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ODM (original design manufacturing) service is provided when manufacturing potato harvester gearbox.
The role of the gearbox in a potato harvester
Precise speed control for digging and separation:
Digging shovel: The gearbox provides a specific torque and controlled speed to the digging shovel or blade used to lift the potato bed. This requires precise control to lift the potatoes cleanly and avoid excessive damage or leaving too many potatoes behind.
Mesh conveyor belts: The potatoes are transferred to a series of mesh conveyor belts to separate them from soil, stones and debris. The gearbox precisely controls the speed of these mesh conveyor belts. Too fast and the potatoes may be damaged by impact or friction; too slow and efficiency is reduced and soil separation is poor.
Torque multiplication: Digging potatoes, especially in heavy or rocky soils, requires a lot of force. The gearbox multiplies the input torque to provide the necessary power for the digging shovel and drive the various heavy separation and conveying systems.
Multi-mechanism synchronization: Potato harvesters are complex machines with multiple interrelated processes. The gearbox ensures precise synchronization of the digging mechanism, primary and secondary separating nets, cleaning units and conveyor elevators. This coordinated movement is essential for efficient harvesting and minimal damage.
Directional changes: Power often needs to be transmitted at different angles within the harvester (for example, from a horizontal PTO shaft to a vertical or inclined separating net). The gearbox enables these necessary directional changes.
Load management and protection: The gearbox must withstand constant heavy loads, sudden impacts from large clods of earth or rocks, and the vibrations inherent in harvesting operations. The gearbox is designed to be rugged and able to absorb these stresses, protecting the harvester's internal components and the tractor's PTO shaft from damage.
Adapting to a variety of conditions: Modern potato harvesters can adjust conveyor speeds and vibrator frequencies to suit different soil types (sand, loam, heavy clay), moisture content and potato varieties. The gearbox and its associated drive system facilitate these critical adjustments to optimize performance and minimize tuber damage.
Benefits of potato harvester transmissions
Minimized potato damage: This is critical for potato growers. The transmission provides precise, controlled and often adjustable speeds for the digging, separation and conveying components, which significantly reduces impact, wear and abrasion to the potatoes, preserving their quality and market value.
High harvesting efficiency: By optimizing speed and torque at each stage of the harvesting process, the transmission ensures maximum potato recovery from the soil, effective separation of residues and smooth transfer to storage, resulting in higher yields and faster field clearing.
High adaptability to soil and crop conditions: Fine speed adjustment through the transmission (or related controls) allows the operator to "tune" the harvester's performance to specific field conditions, maximizing efficiency and minimizing damage regardless of soil type or crop characteristics.
Rugged and durable: Potato harvesting is a demanding task. With heavy-duty construction, high-strength gears and effective seals, these transmissions withstand abrasive soils, stones, moisture and continuous operation, ensuring a long and reliable service life.
Reduced downtime: The gearbox's robust design and protective features help reduce mechanical failures, resulting in more uptime during the critical harvesting season.
Optimized fuel consumption: By efficiently transmitting power and enabling the harvester to operate at its most efficient settings, the gearbox helps reduce energy waste, thereby improving the tractor's fuel economy.
Increased automation potential: As potato harvesters become increasingly automated, the precision and control provided by advanced gearboxes (sometimes integrated with hydraulic or electronic controls) enable complex functions such as automatic depth control and optimized separation processes.
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CASTINGS MATERIALS Gray cast iron HT250 according to standard GB/T 1348-2009 Ductile iron QT450-10 according to standard GB/T 1348-2009 Cast steel ZG310-570 according to standard GB/T 5613-2014
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POWERTo ensure the correct use of the product we recommand to pay attention to the specifications mentioned on our technical sheet.Consider also the input rotation speed,the power input and the transmission ratios.Where the rotation or other working conditions are different,please contact LongQuan technical department.
LUBRICATION
The reducer is usually supplied without lubricant.The recommended quantity of lubricant is indicated on our catalogue and the first replaced must be done after 50-60 hours of running,then replaced after 600-800 working hours. The emptying of the gearbox should be made immediately after the working,with the oil still hot,in order to avoid the deposition of sludge.Check frequently the oil level and top up the oil whenever necessary.
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