Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Poly-Test Instruments

Unit 16 Machine Park, 38 Francis Road, Anderbolt, Boksburg

tel:  
+27 11 918 7450
cell:  
+27 71 895 8757
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.poly-test.co.za

Core business offering: instrumentation for quality control laboratories and other production/educational applications.


Cape Town

tel: +27 11 918 7450
[email protected]
Donkers, Nelma
Office Manager
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O'Hare, Sean
Member
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Wentzel, Edwin
Sales
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Wentzel, Edwin
Sales
[email protected]
Poly Test Instruments
Anderbolt
tel: +27 11 918 7450
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Section - Control systems & components
-Programmable controls
- PC-based
-Valves
- Servovalve
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Robotics & mechatronics
- Peripherals; Grippers
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Machine safety
- Torque limiters
-Transmitters & transducers
- Frequency
- Potentiometers
- Strain gauge sensors
- Torque sensors
- Voltage
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-Controller motor combinations
- Hydrostatic drive systems
- Other
-Controllers
- Other
-Motors
- Other
-Controllers
-Motors
- Other
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Maintenance
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
- Rebuilding
-Design & engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance & manufacture
- Repairs/Maintenance
Industry news:
The role of analogue gauges in a digital world
Fourth Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, SA Gauge

With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges are outdated. Yet in almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use. There’s a good reason for this.

Heavy impact, smart control
Fourth Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components, Editor's Choice, Axiom Hydraulics

Every now and then a project lands on your desk that’s equal parts heavy machinery and fine control - a tantalising mix for any engineer. A client approached Axiom Hydraulics with a project exactly like this.

Africa Automation Indaba 2026
Fourth Quarter 2025, News & events

Africa’s automation and process control landscape is poised for a major milestone with the launch of the Africa Automation Indaba, taking place from 13 to 14 May 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town.

Hamar Controls earns dual Siemens Partner Awards
Fourth Quarter 2025, News & events

Hamar Controls has been honoured with two Smart Infrastructure Partner of the Year Awards by Siemens. These acknowledge the company’s exceptional manufacturing output within the Siemens SIVACON S8 partner programme.

SAFPA: From the President's desk
Fourth Quarter 2025, SAFPA, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)

News about SAFPA’s activities.

Advanced tensioning solutions for industrial applications
Fourth Quarter 2025, Shaft power components

OST-Africa has developed an advanced range of tensioning elements, designed to meet the demands of mechanical power transmission

The advantages of using an adjustable cable gland
Fourth Quarter 2025, Shaft power components

Pratley continues to demonstrate its engineering leadership with its innovative adjustable cable gland, designed to significantly reduce maintenance and labour costs across a wide range of industrial applications.

Making lines safer with smarter connection
Fourth Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components, Hydrasales

Imagine connecting multiple hydraulic lines or a combination of hydraulic, electrical and grease lines with one single, confident movement. That’s the everyday convenience operators get from Faster’s MultiFaster multi-coupling systems.

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