Motion Control & Drives


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Partnership in chocolate
February 2016, Siemens South Africa
Machine builder in the confectionery industry strengthens market position with integrated control and drive technology from Siemens.

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BMG’s new STAF integrated linear motion systems
February 2016, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
“With the growing local demand for economical yet efficient linear systems, BMG has established a partnership with OME Technology to supply and support STAF linear motion components. This range is known ...

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Enhanced compressor efficiency with frequency converters
February 2016, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation recently supplied Bosch Rexroth frequency converters to two Gauteng companies aiming to reduce their energy consumption and operational expenditure through more efficient, on-demand ...

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Voith Turbo ­introduces ­latest innovations in ­servo valves
February 2016
The new DECV servo valve (direct electronic copy valve) from Voith Turbo represents the latest development of this product, which has already proven itself in countless hydraulic control systems. It combines ...

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From motion tasks to intelligent Industry 4.0
January 2016, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff’s eXtended Transport System replaces complex mechanics with software functionality.

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Energy saving variable speed drive
December 2015
The new energy saving FR-F800 variable speed drive from Adroit has a host of new features contributing to enhanced energy efficiency and productivity.

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New magnetic system from SKF
December 2015, SKF South Africa
Oil-free energy efficient solutions for centrifugal compressors in chillers.

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Kinetix 5700 servo drive
December 2015, Rockwell Automation
Space saving in the cabinet and fast commissioning for large machines.

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Variable speed drive solutions from Danfoss
December 2015, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
The VLT range provides fully automated operation and substantial energy savings in diverse applications.

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First SA girth gear installation is a success
December 2015, SEW-Eurodrive
SEW-Eurodrive South Africa has successfully installed its first-ever girth gear to a rotary kiln at Mamba Cement plant in Limpopo.

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Bosch Rexroth introduces cabinet-free drive technology
November 2015, Tectra Automation
Reallocating control functions to the individual machine modules allows machine engineers and operators to make maximum use of valuable site space, enhancing their production capacities. The cabinet-free ...

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Minimising the effects of acid mine drainage
October 2015, SEW-Eurodrive
SEW-Eurodrive and Mixtec engineer a solution at Gauteng decontamination plant.

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SEW-Eurodrive expands AC motor range
October 2015, SEW-Eurodrive
A first-of-its-kind motor range that complies with all IEC standards.

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SICK introduces 36 mm absolute encoders
October 2015, SICK Automation Southern Africa
The new AHS36/AHM36 from SICK features a 270 degree rotating electrical connection for either M12 connector or cable termination. There is a choice of hollow or solid shaft models in a large number of ...

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Bosch Rexroth facilitates cabinet-free drive technology
October 2015, Tectra Automation
Reallocating control functions to the individual machine modules allows machine engineers and operators to make maximum use of valuable site space, enhancing their production capacities. The cabinet-free ...

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Open control technology from Beckhoff
October 2015, Beckhoff Automation
Machine-mountable EtherCAT Box I/O offers considerable benefits for Profinet applications.

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Parker drives achieve marine ­certification
October 2015, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has announced that its AC30 series of drives has achieved Det Norske Veritas (DNV) certification to guarantee marine performance.

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Digital converter
October 2015, ifm - South Africa
Accurate control of the speed of a conveyor motor often requires feedback on the speed of the adjacent machine. If this is only available as a pulse sequence, the DW2503 digital converter from ifm electronic ...

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Siemens Simatic technology ­optimises honey centrifugation
August 2015, Siemens South Africa
German-based Harzer Antriebstechnik specialises in the planning and engineering of sophisticated automation solutions focusing on drive technology. The company recently began to fit honey extractors with ...

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Servo technology is the key
August 2015, SEW-Eurodrive
Q&A with Michael Kurz on the design of the filling processes for Capri-Sonne using drive systems from SEW-Eurodrive.

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