Motion Control & Drives


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Coordinated motion solution from Rockwell Automation
January 2013, Rockwell Automation
The new single-axis Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 drive offered by Rockwell Automation can be used as part of a multi-axis motion solution to provide scalability at a low cost. Fully compatible in a star ...

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SKF solar linear actuators
November 2012, SKF South Africa
Reduce carbon emissions while increasing solar power generation.

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Siemens adds Profinet version to compact inverter series
November 2012, Siemens South Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
The Sinamics G120C inverter from Siemens is now available with Profinet communication. The compact device is suitable for the operation of pumps, compressors, fans and mixers and extruders, and also for ...

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Industrial gear solutions
October 2012, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive produces its robust X Series industrial gear units on an independent platform. With their finely graduated size, they cover a torque range of up to 475 kNm and the German drive automation ...

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The Movitrans system from SEW-Eurodrive
September 2012, SEW-EURODRIVE
Rail-mounted contactless energy transfer allows 30 tons of steel tubes to glide.

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SKF develops 'green' bus door actuator
September 2012, SKF South Africa
SKF has announced that a single bus using the new SKF bus door actuator, a BeyondZero portfolio product, saves 1,9 tons of carbon dioxide per year when compared to a bus using pressurised air. This figure ...

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Aseptic solutions from SEW-Eurodrive
August 2012, SEW-EURODRIVE
Hygienic solution solves conveyance problems at Garon Foods.

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Electric toothed belt axis
August 2012, Festo South Africa
Festo’s electric toothed belt axis ELGA-TB-G is an ideal solution for applications where loads are guided externally. It is also suitable for applications with a simple plain-bearing guide with a rigid ...

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Power Xpert CX motor control
August 2012
Eaton introduces motor control and power distribution centre.

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Water treatment solutions from SEW-Eurodrive
July 2012, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive is now able to supply an industrial gear (IG) unit that offers more efficiency for mixing and agitating applications with its MC range of extended bearing distance (EBD) industrial gear ...

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Schneider Electric's flexible motor management solution
July 2012, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric South Africa has announced the availability of its innovative TeSys T intelligent and flexible motor management system. Designed to protect and monitor installations demanding high ...

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Weidmüller PV junction box
July 2012
Weidmüller has developed an innovative and reliable photovoltaic junction box for direct mounting on PV panels. The units are quick and easy to install by hand or fully automatic production is also possible. ...

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Rockwell Automation drives efficiency
July 2012, Rockwell Automation
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-series offers more selection options.

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Zero backlash shaft coupling
May 2012, Countapulse Controls
The ABP FSXK 3019 coupling from Countapulse Controls is designed to be flexible while remaining strong under high torsional loads. Offering a rigid mechanical interface, this innovative spring disc coupling ...

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Beckhoff's stage and show technology in TwinSAFE
April 2012, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Beckhoff Automation
PC and EtherCAT based control technology – the universal platform for all systems.

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More efficiency and a smoother finish
April 2012, Siemens South Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Grinding machines increase productivity using Simodrive and Sinumerik 840D.

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Compact drive solutions in an I/O terminal format
April 2012, Beckhoff Automation
All-in-one stepper motor terminal permits direct connection of powerful motors up to 8 A.

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Configured drive packages from Rockwell Automation
March 2012, Rockwell Automation
To help smooth out the process of specifying and ordering AC drives and related ancillaries, Rockwell Automation has introduced a configured drives service designed to fulfil the needs of a wide variety ...

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Hygienic design AM8800 servomotor series
February 2012, Beckhoff Automation
The AM8800 stainless steel motor series is based on the Beckhoff AM8000, but has been supplemented by an all-stainless-steel housing in AISI 316L, designed according to FDA guidelines, and a stainless ...

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Tectra Automation helps build customised CNC milling machine
February 2012
3D milling of rigid foams, plastics and associated materials by Milled Shapes & Profiles of Benoni. “Tectra Automation supplied the aluminium structure for the frame, the ball screws that move the spindle ...

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