ATEK Drive Solutions is dedicated to custom system solutions in the agricultural machinery sector for gearboxes and brakes – with a focus on robust, durable, and project-ready documented brake and gearbox solutions for demanding operations in the field, farm, and road. Whether tractor, combine harvester, chopper, field sprayer, tillage equipment, or implement: We not only supply components but complete, custom-configured drive units – from the initial idea through design, construction, and implementation to integration, control interfaces, as well as repair and maintenance services. This provides developers, buyers, and project managers with a solution “from a single source” that is technically cleanly specified and can reliably integrate into your machine’s drivetrain. We consistently consider the specific challenges in agricultural operations – dust, mud, fertilizers/ammonia, stone impacts, high-pressure cleaning, vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and seasonal peaks – in our sealing concept, material selection, surface treatment, and corrosion protection. Depending on requirements, custom coatings, sealing systems, and protection concepts are possible. Thus, gear and brake solutions emerge that not only convince in the specifications but also in daily operation through availability, durability, and predictable maintenance.
ATEK solutions for agricultural machinery are designed to safely transmit torques, precisely control movements, and stop and hold loads in a controlled manner – even with varying friction coefficients, dirt impact, and high load peaks. In our standard range, we realize braking moments of up to 100,000 Nm, while our gearbox solutions cover transferable nominal torques of up to 4,400 Nm for bevel gearboxes, up to 13,720 Nm for worm gears, and up to 206 Nm for planetary gearboxes. This creates defined, reproducible conditions for operation, transport, and service, increases safety when working on the machine, and supports stable processes, for example, when maneuvering, starting on inclines, or holding working tools. Depending on the machine concept, the system can be configured modularly and can consist of gearboxes (e.g., angular or special gearboxes), brakes (operating, holding, or safety brakes), and interfaces for actuators and sensors. The unit is typically complemented by a suitable actuator (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric) and a freely definable integration into your machine control. Thus, both economical standard versions and highly integrated premium designs can be realized – suitable for load cases, installation space, safety requirements, and service concepts.
ATEK Drive Solutions supports you from design and calculation to complete documentation of the brake and gearbox solution. Upon request, we realize application-based evidence and tests (e.g., lifetime and thermal studies, braking moment/holding moment design, load collectives) as well as defined tests to reduce risks before series release. Test and acceptance runs can – depending on the project – be prepared and accompanied by us in-house to reduce development risks and make commissioning more predictable. Various integration and service options are possible in execution, such as corrosion-resistant materials, defined protection classes/sealing concepts, monitored braking conditions (e.g., released/engaged), sensors for condition monitoring, and assembly-friendly designs for quick service times. For a rapid technical clarification, it is sufficient to send us torque/load data, speed, desired braking and holding moment, installation space, application profile (field/road, cycles, environment), and relevant standards or safety requirements – we will promptly come back to you with a structured proposal for the appropriate system configuration.
