Challenges in automotive engineering
Automotive engineering places the highest demands on precision, repeatability and process reliability. Production systems, assembly stations and test benches have to function reliably over many years without impairing productivity. At the same time, the requirements for cycle times and flexibility are increasing continuously.
In this environment, drive components have to master both dynamic loads and continuous operation. From the body shop line to the final test bench, precisely matched drive elements are required that deliver without compromise on quality and service life.
Gantry systems and handling systems in automotive engineering require rack and pinion drives with positioning accurate to the µm and high rigidity. WMH Herion supplies ground racks, matching pinions and precision gear units that withstand these requirements. The components are available from stock and thus considerably reduce procurement times.
For test benches and testing systems, WMH Herion offers highly dynamic drive elements, couplings and gear units that enable stable measurement results even under changing loads. The broad standard range with over 12,000 items directly covers the majority of typical requirements.
Precision drive technology for automotive engineering: catalogue products
For automotive engineering, WMH Herion supplies ground racks in straight and helical toothed versions, rack and pinion drives with planetary gear unit and pinion, and linear guides for gantries and handling systems. Couplings, spur gears and precision gear units from the stock programme are also available.
Assemblies and systems for automotive engineering
WMH Herion supplies complete drive assemblies for gantries, transfer systems and test benches in automotive engineering. The system solutions consist of matched components and are assembled ready for installation on request in order to minimise assembly times at the customer’s site.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for automotive engineering
When standard components are not sufficient, WMH Herion develops custom solutions for specific requirements in automotive engineering. These include racks in special lengths, adapted hole patterns and gear unit variants for particular installation conditions or load profiles.
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Are you developing production systems for the automotive industry or do you need drive components for use in vehicles and test systems? Our technical sales team supports you with design and qualification: directly, reliably and without unnecessary intermediate stages.WMH Herion for automotive engineering
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
Automotive engineering and vehicle production place high demands on the process reliability, reproducibility and volume capability of drive components. WMH Herion produces spur gears, couplings and gear units to close tolerance classes that are suitable for use in automotive production. With a stock programme of over 12,000 items and our own custom manufacturing, we cover prototype as well as series requirements.
At WMH Herion, design and sales work directly together: this reduces the coordination effort and speeds up the qualification of new parts. ISO 9001 certified, 100% inspection of safety-critical components, proven as a supplier to the automotive industry and its machine builders.
Which rack and pinion systems are suitable for gantries in automotive engineering?
For gantries in automotive engineering, ground helical racks in combination with planetary gear unit and pinion drives are recommended. This combination provides high positioning accuracy, smooth running and the necessary rigidity for long axis lengths. WMH Herion supplies all components matched to one another from a single source.
Does WMH Herion also offer drive components for test benches in automotive engineering?
Yes. WMH Herion supplies gear units, couplings and drive elements that are specially suited for use in test benches. The components are characterised by high torsional rigidity and low backlash values, which enables precise measurements even under changing load conditions.
Does WMH Herion also supply complete assemblies?
Yes. In addition to individual components, we offer assembled handling axes and complex multi-axis systems, fully assembled, tested and ready for use.
How quickly are standard items available?
Most items from the stock programme are available immediately and are delivered within a few working days. For custom-made solutions, we discuss the delivery time individually.
