Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Atlas Industrial Systems

3 Wolfram Street, Vanderbijlpark

tel:  
+27 16 981 7843
fax:  
+27 16 933 6552
cell:  
+27 83 302 0224
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
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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Angular sensor has analogue output
Fourth Quarter 2007, Other technologies, Atlas Industrial Systems

ASM has introduced the latest addition to the POSIROT family, PRAS3, a new magnetic angular position sensor in a compact 36 mm diameter housing. The active sensor element uses an internal, contact-free ...

Industry news:
From the editor's desk: A new era
Third Quarter 2026, Editor's Choice, Technews Publishing

After fifteen years as editor of Motion Control, the time has come for me to hand over to Andrew Seldon. It has been a privilege to be part of this publication and to witness not only the remarkable advances in motion control, fluid power and automation, but also the enormous changes in the world around us.

The hidden heroes who shape Africa’s industrial future
Third Quarter 2026, News & events, Editor's Choice, Bosch Rexroth Africa

Behind every industrial success story, there’s a human one. Their names may never appear on a project signboard or in a headline. Yet their expertise and determination keep industries moving every day.

The ultimate asset protection
Third Quarter 2026, Hydraulic systems & components, CT Hydraulics (Nqoba)

Prioritising the prevention of hydraulic fluid contamination is the single most effective way to eliminate the presence of microscopic debris introduced during hose assembly, repairs, or maintenance.

SI programme strengthens partner ecosystem
Third Quarter 2026, News & events, Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric will soon officially launch its new System Integrator (SI) Programme, which will mark a major change in how the company partners with industrial automation specialists across Southern, East and West Africa.

Duplex worm gears for precision backlash adjustment
Third Quarter 2026, Other technologies

KHK USA has introduced duplex worm gears that allow precise backlash adjustment through simple axial movement of the worm shaft, eliminating the need for gearbox housing alterations during assembly or maintenance.

High-performance linear guides
Third Quarter 2026, Pneumatic systems & components, igus

igus continues its quest to replace traditional lubricated linear guides with its drylin polymer technology, which improves machine reliability. The absence of lubrication means it contributes to safer, cleaner operation with no risk of contamination.

Next-generation motor management solution
Third Quarter 2026, Other technologies, News & events, Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric has launched its TeSys Tera motor management solution in the West African market, combining advanced motor protection, digital connectivity and real-time diagnostics for manufacturing, mining and water applications.

Magma X100 delivers AMB systems for wide range of industrial machinery
Third Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

SpinDrive launches Magma X100 controller, bringing active magnetic bearing technology to a new generation of industrial applications. The Magma X100 expands SpinDrive’s oil-free, frictionless AMB technology to applications below 150 kW, unlocking new addressable markets.

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