Pneumatics & Hydraulics


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Save with simple and cost effective hydraulic filtration solutions
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2018, Hydrasales
Maintenance personnel have to facilitate optimum hydraulic system performance in their programme, hence the incorporation of oil cleanliness checks, or oil contamination monitoring should not be neglected. ...

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Flexible yet standardised solutions from Festo simplify connector production
March 2018, Festo South Africa
Servo presses and handling systems for connector assembly in consumer electronics and ­automotive industries.

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Control of hydraulic functions in mobile applications
March 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
The electronic controls business unit of Parker Hannifin has released new functional safety controllers for mobile machinery applications. As well as offering high levels of robustness and straightforward ...

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BMG’s filter elements for hydraulic oil systems
March 2018, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulic hose and fittings, as well as instrumentation, pumps and ...

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Everything from a single source
February 2018, Festo South Africa
Festo offers smart automation solutions for food applications covering the complete production process.

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Festo streamlines the automation of battery production
January 2018, Festo South Africa
Car manufacturers worldwide are heralding investment in electro-mobility.

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SMC drives the automotive industry
January 2018, SMC Corporation South Africa
Known for its support to the automotive industry, SMC offers a comprehensive line of pneumatic products which both meet and exceed the automotive industry's demanding manufacturing requirements. The result ...

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Rodless pneumatic cylinders in hygienic applications
December 2017, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
While much of industry is subjected to increasing consumer demands for greater product miniaturisation, one of the principal challenges is faced by those having to manufacture in cleanroom conditions. ...

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New Transair aluminium pipework eases installation and gives space and cost savings
December 2017, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Transair, business unit of The Fluid System Connectors Division Europe of Parker Hannifin, has announced the launch of new aluminium pipework products designed for compressed air, vacuum and inert gas ...

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Vacuum technology helps mining supplier
November 2017, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation’s Schmalz vacuum lifters raise RSC Ekusasa Mining’s packaging efficiency.

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SMC valve manifolds built to ­withstand cleaning
November 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
In the food and beverage industry, hygiene is the order of the day. Many systems and parts need to withstand treatment with steam, high-pressure cleaning and aggressive cleaning agents, whilst also preventing ...

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Aventics presents Clean Line cylinder series
October 2017, Tectra Automation
Aventics has recently expanded its actuator product range for applications with high hygiene requirements and now offers a solution to meet the strict requirements placed of the food and pharmaceutical ...

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Cut energy consumption and improve safety
October 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC Pneumatics has developed a series of standby valve solutions which can be incorporated into a system to reduce energy consumption, especially during brief, recurring equipment stoppages. With safety ...

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Block and bleed valves for oil and gas
September 2017, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin now has a complete range of valves that conform to the API 6A specification for Christmas tree and wellhead applications. For several years, Parker has offered a range of double block ...

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Safe use of hydraulic hoses and fittings
September 2017, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
“Extreme care must be taken in the correct selection, installation and maintenance of matched, quality components in any hydraulic system because hose assemblies can be highly dangerous if misapplied ...

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Secure operational pressure with SMC’s new lock-up valve
September 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
As an industry rule and to ensure efficiencies, downtime on all production lines should be kept a complete minimum. “SMC supports its customers in this regard by constantly developing products that help ...

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SMC launches two new compact cylinders
August 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC’s latest compact cylinders, the JMGP guide cylinder and the compact JCQ Series, have been designed with weight and space savings in mind. Both help to reduce machine sizes and costs, and deliver increased ...

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SMC’s magnetic gripper for safe handling without the need for vacuum
August 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC has added to its gripper range with the launch of the MHM-X6400, which uses a magnet for the handling of steel plate, without the need for vacuum. Ideal for workpieces with uneven or irregular surfaces, ...

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Automation platform 4.0: Festo’s terminal CPX
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017, Festo South Africa
The terminal CPX contains everything that makes Festo stand out – competency, security, efficiency and simplicity. This is the basis on which the company solves a customer’s automation tasks to achieve ...

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SMC’s 2/3 port media separated valve
June 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC recently introduced a new 2/3 port media separated valve series, LVMK20/200, to its collection of over 12 000 basic products. The valve has been designed to prevent armature sticking and corrosion ...

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