Innovative solutions to boost energy efficiency and cost savings January 2024 As a leading manufacturer of high performance cartridge valves and integrated packages, Sun Hydraulics has gathered a collection of innovative solutions proven to significantly boost and improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and ultimately provide cost savings for the end-user.
Create and recover energy all in one check valve January 2024
Energen is a new, high-efficiency check valve from Sun Hydraulics that allows free flow from inlet to outlet, and blocks flow in the opposite direction. Composed of an integrated generator that converts ...
Create and recover energy all in one check valve January 2024, Motion Tronic
Industrial automation group Inovance Technology Europe, in partnership with its distributor Motion Tronic, has announced the release of the MD800 – an AC multidrive designed to meet the demands of South ...
Why choose a quality quick coupling? January 2024 Quality quick couplings reduce risks and costly losses while providing many operational benefits. The concern over making sure that work machinery and tools are functioning 100% is one that is shared by many industries, especially among companies using hydraulic systems.
Condition monitoring for critical equipment January 2024, Hydrasales Systems maintenance personnel often classify equipment as critical, based solely on its value. Instead, critical equipment should be determined by its importance to the operation and the objectives of the organisation.
Axiom Hydraulics invests in double-head milling machine January 2024 Axiom’s investment in a double-head milling machine is bringing value-added service to customers needing squared to size machining material. This will save valuable machining time, as the material arrives as machine-ready blanks, and can be machined as soon as it is received.
From wine to wind turbines January 2024 The Western Cape represents a rich tapestry of industrial activity in South Africa. Playing a key role in all these diverse segments is Fuchs Lubricants, which has a range of speciality food-grade and automotive lubricants at its disposal to service this plethora of industries.
Extending the life of hydraulic cylinders and hoses January 2024 Hose saver protection sleeves extend the life of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses by eliminating unnecessary expenses from downtime, oil loss, contamination, and replacement hoses.
Bending the law of size, power and speed January 2024 The Hägglunds Quantum hydraulic motor range exceeds previous performance limits in torque, speed and efficiency. Hägglunds Quantum is the new name for the Hägglunds CB range, and these direct drives can be used in heavy-duty and mobile applications.
Tyre-actuated globe valve January 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.
World’s most powerful pneumatic knocker for heavy-duty industries January 2024, Neu Matics SA, Editor's Choice Pneumatic knockers are a valuable tool in minimising buildup of materials and preventing disruptions in material flow in silos, rotary dryers, coolers, granulators and coating drums. This helps plant managers improve production efficiency and product quality.
New IO-Link master future-proofs pneumatic valve systems November 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions, Editor's Choice Emerson has introduced a new Class A IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analogue sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS Series G3 Fieldbus platform.
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers November 2023, Neu Matics SA, Editor's Choice Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
How air leak detection equipment prevents downtime October 2023, Comtest One of Fluke’s customers is a manufacturer that literally helps keep the wheels of commerce moving. As one of the world’s foremost aftermarket manufacturers of wheel-services equipment, the company designs, builds and markets products under trusted and distinguished brands. Many of this manufacturer’s processes rely on compressed air to run around 400 tools.
A new electric actuator October 2023, SMC Corporation South Africa SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.
Moisture measurement in air and oil October 2023, ifm - South Africa The oil moisture sensor of the LDH series from ifm electronic measures the relative moisture in oil in the range of 0 to 100% by means of a capacitive measuring element.
MX-System extended with two pneumatic modules August 2023, Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff has presented a completely new, holistic concept which aims to eliminated control cabinets. The basic concept aims to replace control cabinet wiring with a baseplate that allows a wide range of electronic modules to be automatically interconnected via standardised interfaces.
Compressed air monitoring reduces power wastage Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Artic Driers International Air compressors are a major consumer of power, much of which ends up as air leaks in the factory distribution system. Energy is easily wasted by poorly performing air compressors that waste electricity and do not have rated air flow rates. Energy wastage is not sustainable and escalates production costs.
Solutions for flow control August 2023 Neu Matics SA specialises in the design and installation of pneumatic control systems, and the manufacture of cylinders and control panels. One of Neu Matics’ quality brands that it imports and distributes is SMS Tork.
Why efficient filtration is critical in hydraulic systems July 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG Because filtration is the only effective defence against wear and tear when contaminants are present, it is critical that effective filter components are used.
