«Gomselmash» is among the top five global leaders among manufacturers of grain harvesters.
We are not just increasing volumes: the holding’s enterprises are consistently implementing flexible software‑controlled technological systems. The entire production cycle — from casting and machining to painting and final assembly — is equipped with advanced technological equipment from the best manufacturers.
The result of the modernization is a multiple increase in labour productivity, as well as in the accuracy and reliability of parts. But today, the main advantage is flexibility. We quickly master the production of new machines, easily switch between models, and simultaneously produce a wide range of equipment and its modifications.
20+ models in production. And this is just the beginning.
The Gomselmash holding produces more than 20 types of products simultaneously, and the lion’s share of this output consists of high‑level complex machinery. Without stopping at what we’ve achieved, we continuously update our existing product lines, create new modifications of basic versions, and master the serial production of truly innovative engineering solutions.
Gomselmash is able to improve its product line season after season in line with consumer demands and preferences, ensuring substantial volumes, consistent quality, and a wide range of manufactured machines, thanks to the continuous technical modernization of its plants. Based on advanced equipment, a modern, high‑tech production facility has been created, which makes it possible to ensure the reliability and quality of GOMSELMASH machines while maintaining optimal labor, energy, and metal costs..
Production technologies: from casting to the finished combine harvester.
Fundamental modernization affected all stages — from foundries to final assembly. We tell you about the key changes.
Foundry production: cast iron and steel of new quality
The quality of cast iron today is ensured by modern CNC induction furnaces (full control of loading and smelting), automatic molding lines, and the latest mixture preparation equipment. The steel casting department has also been completely updated based on the new generation of furnaces.
Pressing and blanking: laser precision and smart bending
Key elements of the updated production:
- CNC laser cutting — parts of any configuration from sheets of varying thicknesses without additional processing and with minimal waste.
- Automated transport systems — sheet feeding for cutting.
- Laser technological complexes — highly dynamic cutting of sheets, pipes, and profiles without thermal deformation.
- CNC press brakes — memory for 50,000 types of bends, bending in different planes, three‑point high‑precision bending, work with thick sheets.
- Laser technologies are also used in cold sheet stamping.
“Flexible” equipment has been introduced for processing non‑metallic materials, perfectly maintaining the specified parameters.
Thermal production: comprehensive processing in a single cycle.
Automatic lines for chemical-thermal processing of parts perform a number of operations in a single process: carburizing, nitriding, hardening, bright annealing, low and high tempering. Modern equipment for straightening shafts after heat treatment has been introduced.
High wear resistance of surfaces is ensured by ion-plasma nitriding units. Processing at a temperature of 350–600 °C makes it possible to manufacture parts to their final dimensions before heat treatment — without linear or diametrical distortions.
Forging production: induction heating instead of gas heating
The modernization is based on 7 highly efficient rolling cutting lines with band‑cutting machines and driven roller tables (instead of milling‑cutting machines and section shears).
The key change is the replacement of gas heating before forging with induction heating. Four induction units improve the structure of forgings due to a smaller heating zone and provide significant energy savings.
The modern band saw complex (which replaced 4 outdated gas furnaces) has also significantly reduced production costs.
Welding production: robotic precision
New energy‑efficient semi‑automatic inverter‑type machines have increased the overall welding efficiency.
Critical components — the grinding drums of GOMSELMASH forage harvesters — are welded using a robotic welding complex. The quality of the welds meets the requirements of the 1st class of welded joints and the design documentation.
The plans include the mechanization and automation of welding components of grain harvesting machines.
Machining: machining centers and multi-purpose machines
In the machining industry, the emphasis is on high-performance CNC metal-cutting equipment and the "machining center" type. Multi-purpose machines for processing long shafts and pulleys, as well as high-precision finishing equipment, work effectively.
Multi-purpose lathes with a drive tool and counterspinds are used to process shafts and bodies of rotation. Thanks to the controlled restraints and tracking systems, this cutting‑edge equipment makes it possible to carry out comprehensive processing of complex parts in a single setup at high speeds. Modern coordinate measuring machines, in turn, take the control of part manufacturing accuracy to a fundamentally new level.
The high quality of mechanical transmissions is the result of the work of high‑performance centers equipped with high‑speed tools, which effectively process complex parts of final drives, as well as high‑precision machines for gear manufacturing.
Processing complex hydraulic parts on modern bar turning machines guarantees impeccable quality of hydraulic connections.
Special attention is paid to the processing of drive axle beams. Thanks to the use of modern horizontal machining centers, productivity at this stage has increased fivefold compared to the equipment previously used.
Painting production: protection at the molecular level
Modern computer‑controlled painting lines produce coatings of exceptional durability and improved decorative properties.
- Primer is applied using the cataphoresis method (bonding with the metal at the molecular level).
- Painting is automatic, carried out by robots, using solvent‑free powder paints.
Assembly production: the new generation main conveyor
A large‑scale modernization of the main conveyor has been carried out, with the introduction of advanced tools.
The assembly of grain harvesters is carried out on a well‑equipped general assembly conveyor. The system of overhead conveyors ensures the targeted delivery of components from donor workshops strictly according to the schedule.
A key element of quality control is maintaining “assembly cards” for each machine. This makes it possible to track the quality of work performed by each participant in the process at all stages.
The main result of the technological upgrade is a favorable price‑to‑quality ratio for farmers.
The latest high‑tech equipment and energy‑saving technologies enable Gomselmash to offer equipment that optimally combines an affordable price and impeccable reliability. And this applies not only to basic machines, but also to agricultural equipment assembled from our machine kits at joint ventures — in Russia (OJSC JV “Bryanskselmash”), Kazakhstan, China, and other countries.
It is precisely the high level of competitiveness in terms of price and quality that has made GOMSELMASH equipment in demand all over the world. Today, our combines operate effectively in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Moldova, Hungary, Romania, China, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, and dozens of other countries.
The fundamental principle of Gomselmash’s operation is that the quality of the machines produced must fully correspond to the high technical level originally inherent in their design.
The motto of the Quality Policy is: better for the consumer – better for us.
By creating, providing, and servicing high‑tech equipment for agricultural work, we are constantly striving to improve the performance and efficiency of the quality management system of OJSC “Gomselmash” in order to increase consumer satisfaction by meeting their requirements, as well as legislative and other mandatory requirements in the organization.
To continuously improve the organization’s activities, we use the principles of system management in accordance with the requirements of STB ISO 9001 and STB 16949 standards. Each employee, through their work, influences the quality of the products being manufactured and is responsible for the quality of their own work.
Understanding the responsibility for the results of work and leveraging the benefits of high‑quality labour is ensured through continuous training and professional development of personnel.
The work carried out by the organization’s team to produce high‑quality, competitive products and to implement modern, effective quality management methods has repeatedly received positive feedback from higher authorities.
OJSC “Gomselmash” has repeatedly been awarded the title of laureate of the Government Prize in the field of quality, as well as laureate of the “Best Products of the Republic of Belarus” and “Best Products of the Republic of Belarus on the Russian Federation Market” competitions.