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Making lines safer with smarter connection
Imagine connecting multiple hydraulic lines or a combination of hydraulic, electrical and grease lines with one single, confident movement. That’s the everyday convenience operators get from Faster’s MultiFaster multi-coupling systems.

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Hydraulic system upgrades to boost performance and save money
Those working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems know that keeping your machinery running at peak performance balances productivity and cost. As systems age, they often become less efficient, requiring more energy and more frequent repairs. The good news is that you don’t always need to invest in an entirely new machine to solve these problems.

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The advantages of using an adjustable cable gland
Pratley continues to demonstrate its engineering leadership with its innovative adjustable cable gland, designed to significantly reduce maintenance and labour costs across a wide range of industrial applications.

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Latest articles

PC-based control optimises robotic parts handling on plastics machinery
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice

NEO is a cartesian robot developed by INAUTOM Robótica in Portugal for parts removal on plastics machinery. Its aim is to increase system productivity. NAUTOM Robótica has entered into a strategic partnership with Bresimar Automação to increase the working speed of the cartesian robots using advanced control and motion solutions from Beckhoff. The result is a comprehensive, future-proof automation solution for its entire family of cartesian robots.
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Navigating ISO standards in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
Hydraulic systems & components

For hydraulics professionals, understanding and leveraging ISO standards is a powerful way to ensure quality and gain a competitive edge. Here is a guide to the most critical ISO standards for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, showing how to use them to your advantage.
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Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
ifm - South Africa, Pneumatic systems & components

Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.
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From the editor's desk: What happened to the metaverse?
Technews Publishing, News & events

One of the most interesting technical crashes in recent years is the metaverse. As recently as 2022 it was white hot, with massive hype led by Meta. Even Bill Gates was saying that in two to three years ...
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Dynamic compressor control system with energy savings
Pneumatic systems & components

CompAir has launched Ecoplant, a dynamic, compressed air management solution that adjusts compressor parameters in real time, offering up to 30 per cent reductions in energy costs and CO2 emissions.
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Just-in-time approach for component delivery on green power plant
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Space is often the primary consideration when undertaking construction work at power plants. Modular construction techniques, along with the precise coordination and delivery of components to site, are the most effective methods to ensure power plant projects proceed smoothly.
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Sustainability is transforming fluid power
Technews Publishing, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Sustainability is reshaping the future of fluid power. With the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient technologies and tightening global regulations, fluid power systems are being re-engineered for higher efficiency, lower emissions and reduced material usage.
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Achieving clean and dry compressed air for faultless operation
Artic Driers International, Pneumatic systems & components

Compressed air is an expensive source of motive power so it makes good sense to supply clean, dry compressed air to your distribution system.
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Robotic filling systems for the pharmaceutical industry
Horne Technologies, Other technologies

Pharma Integration, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, aims to replace traditional mechanical filling lines with compact, fully automated systems that are 100% robot-driven using machines known as Azzurra. Their integrated Faulhaber drives play a crucial role in the fill-finish process, ensuring the highest precision and safety across multiple production steps.
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Strain wave gearheads for precision and compact design
DNH Technologies, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Strain wave gearheads from maxon are a specialised type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial.
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A turnkey drive solution to guarantee performance and reduce lead times
SEW-EURODRIVE, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

[Sponsored] The introduction of SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA package responds directly to challenges faced by industry when mixing components from multiple suppliers in a drive solution.
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It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
SKF South Africa, Pneumatic systems & components

One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, which depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. SKF recommended the TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector as a more streamlined, user-friendly alternative.
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New torque sensors for fastening applications
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Sensor Technology, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, has launched its latest advancement in torque sensing technology.
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Electric chain hoist where advanced features are standard
Other technologies

Konecranes has launched the new Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, designed to meet the demands of industries that require high-performance lifting equipment.
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A guide for compressed air dryer selection
Artic Driers International, Pneumatic systems & components

Clean and dry compressed air is essential in today’s modern operating environment. Without an air dryer and filter bank in line, the downtime created by condensate can be substantial. However, there are issues about air dryer selection and the impact of geographic location that need careful consideration prior to placing an order.
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Miniature position sensor for precision motion control applications
Electrical switching & drive systems & components

The ILPS-13Z Series miniature linear variable inductive transducer position sensor is designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications, including automotive R&D, motorsports, motion control, medical, military and aerospace.
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Heavy-duty V-belts for aggressive conditions
Bearing Man Group T/A BMG, Shaft power components

BMG’s specialised Gates belting range includes Predator V-belts, engineered for optimal performance in Africa’s harshest conditions.
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Planetary gear units for high torque requirements
SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

[Sponsored]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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