Simplifying machine setup 17 June 2020, Siemens South Africa Strausak Mikroverzahnungen specialises in the manufacture of high-precision machinery used in the watchmaking and apparatus manufacturing industries. To enable the continued precise machining of parts ...
Energy efficiency for improved process control May 2020, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG’s Vacon 100 AC drives have been designed to save energy, optimise process control and improve productivity in many sectors, including processing, mining and minerals, industrial HVAC, marine and water, ...
Low-friction bearings for EV drivetrains 2 May 2020, SKF South Africa Bearings, although buried deep within the vehicle, are on the front line in contributing to drivetrain efficiencies and delivering reliability for automotive manufacturers.
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SEW-Eurodrive solution for new brick and block plant May 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-Eurodrive’s HandlingKinematics application module allows for machine control at a higher level by means of a lower-level configurable control unit (CCU) for carrying out precision path movements. ...
VLT drive saves energy at AEL blasting May 2020 AEL (African Explosives Ltd.) Intelligent Blasting’s nitric acid plant saves R3,6 million on annual operating costs thanks to an upgrade from direct-on-line operation to VLT drive control of electric ...
Zest adds geared motors to product range May 2020, WEG Africa A range of WEG geared motors with benefits including efficiency and reliability will soon be available to customers in South Africa and the rest of the continent from Zest WEG. According to national sales ...
Gearmotors for electrified monorail system April 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE A leading systems integrator for the automotive industry has adapted a Maxolution electrified monorail system (EMS) and 23 HK Series gear units for overhead trolley systems, from SEW-Eurodrive, for a ...
SKF bares the truth about bearings Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2020, SKF South Africa Correct equipment care is crucial to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Managing operational efficiency in food retail April 2020 If you work in facilities or energy management for a food retailer, change is something you handle every day. When the way we live, work, or shop changes, new food retail technology is close behind.
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Guided safety acceptance tests March 2020, Siemens South Africa With Sinamics Startdrive commissioning software, Siemens supports machine builders in the validation of safety functions for Sinamics frequency converters with a guided acceptance test. With Sinamics ...
New Allen-Bradley controller March 2020, Rockwell Automation Industrial workers can strengthen their grasp of production and make more informed operating decisions with the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5480 controller by Rockwell Automation. The controller marries ...
Proximity sensors for pneumatic and electronic actuation March 2020, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has introduced a new family of proximity sensors for use with pneumatic or electric actuators in a wide range of automation and motion control applications. P8S magnetic cylinder sensors ...
Machine manufacturer relies on Simotics March 2020, Siemens South Africa Sankyo Seisakusho (Sankyo) is a Japanese provider of automation technology. The company relies on Siemens motion control solutions when developing new servo-driven belt feeders and indexers for presses. ...
SEW-Eurodrive sets Industry 4.0 benchmark March 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE With the advent of Industry 4.0 set to change the face of industry and production, SEW-Eurodrive has a range of solutions for its concept of the Lean Sm@rt Factory. This is based on new technologies such ...
Intermot radial piston motors March 2020 Axiom Hydraulics has added another high quality brand to its impressive range of hydraulic components. With proven high quality Italian engineering, Intermot’s IAM radial piston motors are perfect for ...
At the forefront of packaging with XTS February 2020, Beckhoff Automation Linear transport system provides the basis for compact and flexible packaging system with minimised conversion times.
Dry running conveyor components February 2020, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG’s Light Materials Handling division has launched a new range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector that offer high productivity, low energy and reduced water consumption, ...
Mechatronics for bakeries February 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-Eurodrive is assisting the bakery industry to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption by means of its Movigear mechatronic drive system. The company has enjoyed a longstanding relationship ...
Solar plant monitoring and control February 2020, Siemens South Africa With numerous innovations, Siemens has extended its drive portfolio, improving user-friendliness and offering space-saving installation options. The Sinamics G120X converter, designed specifically for ...
