Product optimisation and development
With the expertise of more than 100 years in the field of conveyor chains and conveyor technology, HEKO has tried-and-tested knowledge which we use on a daily basis to optimise your conveying tasks. HEKO uses this experience as well as the professional expertise of the engineers and technicians, who are in daily contact with our worldwide customers, for targeted product optimisation as well as for the development of new products.
In close cooperation with universities, colleges and technical institutes, HEKO’s own Development Department works on challenging development projects with the aim of offering you conveyor components which meet your requirements in terms of reliability, economy and sustainability, especially in the age of Industry 4.0.
HEKO: we convey the future.
Fatigue testing of round steel chain (left) and central chain (right)
Finite element model of central chain on sprocket
Product development - finite element analyses of sprocket support