Pneumatics & Hydraulics


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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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Seven years of uninterrupted service
September 2025
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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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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Reliable, flexible and cost-effective rental compressed air
September 2025
More businesses are turning to Integrated Air Solutions for rented on-demand compressed air, without the burden of capital expenditure.

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Axiom expands its hydraulic solutions with Powerstart piston accumulators
September 2025
Axiom is proud to announce a unique partnership with Powerworks, introducing a new generation of piston accumulators into the South African market, the Powerstart piston accumulators.

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Dynamic compressor control system with energy savings
August 2025
CompAir has launched Ecoplant, a dynamic, compressed air management solution that adjusts compressor parameters in real time, offering up to 30 per cent reductions in energy costs and CO2 emissions.

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Festo commits to a greener industrial future by driving sustainability and energy efficiency
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2025, Festo South Africa
As the world is facing significant ecological, social and economic challenges, Festo is taking proactive responsibility. Their goal is to contribute to a more sustainable future through the development of innovative technologies and responsible actions.

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Is your compressed air system sustainable?
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2025, Artic Driers International
We are all aware that compressed air is an expensive source of motive power, but do we actually know what the cost is?

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Versatile next-generation coaxial seal
July 2025
John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, has launched the Type 93AX coaxial separation seal, a next generation dry gas sealing solution engineered to help customers reduce emissions, improve equipment reliability, and lower operational costs.

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Innovate, accelerate, dominate
July 2025, Festo South Africa, Editor's Choice
Festo’s latest innovations, revealed through the Ramp Up Campaign, offer a blueprint for performance excellence, using the anatomy of a race car as an analogy to simplify and powerfully communicate how their technologies address industry challenges.

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It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
June 2025, SKF South Africa
One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, which depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. SKF recommended the TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector as a more streamlined, user-friendly alternative.

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The smart way to protect hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods
June 2025
Many industries replace hydraulic cylinders instead of preventing their premature wear. Seal Saver presents a smarter solution by protecting hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods from the start.

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Industrial acoustic imaging tool
May 2025, Comtest
Comtest offers the Fluke ii Industrial Acoustic Imager series, a hand-held, easy-to-use tool that visualises sounds coming from small leaks in compressed air, gas and vacuum systems.

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Servo motor series for explosive environments with expanded certification
March 2025
Parker Hannifin’s ongoing commitment to safety and performance in hazardous environments is evident in the new certifications and product improvements for its EY and EX servo motor series.

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Precision matters: Unravelling the intricacies of hydraulic cylinder honing
March 2025
This article dives into the intricacies of hydraulic cylinder honing, shedding light on its significance, process and the technology behind achieving unparalleled precision.

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The six pillars of hydraulic system health
March 2025, Hydrasales
Hydrasales, a leader in hydraulic and lube oil industry solutions, offers an extensive range of condition monitoring products designed to safeguard your systems. Here are six essential checks for hydraulic system health to keep your systems in optimal shape.

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Compressed air preparation
March 2025, Artic Driers International
The choice of compressed air dryers is driven by the air quality demands of your plant.

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Compressed air treatment do’s and don’ts
November 2024, Artic Driers International
As a long-established importer and manufacturer of air dryers, Artic Dryers often sees the results of poor installation and issues with aftercoolers that create serious problems in air drying systems.

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Next-gen air compressors for plastics manufacturer
November 2024
Integrated Air Solutions has reinforced its partnership with global compressor manufacturer, ABC Compressors by facilitating the installation and commissioning of two next-generation direct-drive ABC machines for a prominent plastic manufacturer in South Africa.

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