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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:
Mobile IoT gateway and mobile IoT suite from ifm
May 2026, Motion Control & Drives, ifm - South Africa

With mobile IoT, the benefits of digitalisation are becoming a reality for mobile machines. You can get the most out of your machine fleet through performance monitoring, needs-based maintenance planning and software updates over the air.

Integrated and upgradable vision system
April 2026, Motion Control & Drives, ifm - South Africa

The O3R platform is the comprehensive solution for centralised, synchronised processing of image and sensor information in autonomous mobile robots such as automated guided vehicles.

Distance sensor for confined spaces
April 2026, Sensors & Transducers, ifm - South Africa

The O6D100 from ifm has been designed as a powerful all-rounder for typical applications in object detection, distance measurement and positioning.

Robust PLC for field applications
April 2026, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers, ifm - South Africa

ifm is a leading suppliers of robust control systems for mobile use. Its ecomat series comprises PLCs, I/O modules and sensors that can withstand the harsh environmental influences of mobile applications.

Robust sensors for pneumatic applications
April 2026, Pneumatics & Hydraulics, ifm - South Africa

The pressure sensors from ifm have a G1/8 process connection, combined with a welded thin-film measuring cell. While offering an unbeatable price/performance ratio, this technology provides for high measuring accuracy in a very compact and robust housing.

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.

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.

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.

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