Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Abacus Automation

Unit 16, Wareing Park, 2 Wareing Road, Pinetown

tel:  
+27 31 702 5767
cell:  
+27 82 783 7535
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.abacus-automation.co.za

Core business offering: PLC, scada, drives, HMI, crane automation, instrumentation, motion control products, switchgear, power monitoring and weighing equipment.


Durban

tel: +27 31 702 5767
[email protected]
Erasmus, Nico
Engineering Sales Manager
[email protected]
Scott, Warren
Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)
[email protected]
Hugo Tillquist
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Laumas
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Siemens Digital Industries
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Control systems & components
-Programmable controls
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
- Synchros & resolvers
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 on line (DOL)
- Direct torque control
- Flux vector control
- Regenerative
- Resistance
- Single phase; Frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- Single phase; Frequency control; Fractional kW
- Soft starters; Electronic
-AC Motors
- 3-phase
- 3-phase; 1-10 kW
- 3-phase; Synchronous
-Controller motor sets
- AC; 3-phase; Frequency control; Closed loop
- AC; 3-phase; Frequency control; Open loop
- AC; Single phase; Frequency control; Closed loop
- AC; Single phase; Frequency control; Open loop
- DC; Motor controller combination; Closed loop
- DC; Motor controller combination; Open loop
- DC; Pulse width modulation (PWM); Closed loop
- DC; Pulse width modulation (PWM); Open loop
-DC controllers & starters
- Current control; 10-100 kW
- Current control; 1-10 kW
- Current control; Fractional kW
-DC Motors
- Brushless
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
Section - Power generation & storage
-Alternators & generators
- AC alternators; 0-120 V
- AC alternators; 120-600 V
- AC alternators; Over 600 V
- DC generators; 0-120 V
- DC generators; 120-600 V
- DC generators; Over 600 V
-Other
- AC power supplies; 0-120 V
- AC power supplies; 120-600 V
- AC power supplies; Over 600 V
- DC power supplies; 0-120 V
- DC power supplies; 120-600 V
- DC power supplies; Over 600 V
- Power factor correction
- Uninterruptable power supplies
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Manufacture
- Control panel
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Software; Electrical drive design
Industry news:
The critical role of check valves
Third Quarter 2025, Shaft power components, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa

In fluid power systems, the performance and reliability of the entire operation often hinge on components that are small in size but significant in function. Among these, the check valve stands out as a fundamental yet frequently overlooked element.

Reinventing the wheel
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice

Once a curiosity in the early automotive age, in-wheel motors are now re-emerging with real promise. From electric cars to commercial vehicles and even aircraft, they are on the verge of transforming transportation engineering.

Sustainability is transforming fluid power
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Technews Publishing

Sustainability is reshaping the future of fluid power. With the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient technologies and tightening global regulations, fluid power systems are being re-engineered for higher efficiency, lower emissions and reduced material usage.

Redefining industrial lifting
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

The Konecranes S-series hoist redefines industrial lifting through its integration of a ground-breaking synthetic rope with smart features, a lifting capacity of 20 tons, and the ability to adapt to diverse girder configurations.

It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
Third Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, SKF South Africa

One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, which depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. SKF recommended the TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector as a more streamlined, user-friendly alternative.

RS South Africa showcases industrial solutions at MTE Phalaborwa
Third Quarter 2025, News & events, RS South Africa

RS South Africa recently showcased its latest industrial and electronic solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibition in Phalaborwa in Limpopo.

Beckhoff’s XPlanar boosts productivity in medical device assembly
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Beckhoff Automation

The intelligent transport system, XPlanar from Beckhoff provided the basis for an innovative system concept allowing the specialists at Automation NTH to reduce the space requirement of an assembly machine for medical diagnostic devices by a factor of 10.

Single DDI cable solution simplifies connectivity
Third Quarter 2025, Shaft power components, SEW-EURODRIVE

Cabling can be one of the most challenging aspects of automation and drive system installations, often leading to delays, faults and inefficiencies. SEW-EURODRIVE offers a solution that simplifies connectivity, its innovative Digital Data Interface technology combined with a single cable system.

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