Electricity + Control August 2017

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CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION round up
Wide range of automation cables for sophisticated equipment
Speciality cable manufacturer, Helukabel,
is gaining global recognition for its wide
range of automation cables that have been
specially designed for optimal performance
on sophisticated automation equipment.
Automation cable systems are unique
in that they require precision manufacture
that not only ensures the total integrity of
information relayed and current transport-
ed, but also need to be durable and reliable
to handle the high mechanical stress and
repetitive movements that is often associ-
ated with automated processes.
In South Africa, there is an increased
move towards automation as stricter stand-
ards require ever tighter tolerances, while
the market place requires higher volumes
and keener pricing. It is therefore essential
that cabling systems, which are effectively
the lifeblood of automation project, are of
the highest quality and fit-for-purpose.
According to Helukabel South Afri-
ca sales manager, Hardus van Dyk, au-
tomation is becoming commonplace in
manufacturing, be it packaging, food and
beverage processing, automotive, phar-
maceuticals and a host of other production
lines. “Our high-quality cables and cable
accessories (e.g. cable tracks, glands and
connectors), guarantee durable and relia-
ble systems that can handle the high me-
chanical stress and repetitive, automated
movements. Pre-assembled servo, motor
and feedback cables are also available for
the world’s leading drive system manufac-
turers and these offer an economical alter-
native to track cables. In addition, our tech-
nical teams are more than happy to assist
with the design and specification of cable
system solutions to suit customers’ own
unique requirements,” he says.
Pre-Assembled Cables include:
• SIEMENS drive systems
• REXROTH drive systems
• LENZE drive systems
• SEW drive systems
• HEIDENHAIN drive systems
• Robot cables
• Connecting cables
• Extensions/Supply cables
Enquiries: Doug Gunnewegh. Email
Best practices for industrial risk management
Industrial organisations around the world struggle to manage risk.
Incidents, such as product recalls, data breaches and worker inju-
ries, have immediate consequences and can impact customers,
employees, intellectual property and revenue. Risk management
should be focused on where problems originate. In many cases,
that is within the automation infrastructure. Rockwell Automation
has outlined four key areas for managing risk at its source:
• Equipment Obsolescence: Modernising production systems
can play a major role in minimising downtime and improving
quality, safety and security
• Quality: Harnessing the power of existing operational data can
improve quality management and help drive adherence to regu-
latory requirements
• Safety: Addressing safety in crucial areas of culture, compliance
and capital helps reduce the number of safety incidents and im-
prove operational performance
• Security: Embracing end-to-end security across facilities and
enterprises helps to protect people, intellectual property and
physical assets
“We view enterprise risk management as a continuous cycle of im-
provement that includes assessments, technology and infrastruc-
ture,” said Christo Buys, Business Manager for Control Systems,
Rockwell Automation sub-Saharan Africa.
Enquiries: Christo Buys.Tel. +27 (0) 11 654 9700 or email
Helukabel’s advanced Topserv Hybrid is a single
cable servo motor and controller cable in one.
An advanced Servo Motor control cable.