High Tech in Agriculture and Farm Equipment

Custom 12V gearmotor improves precision and productivity in modern farming

With larger and more sophisticated seeding planters, developed for modern time farming techniques,machine components are subjected to increased loadings. Mechanical linkages that coordinate a movement of the seed metering units sometime have difficulty to react accurately, especially in very big planters and when manoeuvring to trace curves on the field.

The Benefits of Electric Drive Systems

There are several advantages to farmers for replacing mechanical linkages with a small electric gearmotor on each row unit:

• Specific row operation for better planting density
• Curve matching to avoid uneven seeding while turning
• Exact seed population to optimize every acre productive

Power is supplied by the tractor’s 12V battery or alternator, making electric planter drives both practical and efficient for large-scale farming operations.

The OEM’s Planter Gearmotor Requirements

An industry leader in electric planter drive systems turned to Bodine Electric for a custom gearmotor suited to the rigors of the farming industry. The gearmotor had to:

• Operate directly from a 12V DC tractor battery
• Attach securely to the planter for easy installation
• Deliver the exact torque and speed required for seed dispensing
• Provide real-time feedback to a microprocessor controller
• Withstand dust, vibration, and harsh farm environments

Bodine’s Engineering Solution

Bodine engineers created a custom 12V GEARmotor winding combined with the optimal gear ratio to provide just the right amount of torque and speed to properly meter the seed.

The solution relied on the 24A4BEPM-3F/H gearmotor, type right angle that provides:

• Compact design with multiple mounting options for flexibility
• Integrated encoder for accurate speed feedback to the planter’s microprocessor
• Rugged construction built to endure tough agricultural conditions

Benefits of Bodine’s Electric Planter Gearmotor

• Improved planting accuracy with electric row unit control
• Optimized 12V winding for reliable battery-powered operation
• Integrated encoder feedback ensures precise seeding rates
• Flexible mounting options simplify installation
• Durable construction for reliable use in farm environments

Driving Precision Agriculture Forward

Bodine opens the door to next-level agricultural equipment with custom gearmotor solutions, such as this 24A4BEPM-3F/H. Farmers are planting new technology roots, Electric drive systems inside seed planters help the farmers to get more yield, better efficiency and create a sustainable space farming proving again that Gearmotors continue to power precision agriculture.

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