Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Oilpower

45 Henwood Road, New Germany, Durban

tel:  
+27 31 705 9871
cell:  
+27 82 784 2933
email:  
duncan@oilpower.co.za
url:  
www.oilpower.co.za

Core business offering: hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and accessories.


Durban

tel: +27 31 705 9871
logan@oilpower.co.za
MacKinnon, Duncan
Managing Director
duncan@oilpower.co.za
Naidoo, Logan
Sales Manager
logan@oilpower.co.za
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:
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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