The Finnco Group consists of Westec Automation Limited in Auckland and Finnco Compressors and Finnco Pneumatics which reside at 78 Pururu Street, Mangakakahi, in Rotorua.

Westec Automation Limited has been assisting New Zealand industry to stay competitive in the local and world markets since 1977.

We are the New Zealand distributor of CKD pneumatic components. Our four main categories of industrial pneumatic components are as below. If you have a requirement outside these groups please contact us for assistance.

Pneumatic Cylinders

Please browse the following categories to satisfy yourself that we have an option to suit your application and click through to the "Contact Us Now" screen.

For VDMA Spec cylinders please contact us for a competitive quotation and delivery time...

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Pneumatic Control valves 3port, 4 port, 5 port

Please select a broad category or type of valve by clicking through to the third page and then inquire using the Contact Us Now button.

We will respond quickly and guide you through to a selection to suit your application.

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General Purpose valves 2 port, 3 port

Please select a broad category or type of valve by clicking through to the third page and then inquire using the Contact Us Now button.

We will respond quickly and guide you through to a selection to suit your application.

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Air Service Equipment & Accessories

The products in this section include Filters, Pressure Regulators, Lubricators Electronic interface units, Switches, Fittings* and tubing.

Please use the categories shown at each level to check that we have the general product group that you require...

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Our staff, with a combined total of over 60 years in the industry, have seen many changes in the design and manufacture of pneumatic componentry since 1967. We pride ourselves on using the most up to date electronic controls and well-designed actuators to ensure a reliable long term solution for your automation projects. Please browse our photo gallery for recent examples of these systems.

We hold good stocks of air service equipment, valves, cylinders, fittings and tube in our Auckland warehouse. We offer local manufacture of VDMA standard cylinders and heavy-duty cylinders. We also have weekly air freight shipments from CKD in Singapore, for non-stock items.

Westec Automation also supplies other automation components to complement and extend our control solutions.

We are distributors for ACE Controls Inc., USA manufacturers of Industrial shock absorbers, Safety shock absorbers and Velocity and feed controllers. ACE are World leaders in deceleration technology.

 

Valves

We stock Base Mounted, Inline Mounted, Manual & Mechanical, and Flow Control Valves

 
 

Air Preparation

We stock Filters, Regulators, Lubricators (FRLs)

 

Pneumatic Safety Valves

We stock Energy Isolation - Lockout Valves, Safe Exhaust Valves for Non-Clutch/Brake Applications, Safe Return Valves, and Safe Load Holding Valves.

 

Hydraulic Safety Valves

We stock Block & Bleed and Block & Stop Valve Systems

 

ElectroGuard

We stock Single-Zone System (SIS+), Multi-Zone Systems (EIS).

 

 

Press Control

We stock Safety Valves for Clutch/Brake Control.

 

Accessories

We stock Silencers, Electrical Connectors, Pop-Up Indicators, and Pressure Switches.

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Westec Automation Limited offers a unique service to the New Zealand industry. In our Auckland warehouse, we hold "Stock" control systems designed to cover all small to medium control tasks, primarily with a pneumatic emphasis.

A stock control system typically involves the combination of a PLC unit, a low voltage power supply, a bank of pneumatic valves and all the input/output fixed wiring.

The supply air is treated with a combination Filter/Pressure regulator and is controlled by a "Soft Start" dump valve.

The buttons and selector switches mounted on the enclosure door are programmable in function but always include an Emergency Stop. A single-phase plug is supplied for the control power and glands are provided for the running of the sensor leads to inputs, etc. Inside the enclosure is a switched single phase socket to power a laptop or inspection lamp.

However, we also undertake purely electrical control incorporating motor drives, sensors and other control elements.

We can utilise our standard gear plate in larger enclosures and within the customer's own machine or cabinet. Visit our premises and we will demonstrate our programmable Pick and Place or Press feeding/Indexing displays.

Manufacture new cylinders

In order to be able to supply pneumatic cylinders with non-standard strokes, and cylinders manufactured to your requirements with a very short lead time, we have invested in good stocks of VDMA standard cylinder construction kits. Our pricing on locally manufactured cylinders is very competitive. Ask us for a quotation on VDMA dimensioned cylinders and mountings with bore sizes between 32mm dia. and 100mm dia.

General-purpose basic accessories

We also supply the basic items you need to maintain your standard air distribution network and general workshop accessories such as duster guns, extension hoses, tailpieces and hose clips, etc.

We stock airline lubricator oil and general purpose filters, pressure regulators and gauges.

Automate small machines to increase production & reliability.

We are able to undertake modifications which involve light engineering work. We have a workshop with a lathe, mill, cutoff saws and welder. Volumetric fillers, press feeders, bakery equipment and assembly machines have been modified and improved at our premises.

Re-kit or modify any brand of cylinder

We are able to machine pistons and other parts of your cylinder to accept our seals or other locally available seals and to adapt our VDMA standard mountings.

Require customisation work? We can offer a FREE Consultation.....

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