Motion Control Buyers' Guide
ifm - South Africa

112 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Centurion

tel:  
+27 12 450 0400
fax:  
+27 12 450 0412
toll-free:  
0861 436 772
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.ifm.com/za

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Core business offering: Large product portfolio including position and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology, products for industrial imaging and communication, identification systems and systems for mobile machines.


Gqeberha

tel: +27 41 363 0278
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Richards Bay

tel: +27 83 256 4120
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Kathu

tel: +27 12 450 0400
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Windhoek, Namibia

tel: +264 61 300 984
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Rustenburg

tel: +27 14 597 0886
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Lydenburg

tel: +27 82 803 4718
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Vaal Triangle & Klerksdorp

tel: +27 83 792 7730
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Cape Town

tel: +27 83 632 1452
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ifm Warehouse, Kempton Park

tel: +27 60 550 4160
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Durban

tel: +27 31 266 6465
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Botha, Eddie
Operations Manager
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de Beer, Celia
Marketing Manager
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Hattingh, Sarnia
Financial Manager
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Hittler, Antony
Regional Sales Manager
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Kidson, Christopher
Product Sales Manager
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Labuschagne, Alana
Accounts
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Lapacz, Krzysztof
Business Development Manager Industrial Networking
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Louw, Albert
Business Development Manager Mobile Control System
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Mackenzie, Shaun
Managing Director
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Meyer, Alfred
Managing Director - Namibia
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Skelton, Alwyn
Managing Director - South Africa
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White, Ralph
Business Development Manager Condition Monitoring
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Wilkinson, Alfie
National Sales Manager
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ifm Electronic
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News from ifm - South Africa:
Hygienic and accurate flow measurement
October 2026, Flow Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

ifm’s ultrasonic sensor detects flows of conductive and non-conductive media with high precision.

Inductive ring sensors monitor material flow in feeding technology
October 2026, Sensors & Transducers, ifm - South Africa

ifm’s inductive ring sensors detect metallic parts such as screws and nuts as they pass through tubes at speeds up to 35 m/s, enabling precise counting, flow control and blockage detection, with sensitivity and output functions configurable via IO-Link.

Vibration sensor with CANopen interface for mobile machines
September 2026, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration, ifm - South Africa

ifm’s 3-axis VMB301 condition monitoring sensor integrates into the vehicle network via CANopen, delivering real-time bearing, vibration and temperature data to help mobile machines avoid costly damage and downtime.

Pressure sensor for robust measurement and clear communication
September 2026, Pressure Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

ifm’s G1/2 PF pressure sensor monitors highly viscous or abrasive media directly on the system, with a robust ceramic measuring cell, a rotatable display and a flush design that prevents clogging.

Hygienic ultrasonic flow sensor
Third Quarter 2026, Other technologies, ifm - South Africa

The SU Puresonic Hygienic ultrasonic sensor from ifm detects flows of conductive and non-conductive media with high precision.

The data-driven path to sustainable manufacturing
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2026, Sensors & Transducers, Editor's Choice, ifm - South Africa

Smart automation is closing the gap between operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, and the data to do it is already inside the plant. With ifm’s sensing and digitalisation technologies, manufacturers can turn machine intelligence into measurable sustainability gains.

Inductive ring sensors monitor material flow in feeding technology
August 2026, Level Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

Inductive ring sensors detect metallic parts moving through tubes at up to 35 m/s, whatever their size, enabling precise counting, flow control and reliable detection of blockages or misfeeds.

Fiber-optic amplifiers for precise object detection
August 2026, Sensors & Transducers, ifm - South Africa

The OCF fibre-optic amplifier detects even the smallest or most transparent objects in confined spaces, making proven fibre-optic technology easier and more user-friendly than before.

IIoT controller for the field and control cabinet
August 2026, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers, ifm - South Africa

The IIoT controller from ifm is a powerful, communicative and flexible PLC solution in machine and plant digitalisation.

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