Dirt-resistant spherical bearings in robots for weed control

Targeted herbicide application with lubrication-free igubal® rod end in autonomous robot

Profile

  • What was needed: igubal® Spherical plain bearings
  • Requirements: the use in fields required spherical plain bearings that are resistant to dirt and dust as well as robust; at the same time, the customer was looking for a cost-effective and lightweight solution
  • Industry: Agriculture
  • Success for the customer: igubal® Spherical plain bearings are resistant to media, UV rays, radioactive radiation, dirt and dust; unlike metal rod ends, they are able to absorb vibrations; in addition, polymer spherical plain bearings are up to 80 per cent lighter than metal bearings, which also had a positive impact on energy consumption in this application
Weeding robot

Problem

Solution

We want an economical and ecological solution. [...] In addition, plastic is produced in an energy-efficient way, transport routes are short and, most importantly, the quality at igus® is right.

Fabien Grevoz-Sicurani

Production Manager at EcoRobotix

Weeding robot
igubal rod end bearings

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