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Welcome to Africa’s largest fluid power and automation company. We supply clients with quality technologies and services in every major industrial sector, from mining and power generation to packaging and food and beverage.
The centralised arm of the Group, responsible for strategic, finance, marketing, training and human resources functions.
A leader in the design, manufacture, installation, service and repair of mobile and industrial hydraulics.
A specialist partner in industrial and factory automation applications, Tectra Automation is a single-source supplier of pneumatic, electric drive and control, linear and assembly technology solutions and process valves.
Hytec Engineering is sub-Saharan Africa’s only hydraulic cylinder company with in-house cylinder design, manufacturing, testing, and repair services in a single workshop. Hytec Engineering is a leader in custom-designed cylinders.
Hytec Services Africa supplies the world’s leading hydraulic, pneumatic and automation brands throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Hytec Fluid Technology is a specialist provider of hydraulic filter solutions in Africa. Our services include a fully-fledged laboratory for in-house sampling and analysis of oil and fluids.
HAW is one of Africa’s largest distributors of hydraulic components and a specialist supplier of mobile machinery products. Our Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Middelburg branches ensure fast component delivery.
HYSA is the overseas procurement, import and export arm for all Group companies, managing the entire interlinking supply chain to ensure an effective distribution network of the Group’s entire range of products to Africa.
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Achieve a leaner, smarter plant floor with our range of assembly technology. Flexible and scalable to your requirements, assembly technology maximises production efficiency and product consistency.
Our electric drive and control technology enables new possibilities in factory and industrial automation. We offer full design, installation and support of Bosch Rexroth automation technologies for efficient, reliable and economical production.As specialists in filtration technology, the Group enhances the performance and longevity of your hydraulic systems. We have a wide range of hydraulic filters and filter elements for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications.
The Group supplies a complete range of hydraulic hose and fittings. We’ve got your application covered with the world’s leading hose and fittings brands. View our hose products:We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and maintenance of hydraulic solutions. Find the products you need today:Bring cutting-edge production concepts to life with our range of linear technology! We design, supply, install and maintain linear technology and motion systems as required by your operation.
We are a specialist supplier of pneumatic solutions in Africa. As the authorised distributer of Aventics, the Group provides tailored, cutting-edge pneumatic systems. Make compressed air work for you!.jpg)
We distribute and support Omal’s range of process valves. Our process valves include industrial valves, ball valves, butterfly valves and actuators.
We are an authorised distributor of Schmalz vacuum technology in Africa. Our vacuum technology includes handling and gripping systems for workpieces up to 2 000 kg..jpg)
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An extensive branch network throughout Africa ensures rapid parts availability and product support on the complete range of the Group’s products.We have the in-house expertise to maintain your hydraulic, pneumatic and automation system to OEM standards.
We support our technologies with exceptional customer service. Our accredited workshops and testing facilities ensure your hydraulic, automation and pneumatic assets are maintained to OEM standards for maximum equipment reliability and performance. We offer a Service Exchange Programme for cylinders, motors and pumps.
The Group offers MerSETA-accredited training programmes and courses for hydraulics, pneumatics and automation aimed at various degrees of specialist operation. We also offer eLearning programmes.
As a turnkey supplier of hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems, we have the in-house expertise to design solutions that drive maximum productivity to your operation.
We manufacture and assemble complete customised hydraulic, pneumatic and automation systems drawing on the world’s leading technologies.
We deliver turnkey hydraulic, pneumatic and automation solutions, including integration, installation and commissioning of your systems to ensure optimum performance, safety and reliability..jpg)
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Extension options with the latest PLC kernel IndraLogic 2G (based on CoDeSys V3). With RT Ethernet Sercos III for all peripherals, and IndraWorks for all engineering tasks.
IndraControl V is a scalable platform with networking via Ethernet or PROFIBUS, and Integrated HMI solutions with WinStudio and IndraWorks Operation.
Scalable and easily expandable with innovative centralised/decentralised I/O. Supports Ethernet or PROFIBUS networking, with a range of HMI solutions.
Bosch Rexroth PLC systems: Leading logic controllers in sub-Saharan Africa
Tectra Automation supplies the Bosch Rexroth range of PLC systems for electric drive and control applications in sub-Saharan Africa.
These PLC systems use a state-of-the-art engineered design in accordance with the IEC-61131-3 standard, and have a range of language elements for object orientation within a control architecture.
Bosch Rexroth PLC systems are delivered within the fully-integrated open-standard IndraWorks engineering framework, allowing you to achieve your application objectives with a single, uniform software tool.
These PLC systems use a state-of-the-art engineered design in accordance with the IEC-61131-3 standard, and have a range of language elements for object orientation within a control architecture.
Bosch Rexroth PLC systems are delivered within the fully-integrated open-standard IndraWorks engineering framework, allowing you to achieve your application objectives with a single, uniform software tool.
- Open core engineering standards mean enhanced control compatibility, communicability and flexibility of PLC systems
- Supports Sercos III protocol for real-time PLC system communications
- Integrated PLC system control solutions for all automation requirements
Achieve high precision and reliability across your electric drive and control applications with our PLC systems.
Find out more about our PLC Systems
IndraLogic XLC PLC System
The XLC PLC system provides the basis for intelligent automation of production tools and systems, with cutting-edge control hardware and numerous extension options.
This programmable logic control system uses the Sercos III Ethernet communications protocol. This allows operators to realise real-time I/O signal processing and communication with peripherals for maximum performance. It has synchronised motion control function.
The XLC range includes 4 PLC system products with varying computing and performance abilities.
- PLC system support for 2 to 4 function modules
- User memory: 12 – 36 MB
- Advanced on-board diagnostics and settings
- Time for 1 000 command mix instructions: 5 – 35 μs
IndraLogic L PLC System
Compact construction with terminal technology for simple DIN rail mounting means the IndraLogic L PLC system is suitable in any automation environment.
These high-performance programmable logic control systems offer comprehensive functions with several interfaces. Scalable with easy expansion function modules, together with no wearing parts such as batteries and fans ensures the L series PLC system will be a mainstay of your automation architecture.
- PLC system support up to 4 function modules
- User memory: 4 – 24 MB
- Mix of display LED and key diagnostics and settings
- Time for 1 000 command mix instructions: 50 – 150 μs
IndraLogic V PLC System
These computer-based programmable logic control systems are based on IndraControl hardware in different performance classes. This highly robust device technology is well suited to industry environments.
A range of operating systems and HMI solutions can be used with the IndraLogic V PLC system as required by your drive and control operation.
- User memory: 24 – 48 MB
- SoftPanel on-board diagnostics and settings
- Time for 1 000 command mix instructions: 5 – 15 μs
Open Core Engineering
Through the convergence of digital and mobile technologies, Bosch Rexroth PLC systems incorporate the possibilities of open and dynamic communication of mobile devices to industrial automation.
This means that the traditional role offered by HMI and SCADA interfaces will be replaced by a remote, application-based interface that allows customers to quickly develop custom solutions through their PLC systems to suit their requirements.
Customers can also programme PLC systems with commonly used high-level languages on all standard operating systems.
Customers can also programme logic controllers with commonly used high-level languages on all standard operating systems.
Bosch Rexroth PLC systems: on your doorstep!
A programmable logic controller is an industrial computer control system that continuously monitors the state of input devices and makes decisions to control the state of output devices. Bosch Rexroth programmable logic control systems are world leaders. Highly flexible in dynamic applications, these PLC systems offer top-level performance and functionality for demanding tasks.
Bosch Rexroth products are supported in sub-Saharan Africa with a wide, strategically located network of branches across the region. Located near the region’s major industrial centres, the Group is geared towards maximising our clients’ uptime, performance and competitiveness.
PLC systems can be procured with short lead times. Aftersales support of these PLC systems is offered with quick turnaround times and maximum efficiency.
Click here to find your nearest Bosch Rexroth South Africa branch!
Being an official Bosch Rexroth company means fast delivery of the latest innovations, technologies and expertise coming out of Bosch Rexroth in Germany. Combined with the over-50 years of experience of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, we can package and tailor these PLC systems and other technologies in solutions that recognise the unique operating and market environments of industries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Contact Tectra Automation today for PLC systems for an optimised automation setup. Call us on +27 11 975 9700 or send us an enquiry.