Motion Control Buyers' Guide
TLC Engineering Solutions

Block E, St Andrews Office Park, Meadowbrook Lane, Epsom Downs, Sandton

tel:  
+27 87 808 2290
fax:  
+27 86 616 1339
email:  
sales@tlc.co.za
url:  
www.tlc.co.za

Iso Certification ISO 9001:2015

Core business offering: design, manufacture, installation and support of bespoke infrastructure and equipment performance monitoring systems. Solutions for rail, mining, medical, industrial, electrical and mechanical equipment. IoT, remote monitoring, storage, analysis and display of data using displays, dashboards, web or mobile. Cost-effective local solutions to technology problems.


Cousins, Terry
Solutions & Sales
terry@tlc.co.za
Cousins, Barry
Projects
barry@tlc.co.za
Valentim, Luis
Solutions & Sales
luis@tlc.co.za
Labview Developer
(System Integrator/Installer)
Microchip
(System Integrator/Installer)
Microsoft
(System Integrator/Installer)
National Instruments
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
PRMS
(Manufacturer)
QSR2000
(Manufacturer)
RLSMS
(Manufacturer)
SMS Printer
(Manufacturer)
Speedwave
(Manufacturer)
Vibronics
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
WIM WIM
(Manufacturer)
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Other
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Asset management
-Condition monitoring
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-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
- Overload protection; Mechanical
-Transmitters & transducers
- Strain gauge sensors
- Vibration
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
Section - Power generation & storage
-Other
- DC power supplies; 0-120 V
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Plant & maintenance
- Asset management
- Condition monitoring
- Energy efficiency
-Training & education
- Web-based
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
- Software; Electrical drive design
-Other
- Software; Safety design
- Test equipment
- Vibration analysers
Industry news:
Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leverages SEW-EURODRIVE precision
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice, SEW-EURODRIVE

Innovative technology for shrinking catalytic converters, designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software.

Hydrostatic machine base for ultra-precision grinding centre
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Hyprostatik Schönfeld has developed a high-precision hydrostatic machine base for a new ultra-precision grinding centre for Optotech. The machine platform enables a previously unattainable combination of dimensional accuracy, dynamics and surface quality in the ultra-precision grinding of optical surfaces.

Supporting construction of next-gen floating offshore wind turbines
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

While windy locations naturally make ideal spots for offshore wind farms, they bring challenges when it comes to assembling wind turbines, particularly in ports. Mammoet was approached by Euroports to support with the marshalling and assembly of the components that make up the three turbines at Port-la-Nouvelle in France.

Identifying signs of hydraulic cylinder wear and tear
Second Quarter 2026, Hydraulic systems & components, CT Hydraulics (Nqoba)

Recognising the early warning signs of hydraulic cylinder degradation is crucial for preventing costly downtime, ensuring operator safety and maximising the lifespan of your hydraulic systems.

The shopping cart that knows the way
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Horne Technologies

How can visually impaired and blind people shop independently in a supermarket? VIRAS supplies the answer: an autonomous shopping cart developed at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Electra Mining Africa 2026
Second Quarter 2026, News & events

Electra Mining Africa will take place at Nasrec, Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.

Rising demand for advanced coolant technology
Second Quarter 2026, Other technologies

As modern engines become smaller, more powerful and increasingly complex, coolant technology has undergone a fundamental transformation.

Innovative drive system for smart logistics
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Horne Technologies

With its new DualGear, Faulhaber presents a high-performance drive system with high dynamics, robustness and precision in a compact, diameter-compliant design.

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