“Precision Agriculture” and “Smart Farming” have become the global direction for agriculture, aiming to address labor shortages, increase yield efficiency, and achieve sustainable development. Agricultural machinery (e.g., auto-seeders, spray drones, harvest robots) typically operates in extremely harsh outdoor environments, placing immense reliability demands on drive motors: 1) High Protection & Weatherability: Must resist mud, dust, rain, fertilizer (mild acid/alkali) corrosion, and high/low temperature swings (IP65+). 2) High Torque & Shock Resistance: Requires powerful torque for tillage, seeding, and harvesting, and must withstand severe load fluctuations and vibration. 3) Wide Voltage Tolerance: Equipment is often battery-powered (12V/24V/48V), requiring motors and drivers to tolerate unstable voltage input.
AKT Product Solution
AKT provides robust and reliable drive solutions for agricultural machinery, centered on high-protection-rated Brushless DC Motors (BLDC) and Hybrid Stepper Motors.
- Rugged & High-Protection Solution:
This is fundamental for agricultural applications. Our high-protection BLDC and stepper motor series (up to IP65 or higher) feature fully sealed bodies, waterproof connectors, and corrosion-resistant coatings, enabling stable, long-term operation in harsh field conditions. The motor’s bearing system is also reinforced to withstand intense vibration and shock. - High-Efficiency & High-Torque Solution:
For battery-powered mobile equipment (like spray drones, harvest robots), efficiency equals runtime. Our high-efficiency BLDC motors with BLDC drivers offer far greater energy efficiency than PMDC motors, significantly extending operation time per charge. For high-torque applications (like seeder openers or small vehicle propulsion), our high-torque BLDC motors combined with high-load planetary gearboxes provide stable, powerful traction. The planetary gearbox is compact and efficient, ideal for integration into space-constrained farm equipment. - Precision Control Solution (Precision Ag):
The core of precision ag is on-demand resource application. Our hybrid stepper motors (e.g., NEMA 17, 23) with stepper drivers are the ideal choice for this. They are used in precision seeder meters and fertilizer applicator valves. The driver’s precise pulse control enables “per-seed” or “per-gram” accuracy, achieving variable-rate seeding and fertilization.
Engineering & Customization Capabilities:
We understand the real-world conditions of agriculture and offer “rugged” customization: including high-protection (IP67) sealing, corrosion-resistant stainless steel shafts, reinforced anti-vibration bearings, and wide-voltage drivers (e.g., 9-60VDC) that tolerate battery voltage dips.
Typical Application Equipment Examples
- Precision Planter:
Modern planters require independent control of each row unit. Our hybrid stepper motor (or small BLDC motor) is mounted on each seed meter, replacing traditional mechanical shaft drives. Paired with a driver and GPS, it enables “electric drive variable rate” planting: automatically adjusting seed population in different zones and ensuring precise seed spacing even at high speeds. - Auto-Steering System:
Tractor auto-steering requires precise and powerful torque on the steering wheel. Our high-torque BLDC servo motor paired with a low-backlash planetary gearbox forms a high-response steering actuator. It accepts commands from the GPS controller to make real-time steering corrections, keeping the tractor on path with centimeter-level accuracy. - Agricultural Drones:
The spraying systems (liquid pumps) and spreading systems (granule discs) on agricultural drones are motor-driven. Our small BLDC motors are compact, lightweight, and highly efficient, perfect for UAV applications. Paired with a driver for closed-loop speed control, they ensure a constant and uniform application rate of liquids or fertilizers.
Summary
AKT is committed to providing “built-to-last” power components for agricultural automation, based on industrial-grade reliability standards. We have a deep understanding of agricultural work conditions and focus on providing high-protection, easy-to-integrate BLDC motors, stepper motors, and planetary gearboxes. We support the growth of smart agriculture with reliable performance and flexible customization.