Industry: Construction Machinery / Agriculture
Customer Background:
An agricultural machinery manufacturer producing smart tractors and harvesters for precision farming.
Challenge
Precision agriculture equipment integrates GPS receivers, torque sensors, yield monitors and hydraulic sensors, all of which must operate reliably in demanding field conditions.
The customer’s connectors were exposed to:
- Strong engine vibration and rough field roads.
- Dust, mud, water and fertilizer chemicals.
- Long-term vibration that could loosen connectors and interrupt sensor data transmission.
Our Solution
Shanwei Link provided:
- Vibration-resistant M12 connectors fitted with M23 panel lock nuts and metal locking rings.
- Chemical-resistant PUR cable jackets designed to withstand exposure to fertilizer and hydraulic oil.
- Customized wire harnesses integrating multiple M12 connectors into a single cable loom to simplify installation.
Before approval for mass production, the solution also underwent a 72-hour vibration test and salt spray testing.
Results
- No connector loosening was reported after a full harvest season.
- GPS and sensor data transmission remained stable on rough field roads.
The integrated harness reduced installation time by approximately two hours per tractor.