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is used,” says Kauppinen with a chuckle.

The sawing line also comes with the DX option, which makes it possible to ramp up the line’s speed and use thinner kerf saws.

“More efficiency can also be achieved by adding circular saw blades to both the cantsaw and the ripsaw. Thinner kerf saws result in either a higher yield or a longer interval between blade changes. In Koskisen’s case, this would mean a production increase of as much as 200,000 cubic metres.

The line’s maximum speed is 180 metres per minute, but with DX sawing, the speed could even reach 230 metres per minute. However, faster speeds are not the goal, since Koskisen’s line is meant for sawing larger logs.

Pioneering projects that use the latest technology, like this investment, are important not only for the sawmill, but also for the machinery supplier.

“It’s great to be able to make a sawing line for a Finnish sawmill. It is a combination of Finnish work and expertise, and the product development will be easy to continue even after the line is delivered, since we’re working on home ground. This finely tuned sawing line is also an important reference for us globally,” Kauppinen sums up.

UAB “Juodeliai” installs a tomograph for use in the evaluation process of raw wood

In the Marijampolė production unit of the wood processing company UAB “Juodeliai”, and at the same time, for the first time in the Baltic States, a tomograph has been installed, which will allow raw wood to be used even more efficiently - each log will be assessed not only by its exterior, but also by its internal structure, using X-rays. This investment of >3 million euros is implemented together with a long-term partner from Italy, Microtec.

The technology, called CT Log, will help shorten the production process. Due to its unique function of determining the geometric parameters of wood under the bark, the technology will significantly contribute to the improvement of the quality of wood products.

It is also interesting that “CT Log” can distinguish the type of wood without human intervention in order to meet very specific needs of customers.

Microtec CT Log

TUOMO KAUPPINEN Hewsaw Sales Manager

Log merchandiser – Coastland

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