Agricultural Machinery Parts
Agricultural machinery parts are the components and tools used in farm equipment (tractors, harvesters, sprayers, tillage implements, etc.). These parts must withstand heavy loads, abrasive soils, impacts, and exposure to weather and chemicals. In practice they range from structural elements (frames, mounts) to moving parts (gears, shafts, bearings) and wearable items (blades, tines). Common parts include engine filters and belts, hydraulic cylinders, transmission gears, braking systems, plowshares, disk blades, and electrical components (sensors, wiring).
Types of Agricultural Machinery Parts
Tillage Parts: Ploughshares, cultivator shanks, disc blades.
Seeding & Planting Parts: Seed tubes, furrow openers, seed meters.
Harvesting Parts: Cutter bars, blades, sieves, thresher teeth.
Irrigation Parts: Sprinkler nozzles, drip emitters, valve components.
Tractor Parts: Engine components, gear parts, PTO shafts.
Combine Harvester Parts: Straw walkers, concaves, sieves, augers.
Applications in Various Industries
These parts are used in the manufacture, maintenance and repair of farm equipment: tractors, combines, Plows, harvesters, sprayers and more. They serve maintenance operations on farms and in workshops, and in manufacturing plants that assemble agricultural machinery. Essentially, any function of a farm machine (power, motion, fluid power, etc.) requires corresponding parts or tools for repair and upkeep. High-quality parts ensure reliable field operation and reduce downtime (critical during planting/harvest seasons).
Material selection Considerations
Parts must be extremely durable and wear-resistant, yet cost-effective. Common materials include carbon steels and alloy steels for structural and load-bearing components (frames, gears, shafts). Cast grey iron is frequently used for heavy castings (gearbox housings, brake drums) because of its good wear resistance and damping properties. Ductile iron is used where higher strength and toughness are needed (e.g. large brackets, couplings). Carbon steel is chosen for hard-wearing tillage tools and pump valves (high hardness, abrasion resistance). Parts exposed to moisture or chemicals (exhaust manifolds, brackets, hydraulic fittings) often use stainless steel (for corrosion resistance). Manganese steel is used for high-impact parts like rotary blades and pivots in tillage equipment, owing to its exceptional abrasion and impact toughness. Other materials include rubber (hoses, belts), plastics/composites (light housings, insulation), and ceramics/composites in brake pads. Material choices balance strength, fatigue life, corrosion resistance, and cost, ensuring parts survive the harsh farming environment with minimal maintenance.
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