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:
Planetary gear units for high torque requirements
Second Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice, SEW-EURODRIVE

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.

SAFPA: From the President’s desk
Second Quarter 2025, SAFPA, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)

It’s been a difficult time in the industry. Globally, OEM spending has seen a noticeable slowdown and the effects of increased USA tariffs combined with local budget delays have created a challenging ...

Industrial gear units for mixing and agitating processes
Second Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG

Nord Drive Systems encompass modular drive configurations that ensure optimum performance of mechanical speed control for specific applications in almost every industry.

Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Second Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Schneider Electric South Africa

Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy industries, traditional power generation or renewables such as hydroelectric facilities. Independence is the name of the game, and turbomachinery stands to gain lot from this newfound freedom.

Extending oil drain intervals
Second Quarter 2025, Other technologies

In a recent field study, African Group Lubricants tested the performance of Mobil Delvac Modern MX 15W-40 Super Defense engine oil under rigorous operational conditions. The goal was to extend the oil drain interval while maintaining optimal engine performance and reliability.

Cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions
Second Quarter 2025, Robotics & Mechatronics

Yaskawa Southern Africa made a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair.

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