Motion Control Buyers' Guide
Vescotech

29 Ross Street, Industrial Area, Potchefstroom

tel:  
+27 18 297 7193
fax:  
+27 18 294 7097
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.vescotech.co.za

Core business offering: electrical, mechanical and pneumatic products.


Potchefstroom

tel: +27 83 250 7903
fax: +27 83 250 7903
[email protected]
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Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Cylinder components & accessories
-Cylinder variants
- Braked cylinders
- Cushioned cylinders
- Custom cylinders
- Double rod end
- Double-acting
- Low profile
- Metric
- Mill-type
- Miniature
- Rodless
- Single-acting
- Spring return
- Telescoping
-Linear
- Other
- Servo
-Other
- Feed units
- Grippers pressure/vaccum
- Other manipulators
- Vacuum cups
- Vacuum pads
-Rotary
- Other
- Servo
Section - Control systems & components
-Control components
- Control relays
-Valves
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Quick exhaust
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Cable on reels or cut to length
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Fuses
- Fusible links
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
- Surge arrestors
- Transformer oil
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Hoses; Self-retracting (coiled)
- O-Ring bosses, pneumatic
- O-Rings, pneumatic
-Shaft power
- Adaptors; Compressor/motor
- Bearings; Ball bearings
- Belt drive components
- Chain drive components
- Gaskets
- Gears & gearboxes; Bevel
- Gears & gearboxes; Helical
- Gears & gearboxes; Planetary
- Gears & gearboxes; Spur
- Gears & gearboxes; Worm gears & gearboxes using worm gears
- Seals, mechanical
- Shaft-mounted torque arms
- Variable speed drives; Hydraulic
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-AC controllers & starters
- 3-phase; frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- 3-phase; frequency control; 10 - 100 kW
- Direct on line (DOL)
- Single phase; Frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- Single phase; Frequency control; Over 10 kW
- Soft starters; Electronic
- Soft starters; Star-Delta
-AC Motors
- Single phase; 1-10 kW
- Single phase; Over 10 kW
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Electrical
- Cable management systems
- Cable on reels or cut to length
- Circuit breakers
- Connectors
- DB panels
- Fuses
- Fusible links
- Housings and enclosures
- Power contactors & isolators
- Protection (thermal, magnetic, electronic, CT, overvoltage)
- Surge arrestors
- Transformer oil
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Barbed
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric fittings
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular pneumatic
- Hoses; Self-retracting (coiled)
- O-Ring bosses, pneumatic
- O-Rings, pneumatic
-Shaft power
- Adaptors; Compressor/motor
- Bearings; Ball bearings
- Belt drive components
- Chain drive components
- Gaskets
- Gears & gearboxes; Bevel
- Gears & gearboxes; Helical
- Gears & gearboxes; Planetary
- Gears & gearboxes; Spur
- Gears & gearboxes; Worm gears & gearboxes using worm gears
- Seals, mechanical
- Shaft-mounted torque arms
- Variable speed drives; Hydraulic
Industry news:
Robotic solution for adhesive tape application with flexible control
First Quarter 2025, Robotics & Mechatronics, Editor's Choice, Beckhoff Automation

In industry, even elaborate processes, such as the application of adhesive tape to parts with varying geometries are automated. Innovative Automation has developed a platform with Beckhoff control technology and a remote feeding module, which increases productivity and enables flexible customisation for different requirements.

Big themes for 2025
First Quarter 2025, News & events

2024 was a year of unprecedented innovation and global upheaval. As we look ahead, Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute asks which technologies will reshape our world in 2025?

Innovative series of direct-operated valves with higher flow rates
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components

Moog has launched two new direct-operated valve series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimise costs for machine builders.

Monitoring the health of systems
Fourth Quarter 2024, Shaft power components, Editor's Choice, SA Gauge

Pressure and temperature gauges are vital instruments in various industries. However, they are susceptible to failures that can compromise their accuracy and reliability. When these gauges fail, the consequences can be severe.

World’s first miniaturised, robot-assisted surgical device
First Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies

Swiss drive specialist, maxon, together with Virtual Incision, have developed the MIRA Surgical System. This is the world’s first miniaturised and robot-assisted surgical device. It works with the sterilisable maxon ECX Speed 6 and 8 mm drives.

SKF empowers employees
First Quarter 2025, News & events, SKF South Africa

The cornerstone to SKF’s success as a global leader in premium bearing products and rotating technology is an unwavering commitment to investing in its valued employees. Tsholofelo Choma, who now proudly holds the position of quality environmental health and safety (QEHS) officer, exemplifies SKF’s employee-centricity ethos.

Compressed air preparation
First Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, Artic Driers International

The choice of compressed air dryers is driven by the air quality demands of your plant.

Festo celebrates its centenary
First Quarter 2025, News & events, Festo

Creating added customer value through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. The company’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers and partners worldwide throughout the year.

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