Verification of highly efficient domountable for the fossil-free work machines of the future

Purpose and goal:

The purpose of the feasibility study project has been to manufacture and test a highly efficient compactor technology for primarily agricultural purposes, based on a new long-stroke, compact and low-oil actuator technology (see www.flexrow.com). Push off has been successfully demonstrated on compactor with large mass loads (5 ton), in the form of grain, in lab. The project has been carried out with a very limited budget.

Expected results and effects:

The new compactor creates the prerequisites for transport-efficient and safer agriculture, for reduced use of fossil fuels and better utilization of material consumption for components. The Flexrow technology applied to compactors contributes to reduced climate emissions and it strengthens Swedish competitiveness in the area of climate-friendly agricultural technology.

Compactor technology has the potential to improve Sweden´s competitiveness in transport logistics, but also to create international collaborations, export opportunities and new job in SMEs. Approach and implementation:

The project has been divided into the following work packages: 1. Concept selection, which included a study of various solutions for seals, 2. Detailed design, drawing work and manufacturing (sheet metal cutting, bending and welding, etc.) of the compactor rig, 3. Construction and assembly of the rig demonstrator, and 4. Testing in a workshop lab. 5. Evaluation and report writing. Project meetings have been held continuously with all project members.