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Kendrion has gained significant experience in the AGV (driverless transport systems) sector over the years and has further expanded its market position as a brake specialist. Today, the company’s spring-loaded brakes are also used in driverless agricultural robots from Danish manufacturer FarmDroid. Thanks to the encapsulated design, the INTORQ BFK470 is able to handle tough conditions in agricultural environments, such as dust, humidity, and heat. Especially for applications that break from the norm, Kendrion is the perfect partner: The company specializes in customer- and project-specific brakes.

The FarmDroid agricultural robot addresses several megatrends: Industry 4.0, organic farming, and renewable energies. The vehicle features a completely self-sufficient energy supply with a large solar panel and can basically work around the clock. With satellite-controlled GPS and driverless operation, the farmers are increasingly turning into robot programmers: Each seed is placed on the field with centimeter accuracy and tracked, which means that the FarmDroid can also remove weeds on its own without jeopardizing the plants. Not only does this method save operating personnel, it also means that weed killers can be omitted.

“We firmly believe that the FarmDroid approach will profoundly change agriculture,” says Marco Vollrath, Sales Manager at Kendrion INTORQ in Aerzen. “In this situation, we already had the right brake in our product portfolio and were able to offer the customer the perfect solution with only small adjustments. For unique requirements and similar future-oriented projects, we can also develop customized solutions. With our extensive product platform, we can guarantee short development times for customization jobs. The result: quick turnaround for the initial prototype brakes, which means short development times for the customer.”

In terms of the FarmDroid FD20, we had to make sure the brake can handle climate fluctuations and the high dust levels in the fields. The encapsulated spring-applied brake INTORQ BFK470 was up to the task: In addition to the high IP66 protection class, it also offers optimal corrosion protection for the drive due to the varnish-friendly design. The seven sizes with braking torques from 2-370 Nm and voltages from 20 to 290 volts are finely scaled and freely configurable within a modular system. Among other things, customers can choose between different braking torques, friction lining qualities as well as connection voltages and cable lengths for each size. The brakes have a compact design and are able to handle tough conditions while remaining within the torque tolerances. The cold climate version (CCV) of the INTORQ BFK470 has further proven it’s suitability for use in temperatures down to -40 °C. All sizes can be quickly shipped for common standard voltages, even in low quantities.

“We are proud that our brake technology is contributing to sustainable, resource-saving agriculture,” says Marco Vollrath. “Especially in up-and-coming sectors such as AGV, robotics, and agriculture, we can put our application expertise into practice.“ These industries require especially solid and compact brakes that are tailored to the situation and operate reliably over their entire service life. Thanks to its adaptable processes, Kendrion is able to act quickly and flexibly worldwide. This is further facilitated by the proven modular system, which enables the application-specific assembly of brakes.

Über die Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH

Electromagnetic products from Kendrion increase safety, convenience and the performance of automotive and industrial applications, thus improving the lives and work conditions of people around the world.

Originally from Germany with headquarters in the Netherlands and listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the company’s know-how spans across Europe, America and Asia.

INTORQ has been part of the Industrial Brakes business group at Kendrion since the beginning of 2020. This enables Kendrion to expand its range even further and to develop new, unique solutions for its customers worldwide as a full-range supplier of electromagnetic brakes and clutches.

The product portfolio includes permanent magnet and spring-applied brakes and clutches as well as electronic accessories for a wide range of applications. Kendrion and INTORQ offer both off-the-shelf products and tailored solutions.

Kendrion develops new market-specific solutions in collaboration with its customers. The primary markets are general mechanical engineering, automation & robotics, industrial trucks and automated guided vehicles, conveyor technology, hoists & crane systems, wind power, the elevator industry and medical technology.

With over a century of experience, the technical team develops the ideal solutions for customers. Safety comes first, which is why Kendrion relies on the highest validation and quality processes during development and guarantees consistent standards worldwide. Well-engineered production and logistics concepts for small and large batches ensure delivery capability.

At Kendrion, the customers are the main focus in everything the company does. Kendrion not only wants to meet the requirements and expectations in terms of quality, reliability, flexibility, environmental awareness and innovation, but also exceed them.

Kendrion products stand for quality, efficiency and innovative strength and serve people and the environment in many areas of daily life – with products from Kendrion and INTORQ the world becomes a little safer!

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
Wilhelm-Binder-Straße 4-6
78048 Villingen-Schwenningen
Telefon: +49 (7721) 877-0
Telefax: +49 (7721) 877-1462
http://www.kendrion.com

Ansprechpartner:
Gabriele Fuhs
Marketing Communications
Telefon: 0515470534204
E-Mail: gabriele.fuhs@kendrion.com
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