Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Burkert South Africa

34 Loper Avenue, Spartan, Kempton Park

tel:  
+27 11 574 6000
fax:  
+27 11 454 1477
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.burkert.co.za

Core business offering: process control instrumentation including flow instruments, pressure instruments, temperature instruments, level instruments, analytical instruments, solenoid valves, process valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, hygienic valves, pneumatic valves and valve banks, and custom made pneumatic panels


Cape Town

tel: +27 21 510 7137
fax: +27 21 510 7135
[email protected]
Durban

tel: +27 31 266 1600
fax: +27 31 266 1901
[email protected]
Nelspruit

tel: +27 83 282 8629
fax: +27 86 662 8930
[email protected]
Rustenburg

tel: +27 83 289 5109
fax: +27 86 696 6987
[email protected]
Bird, Nicholas
Internal Sales - Cape Town
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Du Buisson, Ruzei
General Manager
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Dumas, Charl
Account Manager - West Rand & Freestate
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Hinde, David
Internal Sales - Durban
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Kloppers, Neels
Account Manager - East rand & Pretoria
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Seitz, Alvin
Account Manager - North Gauteng
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Strydom, Dave
Sales Manager
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Willemse, Alex
Technical sales, projects and systems
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Bürkert
(Manufacturer)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Rotary
- Other
-Rotary
- Other
Section - Control systems & components
-Controllers
- Electro-pneumatic
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
- Modular
-Valves
- Directional control; Manual valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Pilot operated valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid pilot valves & manifolds
- Directional control; Solenoid valves & manifolds
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Pressure regulating
- Proportional
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Robotics & mechatronics
- Mechatronic components
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Other
- Analytical instrumentation
- Control panels
-Switches
- Flow
- Pressure
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-Controllers
Section - Services
-Training & education
- Pneumatics; Courses/seminars at customers' premises
- Pneumatics; Courses/seminars by arrangement
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
News from Burkert South Africa:
Uncompromising flow rate measurement
June 2025, Flow Measurement & Control, Burkert South Africa

Bürkert’s FLOWave is a hygienic and safe flow measurement solution with many benefits for pharmaceutical or food production processes.

Hydroformed tube valve body
February 2025, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control, Burkert South Africa

One of the most common necessities for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages are diaphragm valves. What used to be a dull two-way race between forged and cast body variants is now being challenged by an exciting, ground-breaking technology. The hydroformed, light-weight diaphragm tube valve body will change the way you think about plant design and operation.

Control head for automation of hygienic process valves
February 2025, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control, Burkert South Africa

Burkert’s Type 8681 control head is optimised for decentralised automation of hygienic process valves. Thanks to its universal adapter, it can be combined with all normal commercial butterfly valves, ball valves and single- and double-seated valves.

Industry news:
Automation without the mega factory
Third Quarter 2026, Robotics & Mechatronics

Mid-sized South African manufacturers are turning to targeted, low-risk automation to solve specific bottlenecks rather than chasing full factory transformation, helped by retrofit-friendly robotics and advanced simulation software.

Why lubrication fails in mining and what to do about it
Third Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice

Lubrication Engineers explains the recurring failure points behind mining lubrication problems and how the right product, storage and application practices can improve equipment reliability.

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.

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.

Air compressor secures premium meat company’s legacy
Third Quarter 2026, Pneumatic systems & components

A tailored ELGi compressed air solution from Integrated Air Solutions is helping Tulisa Meat Market protect six decades of quality and consistency in its premium meat production.

Corrosion solution for engine hot testing
Third Quarter 2026, Other technologies

Engine internals are at risk for corrosion from water used during hot engine testing and fill and flush activities. Corrosion affects the engine’s like-new appearance and threatens its integrity.

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