Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Procontrol Instrumentation

53 Eleventh Street, Springs

tel:  
+27 11 362 4292
fax:  
+27 11 362 4295
cell:  
+27 83 302 9198
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.procontrol.co.za

Core business offering: process control instrumentation and related equipment, including speed measurement.


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(Shared Agency)
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(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
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(Shared Agency)
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(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
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(Shared Agency)
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(Shared Agency)
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(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
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(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
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(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
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Section - Control systems & components
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
-Visualisation
- HMI
-Controllers
- Electro-pneumatic
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
-Valves
- Check
- Directional control; Manual valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pilot operated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pressure-compensated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid pilot valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid valves & manifolds
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Pressure regulating
- Proportional
- Quick exhaust
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
-Gauges & indicators
- Counters
- Current
- Digital
- Energy; VAhr/kVAhr
- Energy; Whr/kWhr
- Flow
- Frequency
- Level
- Power factor
- Power; VA/kVA
- Power; W/kW
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Voltage
-Machine safety
- Over- under-speed protection
- Overload protection; Electrical
-Other
- Control panels
- Indicator lamps
- Switches; Manual
-Personnel safety
- Audible safety devices (alarms, klaxons, etc)
- Emergency stops
- Foot switches
- Light curtains & guards
- Movement sensors
- Photoelectric guards
- Presence sensors
- Programmable relays
- Safety controllers & shutdown systems
- Safety mats
- Safety relays
- Trip switches
- Vibration sensors
- Visual safety devices (beacons, etc)
-Presence sensors
- Capacitive sensors
- IR sensors
- Limit switch
- Magnetic sensors
- Proximity
- Thermal sensors
-Switches
- Flow
- Level
- Position
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Vibration
-Transmitters & transducers
- Accelerometers
- Angle
- Current
- Current transformers (CTs)
- Energy; VAhr/kVAhr
- Energy; Whr/kWhr
- Frequency
- Particle counters
- Potentiometers
- Power factor
- Power; VA/kVA
- Power; W/kW
- Strain gauge sensors
- Tacho generators
- Tilt transducers
- Torque sensors
- Turn rate sensors (gyros/solid state)
- Vibration
- Voltage
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
-Pneumatic
- Pneumatic; Test equipment
Industry news:
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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
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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
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SKF empowers employees
First Quarter 2025, News & events, SKF South Africa

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Compressed air preparation
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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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