As the global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and the amount of arable land decreases, the agriculture industry is facing challenges in the coming years. One solution that is gaining momentum is Vertical Farming, which offers new ways to provide fresh produce quickly and efficiently through increased automation.
Rollon provides Linear Motion Solutions to help in the automation and precision of all phases of Vertical Farming. Our customizable range of products can meet every application requirement.
Linear actuators and linear guides play a crucial role in many applications related to vertical farming sector. Choosing the right components for linear motion can make a difference in the performance and efficiency of the application. Below are a few examples of linear motion applications in the vertical farming industry:
Linear guides enable a gentle lifting and transfer of seedlings to another tray during the process.
Our linear actuators can increase the speed of the seeding machines consistently.
The RTU can automate the harvesting process, which is traditionally carried out manually by humans.
Linear actuators can move cameras, smoothly and precisely, to capture growth data of plants.
Popularity of organic food rising |
Optimum use of vertical space and balanced energy utilization |
Ease crop monitoring and harvesting |
Decrease in arable land |
Urban population growth |
Technology adoption surging |
Various material options available for different environments: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Steel (Humid, Dirty, and Corrosive) | Customized products to meet specific customer requirements |
Products suitable for hygienic applications | Long strokes options available |
Products can also serve as structural elements |
Relying on Rollon means relying on over 45 years of experience and expertise in the design and implementation of linear motion solutions.
Responsibility and ethics in design and manufacturing
High-level technical advice and cross-functional expertise
From catalog components to mechanically integrated systems created ad hoc
Rollon's goal is to contribute to the competitiveness of customers in their markets
Rollon understands the growing market demand for personalized solutions and the need for outsourcing production. We are able to use this as a fundamental lever for creating high performance solutions that fulfill the requirements of our clients.
Linear actuators and linear guides play an important role in many phases and applications related to the vertical farming sector, including:
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