Bearings, shafting, linear guides, and cable carriers for the agricultural industry

Design efficient and long-lasting agricultural machinery with highly engineered, maintenance-free plastic components from igus®. Our durable iglide® bearing materials, embedded with solid lubricants for dry-running operation, can absorb high shock and impact loads. They’re also resistant to dirt, chemicals and corrosion.

We offer plain bearings, shafting, self-aligning bearings, linear bearings, linear actuators, and lead screws and nuts that can be used in a variety of agricultural applications, including tractor cabins and doors, disc harrows, fertilizer spreaders, hay rakes, and more. igus® also offers complete bearing assemblies, which include GKF shafting, a nitrided pin with greater corrosion resistance than nickel, zinc and steel.

In addition to bearings, we offer cable management solutions guaranteed to last up to 36 months. e-chain® cable carriers come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5mm inner height for the smallest installation spaces. chainflex® flexible cables are designed for flexing and can handle any type of motion.

All igus® products are rigorously tested each year inside our 41,000 sq. ft. lab in Cologne, Germany, allowing for extended, predictable service lives.

Customer Applications

Grain handling manufacturer wins gold with plastic bearings

Ohio-based grain handling company J&M Manufacturing wins the 2023 gold manus award for their innovative use of plastic bearings in fertilizing equipment.

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Many years of successful cooperation

The company igus® has been successfully collaborating with the company Lemken, since 2008. Numerous devices from Lemken are equipped with igus® plain bearings, among others, the cultivator Karat 9.

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Easy assembly and high service life

This disc harrow can easily be adapted to any width. The drylin® R liner used in the sliding bearing of the disc harrow is maintenance-free, precise, durable and very load-bearing, thus guaranteeing a long service life.

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Without lubrication and cost-effective

The iglide® Z plain bearing used in this planting machine was more cost-effective than the use of an axial bearing and is also dust-resistant, moisture-resistant and self-lubricating.

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Heavy load up to 15 tons possible

Maintenance-free and resistant to dust and dirt, the iglide® G plain bearings are used in bale trimming machines of the company Optimal-Vetrieb Opitz GmbH.

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Maintenance-free and cost-effective

The company Agrobot based in Spain uses the E-Z e-chain® cable carriers for this harvester, which are maintenance-free and cost-effective.

Browse Applicable Parts

Not sure which material would be best for your application? Request a free heavy duty bearings sample box, which includes one of each of the bearings below.

iglide® G300

High wear resistance
Resistant to dirt and dust
Cost-effective
Over 650 sizes available from stock

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iglide® Q2

The durable heavy duty bearing
Wear-resistant and dimensionally stable at high loads
Good price/performance ratio

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iglide® Q3E

Suitable for use under extreme loads
Cost-effective thanks to injection molding
Dry operation eliminates the need for lubricants
Tested in our test laboratory

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igutex® TX1

Excellent load bearing capacity under high radial loads
Good abrasion resistance & liquid media resistance

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igutex® TX3

Lowest wear rates under extreme dry-running conditions
No external lubrication; reduced maintenance
Long service life due to low wear

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GKF shafting

3x the corrosion resistance of zinc, nickel, and chrome plating
Specially designed for aggressive environments with dirt, dust, and corrosion

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Parts Used in Agriculture Applications

Cable Carriers for Agricultural Machinery

E4.1 Series

Low-noise operation
Numerous interior separation options available
Max. travel distance over 656 ft

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E4Q Series

Optional noise damping
Vertical and horizontal stop-dogs
10% less weight due to material recesses

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Hybrid YE Series

50% lighter than pure steel chain
50% longer unsupported length vs pure plastic chain

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Agriculture Industry Sample Box

Want to see some of our components and materials for yourself? Request a free sample box of a few of our most popular components for the agriculture industry, including our GKF shafting.

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Whether you're interested in end-to-end, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, let us assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at (800) 521-2747 to discuss your project today!

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