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The Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies is southern Africa’s largest fluid power and automation company, with clients in every major industrial sector, from mining and power generation to packaging and food and beverage.
Bosch Rexroth South Africa is the centralised arm of the Group, responsible for strategic, finance, marketing, training and human resources functions.
Hytec South Africa is a leader in the design, manufacture, installation, service and repair of mobile and industrial hydraulic solutions. Hytec South Africa is Africa’s largest hydraulic company, supplying complex systems and fit-for-purpose components.
Tectra Automation is 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 and process valves.
Hytec Engineering is sub-Saharan Africa’s only hydraulics 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 Services Africa has a strategic network of operations and distributions centres across the continent.
Hytec Fluid Technology is a specialist provider of hydraulic filtration solutions in Africa. Hytec Fluid Technology has 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. HAW’s Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Middelburg branch stockholdings 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 sub-Saharan Africa.
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Achieve a leaner, smarter plant floor with Bosch Rexroth’s 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 automation. We offer full design, installation and support of the Bosch Rexroth range of 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 filtration technology 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.The Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group is a leading provider of hydraulics products and systems. We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and maintenance of hydraulic systems.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.
The Bosch Rexroth Group is a specialist supplier of pneumatic solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. As the authorised distributer of Aventics, the Group provides tailored, cutting-edge pneumatic systems..jpg)
We distribute and support Omal’s range of process valves. Our process valves include industrial valves, ball valves, butterfly valves and pneumatic and electric 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 southern Africa ensures rapid parts availability and product support on the complete range of the Group’s products.The Bosch Rexroth Group has the in-house expertise to maintain your hydraulic, pneumatic and automation system to OEM standards.
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, the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group has 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 fluid power and automation solutions, including integration, installation and commissioning of your systems to ensure optimum performance, safety and reliability..jpg)
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Schmalz supplies over 3 500 vacuum components for its vacuum handling and gripping systems, allowing you to achieve your specific requirements!
The Schmalz range of vacuum lifting apparatus increases your material handling productivity through precise, ergonomic and non-marking handling solutions.
Schmalz vacuum gripping systems boost productivity in automated handling processes. Includes layer and vacuum area gripping systems and suction spiders.
Boost handling efficiencies across industries
Companies across the worlds are implementing vacuum technology in their handling operations to multiply their productivity and enhance their on-site safety processes.
Our vacuum technology systems are ideal in glass, metal, wood, packaging, plastic, automotive, composite, solar and chemicals/pharmaceutical applications.
Schmalz vacuum technology:
- Includes automated & manual handling solutions
- Handles any shape or surface texture
- Delivers high suction, mark-free gripping
- Uses a non-return valve that maintains suction in the event of a power failure
- Comes with a 12-month warranty on all vacuum technology parts
Our vacuum technology systems are ideal in glass, metal, wood, packaging, plastic, automotive, composite, solar and chemicals/pharmaceutical applications.Companies across the worlds are implementing vacuum technology in their handling operations to multiply their productivity and enhance their on-site safety processes.
We’ll help you implement a handling solution to your requirements. Contact Tectra Automation today!
Find out more about our Vacuum Technology products
A closer look at our vacuum technology range:
Manual handling systems
Use the Tube Lifters Jumbo vacuum technology for ergonomic lifting of sheets, boxes, bags, barrels, buckets, panels and jigs and load/unload CNC machining centres up to 300 kg.
The VacuMaster Vacuum Lifting Device handles large, flat, non-porous workpieces such as metal plates, wooden boards, plastic sheets, barrels and glass sheets up to 2 000 kg
Crane and crane systems combine vacuum technology with articulated jibs, railed and column-mounted cranes and hoists to provide a handling solutions that can lift up to 950 kg. Can function as a stand-alone vacuum technology solution, or supplement the Jumbo and VacuMaster.
Vacuum generators
We supply vacuum pumps in dry, oil-lubricated, water-ring and complete centre vacuum pumps, each with optimised suction rates from 2.3 to 255 m³/h, as part of our vacuum technology range.
Our range of vacuum technology includes stand-alone vacuum blowers for use in all clamping and handling applications.
Our compressed air distributors enable central compressed air inlets and extensions at any time.
We also supply compact, inline and multi-stage ejectors, which are compact and easy to install for vacuum technology air supply up to 2 370 l/min.
Automated gripping systems
- Area Vacuum Gripping System SBX vacuum technology handles sawn and construction timber, laminated beams, sheet materials, steel profiles, and pallets with warped and rough surfaces.
- Area Vacuum Gripping Systems FXC and FMC vacuum technology is ideal for surfaces with gaps. Grip a variety of materials, including cardboard, glass, metal, wood and plastic.
- Vacuum Layer Gripper SPZ vacuum technology is used in warehouse and logistics applications. Handles intermediate layers, pallets, cardboard boxes, film packaging, products in trays, etc.
Vacuum Suction Spider SSP vacuum technology can be equipped with 6 suction pads for lifting metal, stone, sheet materials, automobile parts, glass, ceramics, solar panels in addition to non-rigid pieces.
Vacuum technology components
With over 3 500 components comprising the Schmalz vacuum technology range, it supplies a large variety of:
- vacuum cups – incl. bellows, flat and oval cups
- valves – incl. ball valves, check valves and solenoid valves
- vacuum switches – for optimised cycle times and circuit regulation
- cables and plugs – screw-in M8 (IP65) or plug-in connectors
- monitoring products – incl. manometers, regulators, warning devices, etc.
- mounting elements – spring plungers, jointed mountings and holders
- filters and connections – ensure long-lasting reliable performance from your vacuum technology
- special grippers – wafer, needle, modular, magnetic, floating and composite grippers
Maximise productivity of your material handling requirements!
Refining over 30 years of vacuum technology R&D, Schmalz delivers a range of handling systems, gripping systems, generators and components that allows operators to handle the expansive inventory of workpieces found in southern Africa’s diverse industries.
Schmalz’s vacuum technology delivers precise, fast, frequent and safe gripping and handling, enhancing productivity and safety across southern Africa’s industries!
As the biggest distributor of Schmalz vacuum technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, we deliver value-added service:
- Enhanced operator safety – a range of innovations is incorporated into Schmalz vacuum technology, including adjustable-length operator handles that ensure the operator remains at a safe distance from sharp-edged workpieces. Even in the event of a power failure, our vacuum technology holds firm, with non-return valves and large suction-pad areas preventing loads dropping.
- Range of vacuum technology has full standards compliance to DIN ISO 9001 (quality management) and DIN ISO 14001 (environmental management).
- Aftersales service and maintenance – a competent technical team assists customers with any vacuum technology equipment breakdowns and repairs.
- 12-month warranties available on any Schmalz vacuum technology product.
- Long service lifetimes that achieve fatigue-free lifting for the operator. Our vacuum technology is built to last!
Increase your facilities’ handling capabilities with our vacuum technology!
Call us on +27 11 975 9700 or send us an enquiry.
Call us on +27 11 975 9700 or send us an enquiry.