SA Instrumentation & Control Magazine


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Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitter
Senseca’s environmental temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure transmitter, ENVIROsense has all three measurement criteria available in one device.

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RFID tunnel solution for intralogistics
Turck Banner’s new UHF-SYS-TUNNEL RFID tunnel offers a ready-to-use, flexible detection solution for the automation of intralogistics processes.

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Connectivity cables
Balluff connectivity cables ensure reliable, high-performance connections for industrial automation. Designed for harsh environments, they offer robust shielding, oil resistance and high flexibility for long-lasting durability.

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Latest articles

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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Powering sustainable mining operations in Africa
Electrical Power & Protection

Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads and, as the industry grapples with mounting pressure to drive operational efficiency within the boundaries of sustainability, natural gas is emerging as a compelling solution.
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Automation in 2025: Navigating manufacturing innovation without the risk
IT in Manufacturing

During 2025, a wave of innovative technologies is expected to disrupt and change the way IT is applied to automation systems. The challenge lies in balancing the reliability of proven techniques with the potential of new technologies, all while minimising and controlling risk. This article explores ways to approach the latest information technologies effectively in a manufacturing context.
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Tough chain and induction hardened sprockets
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

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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Planetary gear units for high torque requirements
Motion Control & Drives

Packing a compact design, along with high torque and low-speed outputs, the new SEW PPK and SEW P2.e planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE offer new capabilities in continuous heavy-duty applications where space is at a premium.
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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Reality check
SAIMC, SAIMC

“Never have so many owed so much to so few.” This phrase is a famous quote by Winston Churchill, referring to the efforts of the Royal Air Force pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II. It highlights the immense gratitude owed to the relatively small number of pilots who played a crucial role in defending the United Kingdom from the German Luftwaffe.
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RS launches report on the transportation industry
RS South Africa, News

RS has launched its latest Transportation Sector Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving transportation landscape, offering insights into industry challenges and the opportunities available for businesses to drive growth and innovation.
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Growing demand for staple foods in Africa drives Bühler’s growth
News

Opportunities in strengthening local supply chains, especially within food processing and agribusiness, will be the main focus for Bühler Southern Africa in 2025.
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Pulp fiction or pulp precision?
VEGA Controls SA, Sensors & Transducers

The density of fruit concentrate has a direct impact on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the final product. The VEGA Minitrac 31, VEGASOURCE 31, and the KV 31 mounting bracket present a failproof solution that effectively addresses the technical complexities associated with high temperature, viscosity and fouling.
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Value of PDS grows with data and sensing technology
Sensors & Transducers

Rapidly developing technology is constantly being harnessed by proximity detection systems (PDS) to deliver steadily improved functionality to customers. Booyco Electronics sees improved PDS solutions being developed, such as the combination of multiple different sensing technologies into a single fully integrated solution.
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Half brick second generation converter
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

The Supreme series half brick second generation converter from Vepac is composed of isolated, board-mountable, fixed switching frequency DC-DC converters that use synchronous rectification to achieve extremely high power conversion efficiency.
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Heavy-duty V-belts for aggressive conditions
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions.
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Enhanced grease gun and pump range
SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

The addition of a new LAGC S coupler to enhance the performance, safety and ease of operation of SKF’s proven grease gun and pump ranges demonstrates the company’s commitment to channelling innovation into its products and technology solutions.
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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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Precision linear motion technology for all types of automation
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG has been appointed a distributor in southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system. This high-precision product range extends from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rotational units.
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Revolutionising data centre cooling with Fuchs Lubricants
IT in Manufacturing

The global data centre industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by an insatiable demand for advanced computing power. However, with greater performance comes the challenge of effective cooling.
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Call for abstracts: 2025 SAIMC User Advisory Council Summit
News

The 2025 SAIMC User Advisory Council Summit (formerly MESA Africa Summit) is calling for abstracts.
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Servo motor series for explosive environments with expanded certification
Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Parker Hannifin’s ongoing commitment to safety and performance in hazardous environments is evident in the new certifications and product improvements for its EY and EX servo motor series.
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