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ifm - South Africa
ifm - South Africa

112 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Centurion

tel:  
+27 12 450 0400
toll-free:  
0861 436 772
email:  
info.za@ifm.com
url:  
www.ifm.com/za

Iso Certification 000697 QM08 DAkkS

Core business offering: Large product portfolio including position and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology, products for industrial imaging and communication, identification systems and systems for mobile machines.


Botha, Eddie
Operations Manager
eddie.botha@ifm.com
de Beer, Celia
Marketing Manager
celia.debeer@ifm.com
Gey van Pittius, Francois
Sales Manager - Gauteng, OFS, Lesotho & Sub-Sahara
francois.gey.van.pittius@ifm.com
Hattingh, Sarnia
Financial Manager
sarnia.hattingh@ifm.com
Hittler, Antony
Regional Sales Manager
antony.hittler@ifm.com
Kidson, Christopher
Product Manager
christopher.kidson@ifm.com
Labuschagne, Alana
Accounts
alana.labuschagne@ifm.com
Lapacz, Krzysztof
Business Development Manager Industrial Networking
krzysztof.lapacz@ifm.com
Louw, Albert
Business Development Manager Mobile Control System
albert.louw@ifm.com
Mackenzie, Shaun
National Manager - Products & Industries
shaun.mackenzie@ifm.com
Meyer, Alfred
Managing Director - Namibia
alfred.meyer@ifm.com
Skelton, Alwyn
Managing Director - South Africa
alwyn.skelton@ifm.com
White, Ralph
Business Development Manager Condition Monitoring
ralph.white@ifm.com
Wilkinson, Alfie
National Manager - Sales
alfie.wilkinson@ifm.com
ifm Electronic
(Manufacturer, Sole Agency)
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Condition monitoring
- Remote site condition monitoring
-Education & training
- Computer-based
- Instructor-led
- Onsite
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Fieldbus interface
-Harsh environment
-High temperature
-I/O
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-ASI
-CANbus
-DeviceNet
-Ethernet
-Modbus
-Network analysers
- ASI
-Profibus
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Flowmeters (type)
- Custody transfer
- Differential pressure (DP)
- Doppler ultrasonic
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
- Solids
- Thermal dispersion/calorific
- Vortex
-Monitors/indicators
-Regulators
-Switches
-Totalisers and correlators
-Explosion proof
-Flameproof
-Intrinsic safety
- Sensors
- Shunt diode safety barriers
- Transmitters - flow
- Transmitters - level
- Transmitters - pressure
- Transmitters - temperature
- Valve positioners
-Analytics & reporting
-Big data & cloud technologies
-Smart sensors
-Capacitive & conductive
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Optical, laser
-Pressure/hydrostatic
-Ultrasonic
-Vibrating fork
-Machine vision sensors
-Machine vision systems
-Visual inspection systems
-Analog I/O
- 65-256
-Digital I/O
- 257-512
-Networking
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-Programming
- Diagnostic software
- Function block diagram
- High level (C, Basic, etc.)
- IEC 1131
- Ladder diagram (relay logic)
- Logic diagram
- Sequential function chart
-Scan rate less than 1ms per step
-Rotary encoders
-Differential pressure transducers
-Manometers
-Pressure gauges/indicators
-Pressure switches
-Capacitive
-Colour mark
-Hot metal
-Inductive
-Infrared
-Laser
-Machine guard
-Magnetic
-Photoelectric
-Fibre-optic
-Flow
-Hole/tear
-Level
-Metal detectors
-Presence
-Vibration
-Heat flow monitors
-IR non-contact
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature switches
-Thermistors (PTC, NTC)
-Thermowells
News from ifm - South Africa:
Ultrasonic flow meters
March 2026, Flow Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

The ultrasonic flow meter of the SU series from ifm - South Africa monitors liquid media such as water, glycol solutions or industrial oils. It detects the three process categories volumetric flow quantity, consumed quantity and medium temperature.

Remote monitoring solution for sewage plants
March 2026, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring, ifm - South Africa

With ifm’s remote monitoring solution, you can visualise the condition of the submersible pumps in your sewage plant and diagnose issues before they become serious problems.

Condition monitoring for hydroelectric plants
March 2026, Sensors & Transducers, 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.

Space-saving I/O module for control cabinets
I&C February 2026, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors, ifm - South Africa

The IO-Link I/O module from ifm simplifies integration of sensors and actuators with conventional wiring in the control cabinet as well as in field applications with low IP protection class requirements.

Precision sensing for water treatment
I&C February 2026, Sensors & Transducers, ifm - South Africa

ifm electronic has introduced two next-generation sensors designed for South Africa’s bulk and wastewater sector, engineered to withstand harsh environments and deliver long-term reliability.

Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
Fourth Quarter 2025, Pneumatic systems & components, ifm - South Africa

Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.

Flow measurement in mobile applications
November 2025, Flow Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

The SU Puresonic Mobile ultrasonic sensor from ifm is characterised by its displayless design and high temperature resistance. It is ideal for mobile applications and processes with permanent media temperatures of up to 120°C.

Machine health monitoring with ifm
January 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Editor's Choice, ifm - South Africa

With ifm’s machine health monitoring, early signs of wear can be detected and unexpected failures prevented. Combined with equipment preventive maintenance software, interventions can be scheduled proactively to avoid costly downtime.

Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
January 2026, Pneumatics & Hydraulics, ifm - South Africa

Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.

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