Challenges in the packaging industry
The packaging industry operates high-speed machines for filling, sealing and palletising that must combine high cycle rates with fast format changes. Drive components are subjected to cyclic loads with high accelerations and must nevertheless remain permanently low in backlash and precise. At the same time, hygiene regulations must be observed for food packaging.
Flexibility during format changes is a decisive competitive factor: the faster a packaging machine can be converted to a new format, the shorter the set-up times and the higher the plant productivity. Servo drives and precise drive elements are key components here.
WMH Herion supplies servo worm gear units, couplings and rack and pinion drives for packaging machines that are designed for fast format changes and high cycle frequencies. The low-backlash gear units enable precise positioning even after millions of cycles.
For hygienic packaging applications, drive components are available in stainless steel and with H1 lubricants. The extensive stock programme ensures that spare parts for packaging machines are available at short notice so that planned maintenance can be carried out quickly.
Precision drive technology for the packaging industry: catalogue products
For the packaging industry, WMH Herion offers servo worm gear units for precise positioning axes, low-backlash couplings for dynamic drive trains as well as racks and pinions for fast linear movements in format change systems. Stainless steel and H1 variants for food packaging are available.
Assemblies and systems for the packaging industry
WMH Herion supplies drive assemblies for positioning and format change systems in packaging machines, designed for highly dynamic operation and precise repeatability. The systems are assembled to the customer’s length and delivered ready for installation.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for the packaging industry
For packaging machines with special hygiene regulations or unusual kinematic requirements, WMH Herion develops custom solutions. Drive elements made entirely of stainless steel, lubricant-free variants and gear units with special ratios for optimal axis dynamics can be realised.
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You develop packaging machines with high cycle rates and are looking for drive components that reliably cope with this continuous operation? Our technical sales team helps you with the design: fast, direct and with an eye on your overall kinematics.WMH Herion for the packaging industry
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
Packaging machines run in multi-shift operation at high cycle rates, so the drive components used must be designed accordingly. WMH Herion supplies spur gears, couplings and gear units that meet these requirements for service life and freedom from maintenance. The broad stock programme with more than 12,000 standard items ensures short delivery times; custom manufacturing covers requirements that go beyond the standard range.
As a manufacturer and systems supplier under one roof, you benefit from direct technical advice without intermediate stages. Our design department and technical sales work closely together, which means fast clarification of design questions, reliable delivery dates and a long-term partnership for you. ISO 9001 certified, proven in the packaging industry and in more than 40 further industries.
Which servo worm gear units are suitable for packaging machines with high cycle frequencies?
For packaging machines with high cycle frequencies, servo worm gear units with low backlash and high torsional stiffness are recommended, as they maintain stable positioning accuracy even after millions of cycles. WMH Herion offers these in various transmission ratios and flange sizes.
Are low-backlash couplings available for fast format changes in the packaging industry?
Yes. WMH Herion supplies low-backlash couplings in various torque classes that are suitable for highly dynamic drive trains in packaging machines. The couplings transmit position changes without hysteresis and thus enable precise format changes.
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.
