Challenges in the printing industry
Printing presses and finishing lines in the printing industry operate at high speed and require drive components with maximum smooth running, low backlash and exact positioning. Even the smallest irregularities in the drive train can lead to print defects or register deviations that render entire print runs unusable. Maintenance intervals must be matched to printing breaks.
At the same time, the increasing variety of versions in the printing sector requires fast format changes and a high degree of flexibility from the drive systems. Couplings, gears and guide elements must work repeatably and with low backlash.
WMH Herion supplies precision gears, couplings and linear guides for printing presses and print finishing lines. The components are characterised by high manufacturing quality, tight backlash and good running properties, which are indispensable for consistent printing results.
For linear movements in printing and finishing lines, WMH Herion supplies matched systems consisting of racks, pinions and guides. The extensive stock programme ensures that spare parts for scheduled maintenance and unplanned repairs are available at short notice.
Precision drive technology for the printing industry: catalogue products
For the printing industry, WMH Herion offers precision spur gears and bevel gears with tight tolerances, low-backlash couplings for dynamic drive trains as well as racks and linear guides for positioning axes. The products are designed for high-speed applications with the highest smooth-running requirements.
Assemblies and systems for the printing industry
WMH Herion supplies drive assemblies for positioning and feed axes in printing presses, consisting of matched precision components with defined backlash values. The systems are designed for the specific dynamic and accuracy requirements of the printing press.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for the printing industry
For special requirements regarding tolerance, surface finish or material in printing applications, WMH Herion develops individual solutions. Precision gear teeth with defined backlash values, special lubricants for applications resistant to printing media and adapted bore geometries can be realised.
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Do you develop or operate printing presses, whether offset, digital or flexographic, and are you looking for drive components with high dimensional accuracy, minimal backlash and smooth running? Our technical sales team will advise you on the design: precise and direct.WMH Herion for the printing industry
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
Printing presses demand the highest accuracy from their drive components: register deviations result directly from imprecise backlash or uneven running. WMH Herion produces spur gears and couplings in tight quality grades that are suitable for use in offset, digital and flexographic printing presses. The stock programme with more than 12,000 items and our own custom production cover standard requirements as well as individual special designs.
Design engineering and sales work together directly at WMH Herion, which means for your printing press development or maintenance: clear information on backlash classes, materials and surface finishes without detours. ISO 9001 certified, 100% inspection for precision-critical parts, proven in the printing industry and adjacent areas of precision mechanics.
Which gears are suitable for high-speed printing presses?
For printing presses, ground spur gears with a tight manufacturing tolerance and defined backlash are recommended, as they ensure smooth running even at high speeds. WMH Herion offers precision gears in various quality grades and modules, which are also available in a coated version.
Are low-backlash couplings for printing applications part of the range?
Yes. WMH Herion supplies couplings with defined residual backlash for drive trains in printing presses, enabling precise transmission of positions without hysteresis errors. Various coupling types for different torque and stiffness requirements are available.
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.
