Challenges in stage technology
Stage technology places the highest demands on the safety, reliability and quietness of drive systems. Fly bars, platforms and stage wagons must be moved precisely, quietly and absolutely safely, as people work in the immediate vicinity of the drives. Safety guidelines such as the VPLT guidelines and EN standards for event technology define strict requirements for the drive components used.
At the same time, theatre operation requires fast set changes and flexible system configurations. Lifting systems and positioning drives must be easy to operate and maintain so that even technically less experienced staff can handle them safely.
WMH Herion supplies screw jacks for platform drives and stage lifting systems that impress with their self-locking design and low-noise operation. The safe position-holding function without a brake meets important safety requirements of event technology.
For translation drives and stage wagons, WMH Herion supplies rack and pinion drives that enable precise positioning together with smooth and quiet operation. The stock programme ensures that spare parts for stage technology systems can be procured quickly in order to avoid interruptions to performances.
Precise drive technology for stage technology: catalogue products
For stage technology, WMH Herion offers self-locking screw jacks for safe platform and lifting drives, rack and pinion drives for quiet stage wagon movements as well as low-backlash couplings for precise controllability. All products are designed for low-noise operation in theatre environments.
Assemblies and systems for stage technology
WMH Herion supplies drive assemblies for platform drives, stage wagons and fly bar systems that are designed for safe and low-noise operation in theatres and event halls. The systems are designed for the specific load and positioning requirements of the stage installation.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for stage technology
For stage technology systems with special safety or noise requirements, WMH Herion develops custom solutions. Drives with integrated redundancy, particularly quiet gear unit versions and special designs for confined installation situations in theatre platforms can be realised.
Get in touch with us
Are you planning lifting operations, revolving stages or scenery technology and looking for drives that position precisely while running quietly? Talk to us: our technical sales team knows the requirements of stage technology and finds the right solution for your application.WMH Herion for stage technology
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
In stage technology, quiet running, high positioning accuracy and absolute operational safety are not wishes but a basic requirement. WMH Herion supplies spur gears, worm gear units and couplings that meet these requirements, manufactured to the closest tolerances and tested to ISO 9001. Our production department also enables individual geometries or special materials when the standard range is not sufficient.
What this means for your stage production or your system construction: you receive competent design advice, fast samples and reliable series deliveries, without coordination loops between supplier and manufacturer, because at WMH Herion both come from a single source. Proven products in more than 40 industries, including numerous applications with high safety requirements.
Which screw jacks are suitable for stage platforms and lifting drives in theatres?
For stage platforms, self-locking screw jacks with a lead screw are recommended, as these hold the platform position safely even in the event of a power failure, without an additional holding brake being required. WMH Herion supplies these in various lifting force and stroke classes for different platform loads.
Are low-noise rack and pinion drives for stage wagons in the range?
Yes. WMH Herion supplies rack and pinion drives with helical toothing that are optimised for smooth and quiet operation even at slow stage wagon movements. In combination with low-backlash planetary gear units and low-noise electric motors, drive systems are created that meet the high acoustic requirements of stage technology.
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.
