Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Flexible Electronic Systems

60 Director Road, Spartan Ext. 24

tel:  
+27 11 974 7744
fax:  
+27 11 974 2288
cell:  
+27 82 553 0250
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.flexelec.co.za

Core business offering: PLCs, motion controls, inverter drives, DC drives, AC servo drives, CNCs, robot controls, electrical switchgear, cabling and measuring equipment.


Ahmed, Fazel
Service Manager
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Makodza, Mary
Accounts
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Naidoo, Charmaine
Sales Manager
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Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
- Other
- Servo
- Stepper
-Other
- Feed units
- Grippers
-Rotary
- Servo
- Stepper
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
-Programmable controls
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Robotics & mechatronics
- Mechatronic components
- Peripherals; Grippers
- Peripherals; Welding
- Robots
-Asset management
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
- Synchros & resolvers
-Gauges & indicators
- Counters
- Current
- Digital
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Machine safety
- Torque limiters
-Other
- Control panels
- Joysticks
- Switches; Manual
-Personnel safety
- Dual-hand controls
- Foot switches
- Light curtains & guards
- Mechanical guards
- Movement sensors
- Photoelectric guards
- Programmable relays
- Safety controllers & shutdown systems
- Safety mats
- Safety relays
- Visual safety devices (beacons, etc)
-Presence sensors
- IR sensors
- Limit switch
- Magnetic sensors
- Proximity
-Switches
- Position
- Pressure
-Transmitters & transducers
- Angle
- Potentiometers
- Strain gauge sensors
- Torque sensors
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Electrical
- Housings and enclosures
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-AC controllers & starters
- 3-phase; frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; 10 - 100 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; Fractional kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; Over 100 kW
- Direct torque control
- Flux vector control
- Regenerative
-DC Motors
- 10-100 kW
- 1-10 kW
- Brushless
- Fractional kW
- Geared
- Permanent magnet
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
- Traction
-Other electric motors
- Stepper
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Electrical
- Housings and enclosures
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Manufacture
- Control panel
- MCC
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
- Rebuilding
News from Flexible Electronic Systems:
Servo drive system for single and multi-axis
Fourth Quarter 2008, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Flexible Electronic Systems

The LUST LTi ServoOne High Performance servo drive system with output currents from 4 A to 170 A can drive a broad spectrum of motor types from synchronous servomotors through induction motors to linear ...

Drive matches future trends
Second Quarter 2008, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Flexible Electronic Systems

Cost and time reductions do not start with the production process but in the development process of new machine tools and production systems. According to Guenter Schmitz, MD of Gauteng-based Flexible ...

Devices increase machine safety
Fourth Quarter 2007, Other technologies, Flexible Electronic Systems

The core focus of Euchner's business is the design and development of switching devices for protecting a wide variety of machinery movements. The company's comprehensive range of safety switches to stop ...

Industry news:
The seven different types of hydraulic fittings used for cylinders
Second Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components

Hydraulic fittings are crucial for maintaining the integrity of hydraulic circuits, Selecting the right type of hydraulic fitting is not only essential for preventing leaks but also for ensuring minimal downtime and enhancing overall system efficiency.

Powering southern Africa’s industrial evolution for over five decades
Second Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components, Editor's Choice

Established in 1974, Oilpower is a recognised name in South Africa’s hydraulic and pneumatic sector. What started as a small, family-run business has matured into a highly structured operation with specialised teams, experienced engineers and a reputation for technical excellence and reliability. Oilpower is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Medium voltage drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Second Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 medium voltage (MV) drive range, designed to enhance energy efficiency and operational reliability across various industries.

A racing partnership
Second Quarter 2025, News & events, SKF South Africa

In one of motorsport’s most demanding arenas, a partnership forged in engineering precision and high-performance ambition has proven its worth. SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and innovation, celebrated a remarkable milestone in partnership with SVR Toyota GAZOO Racing, taking second position overall at the 2025 Dakar Rally.

SANSA Hartebeesthoek provides critical support for lunar mission
Second Quarter 2025, News & events

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is providing vital tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) support for Intuitive Machines-2 (IM-2) lunar mission from its Hartebeesthoek ground station.

Easy to use energy management tool for compressed air
Second Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, Comtest

For the efficient management of plant operations, the critical considerations include product quality, safety, downtime, and energy use. A production plant in Germany has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal of 25% by 2030, and turned to the Plant Energy manager to help deliver that target.

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