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Hydraulics company announces top management changes
16th October 2015

US-based screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds design and manufacturing company Sun Hydraulics announced last month that company president and CEO Allen Carlson would “transition” from... 


Hydraulic bulk bag conditioner hits local shores
16th October 2015

US-based bulk handling equipment design and manufacturing company Flexicon in July launched its new patented Block-Buster hydraulic bulk bag conditioner in South Africa, which ranges from short to... 


German company launches hydraulic tube-forming machine
16th October 2015

German hydraulic coupling technology provider Voss Fluid announced in June this year the launch of its VossForm 100 Compact forming machine, which shapes contours on hydraulic tubes and, when used... 


Modular pneumatic control solution installed at Scottish factory
16th October 2015

The combination of fluid control systems provider Bürkert Fluid Control Systems' AirLINE Ex 8650 valve islands and multinational engineering company Siemens’ intrinsically safe Simatic ET 200iSP... 


New hydraulic hybrid drive transmission exceeds US fuel-economy standards
16th October 2015

Motion and control technology specialist Parker Hannifin announced last month that its RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive transmission meets the fuel-economy standards that the US Environmental... 


New chuck benefits from hydraulic expansion technology
16th October 2015

International precision tool supplier Mapal announced in August that its HighTorque Chuck (HTC) with narrow contour has successfully combined the benefits of hydraulic expansion technology with the... 


Fluid sensor systems provider announces new distributor
16th October 2015

Linear and rotary position sensors company Alliance Sensors Group (ASG) announced its partnership in May with electronics distributor Component Distributors to distribute the group’s in-cylinder... 


Caterpillar restructuring to see more than 10 000 retrenchments by 2016
Caterpillar restructuring to see more than 10 000 retrenchments by 2016
25th September 2015 By: Henry Lazenby

US-based heavy machinery and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar will retrench more than 10 000 employees by the end of 2016 as part of a significant restructuring and cost reduction plan,... 


SIGNIFICANT COST
Downtime on continuous miners could cost a mine up to $10 000/h in lost production
High-pressure hose meets expectations
26th June 2015

Power management company Eaton’s Aeroquip X-Flex high-pressure spiral hose has been meeting performance expectations, helping manufacturers that service continuous miners in South Africa – which... 


Distributor signs strategic partnership with pneumatics manufacturer
24th April 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Global electronic, mechanical and industrial equipment distributor RS Components has significantly expanded its pneumatics, hydraulics and power transmission portfolio by entering into a deep... 


Pneumatic or electric? The answer is hybrid
24th April 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

It is impossible to say whether an electric or pneumatic solution is a more efficient, as the correct approach always depends on individual case studies, believes industrial control and automation... 


Soon-to-be retired MD recalls company’s rise from humble beginnings
24th April 2015

With an average 30% annual growth rate, over 160 permanent staff, a nine-figure annual turnover as of 2014 and 17 Southern Africa outlets, hydraulic hose and fittings supplier Genflex has come a... 


Vanguard loads a 230 t generator with its 800 t hydraulic lift system
Vanguard completes turnkey project at two peaking power plants
17th April 2015

International heavy-lift, abnormal transport and installation specialist, Vanguard, has been active in two vital power generation projects in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, which are set to... 


HYDRAULIC FURNACE CONTROL
BMG Hydraulics has recently completed the design and manufacture of a new hydraulic electrode control system for precise furnace functions
Hydraulic system assists furnace functions
17th October 2014 By: Donna Slater

Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) specialist hydraulics division, BMG Hydraulics, recently completed the design and manufacture of a new hydraulic control system for... 


DOZER LIFT SYSTEM
Enerpac Dozer Lift Systems allows for dozers to be fully raised by only employing two units
New products draw significant interest at trade show
17th October 2014 By: Donna Slater

The South African branch of US-based high-pressure equipment company Enerpac has received significant interest in two of its products at the Electra Mining Africa trade show, which was held at... 


AIDING SMELTING
The new hydraulic distributor underwent extensive accuracy and repeatability verification
Hydraulics to enhance smelting capability
17th October 2014

Engineering firm Bosch Rexroth was contracted by US-based metals industry equipment company Wooding Industrial Corporation to supply hydraulic components for a rotating material distributor within... 


HIGH-SPEED DESIGN
The pumps’ high-speed three-stage design provides a faster flow at mid-range pressure
Torque wrench pumps introduced
17th October 2014

UK-based hydraulic tools company Hi-Force this month launched a range of three-speed hydraulic torque wrench pumps to the global market. 


New hydraulic breaker series rolled out
17th October 2014

Hyundai earthmoving equipment’s sole local distributor, High Power Equipment Africa (HPE), has recently launched the SU+ series as part of its range of hydraulic breakers manufacturer Soosan... 


Safety campaign launched
17th October 2014

Netherlands-based hydraulic equipment company Holmatro last month launched its Feel the Pressure! safety campaign to highlight the safe use of high-pressure hydraulic equipment. Unprofessional use... 


DESIGNED FOR ADVERSE CONDITIONS
The saturated, muddy sludge that can characterise Asia’s arable land presents unique performance challenges for electrical and mechanical components
Agricultural hydraulic system enhanced
17th October 2014

An agricultural industry-based hydraulic system, the Electrohydraulic Hitch Control (EHC-8) from engineering firm Bosch Rexroth, recently underwent enhancements to replicate the same, precise... 


ZNL Bearings
ZNL Bearings
17th October 2014

ZNL Bearings is an importer and distributor of industrial bearings, manufactured by India-based Precision Bearings. Its range of products included taper roller bearings in all metric, imperial and... 


BALL VALVE CLADDING Stellite 6 (left) is notoriously difficult to apply as a final layer, particularly on SAF 225 (right), owing to probable cracking
Local company successfully clads complex alloy
30th May 2014 By: David Oliveira

Thermal spray service provider Thermaspray is expected to complete a Stellite alloy 6 ball valve, which will be laser-clad to the SAF 225 alloy, allowing for the ball valves to be used in highly... 


HBR SPRING EYE BUSH KIT The replacement toolkits have a maximum working pressure of 700 bar and hydraulic power of 18 t
Hydraulic bush replacement toolkits launched
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

International high-pressure hydraulic tools manufacturer Hi-Force introduced the HBR series spring eye bush replacement tool kit and the HPR series pin and bush replacement tool kit to the local... 


OPTYMA-S VALVE BANK
Optyma-S valve banks are uses in several local industries, including packaging, food and beverage, and paper and pulp
Valve bank system records 25% year-on-year growth
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Pneumatics solutions provider Pneumax Southern Africa, a division of the Set Point Group, has recorded an average year-on-year growth in the sales of its Optyma-S valve banks of 25% since launching... 


GEAR SHIFTER CONTROL VALVE Linde Hydraulics Shift-in-Motion system can shift gears noise- and jerk-free within 500 milliseconds
Companies extend global strategic alliance
2nd May 2014

Developer and supplier of modular drive systems Linde Hydraulics and power management company Eaton Corporation announced in March that they are extending their global strategic alliance. As a... 


PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVER
The Dynapac CP275 has a spacious platform, with two operator seats, contributing to more efficient operations
New pneumatic-tyred asphalt roller popular in South African market
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Since launching the Dynapac CP275 pneumatic tyred asphalt roller, construction equipment manufacturer Dynapac, a division of sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco, says the... 


PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED
The vacuum receiver’s flap-type dump valve is actuated by a pneumatic cylinder
New vacuum receiver with pneumatic dump valve launched
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Bulk handling and process systems manufacturer Flexicon introduced a new vacuum receiver with a pneumatically actuated dump valve for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems in January. The... 


PNEUMATICS PIPING APPLICATIONS
Dowson & Dobson offers a range of Waircom push-in fittings in a variety of sizes and configurations to meet all pneumatic piping needs
Pneumatic product range popular in SA
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Industrial products supplier Dowson & Dobson says its range of Waircom pneumatic products is widely used in several local industries, including the automotive; carpeting; wood; paper, pulp and... 


SERVO-PNEUMATIC SOLUTION
Festo's Servo-Pneumatic system controls the welding gun mounted on a welding robot
Pneumatic robot welding-gun solution a solid seller
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Pneumatic and electric automation solutions provider Festo has sold about 450 Servo-Pneumatic robot welding-gun solution systems in South Africa since the product was launched in February 2012,... 


CYLINDER DELIVERY Delivery of the cylinders from Bosch Rexroth, in the Netherlands had to be coordinated with the arrival of the supporting equipment from South Africa
Large Sudanese hydraulic project successfully completed
2nd May 2014

Member of hydraulic systems and automation group Hytec, Hytec Engineering completed the installation of 12 large-scale hydraulic cylinders, power packs and linkage systems to replace the hydraulics... 


COMPLETE SERVICE Seal & Gasket Supplies’ core strengths are providing technical advice and support for customers before and after buying a product
High-quality seals and correct maintenance critical
2nd May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Hydraulic and pneumatic seal supplier Seal & Gasket Supplies stresses that buying substandard components will lead to more frequent breakdowns, resulting in overall work productivity decreasing and... 


FIELD TESTING
Field tests on Engen’s Hydrokin ESF were conducted in Europe using a medium-sized excavator, skid steer loader and compact excavator
New hydraulic oil offers 11% energy savings
7th February 2014 By: David Oliveira

South Africa-based lubrication manufacturer Engen launched its Hydrokin energy saving fluid (ESF) hydraulic oil in November, which Engen industrial product engineer Tony Kukard says can provide... 


Hudaco acquires SBS, conditions of Dunford acquisition met
12th December 2013 By: Leandi Kolver

JSE-listed Hudaco Industries on Thursday announced that it had acquired the assets and liabilities of imported battery distributor Specialised Battery Systems (SBS). The final total consideration... 


Supplier claims world first in locomotive steering, unlimited growth potential
8th November 2013

Johannesburg-based locomotive solutions provider DCD Rolling Stock believes it has unlimited growth potential owing to its patented Jika passive hydraulic steering (PHS) system for bogies, which is... 


Hudaco acquires Dunford Group for R154.3m
1st November 2013 By: Natalie Greve

As part of JSE-listed Hudaco Industries’ key strategy to pursue the acquisition of new businesses in similar fields of activity, the company has signed an agreement to acquire the Dunford Group. 


Local distributor partners with global company
18th October 2013

Engineering components provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has extended its range of pneumatic and hydraulic filtration products and systems to include Parker motion and control technologies, says BMG... 


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