Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Pro-Temp Automation

Unit 51 Ivy Park, Ivy Road, Pinetown

tel:  
+27 31 709 1028
fax:  
+27 86 528 6261
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.protemp.co.za

Core business offering: PLCs, controllers, HMIs, drivers, switchgear, automation and industrial IT products (scada, quality, efficiency and downtime software), barriers and converters.


Schoeman, Johannes
IT Manager
[email protected]
Schroeder, Roland
Software Manager
[email protected]
Sookdeo, Nakesh
Internal Sales
[email protected]
Symington, Donald
Electrical Foreman
[email protected]
Veress, Karen
Admin/Accounts
[email protected]
Moeller
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
- Other
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Asset management
-Condition monitoring
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- Power contactors & isolators
- Surge arrestors
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-Controller motor combinations
-Controllers
-Motors
-AC controllers & starters
- 3-phase; frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; 10 - 100 kW
- Direct on line (DOL)
- Single phase; Frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- Soft starters; Electronic
- Soft starters; Star-Delta
-AC Motors
- 3-phase
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- Power contactors & isolators
- Surge arrestors
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance
- General maintenance
-Manufacture
- Control panel
- DB
- MCC
-Plant & maintenance
- Asset management
- Condition monitoring
- Energy efficiency
- Shutdown
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Software; Electrical drive design
-Other
- Software; Safety design
-Pneumatic
- Software; Pneumatic design
Industry news:
Precision matters: Unravelling the intricacies of hydraulic cylinder honing
First Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components

This article dives into the intricacies of hydraulic cylinder honing, shedding light on its significance, process and the technology behind achieving unparalleled precision.

Problem solving under pressure
First Quarter 2025, Editor's Choice, Axiom Hydraulics

The greatest strength of Axiom Hydraulics lies in the company’s ability to solve complex problems and adapt systems to meet unique challenges. This capability stems from two key factors: the diverse experience of its team members, which spans decades across multiple disciplines, and their unwavering dedication to their clients.

The impact of gearless mill drive technology on CO2 emissions
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

ABB has released an in-depth white paper detailing the vital role that gearless grinding technologies can play in driving productivity in mining while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint.

Siemens elevates automotive and aerospace simulation
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Siemens South Africa

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest update to its Simcenter portfolio, delivering advancements in aerostructure analysis, electric motor design, gear optimisation and smart virtual sensing. These enhancements are designed to streamline workflows, accelerate certification and provide deeper insights into system performance.

The six pillars of hydraulic system health
First Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components, Hydrasales

Hydrasales, a leader in hydraulic and lube oil industry solutions, offers an extensive range of condition monitoring products designed to safeguard your systems. Here are six essential checks for hydraulic system health to keep your systems in optimal shape.

Monitoring vibration allows for equipment longevity
First Quarter 2025, Other technologies, Iritron

Unscheduled downtime and maintenance on machines is often a source of frustration for many companies active in industrial manufacturing as it results in loss of process and productivity, which in turn equates to loss of revenue.

Planar motor system for quality assurance
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice, Beckhoff Automation

Achieving the shortest possible inspection times, even when working with different components, is paramount when it comes to series production. This is precisely what special machine builder, stoba Sondermaschinen set out to achieve with its InspectorONE optical inspection system, which is based on deep learning and features the Beckhoff XPlanar planar motor system at the conveyor system core.

Efficient maintenance counts
First Quarter 2025, Shaft power components, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG

BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes that includes correct chain and sprocket selection, which is a critical factor in any power transmission system.

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