Conditions in agriculture are rough and temperamental. Therefore, it is even more important for components to work reliably and withstand the daily conditions. Our technical products can do exactly that: low temperatures, heat, ice and dirt simply do not faze them, as with their high-performance polymers and without additional lubrication, they have been designed especially for this.

Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings can be used with heavy-duty applications in 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. Application options are versatile.

Advantages of igus polymer plain bearings and energy chains:

• Cost-effective
• Highly resilient
• Predictable service life
• Maintenance-free and lubrication-free
• UV and weather-resistant
• Resistant to dirt
• Resistant to vibrations

RBR rotating energy supply, rotation angle 360°

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Intelligent iglidur isense plain bearing

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Metal rod end for greater loads

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iglidur® G plain bearings

iglidur® Q290 bearings

iglidur® plain bearings Z

igubal® spherical bearings

drylin® linear plain bearings

Series E2/000 energy chains

Various special bearings customised by igus to your specific requirements

Special solutions are just as much part of the igus product range as standard parts. Our experts match the choice of the manufacturing process and the component material precisely to your needs. The right material for your purposes is selected from a wide range of wear-resistant and maintenance-free high-performance polymers.
 

Lubrication-free plain bearings in the pivot load test with a maximum load of 500kg

Eight times longer service life for agricultural machinery by the use of polymer plain bearings

No more wasting time with lubricating bearings

igus has been successfully collaborating with Lemken since 2008. Various Lemken machines are equipped with igus plain bearings, among them the cultivator Karat 9. In the overload elements, the metal bearing points previously used had to be lubricated up to one hour per day to prevent wear and corrosion. By switching to lubrication-free polymer plain bearings, the farmer saves valuable time. Furthermore, the dirt resistance and stability of the plain bearings increase service life and dependability.

Heavy load up to 15 tons possible

Maintenance-free and resistant to dust and dirt, the iglidur G plain bearings are used in hinges, locking systems and hydraulic cylinders of bale trimming machines from Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz. They replace red brass solutions, that were produced in-house and required both a relatively large installation space and lubricants that polluted the environment. The new polymer bearings need no lubrication and withstand all edge loads without problems.

Cost-effective automation systems for use in vertical farming

Due to their FDA-conformity, resistance to dirt, non-corroding qualities and absence of a need for maintenance  igus products are able to satisfy the high requirements placed on them in the area of vertical agriculture.  Our Low Cost Automation systems enable cost-effective farming throughout the year and a fast return on investment.

Low-maintenance and fail-safe components for telescopic work platforms

igus replacement parts designed for guidance, transfer and bearing support on telescopic elevated work platforms, such as energy chains and cables as well as plastic plain bearings, linear bearings or sliding plates meet the stringent requirements for components that are subjected to continuous stress in outdoor applications.