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Tectra Automation
3 Riverfields Boulevard, Witfontein Ext 56, Kempton Park
Iso Certification ISO 9001:2015
Core business offering: Tectra Automation is a leading supplier of assembly, production and manufacturing solutions, with a complete range of pneumatic and electric drive and control technology for Africa's factories and workshops.
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Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
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Cape Town
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Durban
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Johannesburg Head Office
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| Sole Agency | This company has been granted exclusive distribution rights by this brand's owner |
| Shared Agency | This is one of several companies with official rights to distribute this brand |
| Sub Agency | This company purchases from an officially appointed local distributor |
| Manufacturer | This company manufactures this brand |
| System Integrator | This company is an approved installer or system integrator of this brand | |
Aventics
(Sole Agency) |
Omal Automation
(Sole Agency) |
Schmalz
(Sole Agency) |
Section - Computers & Software
-Motion control system design
-Simulation systems
-Communication medium
- Optical fibre
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Fieldbus
- RS232/485/422
-Distributed I/O systems
- PC/104 system
- PC-centric
- PLC-centric
-I/O blocks/modules
-Mounting methods
- DIN rail
- Panel/rack mount modules
- Plug in cards
-Operating features
- Diagnostic capability
- High temperature
- Intrinsically safe
- Sealed units
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Artificial intelligence
- Direct control
- Drivers
- DSP (digital signal processing) software
- Dynamic link to libraries (DLL)
- Operator interface
- Soft PLC
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Network communications
- Fieldbus
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- presentation/analysis software
-Operator training simulators
-Process simulation & design
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Signal
- Multiwire
- Optical fibre
-Fieldbus interface
-I/O
-Optical fibre
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-CANbus
-DeviceNet
-Ethernet
-Foundation Fieldbus
-Interbus-S
-Profibus
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Electric
-Pneumatic
-Valve position transmitters
- Valve positioners
-Control valves (type)
- Ball
- Butterfly
-Manifolds
-Rotary control valves
-Solenoid
-Communications
- Fieldbus
- Proprietary
- RS232
- RS422/RS485
-Functionality
- Auto/self tuning
- Logic
- PID/PD
- Scaling of I/O
-Inputs
- 0/4-20mA
- mV/V
-Number of loops
- >16
- 1-16
-Outputs
- 0-5V
- mA/mV
- Pulse
- Relay contact
-Visual display
-AC control
- Closed loop
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
-AC motors
- Synchronous motors - brushless
- Synchronous motors - permanent magnet
-DC control
- Speed control
-Flameproof
-Intrinsic safety
- 4-20 mA set-point stations
- Sensors
- Solenoid valves
- Transmitters - pressure
- Valve positioners
-Analytics & reporting
-Big data & cloud technologies
-Smart sensors
-Alarm indicators
-Displays
- Bar graphs
- Characters
- Display wall (control room)
- LCD, flat-panel
- Programmable message
- Touchscreens
-Handheld terminals
-HMI
-Analog I/O
- 1-16
- 17-64
- 65-256
- 257-512
- more than 512
-Digital I/O
- 1-16
- 17-64
- 65-256
- 257-512
- more than 512
-Display
-Multiprocessor
-Networking organisation
- Host-to-PLC link
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
-Networking
- 20 mA loop
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
- PLC-to-PLC
- Proprietary data bus
- Remote I/O
- RS232, RS422, RS485
-Operator interface panel
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-Programming
- Diagnostic software
- Documenting software
- Function block diagram
- High level (C, Basic, etc.)
- IEC 1131
- Ladder diagram (relay logic)
- Logic diagram
- Sequential function chart
-Scan rate less than 1µs per step
-Scan rate less than 1ms per step
-Scan rate more than 1ms per step
-Actuators
- Linear
- Rotary
-Air dryers
-Controllers/logic devices
-Cylinders
- Double acting
- Positioners
- Rodless
- Single acting
-Filters
-Motors
-Pressure/vacuum switches
-Seals
-Tubes & fittings
-Valves
- Check
- Flow
- Gauge
- Isolation
- Manifolds
- Pressure
- Servo
-Control transducers
- Displacement/position transducers
- Synchros & resolvers
-Gearboxes
-Programmable motion control systems
- Custom system design
- Hydraulic drive systems
- Pneumatic drive systems
- Servo systems
- Stepper systems
-Rotary encoders
-Servo amplifiers
- Electronic
- Magnetic
-Servo motors
- Brushless DC motors
- Cage rotor induction motors
- DC motors
- Geared motor units
- Linear motors
- Stepper motors
- Synchro motors
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Regulators
- Pilot operated pressure reducing
- Self-acting back pressure
- Self-acting pressure reducing
-Colour mark
-Edge detection
-Infrared
-Laser
-Limit switch
-Machine guard
-Photoelectric
-Ultrasonic
-Fibre-optic
-Light intensity
-Other
-Presence
-Vibration
Section - Services & Systems
-Contractors
- Factory automation
-Programmers
- PLC
-System integration/consulting
- Factory automation
- Scada/DCS/PLC
-Automotive
-Food & beverage
-Injection moulding
-Materials handling
-Packaging and Labelling
-Pharmaceutical
-Pulp & paper
-Rubber & plastics
-Sugar
-Textiles
| News from Tectra Automation: |
30 years of linear motion technology
March 2021, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
This year, factory automation specialist Bosch Rexroth celebrates 30 years of linear motion technology and innovation.
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30 years of linear motion technology
November 2020, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
This year, factory automation specialist Bosch Rexroth celebrates 30 years of linear motion technology and innovation.
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Smart Press Kit from Bosch Rexroth
October 2019, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Tectra Automation
Bosch Rexroth is setting new standards for fast and efficient pressing and joining applications with its innovative new modular Smart Press Kit. Designed to meet future industrial requirements by providing ... |
Servo motor equipped with SIL3 encoder
June 2019, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
The new MS2N synchronous servo motor is Tectra Automations’ latest product offering to the electric drives and controls industry. The range combines high dynamics, compact dimensions and excellent energy ... |
Bosch Rexroth introduces latest transfer system
February 2019, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
By optimising existing components and integrating new modules into its TS 5 conveyor system for heavy loads, Bosch Rexroth has enhanced its already impressive flexibility to meet the requirements of an ... |
Linear modules with one-point lubrication simplify assembly
November 2018, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
The third generation of MKK and MKR linear modules from Tectra Automation expands the range of equipment options for the company’s linear module series. In the corrosion resistant versions, hard chrome ... |
Vacuum generator operates without compressed air
October 2018, Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Tectra Automation
The electrical vacuum generator ECBP from J. Schmalz is ideal for handling airtight and slightly porous workpieces. It features an integrated speed control, which regulates the power of the pump to suit ... |
Tectra Automation resolves flight simulator challenges
October 2018, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Tectra Automation
Simex, a South African company specialising in the fabrication and upgrading of flight training devices like flight simulators, contracted Tectra Automation to upgrade software, supply new hardware, and ... |
Vacuum tube lifter for starter batteries
July 2018, Motion Control & Drives, Tectra Automation
The new Schmalz vacuum tube lifter, JumboFlex Battery provides a complete solution for the ergonomic and safe handling of starter batteries. It ensures the reliable commissioning of starter batteries ... |
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