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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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Our vacuum valves range includes check valves; 2- and 3-way manually actuated ball valves; valves for specialised applications; and solenoid valves.
Tectra Automation supplies Schmalz vacuum generators across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. As an international leader in vacuum handling and gripping systems, Schmalz has also become renowned as a quality vacuum generator manu...
Tectra Automation, part of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, stocks an extensive range of 50 vacuum cups and accessories from Schmalz
Tectra Automation, part of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, stocks a range of vacuum switches and monitoring products from Schmalz for easy installation and long-lasting vacuum performance.
Special grippers have features that can handle materials with needles and magnetic grippers that effectively lift ferromagnetic metal sheets even in the event of power failure,
Our range of Schmalz mounting elements include spring plungers, jointed mountings and vacuum holders. Fast attachment and trouble-free mounting.
Tectra Automation, part of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, stocks a range of vacuum connections and filters from Schmalz for easy installation and long-lasting vacuum performance.
Schmalz feed ejectors from Tectra Automation are able to grip very porous materials such as foams, textiles, paper and various recycling materials with high suction rates.
Vacuum systems and vacuum components
As a world-leader in vacuum technology, Schmalz provides end to end vacuum handling and gripping systems. Because every handling and gripping application is different, Schmalz has developed a complete vacuum components system that gives operators the freedom they need to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
The comprehensive range of the vacuum component programme is a critical part of this solution, enabling operators to customise a vacuum system to their specific operational needs.
Regardless of workpiece texture or shape, Schmalz’s vacuum components range allows operators to tackle any handling job, up to 2 000 kg!
Find Out More About Our Vacuum Components
What goes into building an optimum vacuum handling system?
The degree of flexibility built into Schmalz’s gripping and handling systems designs means users can assemble and adapt a vacuum system to their needs, without any functional constraints. Here’s an overview of the role vacuum components play in the overall vacuum system:
- The vacuum suction cups or special grippers act as the interface between the vacuum system and the workpiece.
- Schmalz mounting elements ensure a fast and flexible connection of vacuum components to tooling systems.
- Vacuum generators, together with ejectors, pumps and blowers, provide operators with centralised or decentralised vacuum generation.
- Switches and monitoring systems are critical components in measuring and control, ensuring safe operations of the vacuum system.
- Filters protect the vacuum generator from fine dust within the airflow. Hoses and connectors provide secure connection of the components within the system.
- Valves control the vacuum flow and the centralised or decentralised compressed air.
We’ll help you build your ideal vacuum handling system from our range of 3 500 vacuum components! Call us on +27 11 975 9700 or send us an enquiry.