SA Instrumentation & Control Magazine


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Hygienic flow measurement for the food industry
With the SMF magnetic-inductive flow meter, ifm offers a solution for the hygienic flow measurement of media with variable flow rates through a pipe, such as beer, milk or fruit juice.

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Control and monitoring with only one device
Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded its portfolio of K-System isolated barriers for DIN rail mounting (power rail) with the KCD2-SCS interface module. As the first 2-channel AI/AO intrinsic safety barrier with dual function, the module can be configured individually for analogue input or output control signals.

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Inline beverage analyser leverages advanced multi-parameter technology
[Sponsored] The Cobrix 7501/7601 inline beverage analyser leverages advanced multi-parameter technology to enhance quality control in carbonated soft drink production.

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Latest articles

PC-based control for a food capsule and pod packaging machine
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice

For TME, a machine builder specialising in the packaging of powdered foods, Beckhoff’s PC-based control technology offers unlimited opportunities when it comes to performance and innovative capacity in terms of flexibility, scalability and openness.
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Top laboratory industry trends in the spotlight at analytica Lab Africa 2025
News

The future of laboratories and transformative diagnostic technologies will come under the spotlight in July at analytica Lab Africa, South Africa’s only trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics.
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Instrumentation platform generates and acquires faster signals
Vepac Electronics, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The hybridNETBOX is an innovative instrumentation platform that combines a multi-channel arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and a digitiser in a single portable unit.
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Assessing the order of events
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless

Being able to monitor plant alarms and events in real time, in chronological order, is critical when a plant experiences an avalanche of alarms caused by an abnormal event. Sequence of events modules can be used to cut unplanned plant downtime and reduce operational costs.
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Three decades, one Perfect Harmony GH180
Motion Control & Drives

When customers seek to install a new medium voltage variable frequency drive, their priorities are reliability, efficiency and ease of use. Innomotics excels in these areas with its robust product offerings.
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Innomotics and Danfoss Drives strengthen partnership to deliver comprehensive motor and drive solutions
News

Innomotics and Danfoss Drives have announced the next phase of their strategic, non-exclusive partnership. This collaboration is designed to meet the growing demand for comprehensive motor and drive solutions, ensuring customers receive high-quality, efficient and compatible products
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WearCheck Water wins accreditation for microbiological testing
Wearcheck, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing after a rigorous audit process, adding to the company’s extensive list of certifications, and reinforcing the laboratory’s adherence to national and international work quality standards.
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Case History 198: Cascade control overcomes valve problems
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

A large petrochemical refinery asked me to perform an audit on several critical base layer control loops. This article deals with a problem found on a valve controlling the flow of fuel to a heat exchanger.
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South African paper producer partners with ABB
Motion Control & Drives

Neopak, a leading manufacturer of containerboard and paper products, has renewed its partnership with global technology company, ABB to upgrade the existing automation system at its Rosslyn Paper Mill in Pretoria.
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On the move
News

David Dyce has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hexagon Electrical, part of Montsi Investments.
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State-of-the-art solution for robust industrial Ethernet connectivity
Vepac Electronics, Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays

The 7015-4U2T-T1L unmanaged industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) switch from Vepac is a state-of-the-art solution for robust industrial Ethernet connectivity.
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Groundbreaking measurement system
Mecosa, Level Measurement & Control

Berthold Technologies has launched the LoopSeries LB 430, an innovative, industry-leading measurement system designed to enhance operational efficiency with advanced level, density, and level switch capabilities.
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Silo weighing made easy - new mounting kit for load cells
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

The PR 6003 mounting kit features fast commissioning in demanding applications in industrial silo weighing. It combines maximum accuracy with maximum safety in a compact system.
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Customised lubrication and fire suppression solutions
SKF South Africa, News

SKF partnered with a key customer in Zambia to provide customised lubrication and fire suppression solutions tailored to enhance operational safety and efficiency, with the added value of delivering significant sustainability benefits.
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Advanced sensor technology to reduce vehicle fatalities
Senseca, Sensors & Transducers

Measurement technology plays a critical role across a range of industries. This is especially true when supplying highly accurate and reliable data for road management entities that assist drivers of vehicles experiencing hazardous weather conditions.
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Electromagnetic flow measurement
Siemens South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

The SITRANS FM electromagnetic flowmeters from Siemens deliver high-precision volume measurement of electrically conductive liquid applications – from water, wastewater and irrigation to hygienic processes and even mining slurries with magnetic particles.
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Bühler drives innovation in agriculture and food processing
Motion Control & Drives

NAMPO 2025 is set to be one of the most significant agricultural events in southern Africa. It provides a unique platform for Bühler to showcase its advanced solutions that are designed to improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability in the agricultural sector.
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Compact, powerful and green mini-picker
Motion Control & Drives

SkyJacks has introduced Jekko’s Mini Picker to the southern African market. This is a compact, highly versatile and environmentally friendly electric mini-picker that is set to redefine lifting capabilities across multiple industries.
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