Reliable despite dirt, vibrations and humidity

Conditions in agriculture are rough and volatile. Therefore, it is even more important for components to work reliably and withstand the daily conditions. Our technical products can do exactly that: they are resistant to vibrations, moisture and dirt. As they are made of high-performance motion plastics and do not require lubrication, they have been specifically designed for these circumstances.
Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings can be used in such heavy-duty applications as soil-cultivating machines or front loaders. drylin linear systems can adjust monitors in tractor cabins. Energy chains and chainflex cables are ideal for supplying field-spraying systems with energy and liquids. There is a wide range of application scenarios.

Advantages of igus products:

Dry-running and corrosion-free
Resistant to dust and dirt
Withstand UV radiation and weather effects
High mechanical strength, very resilient
Vibration-dampening
Compensation of misalignments and deflections
Long, predictable service life
Simple installation

NEW: the sample box for agricultural engineering

The agricultural-engineering sample box contains a range of specially selected high-performance polymers and cables from our broad product portfolio, which are ideal for the requirements of agricultural engineering.

André Schönhaar, our Key Account Manager for Agricultural Engineering, presents the contents of the sample box in a video.

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Agricultural technology sample box with igus components and sample parts for farming applications.

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Components for vertical farming

We offer customised solutions for vertical-farming applications: energy chains, cables, linear guides, drive technology and robotics.

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Vertical farming rack with plants moved by an igus linear axis system.

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Agricultural engineering for...

Tractor with raised agricultural attachment and visible e-chain, isolated on a white background.

How Lemken saves 22 lubrication points per cultivator.

"GO ZERO". A new study by RWTH Aachen University shows that with polymer bearing technology, customers can dispense with expensive greases and oils while reducing maintenance time and labour costs. Lemken also benefits from this with its Karat 9 cultivator.

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Cabin interior with numbered controls, seat, armrest, steering wheel and control levers.

Suitable products:

Mirror adjustment: plain bearing iglidur J
Monitor adjustment: drylin W guide carriage
Headrest adjustment: drylin W linear guides
Steering column: iglidur G plain bearings
Control elements: triflex multi-axis energy chain
Hydraulic valve connection: igubal double joints
Seat backrest adjustment: drylin W linear guides
Armrest adjustment: drylin W linear guides
Seat adjustment: E2 energy chain and chainflex cables

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Hydraulic cylinder for fluid technology in cross-section.

Our components for cylinders
Wear-optimised plain bearings, guide rings, angled joints and shafts for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, for example.

Plain bearings for cylinders

Successfully in use

No more failures due to wearing brass bearings

More sustainability thanks to durable components: Zunhammer achieves this in the axis systems of its slurry tankers with our plain bearings made from iglidur Q. They have been working reliably for years, even when subjected to high loads, heavy soiling and chemicals (ammonia). Since the company replaced their brass bearings with lubrication-free plastic bushings, there have been no more failures.

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The grubber loosens the soil in the field behind the tractor.

No more time wasted lubricating bearings

Numerous Lemken machines are equipped with igus plain bearings, including the Karat 9 cultivator. The metal bearings previously used in the overload elements had to be lubricated for up to one hour a day to prevent wear and corrosion. By switching to lubrication-free plastic bearings, the farmer saves valuable time. In addition, the dirt resistance and stability of the plain bearings increase service life and reliability.

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igus agricultural machinery in a collage with tractors, implements and harvesting equipment in fields.

Trade show stand for the agricultural industry

Did you miss the last trade show for agricultural engineering? We have the solution. Visit our Cologne trade show stand for agricultural engineering online. Alternatively, you can arrange a virtual stand tour with us here.

Experience the trade show stand virtually