The global demand for agricultural products is steadily rising as the world’s population continues to grow. In line with this, the demand for components for agricultural applications is also increasing, according to Regina Arning, Head of the Industry segment at the ContiTech Power Transmission Group.
To meet these demands, international technology company Continental is expanding its agribusiness product portfolio with new drive belts that are particularly developed for farm machines. “We can transfer our experience from other industries excellently to the agricultural sector – that’s our great advantage,”Arning said.
The new belts will be sold worldwide starting October 2016 under the Continental Agridur product range.
The Agridur drive belts meet the agricultural industry’s high requirements. It will provide a highly reliable power transmission in farm machines, even in harsh environmental conditions such as dirt, dust and moisture. Due to their high efficiency, the belts are also proven even in extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold, drought and rain, as well as in direct sunlight.
In addition, lubrication can be dispensed with, which helps to reduce the maintenance costs of farm machinery. “Our belts convince through energy efficiency and low maintenance, high reliability and a long service life,” Arning explains the benefits. ContiTech also designs the Agridur drive belts for strong power transmission under full load. For this purpose, the company is intensifying development and investing in new technology and expertise.
In addition, ContiTech takes pride in offering custom-fit solutions that are tailored to their customers’ individual needs through the design and construction of the belts.
The introduction of Agridur drive belts takes place as part of a global off-highway initiative of the Continental Corporation. The company offers an extensive portfolio for off-highway applications, consisting of components, systems and solutions, which make agricultural, constructional and transport machines and vehicles safer, more efficient, cleaner and more comfortable.