Motion Control & Drives


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Tough chain and induction hardened sprockets
February 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Tsubaki Titan chain series offers significant improvements in wear life, particularly in demanding applications like abrasive and dusty conditions.

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Rethinking common approaches to wire rope lubrication
February 2025
Wire ropes are hard-working components in many different applications, from mines to lifts, ports, construction sites and drainage systems. Correct lubrication of wire ropes is absolutely critical because wire ropes are more than just cables, they are intricate machines composed of interdependent parts in constant motion.

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Plastics improve machine performance and reliability
January 2025, igus
Engineered plastics from German polymer manufacturer, igus continue to revolutionise mechanical systems across various industries worldwide, with a pledge to ‘improve what moves’ by replacing moving steel components with polymer equivalents.

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Integrated solutions power the future of mining
January 2025, ABB South Africa
ABB has a diverse array of solutions that cater to multiple industry sectors, and especially mining. Mining companies across South Africa are embracing automation and control technologies.

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Keeping the ball rolling
January 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Fluid Technology team has recently completed the design, supply and commissioning of an advanced lubrication system for a main bearing on a ball mill, which has been developed to optimise productivity and minimise maintenance requirements and downtime.

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Get your bearings right
January 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Bearings Division offers a comprehensive range of bearings, which comprise ball, roller, and linear bearings ranging in size from miniature to extremely large units.

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SEW-EURODRIVE prioritises ecology and economy
January 2025, SEW-EURODRIVE
Committed to environmental sustainability principles, SEW-EURODRIVE has developed the ECO2 design to offer drives with uncoated aluminium, with no compromise in their performance and durability.

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A year of innovation and milestones for ISO-Reliability Partners
January 2025
For ISO-Reliability Partners 2024 was a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and a steadfast commitment to advancing industrial reliability. Guided by CEO, Craig FitzGerald, the company has introduced cutting-edge technologies, expanded its product portfolio and strengthened its reputation as a leader in lubrication, filtration and tribology.

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The impact of gearless mill drive technology on CO2 emissions
January 2025, ABB South Africa
ABB has released an in-depth white paper detailing the vital role that gearless grinding technologies can play in driving productivity in mining while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint.

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Global geared motors market
January 2025
The global geared motors market experienced significant growth from 2021 to 2023, driven by market recovery following the pandemic in 2020, and high backlog levels in 2022.

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Innovative new products from maxon
January 2025, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies
A series of innovative new products has been launched by maxon. These include a drive with a diameter of just 16 millimetres, a controller that can be easily integrated into even the tightest of spaces, and a robust and reliable robotic actuator.

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Effective dust control
January 2025
BLT WORLD, in conjunction with the global ScrapeTec team, plays an important role throughout Africa by assisting companies, during conveyor handling, to manage dust emission and material spillage effectively.

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Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
January 2025, Yaskawa Southern Africa
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting demands of aerospace production.

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New addition of motor module to intelligent transport system
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
The new XTS EcoLine motor module allows for even more cost-effective use of intelligent product transport systems from Beckhoff.

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Cost-effective drive technology for low-demand applications
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
With the AF1000, Beckhoff now also offers a variable frequency drive presenting a cost-effective solution for basic drive applications, including conveyor systems, pumps and fans.

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Economy servo drive for low- to mid-range power requirements
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimised servo drive that is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system.

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Dependable dewatering pumps
January 2025
Becker Mining recently delivered 28 Unipumps to a platinum mine in the Steelpoort area to be used for underground haulage dewatering.

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PC-based control technology for DNA tests in livestock farming
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
New Zealand has been at the forefront of technological development in agriculture for years. A recent example involves the use of SNPshot DNA tests, which harness the latest technology from Beckhoff to meet the needs of farmers who take samples in the field, and DNA laboratories that process the samples.

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The critical role of VFDs in maximising efficiency and performance
January 2025
Invertek Drives, a global leader in variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, was at SPS Nuremberg, showcasing the critical role of VFDs in maximising efficiency and performance

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Innomotics launches new assembly centre
January 2025
Innomotics, a global provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has launched its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand.

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