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Motors, Drives and Mechanical Power Transmission

Pneumatic motors suited for winding

23rd January 2015 Pneumatic motors are ideal for winding applications, owing to their ability to automatically adapt speed as a load changes, Germany-based air tools company Deprag says. →

Industry heading towards increased motor efficiency

23rd January 2015 The biggest cost factor involved in owning a compressor is its motor’s energy use, with cost cutting in this area resulting in substantial savings for the operator, says air process company Airgas Compressors. →

BELT-DRIVE MOTOR The most effective means of reducing operational costs is through enhanced energy use

Variable frequency drives for demanding applications

23rd January 2015 A series of variable frequency drive (VFD) devices, for demanding industrial and building automation applications, was recently launched to customers in Africa, by power management company Eaton. →

VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES An active energy control algorithm is active as standard when using the factory default setting for volts-per-herts mode

Motors company a regional hub in the making

23rd January 2015 Electrical construction company Zest WEG Group is positioning itself to become a regional hub of electric motors company WEG, with subsidiary company motor control systems manufacturer Shaw Controls set to become the number one panel builder and systems integrator in Africa, says Zest WEG Group. →

DRIVING A REGIONAL HUB DRIVING A REGIONAL HUB Zest WEG Group aims for all its manufacturing operations to become centres of excellence

Motors company donates equipment to boost skills development

23rd January 2015 As part of its corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives, electric motors company Zest WEG Group has donated equipment worth more than R2-million to training schools, colleges and other educational institutions. →

PROMOTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Three colleges have benefited from Zest WEG Group’s donation of electric motors, switchgears, soft starters and other electric equipment

Whole-systems approach improves efficiency

23rd January 2015 At the forefront of engineering considerations for motors are aspects such as efficiency, reliability and total cost of ownership; however, to deliver the maximum benefits it is ideal to examine items of equipment as a whole, instead of individually, says geared motors company Bauer Gear Motor. →

INTEGRATED EFFICIENCY By examining each component within the mechanical section of the motor and drivetrain, and enhancing its design, further efficiencies and savings can be made

Motors simplify painting process

23rd January 2015 Electric motors in painting machines from power tools company Bosch, make painting processes easier and faster, with less mess. →

DIY PAINTING MADE EASY With Bosch’s new electric painting systems, do-it-yourself enthusiasts will be able to paint any surface, using a variety of substances

DC Auto-Motion

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 23rd January 2015 DC Auto-Motion is the official South African and African distributor of Japanese linear and motion control mechanical components manufacturer THK. It also offers THK’s premium linear motion (LM) guide products, which are recognised as the world’s most durable, accurate and rigid linear products.... →

Company aims to achieve $10bn turnover by 2020

By: Ilan Solomons 23rd May 2014 Brazilian electrical equipment supplier and automation solutions provider WEG Group has set in motion a strategic plan to achieve a yearly turnover of $10-billion by increasing its sales by at least 17% year-on-year until 2020, WEG Group South Africa-based subsidiary Zest WEG Group sales and... →

JOB CREATOR As of March 2014, Zest WEG’s local staff complement comprised 720 people

Power transmission group makes prestigious list

23rd May 2014 Local power transmission company Bibby Turboflex South Africa’s holding group, mechanical power transmission products manufacturer Altra Industrial Motion, was named one of American business magazine Forbes’ Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America, in March. Altra achieved an accounting... →

TURBOFLEX COUPLING Turboflex shaft couplings are composite-lightweight, carbon fibre couplings

Bearing protection needed for optimum performance

23rd May 2014 Major manufacturers of three-phase alternating current induction motors offer inverter-duty or inverter-ready models but, while these motors have inverter-rated insulation to protect the windings, the bearings, which are the motors’ most vulnerable parts, are too often ignored, states global... →

FAILED MOTOR The fluted bearing race wall resulted from variable frequency drive-induced bearing currents

Range provides optimum reliability in power transmission

23rd May 2014 Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) reports that in March it launched the Rexnord-Falk product range, which encompasses industrial gear units, low-speed backstops, couplings, bearings and chain conveying solutions. Industrial mechanical power transmission solutions provider... →

V-CLASS GEAR DRIVES Falk’s engineers have introduced appropriate solutions to improve durability and extend product life, specifically in arduous operating conditions

Integrated solutions propel offshore construction vessel

23rd May 2014 Electronics and electrical engineering group Siemens drive technologies division is in the process of installing its Siship integrated drive and power generation solutions for the oil and gas industry owner and operator Toisa’s multipurpose offshore construction vessel (MOCV). Siemens is... →

MULTIPURPOSE OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION VESSEL Siemens integrated Siship solutions will improve the reliability and flexibility of the vessel

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MULTIPURPOSE OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION VESSEL Siemens integrated Siship solutions will improve the reliability and flexibility of the vessel

Uptake of new drives range positive

By: Ilan Solomons 23rd May 2014 Uptake of the newly launched range of Hitachi Industrial SJ700B variable- speed drives (VSDs) has been positive to date, says electrical, automation and mechanical products and equipment supplier Elquip Solutions MD Mike Cronin. He adds that the SJ700B VSDs are suitable for any industrial... →

Elquip Solutions MD Mike Cronin discusses the company’s motors and variable speed drives product ranges.

Compact servomotors launched

23rd May 2014 German industrial control systems supplier Jetter AG expanded its portfolio of servomotors, with the introduction of the new JHN series motors, in March. “The JHN motors are, above all, noted for its space-saving design, dimensions and high torque, and are therefore particularly suited for use in... →

COMPACT EFFICIENCY JHN motors enable plants and machinery to be planned more flexibly and made much smaller

Clamping products ensure tight and consistent CV boot

By: Zandile Mavuso 24th January 2014 Band-It stainless steel clamping systems importers and manufacturers Banding and ID Solutions Africa notes that the design and portable structure of its Band-It clamping products make them suitable for use in mechanical transmission applications. →

Company provides power transmission solutions for application in all industries

By: Zandile Mavuso 24th January 2014 Bearings supplier SKF’s ability to customise the materials of its range of power transmission products and heat treatment processes to suit special application requirements complement the company’s experience in bearing technology, which spans more than 100 years. →

Company completes delivery of industrial gearboxes

24th January 2014 Drive solutions supplier Hansen Transmissions South Africa (HTSA) reports that it has completed delivery of ten Hansen industrial gearboxes, of varying sizes, to a slurry equipment specialist in October. →

Industrial fairs achieve further growth

24th January 2014 Asia-based trade exhibition companies Power Transmission and Control (PTC) Asia, CeMAT Asia and ComVac Asia concluded their aim to assist in the growth of the power transmission market in Asia in their four-day trade show in October last year at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre, in... →

Drives company provides services in Cape Town

24th January 2014 Drive engineering company SEW Eurodrive reports that it has now carried out its promise to install a complete assembly and service centre for Movigear to provide the local back-up which it promised to customers. →

Drives company replaces conventional rack systems

By: Zandile Mavuso 24th January 2014 Power transmission components supplier BMG has launched pin gear drive units that replace conventional rack systems. →

Warehouse management system to take customer service to another level

By: Zandile Mavuso 24th January 2014 South Africa-based motor and controls supplier Zest WEG Group is implementing a warehouse management system at its head office in Linbro Business Park, in Johannesburg, to take customer service to another level. →

ZEST WAREHOUSE By focusing on effficiently managing the different processes in its warehouses, the company’s clients will benefit from timely shipments, which will ensure that products will be available to clients when needed

New drives increase energy efficiency

24th January 2014 Automotive technology supplier Bosch Rexroth’s new large electric drives open up opportunities for users to improve energy efficiency, such as through power regeneration. →

Partnership to simplify VSD and motor procurement process

24th January 2014 Industrial automation solutions company Rockwell Automation and electrical products supplier Actom reports that in October it launched a customer service initiative aimed at simplifying the procurement process of variable speed drives (VSDs) and motors. →

Quality of power transmission chain emphasised

By: Zandile Mavuso 19th July 2013 Cost reduction to protect margins is a global power transmission trend; however, engineering components provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) says investing in a high-quality branded power transmission chain can achieve significant cost savings for industry. →

COST OF OWNERSHIP A chain with a reduced service life will need replacing more frequently – this not only causes increased downtime but also introduces a further round of procurement into the cost equation

Positive uptake of mechatronic drive systems expected to continue

By: Zandile Mavuso 19th July 2013 The increasingly high electricity costs that affect industry should make Movigear the mechatronic drive system of choice for most industrial companies this year, says drive technology company SEW Eurodrive. →

Design simplicity of drives trend in EU market

19th July 2013 While there is unlikely to be any major product innovation in the European market for mechanical power transmissions, manufacturers continue to strive for small design improvements that will further enhance product performance, reliability, error-free operation and product lifetime, notes... →

Cheap imports put strain on industry

By: Zandile Mavuso 19th July 2013 Importing cheaper mechanical-power-transmission products is not only becoming popular on the South African market but is also contributing to the current flatline state of the mechanical transmission industry, states transmission company Bibby Turboflex. →

Gearboxes geared for quality and reliability

19th July 2013 The turbo gear market is a challenging one, therefore, drive systems manufacturer Voith Turbo South Africa’s BHS high-performance turbo gear and turbo parallel shaft gear units are designed to meet the uncompromising demands for high quality and reliability. →

Chain offering experiencing significant success

By: Zandile Mavuso 19th July 2013 Linear motion products manufacturer and supplier SKF attributes the provision of cost-effective end-to-end customer solutions across diverse applications to its understanding of bearing systems, combined with its power transmission technology. →

Power-generation range alleviates dependence on electricity supply

By: Zandile Mavuso 19th July 2013 The demand of electricity in South Africa has caused a lot of industrial and mining companies to look at alternative ways of generating power to decrease downtime at their operations, says diesel engines and related technology manufacturer and service provider Cummins SA. →

Local distributor experiences growth in SA motor industry

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Electrical, automation and mechanical products and equipment supplier Elquip Solutions, an authorized value added provider for ABB South Africa and distributor of its low-voltage motors, aims to increase its local market share through expanding its operations. This year, the company expanded and... →

Vibration tester continues to assist in detecting mechanical faults

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Test and measurement distribution company Comtest, a distributor of Fluke electronic test equipment, is seeing continual growth in sales of Fluke 810 mechanical vibration testers, owing to an easy-to-use testing system. The Fluke 810 tester is used in all industries and requires mechanical... →

Company expands SA operations and introduces new drive technologies

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Electronics and electrical engineering group Siemens Southern Africa has expanded its Johannesburg operations by upgrading its East Rand, Isando Mechanical Drives centre, and has increased its product offering, Siemens Mechanical Drives business development manager Radek Hokr tells Engineering... →

R&D focus leads to improved motor protection offering

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Motor protection company NewElec says it has made significant upgrades to its range of motor-protection relays in the past three years, which the company attributes to rigorous research and development (R&D) processes on which it spends several million rands each year. →

Upgraded range of shaft-mounted speed reducers offered

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has upgraded its Fenner range of shaft-mounted speed reducers (SMSRs), enabling the transmission of higher torque capacities. “These upgraded SMSRs can transmit higher torque capacities, owing to the improved gear geometry and case designs... →

Explosionproof motors for hazardous mining atmospheres

24th May 2013 Industrial motors manufacturer Baldor Electric Company, which is a member of the power and automation technology group ABB, has introduced an enclosed explosion-proof motor system for use in the dust-filled explosive atmosphere of underground coal mines. The totally enclosed system is expected to... →

Distribution agreement signed to support expansion

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 Power Transmission company Bibby Turboflex South Africa (SA) is expanding and, in May, signed an agreement with local tools and fastener supplier Bolt & Engineering Distributors Group for the distribution of Bibby Turboflex’s full product offering. →

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