# Steel industry > URL: https://wmh-herion.de/en/industries/steel-industry > Language: en --- [Start](https://wmh-herion.de/en)Steel industry # Steel industry Whether rolling mill, rotary table or slewing crane: in the steel industry, heavy loads, high temperatures and continuous operation are everyday stresses for drive components. WMH Herion supplies you with the complete range: from slewing bearings in heavy-duty design through hardened racks and gears to custom solutions for extreme ambient conditions. Standard parts from stock, custom manufacturing to specification. ## Challenges in the steel industry The steel industry demands drive components that function under extreme conditions: high temperatures, scale dust, strong vibration and heavy-duty operation characterise everyday work in rolling mills, casting plants and downstream processing lines. Downtime in steel production entails considerable costs, which is why the highest reliability and fast spare parts supply are indispensable. Large rotating installations and slewing cranes in steelworks require slewing bearings with high axial and radial load capacity that also work reliably under permanent exposure to dirt and temperature. Hardened tooth systems and reinforced seals are standard in this environment. WMH Herion supplies slewing bearings in heavy-duty design for cranes, rotary tables and positioning systems in the steel industry. The components are designed for high axial loads and moment loads and have robust seals that keep out dust and scale. For drive systems in rolling mills and downstream processing lines, WMH Herion supplies hardened racks, spur gears and drive elements that withstand the high mechanical and thermal loads. The stock programme enables spare parts delivery at short notice in order to minimise downtime. ## Precision drive technology for the steel industry⁠: catalogue products For the steel industry, WMH Herion offers slewing bearings in heavy-duty design with high axial load capacity, hardened racks and spur gears for rolling mill drives as well as robust sprockets and couplings for heavy drive trains. All products are designed for continuous operation under extreme conditions. [To the products](https://wmh-herion.de/en/drive-technology) ![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wmh-herion-unternehmensgebaeude-01-320x320.avif) ## Assemblies and systems for the steel industry WMH Herion supplies drive assemblies for rotary tables, slewing cranes and positioning systems in the steel industry, designed for heavy-duty operation under extreme ambient conditions. The systems are designed to the customer’s specific load and operating requirements. [Assemblies & Systems](https://wmh-herion.de/en/services/mechanical-assemblies-and-systems) ![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/wmh-herion-branchen-320x320.avif) ## Custom solutions⁠: precisely tailored to your purposes ![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/antriebstechnik_zahnstange_sonder_09-320x214.avif) ### [Custom solutions for the steel industry](https://wmh-herion.de/en/services/custom-made-solutions) For steel industry applications with particularly high load requirements or extreme ambient conditions, WMH Herion develops custom solutions. Slewing bearings in special sizes, gears with special tooth geometry and components filled with high-temperature lubricant can be realised. Custom solutions ![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/news-archive-320x180.avif) ### [Get in touch with us](https://wmh-herion.de/en/contact) You operate rolling mills, continuous casting plants or metallurgical equipment and need drive components that permanently cope with heat, scale and extreme loads? Our technical sales team supports you with selection and design, directly from the manufacturer, without lengthy coordination. Contact us ## WMH Herion for the steel industry What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner? Among all industrial applications, the steel industry places particularly tough demands on drive components: high-temperature ranges, scale ingress, massive shock loads and continuous operation in rolling mills or continuous casting plants. WMH Herion supplies spur gears and couplings in robust designs that withstand these conditions, from the stock programme with more than 12,000 items or as custom manufacturing to your drawing. As a manufacturer with in-house production, we can react quickly, including for spare parts enquiries under time pressure. At WMH Herion, design and sales work under one roof, so that technical queries are answered directly and without intermediate stages. ISO 9001 certified, 100% inspection of critical components, many years of experience in heavy machinery construction and in the metallurgical industry. Which slewing bearings are suitable for heavy-duty cranes in the steel industry? For heavy-duty cranes in the steel industry, slewing bearings with a large diameter and high axial as well as radial load capacity are recommended. WMH Herion supplies slewing bearings in geared design, which can be used directly as a drive pinion for the slewing ring, with robust seals for use under dust ingress. Are hardened gears available for use in rolling mills? Yes. WMH Herion supplies case-hardened and quenched and tempered spur gears as well as racks that are designed for the high mechanical loads in rolling mills and downstream processing lines of the steel industry. On request, variants with increased surface hardness and special material 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. ## Products for the steel industry [![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-2-313x214.avif) ### Rack technology](https://wmh-herion.de/en/drive-technology) [![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-2-320x203.avif) ### Drive elements](https://wmh-herion.de/en/drive-technology) [![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/3-2-258x214.avif) ### Gears](https://wmh-herion.de/en/drive-technology) [![](https://wmh-herion.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/4-2-320x208.avif) ### Assemblies and handling tasks](https://wmh-herion.de/en/drive-technology) ## Your contact with us ### Hotline Enquiries [+49 8442 9699-245](tel:+4984429699245) Mon – Thu 7:00 – 17:00 Fri 7:00 – 13:00 [anfrage@wmh-herion.de (opens your e-mail application)](mailto:anfrage@wmh-herion.de) ### Hotline Orders [+49 8442 9699-250](tel:+4984429699250) Mon – Thu 7:00 – 17:00 Fri 7:00 – 13:00 [bestellung@wmh-herion.de (opens your e-mail application)](mailto:bestellung@wmh-herion.de)