Industrial Automation

At SAR SA, we have extensive experience in designing and implementing industrial automation. Whether you need a control system upgrades that will be integrated into your existing production infrastructure or you need control system designed from scratch, we have the technical know-how to provide efficient and effective process automation for production lines and conveyor systems.

Because our products are tailor-made and brand-independent, we can create and tweak a control system to suit your infrastructure. At every stage of working on turnkey industrial automation projects, SAR SA employs years of experience, applying technical competence we have gained by developing process automation for purpose-built machines.

At the start of working on your system, we determine the best configuration scheme to meet your unique needs. We proceed by testing proposed solutions rigorously at our well-equipped testing facilities, to ensure optimal implementation and operation. This ensures that there will be as little delay or disruption to production as possible.

We also are adept at creating material flow systems for improved logistics, according to our clients’ specific needs. In addition to providing automated stores for production lines and conveyor systems that are fully or semi-automated, we ensure that any additions are integrated effectively into logistics infrastructure already in place. It is our aim to add value through automation, maximizing production efficiency from delivery of raw materials through to the completion of your final product.

PROJECT SHOWCASE

BMW – Paint Shop 7m Conveyor Layout Changes

Date initiated & completed: 2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 2016, SAR played a crucial role in restructuring the routingof the BMW paint shop's 7-meter-level body routing. Thisproject was carefully planned to minimize disruption toproduction, avoiding the need for any shutdown periods duringinstallation.By breaking down the project into distinct steps, we were ableto execute it incrementally over [...]

BMW – Engine Plant EMS Bus Bar

Date executed: December 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December 2018, BMW initiated a standard maintenanceprocedure to replace all copper EMS rails with Vahle rails asthe chosen conductive bus bar system. As SAR had notpreviously performed in-house installations of Vahle rails, weconducted comprehensive training sessions to ensure aseamless and fully integrated implementation.Following the training of personnel, we [...]

BMW – W9 Sealer Line Modifications

Date executed: 2023 - 2024 Project Description Technical upgrade of UBS (Under Body Sealer) and NAD(Naht Abdichtung seam sealing) robot cells.PLC and HMI programming, robot programming using Robcadsimulation.Mechanical and electrical intergration of new dosingequipment (dosing systems and application guns by SARGMBH).Material supply pumps by Graco systems. Technologies Cell Control Technology ▪ Siemens S7 & TIA [...]

BMW – Particle Counter

Date executed: November 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In November 2021, SAR played an important role in theinstallation of a cutting-edge particle counter system aimed atanalyzing air quality in the vicinity. This sophisticated systemis equipped to detect particles ranging in size from 5-10μm,10-15μm, 15-25μm, to particles larger than 25μm, offeringcomprehensive insights into air particulate matter.Collaborating closely with [...]

MBSA – FP2 Paint Shop – Brown Field-Durr

Date executed: December 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December 2021, FP2 C11 underwent brownfield changes,incorporating lifts 12LS001 and 12LS011, along with thehydraulic lifting table 11TH013 and the chain conveyorinterface to C24. These modifications were implementedacross the paint shop at Mercedes-Benz South Africa,representing a substantial investment of time and resources.Numerous hours were dedicated to the commissioning andinstallation [...]

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MBSA – Assembly – Engine Line (EMS + Conveyors)

Date executed: December 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December 2019, with the W206 marking the lateststandard for Mercedes-Benz South Africa, SAR entered into acollaborative effort with a partner company to finalize asignificant portion of the main assembly lines for the plant.Among the various lines completed, the engine line. SAR wastasked with installing 51 carriers within an [...]

MBSA –Assembly- AGV

Date executed: December 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December 2019, with the W206 marking the lateststandard for Mercedes-Benz South Africa, SAR entered into acollaborative effort with a partner company to finalize asignificant portion of the main assembly lines for the plant.One big accomplishment was the implementation of the AGVline. SAR undertook the installation of six AGV [...]

VW – Automation of Underbody Bolting

Date executed: December 2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December 2023, following the Chassis to Body marriageprocess, a critical operation involving the fastening of multiplebolts in the underbody area of the vehicle was identified. AtStation 56, two operators utilized Atlas Copco bolting tools,manipulated on telescopic arms, to fasten these boltsmanually, requiring precise positioning for each bolt.To streamline [...]

MCR – Foundry Robot Cell

Date executed: July 2024 PROJECT DESCRIPTION An all-new robot cell, which will mark a milestone inautomotive manufacturing, is set to be finalized in July 2024.This innovative system will be dedicated to handling the brakecaliper and bracket components for the upcoming P703 Fordmodel.Engineered with precision, the cell is specially designed tohandle/manipulate fully casted parts between two [...]

BMW South Africa – Fully Integrated Quality Management System

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION Andon is a system to notify management, maintenance, and other workers of a quality or process problem. The centrepiece is a signboard incorporating signal lights to indicate which workstation has the problem. The alert is activated manually by a worker using a pull cord or button. The system includes a means to stop […]