Challenges in logistics
Modern logistics facilities with automated conveyor systems, sorting lines and storage and retrieval machines run in multi-shift operation and require the highest availability of the drive components. Failures in high-performance distribution centres can interrupt supply chains and cause considerable economic damage. The drive components must therefore be reliable, low-maintenance and replaceable at short notice.
The increasing automation and dynamics of logistics facilities raise the requirements for positioning accuracy, travel speed and system integration at the same time. Designers need drive elements that can be flexibly integrated into different system architectures.
WMH Herion supplies racks, sprockets and drive elements for conveyor technology and sorting systems in logistics. The products are designed for continuous operation and available from stock in the most common dimensions, which ensures fast spare parts supply even in an emergency.
For storage and retrieval machines and shuttle systems, WMH Herion supplies rack and pinion drives with high positioning accuracy and good dynamic properties. The matched components of rack, pinion and planetary gear unit enable fast travel movements combined with precise final positioning.
Precision drive technology for logistics: catalogue products
For logistics, WMH Herion offers racks in straight and helical toothed versions, sprockets in various pitches and tooth widths as well as spur gears and couplings for conveyor technology drive trains. All products are available at short notice in the most common dimensions.
Assemblies and systems for logistics
WMH Herion supplies rack and pinion drive systems for storage and retrieval machines and shuttle systems, consisting of matched racks, pinions and planetary gear units. The systems are designed for the customer’s specific acceleration and positioning requirements.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for logistics
For particular requirements regarding travel distances, load capacities or ambient conditions in logistics facilities, WMH Herion develops custom solutions. Racks in special lengths, special coatings for aggressive environments as well as drive assemblies for special system architectures can be implemented.
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Do you operate conveyor systems, storage systems or sorting machines and need drive components that run reliably in continuous operation and are quickly available in the event of a failure? Our technical sales team supports you with the selection, directly, quickly and from a broad stock programme.WMH Herion for logistics
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
Logistics and conveyor technology systems run around the clock, failures hit operations immediately. WMH Herion holds over 12,000 standard items in stock: spur gears, racks, couplings and gear units that can be delivered at short notice as spare parts or for new plant projects. Custom production is available for special installation space requirements or individual ratios.
Our technical sales team works directly with the design department, which for your maintenance or new planning means: fast clarification, no interface losses, reliable schedule commitments. ISO 9001 certified, 100% inspection for critical components, proven in conveyor technology and intralogistics.
Which rack and pinion drives are suitable for storage and retrieval machines?
For storage and retrieval machines, helical racks with a planetary gear unit and pinion drive are recommended, as this combination offers high dynamics, accurate positioning and smooth running even at high travel speeds. WMH Herion supplies all components matched to one another and can assemble them to customer length.
Are sprockets for conveyor technology in logistics quickly available?
Yes. WMH Herion holds sprockets in the most common pitches (DIN 8187, DIN 8188) and dimensions in stock. Most items are ready for dispatch immediately and are delivered within a few working days.
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.
