Motion Control Buyers' Guide
SA Power Services

Unit 14, Meadowbrook Business Estate, Jacaranda Avenue, Olivedale, Randburg, Johannesburg

tel:  
+27 87 711 1222
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.sapower.co.za

Core business offering: industrial automation partner. Service and implementation of leading brands. Risk management through retrofitting old technology to latest technology. Edge control with data recording for reporting and dashboards.


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Durban

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Randburg

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Cape Town

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Senekal, Christo
Operations Executive
[email protected]
Van Der Walt, Wilna
Products Executive / Director
[email protected]
Vernede, Scip
Managing Director
[email protected]
Viljoen, Chanique
Sales
[email protected]
Emerson
(System Integrator/Installer)
Emotron
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
FMS
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Kendrion INTORQ
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Lenze
(System Integrator/Installer)
Linmot
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency)
Sprint Electric
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
- Other
- Servo
- Other
- Servo
Section - Control systems & components
-Programmable controls
- PAC
- PC-based
- PLC
-Visualisation
- HMI
Section - Electro, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, including mechatronics & robotics
-Robotics & mechatronics
- Mechatronic components
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
- Synchros & resolvers
-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
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
-Shaft power
- Brakes
- Clutches
- Couplings, flexible shaft
- Gaskets
- Gears & gearboxes; Bevel
- Gears & gearboxes; Helical
- Gears & gearboxes; Planetary
- Shaft-mounted torque arms
- Torque limiters
- Variable speed drives; Mechanical
- Variable speed V-belts
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; Over 100 kW
- Direct on line (DOL)
- Single phase; Frequency control; 1 - 10 kW
- Soft starters; Autotransformer
- Soft starters; Electronic
-AC Motors
- 3-phase
- 3-phase; 1-10 kW
- 3-phase; Synchronous
- Geared
- Servomotor; Geared
- Servomotor; Ungeared
- Single phase; 1-10 kW
-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; Over 100 kW
- Regenerative
- Voltage control; 10-100 kW
- Voltage control; 1-10 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
- Wound field
-Other electric motors
- Stepper
Section - Power generation & storage
-Other
- AC power supplies; 0-120 V
- AC power supplies; 120-600 V
- AC power supplies; Over 600 V
- DC power supplies; 0-120 V
- DC power supplies; 120-600 V
- DC power supplies; Over 600 V
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Pneumatic
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
-Shaft power
- Brakes
- Clutches
- Couplings, flexible shaft
- Gaskets
- Gears & gearboxes; Bevel
- Gears & gearboxes; Helical
- Gears & gearboxes; Planetary
- Shaft-mounted torque arms
- Torque limiters
- Variable speed drives; Mechanical
- Variable speed V-belts
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Manufacture
- Control panel
- DB
- MCC
-Corporate
- Exhibitions
- Institutes & associations
- Personnel recruitment
- Publicity & promotional agency
-Plant & maintenance
- Asset management
- Condition monitoring
- Energy efficiency
- Lubrication oil analysis & testing (tribology)
- Shutdown
-Training & education
- Electrical drive systems; Courses/seminars at customers' premises
- Electrical drive systems; Courses/seminars at training centre
- Electrical drive systems; Courses/seminars by arrangement
- Electrical drive systems; Regular courses/seminars
- Electrical; Books, literature, multimedia
Section - Tools & equipment including software tools
-Electrical
- Electrical; Test equipment
- Software; Electrical drive design
Industry news:
Redefining motion control with Festo’s vision for seamless and intelligent automation
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice, Festo

The quest for precision, flexibility and efficiency continues to shape the future of industrial automation, and Festo, as a long-standing leader in automation technology, stands firmly at the forefront of this movement, driving innovation and setting the benchmark for excellence.

NORD modular drives for frequently changing motor speeds
Third Quarter 2025, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG

BMG has made a substantial investment over the years to ensure assembly, stockholdings and technical support for the Nord range are in line with stringent international quality, safety and environmental standards.

Building skills and sharing knowledge for growth in Africa
Third Quarter 2025, News & events, SEW-EURODRIVE

As a leading provider of drive and automation solutions across the continent, SEW-EURODRIVE recognises that local insight and on-the-ground capability are critical to delivering effective sustainable results. The company continues to invest in people development and technical training within its network of African subsidiaries and partners, supporting the long-term growth of its customers and the broader industrial ecosystem.

Prestigious award recognises inventiveness and entrepreneurial courage
Third Quarter 2025, News & events, Beckhoff Automation

Hans Beckhoff, managing director, owner and founder of Beckhoff Automation, was recently honoured with the widely acclaimed Rudolf Diesel Medal 2025. This medal honours him as a visionary pioneer in automation technology.

Schneider Electric drives innovation in Africa
Third Quarter 2025, News & events, Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric has officially launched its first Innovation Hub on the African continent, coinciding with the opening of its new regional headquarters in Midrand, South Africa.

Dynamic compressor control system with energy savings
Third Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components

: CompAir has launched Ecoplant, a dynamic, compressed air management solution that adjusts compressor parameters in real time, offering up to 30 per cent reductions in energy costs and CO2 emissions.

Parker Hannifin brings advanced motion technologies to the World RX
Third Quarter 2025, News & events, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa

Parker Hannifin is back on the FIA World Rallycross Championship grid to push the limits of sustainable performance in one of motorsport’s toughest arenas.

SAFPA: From the President's desk: Interview with incoming SAFPA president
Third Quarter 2025, SAFPA, SA Fluid Power Association (SAFPA)

SAFPA’s new president, Dustin Pereira is back for another term.

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