About DC Auto-Motion

vision

Becoming the industry Leader in Linear and Rotary Motion Product Solutions in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mission

To be Pioneers of High Quality Linear and Rotary Motion Product Solutions to the Mechatronics Automation, Automotive, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Sectors.

VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Respect
  • Transparency
  • Quality
  • Loyalty
  • Consistency

Motion control solutions company DC Auto-Motion (Pty) Ltd was established in April, 2010 with an intent focus to import and distribute a large range of linear motion as well as rotary motion control components to the South African and African industrial, electrical, mechanical and automotive markets. The company shares more than 10 years’ experience in the field of linear motion, rotary motion and automation product solutions. 

We are official distributors of THK Japan, MiniTec GmbH & Co. KG, Fritz Kubler Germany, Güdel Switzerland, Zimmer Group, Rollon Italy and NBK Japan, all of which offer unique linear motion, rotary motion as well as coupling connection and machine element technology solutions that are used in various automated machine applications worldwide.

DC Auto-Motion is located at the Home Ideas Centre, 11 Sunrock Close, Sunnyrock Ext. 2, Germiston, Gauteng. We have access to a manufacturing facility to assist our customers, not only with the supply of products or components, but also with customized solutions.

Our business offers OEM, resell, machine retrofits and end user customers, high quality products at reasonable prices.

LINEAR MOTION (LM) GUIDE PRODUCTS

THK Co. Ltd Japan

Mechanical components developer and manufacturer THK is a world leader in linear motion technology. The company boasts an extensive product offering, which includes its creative ideas in Ball Spline, Ball Screws and Link Ball technology, which make the company pioneers in LM Guide Mechanisms. In 1972, it became the first company in the world to develop and commercialize the Linear Motion (LM) Guide. THK’s linear motion system enabled rapid improvements in the accuracy, speed and labour-saving potential of advanced mechatronic instruments.

DC Auto-Motion is the official distributor of THK’s range of products including its world’s first Caged Ball Linear Motion Guides, Standard LM Guides, LM Bushings, Precision/Rolled Ball Screws, Lead Screws, Precision Ball Splines, Precision Cross Roller Rings and Cross Roller Guides as well as LM Stroke, LM Actuators, Cam Followers and Grease Lubricants. THK’s entire product line is available on their global website. https://www.thk.com (An electronic catalogue is available on request)

PROFILE, LINEAR, WORKPLACE, CONVEYOR AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS

MiniTec GmbH & Co. KG

Since its establishment in 1986, MiniTec has grown continuously from a specialist in miniature guides to a leading technology company. With 420 experts in 11 locations including Germany, France, USA, Great Britain, Spain, Slovenia, and China, MiniTec develops tailor-made solutions for customers worldwide. More than 60 partners ensure reliable service and competent advice.

MiniTec follows a philosophy of maintaining all essential competencies and components in-house, optimizing them according to high-quality standards. This principle applies to their modular system as well as their linear technology. By strictly adhering to a modular principle, avoiding unnecessary product diversity, and simultaneously developing complementary CAD software, MiniTec achieves profitability with maximum reliability.

DC Auto-Motion is an official supplier of MiniTec's comprehensive range of products. You can explore MiniTec's entire product range on their website: https://www.minitec.de/en/company."

ROTARY MOTION / ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

Fritz KUEbler GmbH Germany

Fritz Kübler is the leading specialists worldwide of position and motion sensors and offers individually tailored product and sector solutions, as well as solutions for Functional Safety. The owner-managed family business has 8 international group members and distributors in more than 50 countries. The Group’s pillars of success include short reaction times, the overriding desire to inspire customers and a very high level of service. 

DC Auto-Motion is the official distributor of Fritz Kuebler. Kuebler’s entire product range is available on their website. https://www.kuebler.com

(An electronic catalogue is available on request)

LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS

GÜDEL SWITZERLAND

The Güdel Group is a manufacturer of high-precision machine components and a provider of sophisticated automation solutions. Its spectrum of products ranges from linear guideways, racks, pinions and drives right through to linear axes and gantry robots.

Güdel assembles its products into systems with a high degree of control intelligence and complete plant installations, which can be used in the automotive, tire, metal, rail, intra-logistics, pharmaceutical, renewable energy, wood and aerospace industries. Güdel’s technology is characterized by its innovation, quality and modularity. The Güdel Group has a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees worldwide in over 30 locations. The Group has been owned by the same family since its foundation more than 60 years ago. The Güdel Group has its headquarters in Switzerland.

DC Auto-Motion is the official distributor of Güdel's’s range of products including its Linear Axes, Linear Track Motion, Turnkey Robotic Solutions, Spare Parts, Gearboxes and Linear Guideways.

Güdel’s entire product line is available on their global website. https:/ /www.gudel.com/

(An electronic catalogue is available on request.)

LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS

ZIMMER GROUP

The recipe for success needs good ingredients. The product range is very diverse. Today more than ever, the Zimmer Group stands for innovative ability that is made in Germany.

Products at the cutting edge of technology, around the world, at all times. The Know-How Factory reaches more than 125 countries through its sales network. The group guarantees comprehensive and transparent service for all components and
solutions within each individual technology sector. THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY combines technologies from handling, damping, linear, processing, tooling and machine tooling technology. For every industry. From a single source. Worldwide – the Zimmer Group is a global player.

DC Auto-Motion is the official distributor of Zimmer’s range of products including its Linear technology, handling technology, damping technology, and machine tooling technology.

(An electronic catalogue is available on request.)

LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS

Rollon S.P.A Italy

ROLLON has more than 40 years’ experience in developing Linear Bearings, based on C-shaped cold-drawn profile, The company has over 600 employees and 11 legal entities internationally. The product range is divided in 4 groups, i.e. Linear bearing based on roller sliders and C/shaped rails /the Worlds widest range of Industrial Telescopic Slides / a Wide range of Linear Actuators / Mechanically Integrated Systems for Automation.

Rollon Acquired Linear Bearing Producer T-Race in 2017. During late 2018, Rollon was acquired by The Timken Company.

DC Auto-Motion is an official supplier of Rollon’s full range of products. Rollon’s entire product range is available on their website. https://www.rollon.com

(An electronic product catalogue is available on request)

COUPLING AND MACHINE ELEMENT PRODUCTS

Nabeya Bi-tech Kaisha Co. Ltd Japan, (NBK)

Nabeya Bi-tech Kaisha has a long history since 1560. Incorporated in 1940 as a modern manufacturer, it offers uniquely designed machine components with NBK brand to worldwide customers. NBK develops, manufactures, and sells Miniature Couplings, Special Screws and Machine Elements.

NBK products are used in advanced industries, such as manufacturing equipment for semiconductors, robotics, machine tools and medical devices.

DC Auto-Motion is the official distributor for NBK’s entire range of products. NBK’s entire product range is available on their website. https://www.nbk1560.com

(An electronic product catalogue is available on request)

Product Certifications

Our various manufacturers are all ISO 9001:2008 and TUV Certified as well as RoHS Compliant.

We are currently supplying the following industries:

  • Automotive; Vehicle, Tyre, Airbag, Seatbelt
  • Automation and Integration
  • Specialized inspection machine and equipment builders
  • Plasma and Laser Cutting Machine manufacturers
  • Fire truck equipment manufacturers
  • Aviation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Steel Pipe Manufacturers
  • Simulating machine manufacturers
  • Material Testing Equipment Manufacturers
  • Mining Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • Sanitary ware industry
  • CNC Retrofits; Machine Tools Linear Guide replacement parts
  • Bearing resellers
  • Steel cutting machine manufacturers
  • Packaging machine manufacturers
  • Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturers
  • Litho Printing industry
  • Robotic automation, Gantry, Grippers
  • Railway industry
  • And many more…