Components for vertical farming
The machines used in vertical farming usually work in a highly sensitive environment, and the demands on the components installed are correspondingly high. With its wide range of maintenance-free products, igus ensures a reliable operation. By dispensing with external lubricants, low-abrasion and FDA-compliant materials and the highest hygiene standards, contamination of the crops is prevented. In addition, our motion plastics score points with their resistance to corrosion and dirt. Our Low Cost Automation systems enable cost-effective farming throughout the year and a fast return on investment.
Advantages of vertical farming
- Saving space by freeing up traditional agricultural areas
- Harvest throughout the year, independent and flexible
- Low transport and storage costs
- Water saving due to closed cycles
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Relevant igus® products to vertical farming
Delta robot
- Workspace up to Ø 660mm
- Precise positioning due to motors with encoders
- If required, pre-assembled, including transport frame or installation kit
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iglidur® plain bearings
- Dirt-resistant and corrosion-free
- Service life tested and calculable online
- Wide range of standard products and customised special shapes
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igubal® spherical bearings
- Corrosion-free in moist and wet environments
- 80% lighter than metallic alternatives
- Up to 40% more cost-effective than spherical bearings made of metal
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energy chains
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- Modular, lightweight and quiet
- Configure online
- Low maintenance and easy to assemble
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Microflizz
- Pre-assembled in modular system
- Compact and quiet alternative to busbar systems
- Travels up to 100m
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Vertical farming application examples
Trouble-free operation without wear
The fully automated indoor vertical farming systems from the Scottish company Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) have to be highly precise and at the same time operate with low friction and be easy to maintain. The drylin linear robot system used in the IGS towers meets all requirements and keeps maintenance and hardware costs low. An inspection after one year of operation did not reveal any significant wear on the bearing shell.
Automation in worm breeding
The Langhoff family breeds giant red worms that are used by anglers, for example, as feed worms for animals, for hunting or as a natural fertiliser producer for gardens and greenhouses. For around ten years, father Martin Langhoff, has been developing his own systems to facilitate everyday work for the family business in order to improve the breeding process and make it more effective. Used in water, soil, and dirt, the robust igus components have become a reliable partner in vertical farming. ...
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100% maintenance-free for irrigating plants
A special crossbeam system from the American manufacturer Living Green Farms, provides irrigation for many plants in an empty warehouse on 4,000 m². The igus e-chains provide a secure energy supply without maintenance for the aeroponic work, where nutrient-enriched water is transported directly to the plant roots.
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Further agricultural industries
Smart farming
Flexible low-cost robots for automated sowing, weeding, harvesting, etc.Learn more now
General agricultural engineering
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