Motion Control Buyers' Guide
ParkerStore Durban

93 Myrtle Road, Pinetown, Durban

tel:  
+27 31 001 0246
cell:  
+27 71 888 9632
email:  
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Iso Certification LS 5193

Core business offering: hydraulic and pneumatic components, systems and services to both the mobile and industrial sectors, also specialising in turnkey projects.


Richards Bay

tel: +27 35 751 1749
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Sevenster, Marius
Technical Director
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Parker Gresen
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hannifin
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hannifin Chelsea Products
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Hiross
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Lucifer
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Olaer
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Racor
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Ross
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Schrader Bellows
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Skinner
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Sterling
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Parker Transair
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Samoa
(Authorised Resellers/Dealer/Sub-Agency, System Integrator/Installer)
Section - Actuators & manipulators
-Linear
-Rotary
-Cylinder variants
- Custom
- Double acting
- Double rod end
- Mill-type
- Single acting
-Linear
- Other
-Other
- Grippers
-Rotary
- Other
-Cylinder components & accessories
-Cylinder variants
- Cushioned cylinders
- Custom cylinders
- Double rod end
- Double-acting
- Low profile
- Metric
- Mill-type
- Miniature
- Rodless
- Single-acting
- Spring return
-Linear
- Other
-Other
- Grippers pressure/vaccum
- Other manipulators
- Vacuum cups
- Vacuum pads
Section - Control systems & components
-Manifolds
- Modular
-Valves
- Accumulator charge, bleed
- Cartridge
- Check
- Counterbalance
- Deceleration
- 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
- Integrated circuits
- Manually operated
- Modular
- Piloted
- Pneumatically operated
- Priority flow
- Proportional
- Sequence
- Servovalve
- Timing
- 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
- Electrically operated
- Flow control
- Manually operated
- Pneumatically operated
- Pressure regulating
- Proportional
- Quick exhaust
- Sequence
Section - Gauges, indicators, transmitters, sensors, encoders & switches
-Encoders
- Linear
- Rotary
-Gauges & indicators
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Other
- Joysticks
-Personnel safety
- Programmable relays
-Switches
- Level
- Pressure
- Temperature
-Transmitters & transducers
- Accelerometers
- Angle
- Current
- Particle counters
- Tacho generators
- Tilt transducers
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Hydraulics
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
- Relief; Servo-operated
-Pneumatic
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
Section - Motors, drives & motor controllers
-Controller motor combinations
- Hydrostatic drive systems
-Controllers
- Other
Section - Power generation & storage
-Accumulators & intensifiers
- Accumulators; Bellows or diaphragm
- Accumulators; Bladder
- Accumulators; Piston
- Filters, filtration systems & accessories
- Heat exchangers
- Hydraulic reservoirs
-Oil coolers
- Air cooled
- Water-cooled
-Power packs
- Custom
- Standard
-Pumps
- Fixed displacement
- Ganged
- Gear
- Piston
- Vane
- Variable displacement
-Valves
- Pressure reducing
- Unloading
-Other
- Filters
- Lubricators
- Relief valves
- Silencers
Section - Power transmission & distribution
-Hydraulics
- Flow dividers; Rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
-Valves
- Relief; Pilot-operated
- Relief; Relief valves
- Relief; Servo-operated
-Pneumatic
- Flow dividers, non-rotary
- Flow restrictors
- Hose reels
- Hoses; Non-conductive
Section - Services
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Maintenance & manufacture
- Accumulators/intensifiers; Repairs/maintenance
- Cylinder custom build
- Cylinder; Honing
- Fluid analysis & testing
- Maintenance
- Power pack; Repairs/maintenance
- Rebuilding
-Compressors
- Repairs/maintenance
-Design & engineering
- Cylinder; Custom design
- Engineering
- System integration/consulting
-Dryers
- Maintenance
- Maintenance & manufacture
- Repairs/Maintenance
Industry news:
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Packing a compact design, along with high torque and low-speed outputs, the new SEW PPK and SEW P2.e planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE offer new capabilities in continuous heavy-duty applications where space is at a premium.

SAFPA: From the President’s desk
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Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
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Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy industries, traditional power generation or renewables such as hydroelectric facilities. Independence is the name of the game, and turbomachinery stands to gain lot from this newfound freedom.

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The seven different types of hydraulic fittings used for cylinders
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Hydraulic fittings are crucial for maintaining the integrity of hydraulic circuits, Selecting the right type of hydraulic fitting is not only essential for preventing leaks but also for ensuring minimal downtime and enhancing overall system efficiency.

Powering southern Africa’s industrial evolution for over five decades
Second Quarter 2025, Hydraulic systems & components, Editor's Choice

Established in 1974, Oilpower is a recognised name in South Africa’s hydraulic and pneumatic sector. What started as a small, family-run business has matured into a highly structured operation with specialised teams, experienced engineers and a reputation for technical excellence and reliability. Oilpower is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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