CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Pivot irrigation systems supported by SEW-EURODRIVE products deliver reliable, energy efficient performance to ensure consistent water distribution and optimal agricultural productivity.
grain silos or milling facilities.” Additional protection measures include corrosion-resistant coatings and stainless steel options for equipment exposed to harsh weather or aggressive cleaning processes. Jacobs also notes that SEW- EURODRIVE’s decentralised drives - where control electronics are mounted directly on the geared motor rather than in a central control cabinet - reduce cabling exposure in dusty or wet environments. “We also offer corrosion protection levels from OS1 through to OS4 to withstand harsh environmental conditions,” he says. “Resin encapsulation can be applied in the terminal boxes, along with tropicalisation of the windings and drain holes for very wet areas.” These protective coatings include primer layers and specialised resins designed to prevent corrosion and extend equipment life. Variable loads are another common feature of agricultural drive applications, Jacobs explains, as the volume of product being conveyed or processed changes with seasonal cycles and production demands. To accommodate these variations, SEW- EURODRIVE’s modular solutions can be customised with heavy-duty gearing and bearings. “With electricity tariffs rising faster than inflation, players in the agricultural sector are demanding greater energy efficiency from their equipment as a key cost control measure,” he says. “Our variable speed
SEW-EURODRIVE provides robust and energy efficient pivot irrigation drives that ensure reliable water distribution and optimal performance across agricultural operations.
Resin encapsulation can be applied in the terminal boxes, along with tropicalisation of the windings and drain holes for very wet areas.
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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS MAY 2026
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