Pneumatics & Hydraulics


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Robust sensors for pneumatic applications
April 2026, ifm - South Africa
The pressure sensors from ifm have a G1/8 process connection, combined with a welded thin-film measuring cell. While offering an unbeatable price/performance ratio, this technology provides for high measuring accuracy in a very compact and robust housing.

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A guide to common hydraulic system contaminants
I&C February 2026, CT Hydraulics (Nqoba)
Every engineer, machine designer and maintenance professional understands that the heart of any reliable hydraulic system is its fluid. But the moment that fluid is compromised, your system’s life expectancy and your peace of mind drop dramatically.

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Compressed air piping design
I&C February 2026, Artic Driers International
When designing a compressed air pipeline, remember that size matters. The internal size of the pipe, along with the pressure and air volume, determine the velocity of the compressed air in the pipeline.

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Tuning into what your system is telling you
I&C February 2026, Hydrasales
Hydraulic presses can run like clockwork, but often it’s the things you don’t see, or hear, that carry the most telling signs of irregular system health.

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Direct-controlled seat valve
I&C February 2026
A new direct-controlled seat valve enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply, and offers significant advantages over classic, pilot-controlled solutions, particularly in stationary and servo hydraulics.

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Gauge maintenance for shutdown
I&C February 2026, SA Gauge
As the year winds down, many plants across South Africa prepare for the annual shutdown. It’s also the perfect opportunity to give your pressure and temperature gauges the attention they deserve.

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CompAir introduces compressed air management solution
January 2026
To maximise savings and extend the lifespan of compressed air systems, CompAir is launching the Compressed Air Management Solution powered by Ecoplant, an intelligent system in the cloud that represents the next level in operational management, and maintain the health

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Heavy impact, smart control
January 2026, Axiom Hydraulics, Editor's Choice
Every now and then a project lands on your desk that’s equal parts heavy machinery and fine control - a tantalising mix for any engineer. A client approached Axiom Hydraulics with a project exactly like this.

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Making lines safer with smarter connection
January 2026, Hydrasales
Imagine connecting multiple hydraulic lines or a combination of hydraulic, electrical and grease lines with one single, confident movement. That’s the everyday convenience operators get from Faster’s MultiFaster multi-coupling systems.

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Achieving clean and dry compressed air
January 2026, Artic Driers International
Compressed air is an expensive source of motive power so it makes good sense to supply clean, dry compressed air to your distribution system.

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Navigating ISO standards in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
January 2026
For hydraulics professionals, understanding and leveraging ISO standards is a powerful way to ensure quality and gain a competitive edge. Here is a guide to the most critical ISO standards for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, showing how to use them to your advantage.

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Hydraulic system upgrades to boost performance and save money
January 2026, CT Hydraulics (Nqoba)
Those working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems know that keeping your machinery running at peak performance balances productivity and cost. As systems age, they often become less efficient, requiring more energy and more frequent repairs. The good news is that you don’t always need to invest in an entirely new machine to solve these problems.

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Top 10 questions about pressure and temperature gauges
January 2026, SA Gauge
Some questions never go out of date, and in our industry, a few have been asked for decades. At SA Gauge, we hear them every week. Here are the ten questions we hear most often, and the practical answers that can save time, money and frustration.

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Axial piston pump series for next-gen hydraulic applications
November 2025
Moog has launched its new AXP Axial Piston Pump Series, a next-generation hydraulic solution engineered to deliver optimal performance, reliability and cost efficiency for industrial applications.

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The role of analogue gauges in a digital world
November 2025, SA Gauge, Editor's Choice
With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges have become outdated. Yet if you step into almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use, quietly doing their job without fuss.

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Seven years of uninterrupted service
January 2026
A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered in one of the continent’s most demanding slurry-handling applications.

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Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
January 2026, ifm - South Africa
Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.

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Counterweight balancing in industrial robots
September 2025
Hydraulics specialist, WEBER-HYDRAULIK is equipping KUKA robots with a hydraulic cylinder with an integrated pressure accumulator, which absorbs and balances the forces generated on the arm.

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How manufacturers achieve zero-leakage demands in hydraulic cylinders
September 2025
Imagine a world where your hydraulic cylinders never leaked. The answer lies in a holistic approach that focuses on the fundamental components and their interactions, particularly the cylinder rod and its surrounding environment.

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The role of hydraulic systems in heavy machinery
September 2025
In this article, we explore how hydraulic systems function, their role in powering heavy equipment, and why they are the preferred choice for industries requiring immense power and precision.

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