Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Oilpower

45 Henwood Road, New Germany, Durban

tel:  
+27 31 705 9871
cell:  
+27 82 784 2933
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.oilpower.co.za

Core business offering: hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and accessories.


Durban

tel: +27 31 705 9871
[email protected]
MacKinnon, Duncan
Managing Director
[email protected]
Naidoo, Logan
Sales Manager
[email protected]
CEF
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Dekema
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
EMC Pneumatic
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
G Gun
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Hi-Force
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Hikeris
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Hoyea
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Hydac
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Lander
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
LOVOL
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Renowell
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
SEL
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Vickers
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Cylinder variants
- Custom
- Double acting
- Double rod end
- Metric
- Miniature
- Single acting
- Spring return
- Cushioned cylinders
- Custom cylinders
- Double rod end
- Double-acting
- Metric
- Miniature
- Single-acting
- Spring return
Section - Control systems & components
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
-Valves
- Accumulator charge, bleed
- Cartridge
- Check
- Counterbalance
- Deceleration
- Directional control; ball
- Directional control; manual
- Directional control; pilot operated
- Directional control; solenoid direct
- Directional control; solenoid pilot
- Electrically operated
- Flow control; Flow control valves
- Hydraulically operated
- Manually operated
- Modular
- Piloted
- Pneumatically operated
- Priority flow
- Proportional
- Sequence
- Servovalve
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
-Valves
- 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
- Quick exhaust
- Sequence
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Accumulators/intensifiers; Repairs/maintenance
- Cylinder chrome plating
- Cylinder custom build
- Cylinder; Honing
- Maintenance
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
- Rebuilding
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance
- Maintenance & manufacture
News from Oilpower:
Powering southern Africa’s industrial evolution for over five decades
June 2025, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Oilpower

Established in 1974, Oilpower is a recognised name in South Africa’s hydraulic and pneumatic sector. What started as a small, family-run business has matured into a highly structured operation with specialised teams, experienced engineers and a reputation for technical excellence and reliability. Oilpower is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year

Industry news:
PC-based control for flat wire motors for electric vehicles
First Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Beckhoff Automation

Special machine manufacturer, ruhlamat Huarui Automation Technologies has unveiled the second generation of its mass production line for flexible stators with bar winding (pins). This enables an extremely short production cycle and line changeover times, supported by PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.

Rip-and-ship solution speeds up nuclear decommissioning project
First Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

When removing steam generators from decommissioned nuclear reactor buildings, the most economical method is to remove them in one piece. Mammoet was commissioned by Framatome to support with the removal of four steam generators from PreussenElektra’s Nuclear Power Plant Unterweser in Germany.

Timken funds Kids Haven STEM classroom
First Quarter 2026, News & events

A bright new chapter in digital education has begun at Kids Haven with the official opening of a fully equipped STEM classroom at the Kids Haven Village. This exciting addition was generously donated by Timken South Africa and expertly installed by Breadline Africa.

Major software release for Parker PSD servo drives
First Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa

Parker Hannifin has released its PSD servo drive family delivering new control modes, advanced synchronisation functions and performance optimisations designed to improve throughput, accuracy and system efficiency in demanding industrial applications.

Industrial valve solutions
First Quarter 2026, Shaft power components, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG

BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems. These include valves, hydraulic hoses and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as well as pumps and reservoir accessories.

Fast hoist for wind turbines
First Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

RUD neXera offers time and cost savings in wind turbine maintenance.

WearCheck turns the focus on friction modifiers
First Quarter 2026, News & events

One of the most important features of a lubricant is the reduction of friction between two surfaces.A dditives like friction modifiers are added to perform this function. Wearcheck turns the focus on friction modifiers

How to clean compressed air effectively
First Quarter 2026, Pneumatic systems & components

ISO-Reliability Partners has taken another step in bringing to market highly effective solutions to combat contamination in all its forms. The locally designed and patented Air Wizard inline water trap is proudly manufactured in South Africa. It has been SABS tested for the separation of water, oily fluids, rust and solid particulates from pneumatic compressed air or gas lines.

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