How special is the hardened stoma Kverneland?

It's been 140 years since Kverneland benchmark for high quality in the manufacture of steel, which is associated with strength, lightness. All steel elements contribute to perfect soil cultivation. This is due to many years of research, new developments and patented innovations of Kverneland, whose goal is to be able to create machines that meet all the requirements of farmers.

Kverneland heat treatment technology:

• 140 years of experience
• Steels that can withstand even the toughest conditions
• Best strength-to-weight ratio

To achieve the same strength, other manufacturers would use more steel and, accordingly, greater weight, and such an article would have less wear resistance and the results in plowing would be disappointing

Technology

How steel performs on a Kverneland plow:

Advantages of less weight:

• easier towing and lower fuel consumption
• lower lifting capacity requirements
• less wear and strain on the tractor
• more economical operation

Advantages of better resistance:

• minimal damage and less maintenance
• less rotation of wearing parts
• saves time
• highest value when reselling the plow

How does heat hardened steel reduce costs?

Thermal protection allows the structure to be lighter compared to other plows of the same dimensions, and from there to reduce the requirements for the power of the tractor and fuel consumption when plowing.

Heat-treated steel also also minimizes the maintenance costs of the plowsKverneland, because the working organs for lighter, but also stronger and last longer.

Highly heat treated elements

The marker boards of the plows go through a 12-hour thermal heating process. It creates 2 steels in one body:

• Hard layer — like diamond for optimal wear resistance;
• Flexible layer — absorbs shock.

For the highest performance during plowing, Kverneland polishes the body to provide a smooth surface for a perfect furrow.

Unique frame strength with hardened Kverneland steel

The Kverneland frames have undergone a double induction heat treatment. Carefully monitor the heat transfer to the steel. The strength of the frame increases 3 times. Kverneland's unique induction process provides strength and flexibility, and the workpieces are distinguished by an extremely long service life.

Stronger, but not heavier

To achieve the strength of Kverneland, competitors would have to use a steel structure of larger dimensions or thickness, i.e. the frame would be heavier.
A heavier frame requires more traction, causes greater wear on parts, negatively affects lifting capacity, tractor service life and fuel consumption.
Long service life

Welds are also a critical weak spot on the plow frame. Kverneland frames are delivered as a monolithic structure!