hanks to its wide product portfolio, Regal Rexnord is helping OEMs bridge the gap between traditional drivetrains and the fully
electrified, automated, machines of the future. Full battery-electric systems are gaining
traction in smaller autonomous platforms, but hybridisation is increasingly being viewed as the next step for larger agricultural vehicles. By coupling a downsized diesel engine with electric drives or generators, OEMs can reduce fuel consumption, emissions and noise without having to compromise on effective power delivery. “Hybrid systems are allowing manufacturers
to get more out of their existing architectures,” explained Peter Mills, global market sales director at Regal Rexnord. “By integrating electric drives for auxiliary functions, you can downsize the engine, reduce hydraulic demand, and make the system more efficient across the board.” This can be achieved through critical
components – from actuators and clutches to advanced couplings and brakes – from Regal Rexnord that enable electrified motion. Such solutions can directly replace hydraulic or mechanical systems.
Commenting on this, Robert Johansson,
industry manager at Regal Rexnord, said: “Hydraulics are good in delivering brute force but with our new high-power actuators we are closing the gap. The largest cylinders are difficult to replace but for smaller, intermittent functions – things like steering systems, lifting platforms, irrigation arms – electric actuators can provide greater controllability and efficiency. They’re also cleaner, with no risk of fluid leaks in the field or on valuable crops.”
Rising fuel and material costs mean OEMs are under pressure to optimise every element of the drivetrain. For manufacturers of advanced equipment such as harvesters and combines, even seemingly modest improvements in actuator or brake performance can yield significant savings over the lifetime of the vehicle. To help, Regal Rexnord offers high-torque,
compact, and energy-efficient components for demanding field conditions. The CENTAFLEX-TIR coupling, for example, allows machines to idle at
Key features include a 16-38 Vdc permanent input
voltage with transient voltage protection of up to 100 Vdc, as well as reverse polarity and overload protection. In addition, the power supplies offer a total output power of 500 W with 12 Vdc, 15 Vdc, 24 Vdc or 28 Vdc output voltage. The series features an overall efficiency of 89%, with full protection for output short circuit
(hiccup mode), overvoltage, and overtemperature. They also feature 1500 Vdc primary-secondary isolation and 500 Vdc chassis ground isolation. Overall board dimensions are 255 x 70 x 24.25mm and operating temperatures extend from
-40˚C to +85˚C base-plate. The series is suitable for a broad range of military and aerospace applications across land, sea, and air, including military vehicles, avionics, high-power lighting, and directed energy weapons.
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lower speeds, reducing fuel consumption and emissions without affecting performance. Similarly, the latest electric actuators from Thomson are engineered for higher force output, faster movement, and improved functional safety.
Alongside electrification, one of the big changes sweeping across the sector is the push for automation. New technology is already reshaping how agricultural equipment is designed and operated. From self-steering vehicles to autonomous robots, the goal is to enable machines that can run longer, work more accurately, and reduce the strain on a shrinking agricultural workforce. Automation also ties closely with precision
farming, where GPS-guided systems control every input, from seed distribution to pesticide application. By replacing hydraulics with
electromechanical motion control, machines can achieve the fine repeatability and positional accuracy that precision agriculture demands, helping farmers do more with fewer resources and tighter margins. As electrification and automation evolve,
connectivity is becoming a natural next step. Machine manufacturers are increasingly equipping vehicles with sensors that monitor component condition, energy use, and system performance in real time. Regal Rexnord is supporting this shift with its Perceptiv platform, a suite of connected technologies that enable predictive maintenance at the component level.
Regal Rexnord’s portfolio spans everything from proven mechanical systems, such as bearings, gearboxes, and couplings, to advanced electrification and digital solutions that enable smarter, more connected, machines. “Our role is to help OEMs manage that
transition,” explains Mills. “We work closely with customers to understand their roadmaps, identify performance gaps, and co-develop solutions that fit their long-term vision. Whether that means integrating electric actuators, brake- by-wire systems, or predictive maintenance technologies, we have the expertise to bridge the mechanical and digital worlds.”
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