Challenges in wood processing
The wood processing industry uses CNC machining centres, panel sizing saws and handling systems that have to combine high travel speeds with precise positioning. Sawdust, wood dust and aggressive cleaning agents place heavy loads on the drive components and require robust, well-sealed designs. At the same time, the requirements for flexibility and fast format changes are increasing.
The productivity of modern woodworking plants depends directly on the reliability of the drive systems. Unplanned downtime caused by worn or failed drive components leads to considerable costs and must be prevented by robust, durable components.
WMH Herion supplies rack and pinion drives for CNC woodworking centres that combine high feed forces with µm-accurate positioning. Ground racks and precision pinions enable fast travel movements combined with high positioning accuracy. The components are designed to be robust against dust and chips.
For spare parts requirements in existing installations, the extensive stock programme from WMH Herion offers short-term availability of racks, pinions and linear guides in the most common modules and dimensions. On request, standard parts can be made to measure.
Precise drive technology for wood processing: catalogue products
For wood processing, WMH Herion supplies ground and milled racks in straight and helical toothed versions, precision pinions and spur gears as well as linear guides for feed and positioning axes. The products are available from stock in the common modules.
Assemblies and systems for wood processing
WMH Herion supplies drive assemblies for axes and gantries of woodworking machines, consisting of racks, pinions and guide systems matched to one another. The assemblies can be supplied ready for installation and cut to the customer’s length.
Custom solutions: precisely tailored to your purposes
Custom solutions for wood processing
For special installation situations or increased requirements for dust and moisture protection, WMH Herion realises custom solutions. Racks in special lengths, adapted hole patterns and variants with reinforced corrosion protection for use in damp woodworking environments are available.
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Do you operate sawmills, woodworking machines or furniture production lines and are you looking for drive components that withstand sawdust, chips and continuous loads without failures? Talk to us, we will find the robust solution for your application.WMH Herion for wood processing
What distinguishes WMH Herion as a partner?
In wood processing, drives are exposed to dust, chips, vibrations and permanent loads. WMH Herion supplies spur gears, racks and couplings that withstand these conditions, in robust standard versions from the stock programme or as custom production to your drawing. More than 12,000 items are available at short notice, which ensures a fast supply of spare parts in the event of a standstill.
Thanks to the direct cooperation between engineering and sales, you receive uncomplicated technical advice, realistic delivery statements and a reliable partnership across the machine life cycle from WMH Herion. ISO 9001 certified, proven in the wood industry and related mechanical engineering sectors.
Which racks are suitable for CNC woodworking centres?
For CNC woodworking centres, ground helical racks in combination with hardened precision pinions and planetary gear units are recommended. This combination offers high positioning accuracy, smooth running and good robustness against the dust ingress typical of woodworking.
Are racks for woodworking machines quickly available as spare parts?
Yes. WMH Herion holds an extensive stock programme of racks in the most common modules and lengths, ready for immediate dispatch. On request, racks can also be cut to length and provided with holes or grooves.
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.
