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CraigCor Distribution shares industry-focused insights, technical resources and product knowledge across categories including Industrial Automation, Product Updates, Smart Metering, Industrial Cybersecurity, Process Instrumentation, Authentication Solutions, Control Systems, Industry News, Technical Guides and Operational Technology trends shaping modern industry in South Africa.

Industry Insights

Trends, guides and thought leadership in automation and smart technologies.

Smart Manufacturing 2026

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

Smart Metering, AI & Energy Data

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

Industrial Automation in 2026

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

Product Updates

New technologies, product releases and updates from leading global brands.

ControlLogix® 5590: The Next Generation of Industrial Control

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

New Rockwell Automation & Allen-Bradley Products

Discover the latest Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley products available from CraigCor Distribution, including advanced PLCs, PointMax I/O systems, and smart manufacturing solutions designed for modern industrial performance.

Case Studies

Real-world applications and success stories across industries.

Smart Manufacturing 2026

10 July 2026

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

Awards & Accreditations

Recognition, awards, accreditations and partner achievements earned by CraigCor Distribution across industrial automation, smart manufacturing, process control and digital transformation solutions in South Africa.

Recognised for Driving Growth

10 July 2026

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

CraigCor Awards & Accreditations

12 May 2026

Industrial automation is no longer optional. Learn how PLCs, SCADA, and smart systems improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive performance in modern operations.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Find quick answers to common questions about industrial automation, Allen-Bradley products, smart metering, process control and Rockwell Automation technologies.

Rockwell Automation & Allen Bradley
What is Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley?

Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation, and Allen-Bradley is its flagship brand of hardware and control systems, including PLCs, drives, HMIs and safety solutions.

What are Allen-Bradley PLCs used for?
What industries use Rockwell Automation solutions?
What are the main Allen-Bradley product ranges?
New Rockwell Software Solutions
What is FactoryTalk® software?

FactoryTalk® software is Rockwell Automation's suite of industrial software solutions for visualisation, analytics, data management and operational efficiency.

What is FactoryTalk software used for?
Can FactoryTalk software integrate with Allen-Bradley® controllers?
Does FactoryTalk software support Industrial IoT applications?
Where can I purchase FactoryTalk software in South Africa?
Allen-Bradley Safety Solutions
What Allen-Bradley safety products does CraigCor supply in South Africa?

CraigCor supplies a range of Allen-Bradley safety products, including Guardmasterâ„¢ safety relays, light curtains, interlock switches, laser scanners, emergency stop devices and safety controllers from Rockwell Automation.

What are Guardmasterâ„¢ safety products used for?
How do safety light curtains and laser scanners work?
Which industries use industrial machine safety solutions?
Why choose CraigCor for industrial safety products?
Allen-Bradley Motor Control
What Allen-Bradley motor control products are available from CraigCor?

CraigCor supplies Allen-Bradley motor control solutions including PowerFlex® drives, SMC™ soft starters, M100 electronic motor starters, contactors, overload relays, MCCs and intelligent motor control systems for industrial automation applications in South Africa.

What are the benefits of intelligent motor control systems?
What is the difference between PowerFlex® drives and soft starters?
Can Allen-Bradley motor control products integrate with PLC systems?
Does CraigCor provide local support for motor control solutions?
Allen-Bradley Sensors & Switches
What types of Allen-Bradley sensors are available?

Allen-Bradley offers photoelectric, inductive proximity, capacitive, ultrasonic, RFID and safety sensors for industrial automation applications.

What are industrial sensors used for?
Does CraigCor supply Allen-Bradley sensors in South Africa?
rf IDEAS Authentication Solutions
What are rf IDEAS readers used for?

rf IDEAS readers are used for secure authentication, access control, credential validation and user identification across industrial, commercial and enterprise environments.

Are rf IDEAS readers compatible with existing employee ID cards and credentials?
What industries use rf IDEAS authentication solutions?
Why choose rf IDEAS authentication solutions?
Does CraigCor Distribution provide support for rf IDEAS solutions in South Africa?
rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Readers
What are rf IDEAS WAVE ID® readers used for?

rf IDEAS WAVE ID® readers turn employee badges, smart cards and mobile credentials into secure authentication tools for devices, software, networks and access-controlled environments.

Which rf IDEAS reader is best for mixed card technologies?
Do rf IDEAS readers support mobile credentials?
What is the WAVE ID® Nano reader used for?
Where can I buy rf IDEAS readers in South Africa?
How do rf IDEAS readers support Rockwell Automation and manufacturing environments?
Honeywell Solutions
What Honeywell solutions does CraigCor Distribution offer?

CraigCor Distribution supplies a full range of Honeywell solutions, including process instrumentation, field devices, and configuration tools designed for industrial automation, measurement, and control across South Africa.

What industries use Honeywell instrumentation?
Why choose CraigCor for Honeywell solutions?
Hardy Process Solutions
What makes Hardy process weighing solutions different?

Hardy Process Solutions stands out through its Process Toolbox technologies, including C2® electronic calibration, WAVERSAVER® vibration filtering, and Integrated Technician® diagnostics — all designed to improve accuracy, reduce downtime, and simplify maintenance.

Can Hardy weighing systems integrate with PLCs like Allen-Bradley?
How does Hardy reduce downtime in industrial processes?
How do Hardy solutions maintain accuracy in harsh environments?
Spectrum Controls
What Spectrum Controls products does CraigCor Distribution supply?

CraigCor Distribution supplies Spectrum Controls industrial automation technologies including specialist I/O modules, industrial LED displays, remote access solutions and communication products designed for Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley systems.

Are Spectrum Controls I/O modules compatible with Allen-Bradley PLCs?
What are industrial LED displays used for in manufacturing environments?
Why choose Spectrum Controls solutions for industrial automation?
Does CraigCor Distribution provide local support for Spectrum Controls products in South Africa?
Landis+Gyr Electricity Metering
What is a prepaid electricity meter?

A prepaid electricity meter allows users to pay for electricity before consumption, helping manage energy usage and avoid unexpected costs.

Which Landis+Gyr meter is best for residential use?
What is the difference between E460 and E650 meters?
Elster Kent Water Metering
What is Elster Kent water metering?

Elster Kent water metering refers to a range of high-accuracy water meters and smart metering solutions by Honeywell Elster, designed for residential, commercial, and industrial water measurement. These systems support revenue metering, leak detection, and network monitoring.

Where are Elster Kent water meters used?
What are the benefits of Elster Kent water meters?
Does Elster Kent support smart water metering?
Why choose CraigCor for Elster Kent water metering?
Honeywell Elster Water Metering
What industries use Honeywell Elster smart metering solutions?

Honeywell Elster smart metering technologies are widely used across municipalities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities and utility networks for accurate water monitoring, consumption management and leak detection.

Does CraigCor Distribution provide support for Honeywell Elster water metering products?
What are the benefits of smart IoT water meters?
Services offered by Craigcor Distribution
What industrial services does CraigCor Distribution provide?

CraigCor Distribution provides industrial automation support, process instrumentation assistance, smart metering solutions, machine safety technologies, authentication solutions and lifecycle technical support across multiple industries.

Does CraigCor provide technical support for automation systems?
Which industries does CraigCor support?
Does CraigCor support OEMs and System Integrators?
Which technology brands does CraigCor work with?
Products offered by Craigcor Distribution
What industrial automation products does CraigCor Distribution supply?

CraigCor Distribution supplies a wide range of industrial automation products including PLCs, motor control systems, process instrumentation, smart metering solutions, industrial networking equipment, and authentication technologies. We partner with globally recognised brands such as Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Honeywell, Landis+Gyr, and more.

Which industries do your automation and metering solutions support?
Are you an authorised distributor for Rockwell Automation and other global brands?
Do you provide support and advice on selecting the right products?
How can I get a quote or more information on your products?

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