Pneumatics & Hydraulics


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Getting the drop on moisture and contamination control
July 2023
Studies have shown that contaminated oils are responsible for 70 to 80% of system failures. The two primary causes are particulate and water contamination. The inclusion of in-line filtration or the installation of efficient return-line filters results in cleaner and more efficient systems.

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Cross Ocean spherical roller bearings
June 2023
Bearings International (BI) is the exclusive distributor in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa for all products from Cross Ocean Company (COC) of Japan. The main product lines are unitised spherical ...

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Press-fit pneumatic connectors
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
Janatics One Touch Fittings are a range of press-fit pneumatic fittings. They are designed to provide a quick and easy connection between two pneumatic components, eliminating the need for threading and ...

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Airflow control valves
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
Designed to control the flow of air in pneumatic systems, Janatics air line valves are used in a variety of applications such as controlling the flow of air to actuators, air tools, and air-operated ...

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Directional control valves
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
Janatics directional control valves are available in a wide range of sizes, materials, and configurations, allowing them to be used in a variety of applications. Janatics directional control valves are ...

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Compressed air management system
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC’s next-generation compressed air management system, the AMS20/30/40/60 Series, can achieve reductions of up to 62% in compressed air consumption. The system addresses issues of energy wastage with ...

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Air preparation unit
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
Janatics air preparation units are designed to provide clean and dry air to meet the specific requirements of pneumatic systems. Used in areas where air quality is critical, such as in medical, and ...

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Intelligent industrial bolting
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
HYTORC consists of over 1000 trained bolting specialists to support your bolting needs in over 100 countries. HYTORC offers the latest hydraulic, electric and pneumatic bolting technology with unique ...

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Managing compressed air
March 2023, SMC Corporation South Africa
Automation and IIoT specialist SMC is actively addressing the need to reduce CO2 emissions and cut energy consumption with the release of its latest innovation, the AMS20/30/40/60 Series compressed Air ...

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Hydraulic rock drill with outstanding features
January 2023
Epiroc continues its proud reputation for setting the global industry benchmark in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality machines and equipment for mining, infrastructure and natural resources ...

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How to solve the pressure connection problem
January 2024
Quick couplings offer a quick, practical, and safe solution for the connection and disconnection of multiple parts of hydraulic circuits; coupling is carried out without the need for tools and stays sound, preventing leakage while the fluid is under residual pressure.

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Festo assists in reducing CO2 through sustainable engineering
January 2023, Festo South Africa
The key to a carbon-neutral future is to assess CO2 emissions from the product and then reduce these emissions with innovative solutions. Festo supports this process through free engineering tools. “Together ...

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Position and speed sensing for hydraulic cylinders
October 2022, Instrotech
Siko’s SGH technology transforms hydraulic and telescopic cylinders, as well as piston accumulators, into smart cylinders and hydraulic systems.

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How do you audit a compressed air system?
July 2022, Artic Driers International
The British and American governments estimate that as much as 10% of all electricity generated is consumed by air compressors, and that some 50% of this energy is wasted. Air leaks alone can account for ...

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The shortest distance between concept and solution
June 2022
QuickDesign is the only free, browser-based integrated package design program in the hydraulics industry. And now it includes a new SmartConnect browser-based schematic tool that allows you to take ...

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Wireless communication and control of electro-pneumatic manifolds and IO
June 2022, SMC Corporation South Africa
Pneumatic solenoid valves, for many decades,were controlled through discrete wiring,with each solenoid individually wired and connected to a common cable, such as a 25-pin D-sub connector. Technology ...

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Streamlined production with Festo Core Range
July 2022, Festo South Africa
Festo has developed an innovative product portfolio that contains a selection of over 2500 attractively priced quality products that have been designed with the optimised functionality necessary to fulfil numerous standard automation tasks.

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Destructive cavitation in hydraulic systems
May 2022, Hydrasales
Cavitation results from excessive vacuum conditions at the inlet to a pump. High vacuum creates vapour bubbles within the oil, which are carried to the discharge (pressure) side. These bubbles then collapse, ...

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Optimising hydraulic controls
May 2022, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has launched two components − the Parker Automation Controller PAC120 and the electro-hydraulic controller module PACHC − that together offer an innovative solution for the automation ...

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High performance hydraulic hose
May 2022
Gates has launched a new line of professional grade hydraulic hoses offering high performance in hydraulic applications across a wide range of end-markets.

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