Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Opto Africa Automation

Block D, 91 Main Avenue, Ferndale

tel:  
+27 82 575 66 69
cell:  
+27 82 575 6669
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.opto.africa

Core business offering: automated weighing solutions, platform scales and filling stations, M2M technologies, systems and software integration, scada systems, PC-based control solutions, turnkey weighbridge solutions. Industrial IOT, data visualisation, ERP integration, EDGE controller, PLC, industrial automation.


Gokaran, Prashanth
GM
[email protected]
Visser, Jaco
Director
[email protected]
A&D
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
BatchCon
(Manufacturer, System Integrator/Installer)
Opto22
(System Integrator/Installer)
Precia Molen
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Rinstrum
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
SENA
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Systec
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
WinBridge
(Manufacturer, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
- Other
-Valves
- Electrically operated
- Flow control; Flow control valves
- Integrated circuits
- Pneumatically operated
- Sequence
- Timing
-Controllers
- Electro-hydraulic
- Electro-mechanical
- Electro-pneumatic
-Valves
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Pressure regulating
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Condition monitoring
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Gauges & indicators
- Energy; VAhr/kVAhr
- Energy; Whr/kWhr
- Power; VA/kVA
- Power; W/kW
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Voltage
-Machine safety
- Over- under-speed protection
- Overload protection; Electrical
- Overload protection; Mechanical
-Other
- Analytical instrumentation
- Control panels
- Indicator lamps
- Switches; Manual
-Transmitters & transducers
- Energy; VAhr/kVAhr
- Energy; Whr/kWhr
- Frequency
- Potentiometers
- Power factor
- Power; VA/kVA
- Power; W/kW
- Strain gauge sensors
- Voltage
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-AC controllers & starters
- Soft starters; Other
- Traction control
-Other electric motors
- Stepper
-Other
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Manufacture
- Control panel
- DB
- MCC
-Corporate
- Exhibitions
-Plant & maintenance
- Asset management
- Condition monitoring
- Energy efficiency
- Shutdown
-Training & education
- Electrical drive systems; Courses/seminars at customers' premises
- Electrical drive systems; Courses/seminars by arrangement
- Electrical drive systems; Regular courses/seminars
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
- Software; Electrical drive design
-Other
- Laboratory equipment
- Software; Safety design
News from Opto Africa Automation:
Control architecture leads to faster, easier product development for refrigeration
May 2024, IT in Manufacturing, Editor's Choice, Opto Africa Automation

What’s the secret to providing superior service and staying competitive in a changing market? You might learn something from ALTA Refrigeration’s experience. Over ten years, it transformed itself from a custom engineering services company into a scalable industrial equipment manufacturer, using an edge-oriented control architecture to manage a growing installed base.

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.

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.

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