AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

• AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY Smart actuators for working functions, auxiliary drives and steering systems 
• Intelligent sensors for force and torque measurement.  
• Electric motors for agricultural machinery: reliability meets maximum power density and compact design 

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY SBS Bearing is presenting its extended product range for agricultural technology. The focus is primarily on systems for the electrification and digitalisation of mobile agricultural machinery. SBS Bearing is highlighting its commitment to sustainability and supporting the transition to a highly efficient and climate-neutral economy in the agricultural sector.

Electromechanical linear actuators are a focal point of SBS Bearing’s product lineup on display at Agritechnica. With the acquisition of Swedish linear motion specialist Ewellix, SBS Bearing is presenting itself as a comprehensive solution provider. At its exhibition booth, SBS Bearing will also be showcasing intelligent sensor solutions for smart farming, as well as electric motors for traction drives or auxiliary units in agricultural machinery.

“As a motion technology company, our objective is to position ourselves as broadly as possible within the agricultural technology segment,” .emphasises Patrick Scherr, Senior Vice President Business Unit Offroad. “As a Tier 1 supplier within the Agricultural sector, we focus our engagement on the global trend toward shifting to alternative drive systems and the growing demand for smart sensor solutions. Our trade fair presentation reflects this.”

Linear technology: high-performance actuators for heavy-duty applications

SBS Bearing is presenting a broad range of efficient solutions for linear motion. One highlight of the fair is Ewellix CASM actuators, a new generation of high-performance electromechanical actuators. They offer an impressive lifting force of up to 15 tonnes with maximum positioning accuracy. These actuators support flexible and precise lifting and tilting operations, while only requiring a 24V power source and a standardised analogue or CAN bus control system on the machine side.

Another innovative system solution is the e-MOVEKIT from Ewellix. This system ensures fast and easy implementation of an electric actuator to replace a hydraulic cylinder. The e-MOVEKIT combines a CASM-100 actuator adapted to the application and includes motor, gearbox and mounting attachments with a controller featuring an analogue and CAN bus interface. The actuator controller enables a “speed mode”, where the linear speed of the actuator is increased or reduced as it moves. To do this, it adapts the power consumption and torque of the motor to the respective control commands. Two versions of this controller are available as part of the e-MOVEKIT: one version as a solution for conventional system integration and another as a quick-start variant for conceptual design studies.

Smart actuators for operating functions and steering

As a solution for realising linear movements with less force (e.g. settings on a combine harvester or round baler), SBS Bearing is presenting the smart Ewellix CAHB-2xS actuators. Thanks to absolute position feedback and status monitoring, they achieve maximum positioning accuracy and operational reliability and can be synchronised with one another and integrated into the higher-level machine control system via CAN bus.

Electric motors from SBS Bearing with maximum power density

• Precision-engineered bearings form the starting point in the quest for maximum power density. These components ensure minimal friction, reduce energy losses, and optimize the overall efficiency of electric motors.

• Precise bearings contribute to the seamless rotational dynamics of electric motors, facilitating smooth operation. This allows motors to achieve higher rotational speeds and deliver superior power density.

Advanced materials, such as ceramic bearings, increase the durability of the bearings, taking advantage of their lightweight properties and corrosion resistance for efficiency and reliability in high power density electric motors.

Manufacturers provide a variety of precision bearings, enabling customization for specific applications. Tailoring bearings to different electric motor requirements improves power density in various industrial settings.

Among the innovations in bearing technology are smart bearings equipped with sensors for real-time monitoring. This proactive approach supports predictable maintenance, ensuring consistent peak performance and sustainable power density.

SBS Bearing is located at Booth F52 in Hall 15. More information on SBS Bearing’s comprehensive agricultural technology portfolio is available.