Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Fox Controls Rand

151, 1st Floor, Blairgowrie Plaza Centre, 64 Conrad Drive, Blairgowrie, Randburg

tel:  
+27 11 886 3466
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.foxcontrols.co.za

Core business offering: measurement and control instrumentation, including range of sensors (proximity, laser, colour, capacitive, fibre-optic, optic and ultrasonic) PLCs, including MMIs, power supplies, rotary pulse encoders, safety light curtains, counters, totalisers, process indicators, hand tally counters clickers, LED bulbs/lamps, length measuring systems, metre counters and hour meters.


Scott, David
Sales Manager
[email protected]
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(Shared Agency)
APEM
(Shared Agency)
Array
(Shared Agency)
Autento
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
CALT
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Cedes
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Cermate - (HMIs)
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Clickers
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Datasensor
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Di-Soric
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Dynapar
(Shared Agency)
Eagle Signal
(Shared Agency)
ENM
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Eosin Electronics
(Shared Agency)
FAB Array
(Shared Agency)
Fox
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
GBO
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Hobatronic
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Idec
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Kienzle
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Line Seiki
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Maxwell
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Migatron
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Mountiger
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Multispan
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Naidian
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Ploskon
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Redington Counters
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Shye Hsing
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Trumeter
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Veeder-Root
(Shared Agency)
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
- Other
-Programmable controls
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Rotary
-Gauges & indicators
- Counters
- Digital
- Flow
-Other
- Indicator lamps
- Switches; Manual
-Personnel safety
- Emergency stops
- Light curtains & guards
- Photoelectric guards
- Visual safety devices (beacons, etc)
-Presence sensors
- IR sensors
- Proximity
Industry news:
EtherCAT measurement terminals for vehicle development at Mercedes-Benz
Third Quarter 2024, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Beckhoff Automation

At the Mercedes Technology Centre plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, car axles are examined with the highest precision on four test benches, in parallel with road tests and simulations. All data is acquired using PC-based control from Beckhoff.

Parker’s non-welded flange technology
Third Quarter 2024, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa

Parker’s 37 non-welded flange technology is known for its ability to reduce the installation time and cost of hydraulic systems compared to traditional welded flanges. Hidroser, a Parker Premier Distributor in Turkey, has started this technology for hydraulic operated systems on board its vessels.

Testing your motor control coordination
Third Quarter 2024, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Referro Systems, a supplier of control and automation solutions for the industrial sector, is warning against the risks of using untested components in motor control combinations.

Selection of two-port valves: an open and shut case
Third Quarter 2024, News & events, SMC Corporation South Africa

Little consideration is generally given to 2-port valves because they are often perceived as simple devices that only open and close to control downstream fluid supply. Although this is mechanically true, choosing the optimal 2-port valve for your application can make a big difference, saving space, weight and energy consumption.

Prime gearbox solutions for pump applications
Third Quarter 2024, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Bearings International

I-MAK is a premium global brand in the stable of bearings and power transmission specialist, Bearings International. With more than a million references and hundreds of different product lines, the company’s unique power transmission solutions cater to a large range of applications in virtually all industrial segments.

Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways and environment
Third Quarter 2024, Other technologies, igus

Shocking statistics reveal that approximately 50% of lubricants used on industrial machines and equipment eventually makes their way into the environment, where just one litre of used oil has the capacity to poison about a million litres of water.

SAFPA survey
Third Quarter 2024, SAFPA, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)

In a bid to improve the membership benefits, the SAFPA council is currently considering various initiatives to assist members with training. We would greatly appreciate it if you could give your input by completing a short survey.

Pushing technological boundaries with Festo Electric Automation solutions
Third Quarter 2024, Editor's Choice, Festo South Africa

In the ever-evolving landscape of Industrial Automation, Festo Electric Automation solutions are at the forefront of a revolution, fundamentally reshaping production paradigms. As a global leader in automation, Festo focuses on intelligent connectivity to reduce costs, save time, and increase efficiency and convenience for customers.

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