Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Industrial Control & Automation (ICA)

56,57,58 Ivy Park, Gate 1, Ivy Road, Pinetown

tel:  
+27 31 709 0811
fax:  
+27 31 709 0812
cell:  
+27 83 452 3181
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.ica-rsa.com

Core business offering: instrumentation and electrical contracting services and suppply of a leading brand of process control instrumentation .


Richards Bay

tel: +27 82 879 0693
fax: +27 86 545 7764
[email protected]
Rustenburg & Britz

tel: +27 79 825 5135
[email protected]
Calvert, Mark
Managing Director
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Hitge, Kobus
Project Manager
[email protected]
Ngongoma, Chris
Director
[email protected]
Smith, Chris
Construction Manager
[email protected]
Snyman, Joe
Project Manager
[email protected]
Barksdale
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Kinetrol
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Sarel
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Weidmuller
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Yokogawa
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Cylinder components & accessories
-Cylinder variants
- Double-acting
- Single-acting
- Spring return
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Other
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
-Valves
- Directional control; Manual valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid pilot valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid valves & manifolds
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Proportional
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Rotary
-Gauges & indicators
- Counters
- Current
- Digital
- Energy; VAhr/kVAhr
- Energy; Whr/kWhr
- Flow
- Frequency
- Level
- Power; VA/kVA
- Power; W/kW
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Voltage
-Other
- Analytical instrumentation
- Control panels
- Indicator lamps
- Switches; Manual
-Personnel safety
- Light curtains & guards
- Presence sensors
- Safety controllers & shutdown systems
- Vibration sensors
-Presence sensors
- Limit switch
- Proximity
-Switches
- Flow
- Level
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Transmitters & transducers
- Current
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Cable on reels or cut to length
- Cable sets, made up
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Fuses
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
- Surge arrestors
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Tubing, pneumatic
Section - Power generation & storage
-Other
- Solar systems
- Uninterruptable power supplies
-Transformers
- Over 600V
-Other
- Filters
- Receivers
- Relief valves
- Service units
- Silencers
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Cable on reels or cut to length
- Cable sets, made up
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Fuses
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
- Surge arrestors
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Tubing, pneumatic
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Manufacture
- Control panel
- DB
- MCC
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance/compressed air leak detection
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
-Other
- Test equipment
- Vibration analysers
Industry news:
Robotic solution for adhesive tape application with flexible control
First Quarter 2025, Robotics & Mechatronics, Editor's Choice, Beckhoff Automation

In industry, even elaborate processes, such as the application of adhesive tape to parts with varying geometries are automated. Innovative Automation has developed a platform with Beckhoff control technology and a remote feeding module, which increases productivity and enables flexible customisation for different requirements.

Big themes for 2025
First Quarter 2025, News & events

2024 was a year of unprecedented innovation and global upheaval. As we look ahead, Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute asks which technologies will reshape our world in 2025?

Innovative series of direct-operated valves with higher flow rates
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Moog has launched two new direct-operated valve series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimise costs for machine builders.

Monitoring the health of systems
Fourth Quarter 2024, Shaft power components, Editor's Choice, SA Gauge

Pressure and temperature gauges are vital instruments in various industries. However, they are susceptible to failures that can compromise their accuracy and reliability. When these gauges fail, the consequences can be severe.

World’s first miniaturised, robot-assisted surgical device
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies

Swiss drive specialist, maxon, together with Virtual Incision, have developed the MIRA Surgical System. This is the world’s first miniaturised and robot-assisted surgical device. It works with the sterilisable maxon ECX Speed 6 and 8 mm drives.

SKF empowers employees
First Quarter 2025, News & events, SKF South Africa

The cornerstone to SKF’s success as a global leader in premium bearing products and rotating technology is an unwavering commitment to investing in its valued employees. Tsholofelo Choma, who now proudly holds the position of quality environmental health and safety (QEHS) officer, exemplifies SKF’s employee-centricity ethos.

Compressed air preparation
First Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, Artic Driers International

The choice of compressed air dryers is driven by the air quality demands of your plant.

Festo celebrates its centenary
First Quarter 2025, News & events, Festo

Creating added customer value through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. The company’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers and partners worldwide throughout the year.

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