Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Atlas Industrial Systems

3 Wolfram Street, Vanderbijlpark

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+27 16 981 7843
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+27 16 933 6552
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+27 83 302 0224
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www.atlassystems.co.za

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Core business offering: industrial instrumentation, sensors and process control equipment.


Du Pisanie, Ria
Director
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Greyling, Willem
Proposals Manager
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Karolius, Warren
Sales Manager
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Karolius, Herbert
Director
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Koen, Alex
Internal Sales
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Lombard, Jako
Internal Sales
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Terblanche, Franco
Construction Director
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A I Tek Instruments
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
ABB
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
ASM
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Baxcell
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Castell
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Delta
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Fema
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Fife
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Flowline
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Honeywell
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
KBK Couplings
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Kent Power Cylinders
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Micronor
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Next Sence
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Nobotek
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Polytec
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Ramsey
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Rittal
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Silver Instrumentation
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
STI (France)
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Tekon
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Transducer Direct
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Turtle Tough
(Shared Agency)
Yudian
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
- Servo
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
- Other
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
- Rotary
-Valves
- Directional control; manual
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
- Rotary
-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
- Proportional
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
- Synchros & resolvers
-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
- Shear pins
- Torque limiters
-Other
- Control panels
- Indicator lamps
- Joysticks
- Switches; Manual
-Personnel safety
- Audible safety devices (alarms, klaxons, etc)
- Dual-hand controls
- Emergency brakes
- Emergency stops
- Foot switches
- Light curtains & guards
- Mechanical 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
- Vision systems
-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 - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Electrical
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-AC controllers & starters
- 3-phase; frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; 10 - 100 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; Fractional kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; Over 100 kW
- Direct on line (DOL)
- Direct torque control
- Flux vector control
- Matrix converter
- Regenerative
- Resistance
- Single phase; Frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- Single phase; Frequency control; Fractional kW
- Single phase; Frequency control; Over 10 kW
- Soft starters; Autotransformer
- Soft starters; Electronic
- Soft starters; Other
- Soft starters; Resistance
- Soft starters; Star-Delta
-AC Motors
- 3-phase
- 3-phase; 1-10 kW
- 3-phase; Fractional kW
- 3-phase; Synchronous
- Geared
- HV; 3-phase
- MV; 3-phase
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
- Single phase; 1-10 kW
- Single phase; Fractional kW
- Single phase; Over 10 kW
- Single phase; Synchronous
-Controller motor sets
- AC; 3-phase; Frequency control; Closed loop
- AC; 3-phase; Frequency control; Open loop
- AC; Single phase; Frequency control; Closed loop
- AC; Single phase; Frequency control; Open loop
- DC; Motor controller combination; Closed loop
- DC; Motor controller combination; Open loop
- DC; Pulse width modulation (PWM); Closed loop
- DC; Pulse width modulation (PWM); Open loop
-DC controllers & starters
- Current control; 10-100 kW
- Current control; 1-10 kW
- Current control; Fractional kW
- Current control; Over 100 kW
- Regenerative
- Starters
- Voltage control; 10-100 kW
- Voltage control; 1-10 kW
- Voltage control; Fractional kW
- Voltage control; Over 100 kW
-DC Motors
- 10-100 kW
- 1-10 kW
- Brushless
- Fractional kW
- Geared
- Over 100 kW
- Permanent magnet
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
- Traction
- Wound field
-Other electric motors
- Stepper
-Other
- Motor contactors & isolators
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Electrical
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Manufacture
- Control panel
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
- Software; Electrical drive design
-Other
- Mechanical
- Software; Safety design
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Industry news:
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[Sponsored] The introduction of SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA package responds directly to challenges faced by industry when mixing components from multiple suppliers in a drive solution.

New torque sensors for fastening applications
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Sensor Technology, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, has launched its latest advancement in torque sensing technology.

Siemens and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate 20 years of innovation
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Building resilience in extreme environments
Second Quarter 2025, Other technologies

The petrochemical and oil and gas sectors operate in unforgiving environments. In this high-stakes industry, operational efficiency is vital, and unplanned downtime can have severe consequences. To thrive in this demanding landscape, a proactive and sophisticated approach to maintenance is no longer an option, but a necessity.

Electric chain hoist where advanced features are standard
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Konecranes has launched the new Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, designed to meet the demands of industries that require high-performance lifting equipment.

It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution
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One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, which depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. SKF recommended the TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector as a more streamlined, user-friendly alternative.

The seven different types of hydraulic fittings used for cylinders
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Hydraulic fittings are crucial for maintaining the integrity of hydraulic circuits, Selecting the right type of hydraulic fitting is not only essential for preventing leaks but also for ensuring minimal downtime and enhancing overall system efficiency.

Innomotics showcases efficient motors and drives at Hannover Messe
Second Quarter 2025, News & events

Innomotics recently presented its innovations and solutions for a sustainable industry at Hannover Messe 2025. Highlights included a novel Active Vibration Control System, IE6 energy efficiency class motors, and new product partnerships.

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