses; Self-retracting (coiled)
- O-Ring bosses, pneumatic
- O-Rings, pneumatic
- Tubing, pneumatic
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-AC Motors
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
-DC Motors
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
-Controller motor combinations
-Controllers
-Motors
- Other
Section - Power generation & storage
-Other
- AC power supplies; 0-120 V
- DC power supplies; 0-120 V
-Compressors & pumps
- Compressors; Diaphragm
- Compressors; Oil-free
- Compressors; Reciprocating
- Compressors; Rotary screw
- Compressors; Rotary vane
- Pumps; Other
- Pumps; Vacuum
-Dryers
- Absorbtive
-Other
- Condensate drains
- Filters
- Lubricators
- Receivers
- Relief valves
- Separators
- Service units
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Hoses; Self-retracting (coiled)
- O-Ring bosses, pneumatic
- O-Rings, pneumatic
- Tubing, pneumatic
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance
- Maintenance & manufacture
- Repairs/Maintenance
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Pneumatic
- Cleaning equipment for pneumatic lines
- Hose assembly equipment
- Pneumatic; Test equipment
- Software; Pneumatic design
News from Tectra Automation:
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Second Quarter 2021, Pneumatic systems & components, Tectra Automation

Tectra Automation has provided all the pneumatic and vacuum equipment required for the installation and commissioning of PG Bison’s sixth melamine-faced board (MFB) press. The press, which came online ...

Automated cake cutting
First Quarter 2021, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Tectra Automation

Tectra Automation has engineered a unique automated cake cutting system for Brenell Quality Desserts in Pietermaritzburg. The company was looking for an automated solution that would be more productive, ...

Thirty years of linear motion technology
Fourth Quarter 2020, News & events, Tectra Automation

This year, factory automation specialist Bosch Rexroth celebrates 30 years of linear motion technology and innovation. Constantly updating its range of innovative linear axes, the company has a product ...

A new world of automation
Second Quarter 2020, Other technologies, Editor's Choice, Tectra Automation

With ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth is presenting the most open automation platform on the market, reducing engineering time and effort by between 30% and 50%. With this new platform, Bosch Rexroth has ...

Aluminium profiles for COVID-19 protection screens
First Quarter 2020, Other technologies, Tectra Automation

Rexroth aluminium profiles from Tectra Automation are used to safeguard personnel across a range of industries and numerous applications. The durable composition of these profiles and their adaptability ...

Suction cup for sheet metal handling
Third Quarter 2019, Pneumatic systems & components, Tectra Automation

Tectra Automation has introduced the new SAX bell-shaped suction cup from Schmalz to its range of vacuum components. This is a single-piece suction cup with a vulcanised connection nipple made of reinforced ...

A new servo motor
2nd Quarter 2019, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Tectra Automation

The new MS2N synchronous servo motor range is Tectra Automations’ latest product offering to break new boundaries in the electric drives and controls industry.

Support for new space telescope
1st Quarter 2019, Pneumatic systems & components, Editor's Choice, Tectra Automation

Tectra Automation designed and supplied a purpose-built assembly tower to integrate and align the telescope lenses for a new space telescope, using the Bosch Rexroth range of heavy duty modular aluminium profiles and accessories.

Reducing energy costs by 68%
1st Quarter 2019, Hydraulic systems & components, Tectra Automation

In a first for South Africa, Tectra Automation and Hytec collaborated to aid a motor vehicle OEM reduce energy costs at its Port Elizabeth engine plant.

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