Motion Control Buyers' Guide
ParkerStore Durban

93 Myrtle Road, Pinetown, Durban

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+27 31 001 0246
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+27 71 888 9632
email:  
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Iso Certification LS 5193

Core business offering: hydraulic and pneumatic components, systems and services to both the mobile and industrial sectors, also specialising in turnkey projects.


Richards Bay

tel: +27 35 751 1749
fax: +27 35 751 17668
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Sevenster, Marius
Technical Director
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Parker Gresen
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hannifin
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hannifin Chelsea Products
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hiross
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Lucifer
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Olaer
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Racor
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Ross
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Schrader Bellows
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Skinner
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Sterling
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Transair
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Samoa
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
-Rotary
-Cylinder variants
- Custom
- Double acting
- Double rod end
- Mill-type
- Single acting
-Linear
- Other
-Other
- Grippers
-Rotary
- Other
-Cylinder components & accessories
-Cylinder variants
- Cushioned cylinders
- Custom cylinders
- Double rod end
- Double-acting
- Low profile
- Metric
- Mill-type
- Miniature
- Rodless
- Single-acting
- Spring return
-Linear
- Other
-Other
- Grippers pressure/vaccum
- Other manipulators
- Vacuum cups
- Vacuum pads
Section - Control systems & components
-Manifolds
- Modular
-Valves
- Accumulator charge, bleed
- Cartridge
- Check
- Counterbalance
- Deceleration
- Directional control; ball
- Directional control; manual
- Directional control; pilot operated
- Directional control; solenoid direct
- Directional control; solenoid pilot
- Electrically operated
- Flow control; Flow control valves
- Hydraulically operated
- Integrated circuits
- Manually operated
- Modular
- Piloted
- Pneumatically operated
- Priority flow
- Proportional
- Sequence
- Servovalve
- Timing
- Check
- Directional control; Manual valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pilot operated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pressure-compensated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid pilot valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid valves & manifolds
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Pressure regulating
- Proportional
- Quick exhaust
- Sequence
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
-Gauges & indicators
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Other
- Joysticks
-Personnel safety
- Programmable relays
-Switches
- Level
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Transmitters & transducers
- Accelerometers
- Angle
- Current
- Particle counters
- Tacho generators
- Tilt transducers
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Hydraulics
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
- Relief; Servo-operated
-Pneumatic
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-Controller motor combinations
- Hydrostatic drive systems
-Controllers
- Other
Section - Power generation & storage
-Accumulators & intensifiers
- Accumulators; Bellows or diaphragm
- Accumulators; Bladder
- Accumulators; Piston
- Filters, filtration systems & accessories
- Heat exchangers
- Hydraulic reservoirs
-Oil coolers
- Air cooled
- Water-cooled
-Power packs
- Custom
- Standard
-Pumps
- Fixed displacement
- Ganged
- Gear
- Piston
- Vane
- Variable displacement
-Valves
- Pressure reducing
- Unloading
-Other
- Filters
- Lubricators
- Relief valves
- Silencers
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Hydraulics
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
- Relief; Servo-operated
-Pneumatic
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Accumulators/intensifiers; Repairs/maintenance
- Cylinder custom build
- Cylinder; Honing
- Fluid analysis & testing
- Maintenance
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
- Rebuilding
-Compressors
- Repairs/maintenance
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance
- Maintenance & manufacture
- Repairs/Maintenance
Industry news:
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Parker’s non-welded flange technology
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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
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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
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Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways and environment
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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
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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
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