Pneumatics & Hydraulics


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Pressure transmitters for mobile machine applications
April 2015, ifm - South Africa
The new PU type pressure transmitters from ifm electronic are easy and quick to connect and have a short response time of 2 ms. The units feature a resistant welded stainless steel housing, a measurement ...

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A new way of thinking about ­nitrogen supply
February 2015, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker domnick hunter introduces advanced nitrogen generator series for increased productivity, sustainability and profitability.

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Parker GlobalCore high ­performance hydraulic hose ­solution
February 2015, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Five hoses two fittings series cover the critical working pressure range where customers operate.

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Specialised vacuum technology for the chemical sector
February 2015, Tectra Automation
Global vacuum technology specialist Schmalz has developed vacuum handling systems for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The Jumbo Vacuum Tube Lifter, with a focus on solutions for use in ...

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Evolution of the MRO industry landscape
November 2014, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
The changing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market demands a new breed of support where knowledge and service are as important as product.

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Valves at high sea
November 2014, Festo South Africa
Festo supplies pneumatic valves for a ­variety of marine applications.

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BMG Hydraulics ­supplies hydraulic electrode ­control system
November 2014
BMG Hydraulics recently completed the design and manufacture of a new hydraulic control system for precise furnace functions, including temperature control, required during the production of ferrochrome. “This ...

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Bosch Rexroth adds ­precision to iron smelting
November 2014, Hytec South Africa
Bosch Rexroth was contracted by Wooding Industrial Corporation in the USA to supply the hydraulic components for a rotating material distributor for enhanced iron smelting capabilities within a blast ...

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Festo demonstrates bionic kangaroo
August 2014, Festo South Africa
Mobile pneumatics recover, store and efficiently reuse potential energy.

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Saving energy with pneumatics in water treatment
July 2014, Festo South Africa
Festo is working with water and wastewater treatment companies across the globe, using pneumatic automation technology to provide an energy-efficient solution for new and old treatment plants. The equipment ...

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Schmalz solutions set to revolutionise the metal industry
June 2014, Tectra Automation
Efficient vacuum lifting of both flat and shaped metal.

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Rotating unions for every eventuality
May 2014
Machine tool speeds have continually increased in the last decades, while manufacturers demand ever finer tools with internal cooling and which penetrate deeper into the workpiece. This has become necessary ...

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Keeping an eye on the health of hose assemblies
May 2014
Oil and gas operations are under constant pressure to improve; the industry expects components and solutions that not only last, but perform in the harshest of environments. Unexpected hydraulic hose ...

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Electro-cylinders for ATEX applications
May 2014, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has extended its ETH range of high thrust electro-cylinders to make them suitable for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX environments). The new ETH ATEX takes all the advantages of the ...

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BMG overhauls mill relining machine
December 2013, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG Hydraulics offers the mining sector a comprehensive service for hydraulic systems that combines quality branded components, hydraulic engineering and contamination control, as well as a test and repair ...

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Revolutionary upward drilling
November 2013, Hytec South Africa
The Redbore 30 boxhole drill is set to revolutionise the ore mining and drilling industries with the first direct drive drill that is able to drill overhead, upward into the back, saving on costly tunnel ...

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Getting the most from a compressed air system
October 2013, Artic Driers International
Water, electricity and gas are purchased forms of power and are clean metered and paid for from the local municipality. Compressed air and steam are produced on site and are vital forms of energy for ...

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Intelligent hydraulic measuring technology
October 2013, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
The Pantera self-propelled plant protection sprayer utilises the most up-to-date technologies for efficient, environmentally friendly plant protection. Ultra-modern agricultural machines like this cannot ...

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Valves from BMG Hydraulics
October 2013, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG Hydraulics distributes a wide range of valves for operation in demanding applications. “An important part of our business is in the supply and servicing of hydraulic valves. BMG’s range of Eaton Vickers ...

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Fluid Flow's hydraulic solution
October 2013
Fluid Flow Contracting installed an adiabatic cooler at Saldanha Steel in October 2012. Saldanha Steel’s hydraulic system had developed an overheating problem and Fluid Flow was given the opportunity ...

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