IBG
Simotech

4 Volt Street, Middelburg

tel:  
+27 13 246 2614
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.simotech.com

Core business offering: Electrical engineering supplier and solutions provider, and approved VAR partner of Siemens in South Africa, with access to OEM support on all Siemens industrial equipment.


Bubb, Angilique
Orders
[email protected]
van den Berg, Leon
Projects
[email protected]
van den Berg, Daan
CEO
[email protected]
Zietsman, Izahn
Quotations
[email protected]
ACTOM
(Shared Agency)
Siemens
(Sub Agency, System Integrator)
Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- laptop
- servers
- workstations
-Industrial computers
- Rackmount
-Applications
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Expert systems
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Language
- PLC languages
-Network communications
- Low-level networks
- TCP/IP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Number of I/O points
- 0-64k
-Number of PLC or I/O drivers
- >640
-Radio telemetry
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
- radio link
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-In-stream/in situ
- Other
- Thermal imaging/thermography
-Consulting
- Technical
-Education & training
- Computer-based
- Instructor-led
- Onsite
-Maintenance
- Calibration
- Hardware repair
- Maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Site-embedded maintenance
- Testing
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Signal
- Computer, LAN
- Optical fibre
- Temperature compensated cable
-Fieldbus interface
-I/O
-Optical fibre
-Instrument power supplies
-Uninterruptible power supplies
-Relays
- DIN-rail mount
-Switches
- Key-lock
- Pushbutton-control
- Rocker
- Rotary selector
-CBE (circuit breakers for equipment)
-Emergency stop switches
-Fuses
- Fast-acting
- Normal
- Slow-blow
-Optical isolators
-Protection relays
- Over/under voltage
- Over-current
- Pump protection
- Thermal overload, motor protection
-Connectorised buslines
-Fieldbus terminal blocks
-I/O system
-PLC interface
-Pluggable terminal blocks
-Screwed clamp
-Screwless spring cage
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-Ethernet
-HART
-Network analysers
- Profibus
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Remote I/O
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
-ISA100
- field devices - transmitters
-WirelessHART
- field devices - transmitters
-Wireless Ethernet port adaptor (aka modem)
-Wireless I/O networks
-Wireless range extenders/repeaters
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Functionality
- Logic
-DCS
-Entry level DCS
-Networked controllers
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-AC control
- Closed loop
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
- Soft starter
-AC motors
- Induction motors - geared motor units
- Induction motors - over 10kW
- Induction motors - up to 10kW
-DC control
- Speed control
-Flowmeters (type)
- Clamp-on, non-invasive
- Coriolis
- Differential pressure (DP)
- Doppler ultrasonic
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
- Mass
- Vortex
-Intrinsic safety
- Totalisers
- Transmitters - flow
- Transmitters - level
- Transmitters - pressure
- Transmitters - temperature
- Valve positioners
-Cybersecurity
-Industrial IT & networking
-Capacitive & conductive
-Loadcell
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Pressure/hydrostatic
-Ultrasonic
-Batching
-Coriolis
-Loadcell
-Displays
- LCD, flat-panel
- Touchscreens
-Handheld terminals
-HMI
-Analog I/O
- 1-16
-Digital I/O
- 1-16
-Networking organisation
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
-Networking
- 20 mA loop
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
- PLC-to-PLC
- Proprietary data bus
- Remote I/O
- RS232, RS422, RS485
-Programming
- Diagnostic software
- Documenting software
- Function block diagram
- Ladder diagram (relay logic)
- Sequential function chart
-Scan rate less than 1ms per step
-Scan rate more than 1ms per step
-Clutches and brakes
-Gearboxes
-Programmable motion control systems
- Servo systems
-Servo amplifiers
- Electronic
-Servo motors
- Geared motor units
- Synchro motors
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure gauges/indicators
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Capacitive
-Limit switch
-Magnetic
-Ultrasonic
-Flow
-Level
-Loadcell
-Mass
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Thermocouple extension cables
-Thermocouples (Type S, T, etc)
-Thermowells
-Differential pressure
-Flow
-Level
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Wireless
Section - Services & Systems
-Contractors
- Maintenance
- Panel builders
- System wiring/installation
-Hardware repair
Section - Test, Measurement & Calibration
-Analysers
- Carbon concentration
- Chlorine
- Colorimetric
- Gas
- Hydrocarbon
- Oxygen
-Pyrometers
-Redox measurement
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January 2026, Electrical Power & Protection

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Developing solutions for SA’s wastewater challenges
January 2026, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

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PC-based control in the plastics industry
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Nissei Plastic, an injection moulding machine manufacturer based in Japan is implementing a worldwide tend towards open automation systems from experienced specialists using PC and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.

Powering up data centre mega development
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Building resilient supply chains through smarter e-procurement
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In a time of constant disruption, from supply chain uncertainty to rising operational costs, businesses that embrace digital procurement are better positioned to stay competitive and resilient.

Cleaning solutions for optical sensors
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Machine health monitoring with ifm
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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.

Coal and biomass as fuel source options
January 2026, Electrical Power & Protection

According to Associated Energy Services, a specialist steam and boiler operations maintenance and service provider, solid fuels such as coal and biomass such as wood chips are both cost-effective and readily-available fuel source options.

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