In use successfully in the agricultural industry

Thanks to the ReBeL cobot, lettuce harvesting is now fully automatic.

This fertiliser machine works reliably and without loss of fertiliser thanks to an agitator shaft. Due to the enormous corrosive properties of the fertiliser, conventional ball bearings always had to be thoroughly lubricated, which was cumbersome due to the narrow box structure. Since igubal spherical bearings were introduced, this time-consuming maintenance work has no longer been necessary.

Various bearing points in a smart hoe for weeding have a lubrication-free design with iglidur plain bearings, which has a positive effect on operational safety and increases the machine's reliability and availability.

With Schleppfix, the Swiss company Brunner Spezialwerkstatt AG developed an innovative and emission-reducing manure-spreading system for forward-thinking agriculture. Lubrication-free polymer plain bearings from igus are used for all moving components.

With its SecatFlex SL slurry hoe, Holmer Maschinenbau GmbH has now developed a solution for the sustainable fertilisation of maize fields. To avoid environmental damage, the company relies on lubrication-free plain bearings from igus.

A so-called wear insert makes lubrication superfluous and prevents high costs for the regeneration of the coupling. For maintenance, the ball and coupling claw only need to be checked with a gauge.

Lubrication-free and corrosion-free plastic bearings replace metal bearings in hydraulic cylinders.

Maintenance-free electric livestock brush. Unlike conventional metal bearings, the plastic spherical balls do not get stuck due to heavy soiling.

iglidur® plain bearings ensure self-lubricating and low-maintenance bearing points in CLAAS combine harvesters

Lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings ensure maintenance-free operation in this cultivator and master heavy duty use.

The iglidur plain bearings are used in farm loaders at various locations. Thanks to their specifications, you save costs and time right from the production stage.

Lubrication-free plastic bearings replace brass bearings in harvesters made by the AGCO Feucht GmbH. They have been in reliable use for years since then.

iglidur plain bearings are used in a cultivation system for fast weeding. They are insensitive to weather and dirt.

igubal rod end bearings are used in automated robots for weed control. They are completely lubrication and maintenance-free.

Polymer plain bearings from igus are used in all five pivot points of the coulter.

Robust slurry tankers are used for the economical distribution of biogas slurry. In the pendulum axles, lubrication-free polymer bearings withstand all adverse conditions.

iglidur plain bearings ensure smooth operation in heavy-duty equipment for construction machines.

Root ball lifters are indispensable tools for tree nurseries and in horticulture and landscaping. Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings demonstrate their strengths in all areas that involve rotating and swiveling movements.

Tolerance-compensating special parts in harsh agricultural machine construction.

Lubrication-free plastic bearings ensure smooth pedal movements despite exposure to dust and dirt.

Energy chain for grape harvester

Energy chain in use on innovative agricultural machinery

The supply cables of this precision watering trolley for precise watering of potted plants in an area of 9,180m² are provided by an energy chain with sensors.

The exact positioning of over 100,000 LED lights above the football turf of the VELTINS Arena of FC Schalke 04 is handled by various energy chains.

In harvesting technology, harnessed readycable cables in ZEMA harvesting machines ensure safe energy and signal guidance.

Energy chains from igus are used in automated greenhouses with Nasa technology

The drylin SLW-25120 linear module allows precise, pinpoint herbicide application and soil-conserving work. The use of chemicals is reduced by 95%, crops produce higher yields and the linear module guarantees reliable operation with minimal maintenance.

To ensure that the weeding robot remains steady even when exposed to the elements and scattered with sand and dust, the manufacturer relies on drylin® W profile rails and linear housings.

This disc harrow can be easily adjusted to any width thanks to the tribo-tape liner. Robust drylin shaft guides run in it and work reliably despite high loads.

The agricultural robot uses artificial intelligence to locate weeds and burn them with a laser beam in a targeted manner. Three igus guide rails and three motors with an integrated control system were used for laser positioning.

Maintenance-free igus plain bearings made of high-performance polymers with incorporated lubricant are used in the wheel guide. This ensures smooth operation at all times, even with short strokes.

iglidur plain bearings have excellent coefficient of friction. This is why the company Chapel relies on iglidur materials for their hydraulic cylinders.

The dryspin® high helix lead screw made of stainless steel in combination with the dryspin® flange nut ensures smooth operation, which allows the folding frame to be folded inside the centre column.

Individual wear-resistant sliding plates in a mowing machine made of the iglidur i180 3D printing material

Application example with wear-resistant 3D printing: a special replacement gear is produced via selective laser sintering with abrasion-resistant iglidur i3.