Motion Control & Drives


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Bearings International partners with Twinsaver
September 2024, Bearings International
Bearings International has teamed up with Twinsaver, a household name that has been part of South African life for over four decades.

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Perfect balance for every race
September 2024, Horne Technologies
It goes without saying that success in Formula 1 requires a top driver. However, their chance of achieving a place on the podium depends on the car, which in turn depends on three essential factors: engine, tyres and aerodynamics. To find the optimum balance, the racing teams test models of their bolides in the wind tunnel. At Sauber, the adjustable components are moved on the model and in the test chamber using FAULHABER motors.

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Torque for a harmonious gait
September 2024, Horne Technologies
Design Pro Technology has created the first ankle joint prosthesis, D-Ankle that actively moves the foot with a motor when walking, and holds the foot in an anatomically natural position during the course of each step. The integrated drive ensures that the control signals are converted into the appropriate movement. At its heart is a brushless motor from Faulhaber.

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Quick couplings to prevent leakage
September 2024
Research and development in the quick coupling industry is advancing beyond functionality, and is focusing on manufacturing leak-free quick couplers which also minimise impact on the environment.

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DC microdrives bring dynamics into handling
September 2024, Horne Technologies
The swivelling-rotary modules from the kinematics specialist, Jung Antriebstechnikbased are ideal for the highly dynamic rotation of large, high-inertia workpieces and eccentric grippers, and also for use in screwing and coiling technology. The drives are the heart of this modular automation system, and the requirements placed on them are very high. Brushless DC-motors from Faulhaber meet this need.

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At least 60 million strokes
September 2024, Horne Technologies
Designing and constructing compact automation systems is one of the core activities of the Austrian machine manufacturer, STIWA. Its modular LTM-CI system has been optimised for small parts assembly. Linear and rotating micromotors from Faulhaber perform key tasks in these systems.

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Seamless compressed air management
September 2024
The efficient performance of compressed air systems is the foundation for seamless production processes and sustainable business. The adoption of a comprehensive service plan delivered by an OEM like Atlas Copco is key to overall compressor performance, efficiency, reliability, and long lifecycle.

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Nord-Lock’s CE marked securing washers
September 2024, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
The Nord-Lock range of securing washers, distributed and supported by BMG, is the only brand on the market that currently displays the CE quality mark of approval from leading global authorities.

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Cogged raw edge belts
September 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF’s cogged raw edge belts are ideally suited for essentially any industrial application that runs on ISO wedge and classical V-belt pulleys.

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Unique hoisting solution for diamond mine
September 2024, ABB South Africa
ABB has provided a unique hoisting solution to the Karowe Diamond Mine expansion project in Botswana.

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Navigating the cosmos with precision
September 2024, SKF South Africa
As the next-generation Very Large Array navigates towards its key science goals, SKF’s technology is playing a pivotal role in charting the stars. SKF is providing key components for the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), a $2 billion telescope system that aims to peer deeper into the universe than ever before.

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Motion control platform with customisable CNC user interface
September 2024
The motion control experts at Aerotech have further expanded their Automation1 motion control platform. The latest version, 2.8, comes with a customisable CNC user interface, and now offers even more flexibility and user-friendliness for CNC users.

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SEW-EURODRIVE’s growing local range drives entry into new markets
September 2024, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE is rolling out an even greater selection of planetary drives as part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its product offerings by expanding into more industry sectors, showcasing new opportunities for industrial gearbox users.

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Addressing water conservation challenges
September 2024
A recent report by the University of California underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to improve water conservation efforts. David Strain, director at Technidrive, and an expert on integrated automation systems, explains why quarrying thickeners have emerged as a promising solution.

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Taking reliability to the trenches
August 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF’s maintenance-free Y Bearing Unit has significantly extended equipment uptime for key customer Gibela, a leading level 5CE CIBD-rated civils company with more than ten years of experience in the field.

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Adjustable chocks support extremely large telescope
August 2024, SKF South Africa
Adjustable chocks from SKF will play an important role in the world’s largest visible/near-infrared telescope, the ELT, which is currently under construction in Chile.

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Safe handling in all sectors
August 2024, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG is committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, and encourages and assists customers to adhere to stringent safety legislation during bulk handling. Tsubaki backstops and cam clutches, which have been developed and manufactured in Japan for high efficiency and optimum safety in high- or low-speed applications, meet the requirements of current legislation.

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Motion control solutions for better machining results
August 2024
NSK Europe is shining the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. Innovative NSK bearings, ball screws, and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders.

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Drive technology for tunnel construction
August 2024
Compact, robust, and reliable - these are the advantages of RUD’s Tecdos drive technology, which is a gamechanger in tunnel construction.

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Modernising for productivity
August 2024, SEW-EURODRIVE
Making its debut appearance at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp in September this year, geared motor specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is all set to excite the farming community with even more solutions to drive productivity and efficiency.

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