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Opto Africa Automation
Block D, 91 Main Avenue, Ferndale
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.
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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
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.
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Industry news: |
A turnkey drive solution to guarantee performance and reduce lead times
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, SEW-EURODRIVE
[Sponsored] The introduction of SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA package responds directly to challenges faced by industry when mixing components from multiple suppliers in a drive solution. |
New torque sensors for fastening applications
Second Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Sensor Technology, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, has launched its latest advancement in torque sensing technology.
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Siemens and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate 20 years of innovation
Second Quarter 2025, News & events, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Digital Industries Software is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing, representing one of the longest standing technical partnerships in Formula 1 today. |
Building resilience in extreme environments
Second Quarter 2025, Other technologies
The petrochemical and oil and gas sectors operate in unforgiving environments. In this high-stakes industry, operational efficiency is vital, and unplanned downtime can have severe consequences. To thrive in this demanding landscape, a proactive and sophisticated approach to maintenance is no longer an option, but a necessity.
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Electric chain hoist where advanced features are standard
Second Quarter 2025, Other technologies
Konecranes has launched the new Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, designed to meet the demands of industries that require high-performance lifting equipment. |
It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
Second 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. |
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. |
Innomotics showcases efficient motors and drives at Hannover Messe
Second Quarter 2025, News & events
Innomotics recently presented its innovations and solutions for a sustainable industry at Hannover Messe 2025. Highlights included a novel Active Vibration Control System, IE6 energy efficiency class motors, and new product partnerships.
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