Motion Control Buyers' Guide
The Hydraulic Centre
The Hydraulic Centre

1227 Leader Avenue, Robertville, Roodepoort

tel:  
+27 11 474 9651
fax:  
+27 86 510 0616
cell:  
+27 83 499 0638
email:  
info@thc.co.za
url:  
www.thc.co.za

Iso Certification ISO 9001:2015

Core business offering: hydraulic hose, hydraulic fittings, stainless steel hose, teflon, thermoplastic and multipurpose hose, quick release couplings, adaptors, brass fittings, steel tubing and tube fittings, hydraulic pumps, valves and components. Hydraulic crimping machines.


Jet Park

tel: +27 11 397 7144
fax: +27 11 397 7133
jetpark@thc.co.za
Krugersdorp

tel: +27 11 955 2112
fax: +27 11 664 6313
lui@thc.co.za
Mohamed, Junaid
Branch Manager
junaid@thc.co.za
Mohomed, Zaheer
General Manager
zaheer@thc.co.za
Wagener, Annelien
Sales Manager
annelien@thc.co.za
Blago
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
D Hydro
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
DNP
(Shared Agency)
Dynamische Hydraulics
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
EcoFlex
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Galtech
(Shared Agency)
Safeplast
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Semperit
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Tieffe
(Sole Distributor/Sole Agency)
Section - Control systems & components
-Manifolds
- Drilled metal block
-Valves
- Cartridge
- Check
- Counterbalance
- Directional control; ball
- Directional control; manual
- Directional control; pilot operated
- Directional control; solenoid direct
- Directional control; solenoid pilot
- Electrically operated
- Flow control; Flow control valves
- Hydraulically operated
- Manually operated
- Modular
- Piloted
- Pneumatically operated
- Priority flow
- Proportional
- Sequence
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Hydraulics
- Fittings; Barbed fittings
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric
- Flow dividers; Non-rotary
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular hydraulic
- Hydraulic fluid
- O-Ring bosses
- O-Rings
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
-Hydraulics
- Fittings; Barbed fittings
- Fittings; Couplings
- Fittings; Couplings, quick-acting
- Fittings; Flanged
- Fittings; Flared
- Fittings; Flareless
- Fittings; Flexible couplings
- Fittings; Metric
- Flow dividers; Non-rotary
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose protectors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
- Hoses; Regular hydraulic
- Hydraulic fluid
- O-Ring bosses
- O-Rings
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
News from The Hydraulic Centre:
Thirty years of innovation
3rd Quarter 2017, Hydraulic systems & components, The Hydraulic Centre

With the introduction of the third tier Dynamische range of hydraulic products, THC can also offer reasonably priced products with exceptional quality and performance – the best value in the industry. ...

Industry news:
Direct drive with integrated control
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Vepac Electronics

The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.

Condition monitoring for hydroelectric plants
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, ifm - South Africa

The energy company Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque generates electricity in the region’s 32 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of over 900 MW. Vibration sensors from ifm monitor the maintenance requirements of the turbines and power generators at all times.

Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG

BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards.

Solving common automation challenges with Festo’s servo drive and servo motor solutions
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Editor's Choice, Festo

Automation projects face challenges that include limited installation space, the need for precise and repeatable linear motion, rising cycle-speed demands, and seamless integration with existing control architectures. Festo’s servo portfolio directly addresses these issues with compact, modular drive and motor solutions designed for specific applications.

Enhancing carbon capture drilling efficiency with PowerFlex drives
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Rockwell Automation

To meet the growing demand for carbon capture and storage, Drillmec needed to make drilling ingress points for carbon capture faster, safer and more cost efficient.

A bird’s-eye view of the world
Second Quarter 2026, Electrical switching & drive systems & components, Horne Technologies

Young Italian company, FloFleet aims to become a pioneer of a new generation of ‘service aircraft’, an innovative type of aircraft in which Faulhaber drive systems ensure the precise alignment of the propellers.

Bringing true mobile welding capability to SA agriculture
Second Quarter 2026, Other technologies

Bolt and Engineering Distributors has launched the new Fronius Ignis Battery. This is a next-generation, battery-powered welding system engineered for mobility, reliability and performance in off-grid agricultural environments.

Integrated Air Solutions opens Pinetown branch
Second Quarter 2026, Pneumatic systems & components

Integrated Air Solutions has opened a branch in Pinetown, bringing world-class diesel and electric air compressor services closer to customers in KwaZulu-Natal.

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