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SAWLINES HewSaw - changing the way modern sawmillers work
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BIG CUTS COMING EDGERS USNR adds extra value to NZ operation
Major harvester suppliers lock horns
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Major harvester suppliers lock horns
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he forces behind what is likely to be the world’s tallest timber building have been on a marketing campaign recently on behalf of our industry, and we should be hugely thankful for their efforts. Moelven Limtre AS is constructing what it calls ‘Mjøstårnet’, an 81 m high-rise building in Brumunddal, an hour-and-a-half northeast of Oslo, Norway’s capital city. When completed, it will be taller than any other wood-based construction in the world and will defy many conventional views on how high-rise buildings should be engineered. The project is the vision of Moelven Director Rune Abrahamsen, who has a track record of operating outside accepted norms. He believes ‘Mjøstårnet’ is simply an early example of what’s possible for high-rise timber construction. “With a wider building, it will be possible to build a timber building taller than 100 m; 150 m should also be possible,” Abrahamsen said. “Possibly even taller.” And he isn’t the only one up to this caper. Abrahamsen says that a number of players are vying for the world record for the world’s tallest timber building and has called for a proper definition of a high-rise timber building to ensure a level playing field. Not surprisingly, the concept has political support. Sverre Tiltnes, Director of the Norway government’s vehicle for sustainable development, Bygg21, was glowing in his assessment of such projects, having been willingly convinced of their structural merit. “Unfortunately, many industry players have previously had an unfounded fear that wood has poor load-bearing properties and high risks in the event of fire,” he said. “Mjøstårnet is contributing to more people realizing that wood is very safe with regard to fire and has a load bearing capacity that allows for significant heights. “Together with [a] recently launched digital
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guide for the use of industrial wood structures, I believe the upcoming world record of 81 m is just the start of a megatrend.” There is logic behind this prediction. If Mjøstårnet and structures to follow prove safety and structural integrity up to, say, 200 m – which based on Abrahamsen’s assessments is not too far away – there are few reasons to prefer concrete and steel, while there is one huge benefit to wood. Governments will, of course, be champing at the bit to provide a smooth road to construction for these projects in order to meet growing sustainability objectives. “The project is an important contribution to make the international building industry more environmentally friendly,” Tiltnes said. It is not difficult to draw the parallel between wood use in construction today and the emergence of hybrid vehicles then fully electric vehicles in the past decade. EVs have been heavily subsidised by governments in a bid to promote more sustainable living in an energy revolution that could definitely be termed a “megatrend”. The uptake of timber in high-rise structures could do something similar. The impact that would have on raw material and processed timber demand would be immense. Even if the effect is a fraction of what bureaucrats would like to see, Abrahamsen and Mjøstårnet will have, at the very least, reinforced the versatility and value of wood and its role at the centre of the construction industry. He deserves a pat on the back for that, if nothing else.
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ENCE awards SENER contract to build a new biomass plant Engineering and technology group SENER has signed a contract with ENCE Energía y Celulosa to build a new low-emission biomass electricity generation plant in its energy complex in Huelva, Spain. The contract signed is a turnkey arrangement whereby SENER will design, supply, build and commission the plant, as well as operate and maintain it during the first years of operation. The new
facility will consist of an electricity generation plant using biomass from the forestry and farming industries. With a 40 MW gross nominal electricity output it will be one of the largest high-efficiency low-emission biomass renewable energy plants in Spain. The plant is projected to enter into operation in the 3Q 2019. Due to the variety of types of
biomass to be used, the plant will be equipped with an advanced fuel handing system, both for incoming biomass and for its preparation and storage. The plant will also boast one of the best gas combustion and treatment systems, guaranteeing compliance with the demanding requirements of the new European standard, BREF (Best Available Techniques Reference), which
establishes the best practices for the industry’s Large Combustion Plants in Europe.
Sodra hits planting record for third consecutive autumn In autumn 2017, 6.7 million seedlings from Södra were planted. This represents an increase of 600,000 seedlings compared with autumn planting in 2016, and 1.9 million compared with 2015. In 2017, Södra supplied a total of 36.3 million seedlings. Södra has set a record during autumn planting for the third consecutive year. Not since after the storm years of 2005 and 2007 have so many seedlings been planted in the autumn as in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The success factors include increased digitisation and
greater awareness of the benefits of autumn planting. “ We are delighted to have set a record for the third consecutive year. Our focus on more digitised production is starting to yield results in the form of higher volumes, and improved seedlings with more even quality. Forests are growing better and faster now, and the high volume of seedlings that are planted every autumn will ensure that this trend continues,” said Johan Jonsson, Head of Södra Skogsplantor. The benefits of planting early
in the autumn are that the roots of the seedlings descend immediately into the soil, enabling strong growth in the following year. Of the seedlings supplied by Södra in the autumn, 90 percent are either untreated or protected with mechanical insecticides and therefore chemical-free. “ We see continued high demand for our mechanically protected seedlings, which is very positive for both the environment and forest growth. We now have twice the amount of forest as 100 years ago and today’s planting
sites will form the basis for tomorrow’s bioeconomy, in which wood can be used to replace many other fossil fuels,” said Johan Jonsson.
Hiab invests for a new installation centre in Meppel, Netherlands
Hiab, part of Cargotec, is opening a new factory installation and competence centre in Meppel, the Netherlands, during the first quarter of 2018. The new centre will offer FrameWorksTM subframes, truck bodies and complete vehicle solutions for Hiab’s European customer base. It is the global competence centre for Hiab FrameWorks installations as well
as the distribution centre for Hiab FrameWorks kits. “In 2016 we introduced to the market the HIAB FrameWorks, a modular system that provides the customer with a pre-manufactured, ready-to-install subframe that matches the chosen truck. When developing the FrameWorks concept, we wanted to pay special attention to the overall quality and safety of installations, reduce
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the installation time and have the products ready for our customers’ use more quickly. At the beginning, this new concept was available for our heavy range loader cranes, but we have broadened the offering with solutions for the Hiab medium and light range of cranes as well as options for the LOGLIFT and JONSERED forestry and recycling and also for MULTILIFT demountables,” says Marcel Boxem, Director, Heavy Range Loader Cranes, Hiab The new installation centre provides the customers with fully calculated, designed and tested installations as well as a high level of quality and safety due to the very controlled installation process with experienced Hiab
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professionals. “With the new factory installation centre, we offer quick and reliable complete solutions with the best possible performance from the equipment. The centre will also share expertise in FrameWorks installations with our partners and our own installation shops,” says Joakim Andersson, Senior Vice President, Loader Cranes, Hiab.
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Tigercat releases 2160 Loader Forwarder Tigercat’s new 2160 loader forwarder is well suited to mill yard and a variety of tough duty off-road industrial applications. The 2160 has a 27-tonne payload capacity and is equipped with Tigercat’s WideRange® drive system and Tigercat-designed and built bogie axles for high tractive effort, quick travel speeds and mechanical reliability. The upper assembly is equipped with a 9 m (30 ft) knuckleboom loader style boom system with powerful lift capacity and heavy-duty construction. The machine is extremely stable. Tigercat’s unique centre section design promotes excellent stability and reduced reliance on the oscillation lock, allowing the machine to lift large loads without the use of stabilizers. The 360-degree continuous rotation closed loop swing system combined with the quick and smooth boom, provides unmatched productivity and efficiency when loading, stacking and sorting logs or other materials. The WideRange® drive transmission provides high tractive effort, quick working speeds, and excellent fuel efficiency without the need to shift gears. Combine this with the low ground pressure and performance capabilities of the Tigercat designed bogie axles for first class performance. The Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f engine rated at 212 kW (285 hp) allows all of these functions to run simultaneously, resulting in
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Tigercat power. Tigercat support. The 2160 loader forwarder is Tigercat FPT Tier 4f powered. Tier 4f conforms to the latest emissions standards in North America and Europe. Tigercat engines offer quick load response, low operating costs and excellent fuel economy.
WideRange Compared with a conventional twospeed transmission, the infinitely variable WideRange® drive provides extremely high tractive effort while permitting quicker working travel speeds. Add the Tigercat ROB17 bogie axles for a complete Tigercat driveline.
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travel speeds and higher productivity • H eavy duty strength-to-weight optimized boom system • S uper-durable, long-life centre section is constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings • C onvenient access to service and maintenance points
Sales climb 18% for Rayonier’s NZ operation Rayonier reports Q4 net income of US$64.2M, on revenues of US$239.7M, up from income a year ago of US$48.3M on revenues of US$229.3M, and 2017 net income of US$148.8M on revenues of US$819.6M. It’s reported that the Pacific Northwest, New Zealand and Real Estate performed strongly for the company. For New Zealand, fourth quarter sales of $59.3 million increased $9.2 million, or 18%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes
increased 16% to 649,000 tons versus 562,000 tons in the prior year period, driven primarily by incremental volume from recent acquisitions. Average delivered prices for export sawn timber increased 11% to $115.77 per ton versus $104.26 per ton in the prior year period, while average delivered prices for domestic sawn timber increased 7% to $83.02 per ton versus $77.41 per ton in the prior year period. The increase in export sawn
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timber prices was primarily due to stronger demand from China. The increase in domestic sawn timber prices (in U.S. dollar terms) was driven by strong local demand for construction materials, partially offset by a modest decrease in the NZ$/US$ exchange rate (US$0.70 per NZ$1.00 versus US$0.72 per NZ$1.00). Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, domestic sawn timber prices increased 11% from the prior year period. Operating
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13,000th Ponsse machine celebrates extension of production facility Ponsse recently celebrated two important milestones. The biggest extension project in the company’s history has reached the toppingout phase, and the factory has produced the 13,000th forest machine made in the Vieremä facility in Finland. Ponsse machine number 13,000, an Ergo 8w, was delivered to the company’s German customer FoWi GmbH & Co. This also marks the beginning of Ponsse’s and German distributor Wahlers Forsttechnik GmbH’s jubilee year: 25 years have passed since Ponsse and Wahlers signed their contract on distribution and service collaboration in the Germanspeaking regions of Europe. The seeds of this collaboration were sown already in the early 1970s when Einari Vidgrén, Ponsse’s founder, was logging on a storm devastation sites in Germany.
Quality and flexibility through investments The current production facility investment is the biggest in Ponsse’s history: the factory will expand from the current 2.7 hectares to 4 hectares. Most
importantly, the investment contributes to ongoing improvement and development of quality, flexibility, safety and productivity of Ponsse’s operations. The extension of production facilities enables the company to respond to changing market situations with more flexibility, and to tailor machines to customer requirements more efficiently in a serial-production environment. The new facilities in Vieremä will be completed by the end of the year, and will be the most advanced forest machine production facility in the world. - O ur strong focus on the development of cut-to-length forest machines requires constant development of our production operations. That is the only way we can fulfil the needs of our customers and stay at the forefront of technology in the demanding forest machine market. A safe, modern factory is also an important investment in our employees’, says Ponsse’s President and CEO Juho Nummela. The Ponsse factory in Vieremä currently employs 570 employees, 390 of whom work in production
tasks. It’s forest machines are made in Vieremä, Finland.
New factory in operation by end of year New assembly lines and storage facilities housed in the new extension will be phased in gradually during 2018. Relocation to new facilities starts in March with warehouse operations. New smart warehouse technologies make production warehouse logistics more efficient and increase the degree of automation considerably. Warehouse automation covers 15,500 storage slots for small items and components and 3,900 pallet
positions. After the warehouse relocation, a new harvester head assembly line will move to the new facilities. A new assembly line for base machines will be in operation by the end of the summer, and by end of 2018 cabin and crane assembly lines will also be renewed. The amount of production-time testing used to support quality control will increase in all production lines.
Southern NZ forestry companies optimistic Log export prices are having a 25year high, with southern industry insiders optimistic longer-term gains are likely to be sustained. As of December 17, key indicator the At Wharf Gate price for A-grade logs 30cm or more at the small end, stood at $148 per export cubic metre, according to the latest available data from PF Olsen Ltd. Invercargill-based Log Marketing NZ Ltd general manager Greg Lindsay said that put average prices at their highest since August 1993. The peak had been driven by strong demand from Chinese and Indian markets. “China has had environmental constraints applied reducing domestic log production, which has contributed to increased export demand. Shipping rates are also
relatively competitive currently. Allied with strong domestic and Australian demand during recent years, typical seasonal price peaks and troughs were also diminishing”, Lindsay said. Southern Wood Council chairman Grant Dodson said market indicators suggested current good prices would be sustained. “We expect some volatility with price up and downs across the year. This is business as usual for forestry but fundamental demand and market conditions remain strong.” Although council members across the region were “very positive” about industry prospects, Dodson highlighted possible concerns on the horizon. “The impact of the recent share market
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correction is yet to play out. There may be some impact depending on how significant the correction ends up,” he said. “Additionally, although local log demand is strong, local mills are having to compete with export log prices, which is causing some discomfort while markets adjust. But forest owners and mills are simply working through this as they have many times in the past. It’s great to see strong returns from forestry and lots of busy domestic mills.” Rayonier Matariki Forests managing director Paul Nicholls was also positive, while urging perspective over current prices. “Log prices peaked in 1993 but, when adjusted for inflation, there have been several other price
Greg Lindsay, General Manager, Log Marketing NZ Ltd peaks higher than today,” he said. Rayonier had operated in the south since 1992, with current market conditions allowing for greater business flexibility, he said. “We’re in a good position to export the logs that don’t meet domestic processors’ specifications. We’re also able to harvest and export minor species established by the Forest Service that have been uneconomic until now. This allows us to establish more commerciallyfocused plantations.”
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IKEA buys its first US forest IKEA Group acquired its first US forest property, covering approximately 25,000 acres in Lowndes County, Alabama. Source: Clean Technica The investment in forestry is part of a broader strategy to invest in the sustainable production of resources that IKEA Group consumes directly, such as energy, or indirectly through its products (wood raw material, recycled materials, etc.). IKEA Group also owns more than 250,000 acres of forest land in Europe, located in Romania and the Baltic States. “As a responsible forest owner, we are interested in identifying and applying sustainable management methods that will allow us to preserve and even increase the quality of the forest over time,” says Krister Mattsson, Head of Financial Asset Management, IKEA Group. “Entering the US market is a milestone for our investments in forests, and we believe we will learn a lot here while implementing our long-term approach to forest management and applying for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.” IKEA Group is committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet and has allocated over €3 billion for resource and energy independent investments. Those investments support the long-term supply of sustainable materials by investing in forestry, as well as in companies that are active in recycling, renewable energy development, and biomaterial developments. At the end of FY17*, IKEA Group owned 416 wind turbines around the world, including 104 in the US, which produce about 900 million kWh of renewable energy per year. This new acquisition is in addition to several other significant investments IKEA Group has recently made in the US, where they currently operate 47 stores and seven distribution centers. In 2017, the company opened four new stores and one new distribution and customer fulfillment centre. IKEA Group also acquired San-Francisco-based TaskRabbit, an innovative on-demand services platform company, to provide IKEA customers with additional ways to access flexible and affordable service solutions.
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Additionally, the company made minority investments in XL Hybrids and AeroFarms, who share the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable resources. For its forest management in the US, IKEA Group has partnered with Campbell Global, a leader in sustainable timberland and natural resource investment, to oversee and operate the property. “We are proud to be working with IKEA to promote our shared values,” said John Gilleland, CEO, and Chairman of Campbell Global. “Responsible stewardship is the cornerstone of our culture. We are committed to managing
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Brazil hosts the world’s largest dynamic forestry fair in 2018 More than 220 companies are confirmed exhibitors at Expoforest 2018. The fourth edition of the fair takes place in April, in a 200-hectare eucalyptus forest in the Ribeirão Preto area The Brazilian forestry market is one of the few segments that do not directly reflect the country’s economic situation. Even with the threat of recession and political scandals abounding, the forestry sector exported over USD 7.7 billion in 2017 alone – and that is only counting pulp, paper and plywood. This figure represents an 11% growth from the previous year. With excellent soil and climate conditions, Brazil arises as a key player in the global scenario of forestry production. This is largely thanks to two foreign species – pine and eucalyptus – which have adapted extremely well to the country’s conditions. Brazil’s territory covers 8,516,000 km² (or 2.104 billion acres). According to Ibá (the Brazilian Tree Industry), the country’s most representative forestry association, only 7.84 million hectares (19.373 million acres) are occupied by planted forests – a mere 0.92% of the country’s land. Pine and eucalyptus species represent the majority of planted trees – over 90%. Conifers (pine) represent 20% of planted areas, whereas eucalyptus forests account for 71%. The rapid growth of eucalyptus and pine species in Brazilian lands is the most important factor motivating these planted areas, as well as research and investments
in these species. In 2016, Brazil led the global forestry productivity ranking, averaging 35.7 m3/hectare per year for planted eucalyptus forests; and 30.5 m3/hectare per year for planted pine forests, according to the most relevant companies in the sector. On average, the eucalyptus production cycle is 7 years long, and 15 years for pine.
Expoforest In order to present present this promising market to investors worldwide, as well as showcase what Brazilian silviculture does best and attract new technologies from the world’s most important timber producing countries, the Expoforest – Brazilian Forestry Fair was created. The fourth edition of the world’s largest dynamic forestry fair in 2018 takes place from April 11th to 13th, in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, a town within the greater Ribeirão Preto area in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The event will be held in 200-hectare cloned eucalyptus forest belonging to International Paper. Taking place every four years, Expoforest is a key part of the global calendar for the most important forestry events in the world. “We believe Expoforest 2018 will once again prove to be a great opportunity to gather the
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world’s entire timber production chain and demonstrate once and for all the sheer strengths of the forestry sector in Brazil and in the world,” says Jorge R. Malinovski, president director of Malinovski, the company behind Expoforest. At the moment, still a few months away from the event itself, 226 companies are already confirmed exhibitors for the fair, and they are getting ready to present their new product launches, technologies and trends covering the entire timber production cycle. According to Malinovski, over 30,000 visitors – from Brazil and other countries with long-standing tradition in forestry – are expected during the three days of the event. Expoforest is a part of Forestry Demo Fairs (FDF), a specialized board responsible for ensuring quality and safety in the world’s largest dynamic forestry fair. In this group, Expoforest stands alongside Asturforesta (Spain), EKO-LAS (Poland), Elmia Wood (Sweden), Euroforest (France), FinnMETKO (Finland) and KWF-Tagung (Germany). It’s already possible to ensure your spot at Expoforest by registering early on the official event website: www.expoforest. com.br
The event: Expoforest is a dynamic forestry fair. In its last edition, held in 2014, over 208 exhibitors were present, showcasing new machinery, equipment and technology employed in timber production from planted forests. In total, 25,107 specialized visitors from Brazil and 27 other countries were present at the fair, resulting in USD 48 million in successful business transactions. Expoforest is organized by Malinovski.
Expoforest 2018 Date: April 11th – 13th, 2018 Location: Santa Rita do Passa Quatro – Greater Ribeirão Preto area (São Paulo state) – Brazil Phone number: +55 (41) 3049-7888 / +55 (41) 9 9924-3993 E-mail: expoforest@malinovski.com.br www.expoforest.com.br
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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS
Tigercat: Ilim Group visits Canada Ilim Group is the largest pulp and paper organization in Russia. Ilim Group’s upper management team made the long trip to Canada in December to get a closer look at the Tigercat manufacturing plants in Ontario. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Ilim Group is the largest pulp and paper organization in Russia. Its mills account for more than 75% of the total pulp production in the country and the company’s harvesting operation is currently running twelve Tigercat machines – three 870C track feller bunchers, three skidders, two H855C harvesters with 575
harvesting heads and four T250D track loaders. The upper management team made the long trip to Canada to get a closer look at the Tigercat manufacturing plants in Ontario. After touring the Tigercat facilities, the group flew to northern Alberta to visit the logging operations of Joe Martushev, whose ancestors settled in Canada after emigrating from Russia a couple of generations ago. The field visit gave the Ilim representatives a unique opportunity to speak with Canadian-based loggers in their native language and to get first
hand feedback on the equipment. It was also helpful in that the Alberta conditions and operations are quite similar to Russia.
Terex Ecotec making strides in Ireland with appointment of McHale Plant Sales Following the successes of 2017, recycling equipment specialists, Terex Ecotec are quick off the mark in 2018 with the appointment of McHale Plant Sales as exclusive distribution partner for Ireland, North and South. The company will also be an authorised service provider for the products, as the Ecotec brand continues its global expansion. McHale Plant Sales is one of Ireland’s leading plant and machinery distributors with a strong presence in constructions, civil works, quarrying, forestry and agriculture sectors and a customer base that includes many leading firms active in the environmental recycling and waste management activities. With a history that dates back to its establishment in 1952, McHale Plant Sales operates on an all-island basis from headquarters in Birdhill, near Limerick City in Ireland’s mid west region, and from a sales and technical support centre situated on the east coast of Ireland at Rathcoole, near Dublin
City. Commenting on their recent appointment Tim Shanahan, Managing Director said, “Honoured to be appointed to represent Terex Ecotec products in Ireland, North and South, we in McHale Plant Sales look forward to applying the full weight of our organisation to the task of building on the excellent position that the Terex Ecotec range currently holds within the marketplace”. “In addition to our work in sales and marketing, a major focus of our effort will be to communicate to customers the technical, service and parts support that we are geared to provide within sectors of industry that are expected to grow even more significantly in the years ahead” he said. Conor Hegarty, International Sales Director for Terex Ecotec commented “We are delighted to welcome McHale Plant Sales to our growing distribution network, who are uniquely positioned to provide localised coverage in our home
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market. This is a great opportunity for us to work with this highly experienced business, to expand and strengthen our foothold in Ireland. We are committed to delivering high quality products, offering superior customer support and only partner with the best distributors who have the ability to react quickly to customer requirements.” “The opportunity and potential that exists within the buoyant Irish market excites us and we are confident that McHale Plant Sales are well placed to capitalise on this, having already successfully placed a TDS 820 Slow Speed Shredder into the largest independent waste management operation in Northern Ireland, River Ridge in recent weeks. Operating across multi-sites River Ridge offers a broad range of collection,
treatment and diversion from landfill solutions to many of NI’s local authorities, public bodies and private operations” he added. Terex Ecotec has achieved significant growth and development and today offer a world class, full mobile product portfolio of chipping, shredding, screening and composting equipment. Additionally, a range of waste handlers efficiently load material into the Ecotec equipment to maximise throughput capabilities. Irish customers can buy with confidence – Local Service, Local Parts and Local Experts.
LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS
Komatsu to acquire Quadco & Southstar operations On January 26, 2018, Komatsu Ltd. (President & CEO: Tetsuji Ohashi) signed an agreement to acquire from Prenbec Equipment Inc. (CEO: Charles MacLennan), a company based in Quebec, Canada, the Quadco and Southstar forestry attachment operations, excluding the forestry equipment businesses of Tanguay and Forespro delimbers. The acquisition will be made through a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu in the United States and is expected to close in February 2018, subject to completion of the closing conditions. By adding the Quadco felling heads and Southstar large harvester heads to the existing lines of Log Max and Komatsu small and medium-sized harvester heads, Komatsu will become an industry leader in forestry attachments. This will allow Komatsu to offer its customers a full range of forestry attachments. Quadco and Southstar will continue to operate as independent companies within the Komatsu group following the completion of the acquisition and will maintain their existing sales networks. In order to offer improved value to customers, a forestry attachment division within Komatsu Forest AB will be formed, which will manage the Quadco, Southstar, and Log Max brands. Komatsu anticipates that this acquisition will have no material impact on its consolidated business results and performance for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.
1. Background and Objective of the Acquisition In April 2016, Komatsu launched a three-year mid-range management plan (2016-2018) under the slogan “Together We Innovate GEMBA Worldwide –Growth Toward Our 100th Anniversary (2021) and Beyond”. In line with this plan, Komatsu decided to make this acquisition and expand its forestry attachment business. Forestry attachments are classified into two categories: the Cut to Length (CTL) method, which involves the use of a harvester and forwarder and is popular in Europe, and the Full Tree Length (FTL) logging method, which involves the use of a felling head attached to a base-machine and a skidder, which is popular in North America. The global market for forestry machines, including forestry attachments, is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. It is anticipated that
there will be particular growth in the North American market, where FTL is the dominant method.
2. Method of the Acquisition Komatsu will acquire the forestry attachment operations of the Quadco and Southstar brands through a wholly owned subsidiary.
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Steve Courtney named Roseburg’s director of solid wood resource procurement Roseburg Forest Products has announced that Steve Courtney will join the Roseburg team as the Director of Solid Wood Resource Procurement, effective Jan. 22, 2018. In this newly created role, Courtney will be responsible for planning, sourcing and managing the log supply requirements for the Solid Wood Business and will report directly to Steve Killgore, Senior Vice President of Solid Wood. As a member of the Solid Wood operations leadership team,
Courtney will work closely with Roseburg’s Resource group and will coordinate log supply planning and procurement with Gabe Crane, who will transition out of the log procurement role to assume expanded responsibilities within the Resource group. Crane will continue to report to Scott Folk, Senior Vice President of Resources. “The creation of this new role and organizational structure reflects Roseburg’s ongoing efforts to optimize value within
the company’s manufacturing and resource businesses,” Killgore said. “We are excited to bring Steve on board.” Courtney served most recently as the General Manager of Wood Procurement for the northwest operations of Interfor Corporation, a large North American lumber company. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience and has been active in industry affairs. He currently serves as chairman of the American Forest Resources
Council (AFRC). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from National University. He will work from the company’s Western Regional Office in Dillard, Ore.
Tigercat releases E-series 855 Tigercat continues to evolve the purpose-built 855 forestry carrier platform with the introduction of an improved cab. The 855E machine platform can be configured as a harvester, feller buncher or shovel logger and is well recognized and field proven in some of the toughest forestry applications and climates on the planet. The 855 E-series carriers takes line of sight to the next level with larger side windows, narrower side posts, more cab lights and
standard equipped skyVIEW and rearVIEW camera systems – all for improved operator visibility. Ergonomic design is key to operator comfort. With a redesigned hinge, the front access door now requires a lot less effort when entering and exiting the cab. The electronic control module is now a larger touch screen display on an adjustable mount and frequently used controls have been integrated into the joystick pods for ease of use. Improved sealing around the
exterior of the cab significantly reduces noise levels inside allowing operators to take full advantage of the new Bluetooth® sound system with hands free calling.
Roseburg Resources completes sale of its California timberlands to Shasta Cascade Timberlands Roseburg Resources Co. has completed the previously announced sale of its California timberlands to Shasta Cascade Timberlands, a new company formed by New Forests. The transaction includes approximately 170,000 acres of investment-grade
timberland in northern California, largely in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. “Shasta Cascade Timberlands is acquiring a very well-managed, high-quality tree farm, and will benefit from the services of a team of highly skilled professional
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employees,” said Scott Folk, Roseburg’s Senior Vice President of Resources. Roseburg Forest Products will continue to own and operate its veneer facility located in Weed, California.
LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS
John Deere North America introduces Intelligent Boom Control to Harvesters as a category-first As of January 11th 2018 John Deere now offers Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) on its 1270G Harvester in North America. A first in the harvester category, IBC provides operators with increased accuracy and productivity — bringing harvester capabilities to a whole new level. “We are very excited to introduce Intelligent Boom Control to the North American harvester category,” said Sakari Suuriniemi, product marketing manager for John Deere. “The 1270G Harvester is known for its versatility in a variety of logging applications. With the addition of IBC, the operator will have more precise control of the boom tip, and reducing the learning curve for new operators.” IBC is available exclusively for the CH7 boom with 10 meter (32.8 feet) and 11.7 meter (38.4 feet) reaches on the 1270G models. With IBC, the operator controls only the harvester head while the system takes care of the boom’s
movement. Designed specifically to suit the harvester work cycle, the boom’s movement and operation automatically adjust as the boom is taken to a tree and when the tree is in the grapple. IBC enables precise working and the selection of the correct working methods. “Customers who have tested the machine noted that IBC makes work easier and reduces fatigue during long days. When we developed IBC, our focus was on improving ergonomics and reducing boom fatigue, ultimately boosting operator productivity and machine durability,” said Suuriniemi. The 1270G Harvester still retains the features from the original launch, including excellent fuel economy in both the six- and eight-wheel models. The six-wheel model boasts a 200 kW (268 HP) Final Tier 4 engine, and an increased in torque compared to previous models. The eight-wheel 1270G Harvesters are designed for steep slopes and soft terrain.
Because of the IBC, the 1270G operator will have more precise control of the boom tip Known for superior traction and stability, operators can now utilize the intuitive IBC in application to further control movements in this difficult terrain, which will also reduce the learning curve for new operators. The cabin of the G-series machine is designed to maximize operator comfort. The cabin adjusts
automatically to boom movements while the automatic leveling functions absorb terrain changes. To learn more about IBC and the 1270G John Deere Harvester, visit www.JohnDeere.com or contact your local John Deere dealer.
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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS
Bradford Forest is now Danzer Lumber North America After 30 years, Bradford Forest, Inc., a Danzer company based in Bradford, PA, changed its name to Danzer Lumber North America, Inc. on January 1st, 2018. “The name change is part of Danzer’s overall brand strategy to provide a diverse product offering under one common Danzer brand,” says Steve Bukowski, General Manager of Danzer Lumber North America, Inc. and adds: “The transition to the new name will be seamless for customers, with no interruption in great products and services.” Danzer Lumber North America operates two production facilities in Pennsylvania, one in Bradford, PA and one in Shade Gap, PA. Each location specializes in different product portfolios and employ a combined total of approximately 200 people.
Danzer Lumber, Bradford Sawmill – Production of Premium Hardwood Lumber The Bradford sawmill is one of the tenth largest hardwood sawmills in North America. The facility processes 26 MMBF (61,350 cubic meters) of lumber annually and employs approximately 160 people. “We are in the heart of the best HALCO AD:Layout 3
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Danzer Lumber, Shade Gap Facility – Specializing In Drying Thick Stock Lumber The Shade Gap facility employs approximately 40 people and processes 7.5 MMBF (17,700 cubic meters) of lumber each year. With years of thick stock kiln-drying experience, the Shade Gap facility is a partner of choice for customers needing quality, consistently dried thick stock. Shade Gap also offers high-quality kiln-dried lumber in more typical thicknesses. Proximity to the resource base is a key logistical advantage of the Shade Gap facility. The main hardwood species processed at the Shade 17:22
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Blue Ridge Lumber to invest $2.7 million to expand manufacturing operation in Essex County Blue Ridge Lumber will create seventeen new jobs and invest nearly $2.7 million at the company’s lumber yard in Essex County. The company is adding new dry kiln capacity to increase hardwood exports and has committed to purchase more than $5.2 million of Virginia-grown logs and lumber over the next three years. Blue Ridge Lumber has been selling Appalachian hardwoods since 1981, operating six facilities throughout Virginia and exporting products around the world. “Blue Ridge Lumber’s continued growth and investment in Essex County is great indicator of the strength of Virginia’s forestry industry,” said Governor McAuliffe. “Investments like these create jobs and open new markets for Virginia’s forestland owners and their success reflects the strong relationship growers
and producers have with manufacturers and businesses across the Commonwealth. Today’s announcement is a great win for forestry in the Commonwealth as we continue with our ongoing efforts to build a new Virginia economy.” “Through its commitment to sourcing logs and lumber from Virginia, Blue Ridge Lumber is further supporting Virginia’s loggers and forestland owners,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Basil Gooden. “Virginia’s forestry industry contributes a $21 billion annual economic impact, and I am pleased the Commonwealth could partner with Essex County through the AFID Program to support this local business in a flourishing industry.” “The mission of Blue Ridge Lumber is to manufacture and sell quality hardwoods, offering honest value to a global market,” said Blue
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Basil Gooden, Former Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, Commonwealth of Virginia investment and the new jobs it brings are very exciting and welcome.” The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services worked with Essex County and Blue Ridge Lumber Co., LLC to secure this project for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $50,000 grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund, which Essex County will match with local funds.
Suzano to acquire wood & land in São Paulo, from Duratex Suzano Pulp and Paper announces agreement to acquire wood and land owned by Duratex in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The agreement for the purchase and sale of forestry assets, commitment to purchase and sell rural properties and purchase option involves, initially, the acquisition of 9,500 hectares of rural land and 1.2 million m³ of forests in the central region of São Paulo state. The transaction value is estimated at R$308.1 million ($103 million) During the same negotiations, a purchase option was formalized involving another approximately 20,000 hectares of rural land and 5.6 million m³ of forest assets, in an operation valued at R$749.4 million ($250 million). The purchase option may be exercised exclusively by July 2, 2018. “The acquisition will enable us to shorten the average supply radius of our Limeira Unit in São Paulo, while also potentially enabling us to expand our pulp
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production in the state,” explained our CEO Walter Schalka. The transaction expands Suzano’s solid forest base in the central region of São Paulo state, which includes 61,000 hectares of surplus land already available for use. The consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions typical to transactions of this kind, including approval by Brazil’s antitrust agency CADE.
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Bergs Timber to acquire Norvik Timber Industries’ operations in Latvia, Estonia and the UK including Vika Wood Bergs Timber AB in Sweden has signed a letter of with Bergs Timber’s principal owner, Icelandic Norvik hf to the acquisition of a number of companies within Norvik Timber Industries with operations in Latvia, Estonia and the United Kingdom. “With the planned transaction, our product offering is increased
significantly. We will cooprate in different ways in the new planned group to further improve the profitability and the service to the market. At the same time, the business will continue to operate with a strong decentralized responsibility under existing brands,” says Peter Nilsson, CEO of Bergs Timber.
A completed acquisition will increase Bergs Timber’s product processing and is thus intended to limit Bergs Timber’s sensitivity to fluctuations in the economic cycle. At the same time, Bergs Timber assesses that there is potential for synergies within areas such as raw material procurement, distribution and sales.
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James Jones & Sons invests £7m in new I-joist line As part of a continuing investment programme at its JJI-Joist plant in Forres, Scotland, James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced that a contract has been placed with US based Globe Machine Manufacturing
Co. to supply and install a new highspeed, automated I-Joist assembly line. The total project investment will be almost GBP 7 millioN. Angus Macfarlane, General Manager of James Jones &
Sons’ Timber Systems Division commented: “The new line will be one of the most advanced in the market place and will allow us to offer customers specification flexibility and product innovation.
We anticipate that we will see JJI-Joists coming off the new line in 4Q 2018.”
Cairngorm Capital Partners acquires North Yorkshire Timber NY Timber will be merged with existing Cairngorm portfolio company Thornbridge, which Cairngorm picked up in November last year, the private equity firm’s first investment from Cairngorm Capital II. The merger is Cairngorm’s latest step in its bid to consolidate the UK value-added timber distribution market. The combined group will
generate revenues of over £50m (€44.4m) across its 15 branches in the north of England and Scotland and will employ over 360 people. Headquartered in Northallerton, NYTimber offers a range of timber, sheet and joinery products and has a specialist roof solutions division. The business saw revenues of £18m last year and employs over 200 staff. NY Timber’s managing
director, Nick Kershaw, will continue to lead the business and will join the group board. Cairngorm’s Edinburgh office head Neil McGill said: “We have been working hard to find opportunities to scale our timber business rapidly. Like Thornbridge, NYTimber is a very high-quality business with a great management team.
Nick Kershaw, MD at NYTimber
CARBOTECH expands with a new office in Québec City Always striving to increase its business volume while maintainingpersonalized customer support, Carbotech has announced the opening of a new office on Québec City’s north shore (SaintNicholas sector). A division of the Plessiville head office’s engineering department,
the new offices will mainly accommodate new draftspeople, mechanical engineering technicians, engineers, project managers and the members of our after-sales service, CARBOCARE. Taking advantage of its momentum and a favourable economy, Carbotech will continue
developing markets in South America, Europe, Oceania, the United States and Canada. At the same time, the company will maintain its contribution to the lumber industry by continuing to develop patented concepts for efficient lumber production. Carbotech will be launching an
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Resolute Forest Products appoints Yves Laflamme as President and CEO, succeeding Richard Garneau Resolute Forest Products Inc. appoints Yves Laflamme as Resolute’s new president and CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Richard Garneau. Mr. Laflamme currently serves as senior vice president, Wood Products, Global Procurement and Information Technology for Resolute. He is a 37-year veteran of the industry, as well as Resolute and its predecessor companies. Mr. Laflamme began his career in Finance working at Donohue Inc.’s Saint-Félicien integrated pulp mill and wood products operations in 1981, and moved on to serve as controller for the company’s integrated newsprint and wood products facilities in the Abitibi region of Quebec. Over the past 15 years, he held a series of
RemaSawco receives an order from Vika Wood’s sawmill in Latvia RemaSawco receives an order for SEK 6.3 million ($770,538) from Vika Wood SIA in Latvia. The order comprises a complete system for optimisation, quality sorting and strength grading to be installed in the new dry sorter being built at the Vika Wood’s sawmill. The software includes RS-BoardScannerQ with additions RS-StrengthGrader and RS-EndSorter. Commissioning is planned for August-September 2018. Together with this project, RemaSawco will upgrade the log sorting station. Amongst other things, the ergonomic operator’s chair RSFlexCon will be added. ”We are very happy and proud that Vika Wood has chosen RS-BoardScannerQ to be a part of their new high performance dry sorter. RemaSawco and Vika Wood have a long history of close cooperation, which is now further strengthened and deepened,” says Johan Friberg, Managing Director of Image Systems. “It is also satisfying that we, after our success in Estonia, are breaking new ground in the Baltic countries with Vika Wood and our first delivery to Latvia,” Johan Friberg continues. RemaSawco is a modern, innovative and original company working within the sawmill industry. The products consist of sophisticated measurement techniques covering the entire process from log sorters to dry sorters and planers.
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Gilbert Moulder Planer Gilbert Moulder Planer is recognized for its strength, versatility and high quality results. Additional cutterhead modules offer the most exquisite lumber finish on the market. It is designed to produce all profile and special products, as well as high quality construction lumber. Gilbert offers the Moulder opportunity to all of its models of planer, either with the S Series, 6 Roll or High Speed Planer models.
Gilbert 6 Roll Planer
Unique to Gilbert: The PullThrough Technology The Gilbert Planer pulls the wood into the machine. It is an innovative design compared to the push feed technology, and has proven its efficiency for the past two decades and over 100 planer mill installations! The Gilbert Planer is completely designed to operate with a gap. With the Pull-Through technology, each piece of wood is dragged through independently from one another, no matter the
For safety the Gilbert Planer is controlled by the Gilbert Automatic Positioning System
space between each piece. This exclusive technology ensures a very high efficiency: Gilbert guarantees 95% running uptime and higher! Another important advantage of the PullThrough technology is the planer capacity to run all boards: Twisted, crooked and bowed do not need to be removed. All goes through a Gilbert! Since the wood is not being pushed in the machine, it doesn’t break. With the Pull-Through technology, no bridge is required between the feed table and the planer. The purpose of a bridge is to close the gap, but the Gilbert runs with the gap, so there is no need for a bridge. Therefore the Gilbert Planer will fit in a very compact layout which helps in building space savings. Also, the planer can run with no infeed operator: one operator at the tilt hoist is all that is required. The Gilbert Planer is completely ELECTRIC driven which results in high energy savings and less maintenance.
Safety: Gilbert’s Priority Safety has always been a PRIORITY for Gilbert. For this reason, The Gilbert Planer is controlled by the Gilbert Automatic Positioning System. This system allows operators to control the planer from outside the planer room. The Gilbert Automatic Positioning System is operated by installing electric servo-motors onto each axis for automatic adjustments, optimal precision and higher grades: top and bottom heads, side heads and bedplate. During the past years, many more automatic adjustments have been added to the Gilbert controls to make the planer room even safer, such as automatic jointing of top and bottom heads, automatic jointing of side heads, automatic adjustment of pressure plates. At Gilbert, we adhere to the industry’s highest standards. Our management and staff are committed to offering state-of-theart equipment synonymous with innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions. A team of experts is available 24/7 to provide you with unparalleled service, worldwide!
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The new ST100RB/R/RS range for 2018
Stenner high-speed resawing lines continue to grow The use of UK-based resaw specialist as a supplier of various high-quality lines has spread across Europe
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he combination of Stenner multihead horizontal resaw lines with single or twin vertical machines continues to grow as sawmills identify the benefits of producing finished products ‘off line’ from the main sawmill, according to the manufacturer. “The lines offer complete flexibility with the ability to cut ‘bespoke’ sizes without interfering with the production efficiency of the main line,” says Stenner Sales Director Fred Harding. “If you add the benefits of improved recovery, increased line speed because of a reduction in cuts on the main line and more efficient use of bin space you can easily see the financial justification of such an investment.” Such lines have been recently installed in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with a combination of a single head MHS10 horizontal followed by a line of 10 MHS10 horizontals also recently installed in Poland. The most recent installation
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of this type has been supplied to Murray Timber Group in Ireland, which purchased a five-in-line MHS10 with an ST10F Centre cutting single resaw at the back. Three of the MHS10s can tilt for the production of feather-edge boards (weatherboards) and the ST10F saw unit can tilt to 45° to allow the production of arris rail and cant rail. “The driver behind the project
was the ability to produce a full range of sawn material very, very efficiently,” says MTG Production Director John Murray. “We have also invested in a handling system, which allows us the capitalise on the speed capability of the Stenners whilst minimising labour input.” At the 2017 Ligna, a contract to supply two twin centre-cutting resaws was agreed with Estonian company Rait AS. This agreement was based on Rait having a good experience with a Stenner twin supplied in 2003. “Centre cutting machines are a big part of our range and having
Syd Mather shaking hands with Paddy Murray from Murray Timber Group
SAWLINES – STENNER
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The Stenner staff at the factory in Devon, England
14 different models in our portfolio gives us the ability to provide a client with a specification that matches his requirements exactly,” says Stenner CEO Syd Mather. Whilst horizontals and centrecutting resaws are the main stay of the larger machines the 36 in stand-alone ST resaw continues to thrive and the range has just had a major review with the launch of two new models. The ST100RB will be the entry level machine with cast iron 36 in (915 mm) diameter pulleys and cast-iron table. The main drive is 15 kW (22 hp) and the feed system is based on the classic ‘radial arm’ design. At the other end of the scale is the ST100RS that has all the positive features of the ST100RB plus pneumatic movement of the feed rollers activated by photocells,
a setting fence controlled via a touch screen, variable speed drive for the pulley rotation to make the cutting of a variety of timber species as efficient as possible and the main drive comes from an 18 kW motor. The very successful ST100R unit will continue to be produced as part of the range. All Stenner resaws are produced in their UK factory located in Tiverton, UK.
Centre cutting machines are a big part of our range and having 14 different models in our portfolio gives us the ability to provide a client with a specification that matches his requirements exactly Syd Mather, Stenner
STENNER HORIZONTAL RESAWS 10 Machines in-line producing up to 11 finished components at speeds up to 200 feet per minute
Contact: Stenner Ltd, 0044 1884255700 or sales@stenner.co.uk for details.
Stenner Ltd
Blundells Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4JX United Kingdom Tel: + 44 (0) 1884 255700 Fax: + 44 (0) 1884 257794 Email: sales@stenner.co.uk Website: www.stenner.co.uk
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Why Delta motion controllers?
Figure 1 The Prologic+ log scanner and optimizer (right) provides direction for the Delta RMC that operates the PHL log turner
Poetry in motion T The installation of a coordinated motion-control system has enabled big productivity gains for a Quebec sawmill
Author: Bruce Coons, Application Specialist, Delta Computer Systems
he typical sawline is an inline factory with a flow of material: raw logs in and finished lumber out. The smoother the flow the higher the mill’s productivity. And, when imperfect logs are being processed, precision saw and chipping head control in response to optimizing inputs is critical to maximizing the recovery of valuable lumber. Cutting curved logs along the curve will not only allow them to dry straight, it will also result in maximizing the usable length of the boards that are produced. For the new curve-sawing line at the Scierie Lapointe & Roy softwood mill in Courcelles, Quebec, optimizing mill output requires the coordination of more than 30 motion axes. A bank of five electrohydraulic motion controllers by Delta Computer Systems of Battle Ground, Washington does the job. The mill managers commissioned the development of the new sawline following the fire that destroyed the previous mill. The old mill was manually operated and the company’s objective was to automate the milling process as much as possible while increasing the productivity of the line. The new Sciere Lapointe & Roy sawline (Figures 1 and 2) contains hardware provided by PHL of Saint-Éphrem de Beauce, Quebec, integrated with scanner/optimizers by Prologic+ of Saint-Georges
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Québec, who also performed the control system integration. At the beginning of the line, a Prologic+ optimizer scans the raw log and plans out how the log should be rotated to align it so that the following stages of the line can achieve the maximum lumber recovery. The optimizer provides this data to a PLC that tells the motion controller operating the log rotator how much to rotate the log, and then how to move the chipper heads to chip two sides of the log. Then the two-sided cant is rotated 90° and scanned by another Prologic+ optimizer that gives the curves to a second PLC. This PLC tells the Delta motion controller to position profiler heads to profile the left and right boards of the cant and finally prepare it for the gang saws that will saw it into individual boards.
“We selected the eight-axis RMC150 motion controllers from Delta (one controller is shown in Figure 3) because of the flexibility they provide and because they are well-known controllers in the wood industry,” said Francois Giguere, Prologic+ Wood Process & Optimization Specialist. “We’ve been using Delta motion controllers for years and have found their software to be very user-friendly.” The RMCs’ closed-loop control algorithms process axis position information from linear magnetostrictive displacement transducers (LMDTs) mounted in the hydraulic cylinder rods and drive the cylinders via proportional servo valves. Each Delta controller has a built-in Ethernet port over which it receives motion target info from the Windows-based scanner/ optimizers and sequencing control info from one of the two PLCs controlling the sawline. The Prologic+ team developed and proved out the motion control program for each machine in sequence. For this purpose, Delta Computer Systems provides a free software package called RMCTools to support its motion controllers. After a motion program for each axis is developed, the motion must be tuned so that the physical system functions as desired. “We tune each axis independently,” said Giguere. “The first step is usually to do the automatic tuning using Delta’s Tuning Wizard tool (part of RMCTools). After that we adjust the control loop gains if necessary to perfect the motion.” Care was required in speedmatching the process steps because the line is compact in
Figure 3
The RMC150 motion controller can control and synchronize the operation of up to eight motion axes simultaneously
OPERATION FOCUS – DELTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS length with little space between each machine. Fast motion is needed to get the machines into position between each log or cant, but slow, precise motion is needed when curve sawing or chipping. “It is a testament to the flexibility and multi-axis synchronization ability of the Delta controllers that just five motion controllers were able to coordinate all the hydraulic motion in the line,” said Giguere. Table 1 shows the functions controlled by each of the motion controllers. Delta’s Plot Manager, another component of RMCTools, was used to monitor how the actual motion differed from target motion during an operational cycle. It was using the Plot Manager that the Prologic+ team identified a problem with tuning the motion of the gang saw wiggle box. “The wiggle box moved on a smooth oil bearing, but it wasn’t smooth enough,” said Delta President Peter Nachtwey, who helped with the axis tuning. “Making the problem worse was the fact that two of the cylinder diameters were too small, so the system had a low natural frequency and was not as stiff as it should be, which made it more susceptible to stick-slip.” When the wiggle box was moved quickly between cants, the problem didn’t manifest itself, but during the curved sawing of boards the motion from side to side
The new automated sawline has increased the mill’s production by some 140% Francois Giguere, Prologic+ and angle changes were relatively slow, so vibrations could be felt by touching the machine and easily seen on the plots. The vibrations affected the precision of the cuts
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and could cause maintenance problems if allowed to continue. To overcome the friction problem, Delta’s Nachtwey recommended that the Prologic+ engineer tune one of the control algorithms operating the wiggle box to increase the gain of the acceleration parameter, which gave more power to the actuator at the start of each move operation. “The second derivative gain is applied to the error between the target and actual accelerations,” said Nachtwey. “Second-order tuning helps a lot to overcome the effects of stick-slip.” The actuator tuned up easily
after changing the tuning to acceleration control using Delta’s auto tuning procedure. The tuning process took less than 10 minutes. “The new automated sawline has increased the mill’s production by some 140% in board feet compared to the old mill that burned,” said Giguere. “And the new mill is safer and easier for the operators to run.”
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RMC #1
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Rolling the log before chipping and moving 1st set of canter heads left and right up and down to produce two flat sides
RMC #2
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Roll cant onto flat side after canter, and cant turner (on flat face) to align the “horns” of the cant to one side for the 2nd set of canter heads, profiler, and gang saws
RMC #3
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Moving 2nd set of canter heads left and right to make it a four-sided cant
RMC #4
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Move the profiler heads to edge the 4 corners of the cant
RMC #5
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Moving the gang saw “wiggle box” to cut the cant along the curve based on profile provided by the scanner
Table 1. Five RMC 150 electrohydraulic motion controllers precisely handle motion tasks in the new Scierie Lapointe sawline
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Kiwi Lumber
Making new grades SAWMILL VISION SCANNING IMPROVES OUTPUT, GRADE ACCURACY Kiwi Lumber was looking to improve its grade accuracy in the sawmill, to add value to its overall output. With over 110 vision scanning systems installed and operating worldwide, USNR was a natural choice to partner in this endeavor
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EDGERS – USNR
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A few years ago Kiwi Lumber knew it needed to update its aging edger optimization system. After careful evaluation it determined that the BioVision Edger solution from USNR would provide the return it was looking to achieve. On the heels of that success, the company came to USNR once again and selected its 4-sided Transverse High Grader to improve grade accuracy at the sawmill trimmer. With the synergy created by the edger and trimmer working in tandem to improve both the accuracy and value of its output, Kiwi is now keen to expand its grades and its product line.
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iwi Lumber is a privately owned company comprised of three sawmill operations, all on the north island of New Zealand. It was started in 1996 with the purchase of a sawmill at Dannevirke, followed by mills at Putaruru and Masterton. All three mills process Radiata Pine, and Dannevirke and Putaruru cut pruned logs to manufacture appearance grade lumber which is marketed globally. Masterton’s output is structural and marketed primarily within New Zealand. Duncan Oakley, manager for the Masterton operation, said that the mill produces about 100,000 m3 each year, and added that the mill’s output has grown a lot recently. It runs a single shift – five 12-hour days. Besides the sawmill, it operates a continuous kiln as well as a conventional kiln, a planer mill, and a treatment plant.
Edger BioVision The Masterton site has seen significant upgrades over the past few years, including vision scanning on its edger line in 2015, and followed this past year with a sawmill Transverse High Grader (THG) on its trimmer line. These projects brought together teams from Kiwi Lumber, USNR and Skookum Technology, USNR’s agent in the region. Regarding the Edger BioVision upgrade,
Duncan said, “The edger was operating with a dated V6 Hemco scanner that had been upgraded with a USNR optimization platform many years ago, and it was becoming a business risk. We knew it needed to be replaced. We thoroughly evaluated whether to go with just profile scanning or full vision scanning. When our evaluation was complete, we determined we would gain additional value with vision scanning. We knew that in some cases we would actually sacrifice conversion, but gain greater value in our output.” The Edger BioVision project involved installing a new scanner frame outfitted with
This new scanning technology opens up other opportunities for us to consider in terms of grades or products which we havent’s produced before, but may be able to now.
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KIWI LUMBER - MAKING NEW GRADES
Having the two systems working in different parts of the mill, we can make sure that the decisions are in sync Duncan Oakley Masterton Site Manager
The installation team readies to put the new THG scanner frame in its place
The edger’s been a good project for us, and its given us a good payback. It’s still relatively early days, but we see the THG giving us a good payback too
BioLuma 2900LVG sensors, and the advanced USNR grade optimization system. Duncan related that the mill achieved a good return from the project.
Sawmill THG The next phase in improving the mill’s performance was to implement vision scanning at the sawmill trimmer. Duncan commented, “There was a slightly different motivation than we saw with improving the value of our product at the edger. For the trimmer, our target was more to increase our grade accuracy. We had been grading with manual graders, and with the lug speeds we wanted to run we weren’t getting the accuracy that we wanted from manual
Duncan Oakley Masterton Site Manager
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grading. In going to automated grading at the trimmer line, the goal was to increase our overall accuracy.” A component of the mill’s decision in choosing a vendor was to select a system that could integrate with the mill’s existing acoustic grader, for evaluating strength of the wood for structural products. Duncan related, “We did weigh other vendors besides USNR. We were happy with the USNR product in terms of what was presented, and we had a good established relationship with USNR with other upgrades we’ve done in recent years.” According to Duncan, another motivation for choosing the THG was to, “get the left hand talking to the right within the mill.” He said, “With vision scanning on the edger, it might be calling a piece a structural grade. But then when the piece got to the manual grader, he might override that decision. Having the two systems working in different parts of the mill, we can make sure that the decisions are in sync.” He explained further that they were seeing the situation where volume was sacrificed at the edger to gain value, but then they didn’t realize that value when the final grade decision was made on the piece.
The sawmill THG works in tandem with the Edger BioVision system at Kiwi. The THG has significantly improved the accuracy of the grade output
Duncan reports that now both Edger BioVision and THG systems are operating as anticipated. “Overall the edger’s been a good project for us, and it’s given us a good payback. It’s still relatively early days, but we see the THG giving us a good payback too.” And he related that integration with the acoustic grader is also working as expected. There is a software upgrade that is due to be implemented on the edger, that will incorporate new algorithms for further improved grade accuracy. Duncan said that overall the vision scanning projects were very worthwhile investments. One key reason for determining the grade in the sawmill is the opportunity to accurately identify the true value of the piece at an earlier stage in the process. If you can sell it green, you may be able to recoup a higher value and not add cost through drying and planing. If you believe it will make the SG8 grade, and go to the expense of drying and planing it, then discover it doesn’t make the grade, you’ve lost time, you’ve lost value and you’ve added cost.
Challenges and opportunities With any new technology but particularly true with automated grading software, development can be an ongoing process. Duncan described one example. “On the edger we had specific challenges around the knots that project through the wane, and with blonde knots. Additional development work was done by USNR to detect those knots.” USNR’s Stephen Wardrop, optimization technician, spent time working at site with the Kiwi team to further
tune the systems for improved knot detection. He continued, “Both systems presented challenges, and I think that’s because of the complexity of tuning the systems to what we wanted to accomplish. Every site is unique, and looking back on the projects now, I think they went as well as they could have.” Describing the future outlook for the Masterton operation, given the new technologies that have been implemented, Duncan related, “This new scanning technology opens up other opportunities for us to consider in terms of grades or products which we haven’t produced before, but may be able to now. We can also refine our own grading rules to a degree, which we couldn’t do before.”
Ongoing evolution The vision scanning upgrades in the sawmill puts the Masterton operation in an enviable position to be able to capitalize on its improved output. In 2018 Duncan revealed the mill is upgrading its primary breakdown line with a new log infeed and log handling equipment from USNR. USNR’s experience in vision scanning includes over 110 installations of systems worldwide. A significant number is in the Australia / New Zealand region, with 20 systems now operating. With this much experience, USNR is a strong partner to consider when planning your next project.
Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned New Zealand company operating three modern sawmills located in the North Island of New Zealand. It’s three mills located at Putaruru, Dannevirke and Masterton have a combined production of 120,000 m3 of sawn timber output per annum, with the capacity to kiln dry and planer finish all of it’s production. The sawmills are strategically situated close to the large commercial plantings in the Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa and the Central Plateau of the North Island. These areas represent significant commercially grown forests, which are well serviced by professional contractors, harvesters and forest managers to ensure that customers have access to some of the best renewable timber resources available.
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Behind this housing, or to be more precise, under the motors, the actual TAE circular saw is hidden
Fantastic investment High-speed optimizing edger systems from EWD impresses in every regard
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he first EWD line was commissioned last year in Ireland. With a feed speed of up to 420 m/min and a performance of up to 65 boards per minute, it ranks among the fastest systems of the sawmill specialist from Southern Germany. “We looked at several EWD optimizing edger systems in Germany. We really liked the solutions,” explains John Murray in regard to the decision to invest in the new EWD line. The system is impressive in many regards: it is the first that EWD has delivered to Ireland. The schedule was very tight and the space was restricted, and on top of this, Murray had opted for the high-performance OptiDrive TAE edger optimizer with skew and slew sawbox. Murray Timber operates two sawmills in Ireland with a total consumption of around 520,000 m³ per year. In Ballon, the focus is mainly on lumber for house building and timber construction. A reducer quad bandsaw with secondary resaw group and two optimizing board edgers are used as the main machines. One of the
two was replaced at the turn of the year 2016/17. The existing edger was rather old and had reached its capacity limits. In terms of performance, the new OptiDrive edger from EWD replaces both edger systems at Murray’s Ballon site. However, the second machine remains in use for emergencies.
Perfect execution Murray stopped the old edger on December 13, 2016. Production continued for the most part on the main machine and second edger optimizer to minimize losses. “We were able to maintain 60% of the production. We had a very ambitious, but feasible schedule. The planning and the execution were perfectly planned by EWD, meaning that we could start up again on January 24 – exactly as planned,” explains Murray. The exchange was thus successfully completed within seven weeks, including a break over the Christmas period. Full performance was reached just one week after commissioning. The side boards reach the OptiDrive edger from the right side.
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The OptiDrive edger system runs automatically, the operator’s role is mainly to monitor the process and only intervene when necessary
Happy about the smooth process: Christopher Wolf (EWD Project Manager), Joseph and John Murray as well as Thomas Lang (EWD Sales) (from left to right)
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All centring rollers and several pressure rollers are driven in order to accelerate the board to a feed speed of up to 420 m/min
The system can process boards with lengths ranging from 3.7 to 6.3 m. “The sawing height is between 16 and 55 mm, whereby Murray’s main size is 44 mm,” explains Thomas Lang from EWD. He manages the project at Murray Timber together with Project Manager Christopher Wolf. The unedged board width ranges from 120 to 550 mm. After separation, the boards can be turned on the manipulation table, cross-cutted or rejected via a sorting flap, on demand. The boards are then transported laterally through the pre-scanning system. This system determines a preliminary board shape and open face, in order to position the board optimally at the infeed table.
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Singulation and manipulation area in front of Ireland’s first EWD optimizing edger system at Murray Timber in Ballon
Murray Timber Group Murray Timber Group is a familyrun business established in 1977. Since its foundation the group has grown to become one of the largest, most progressive and flexible sawmills in Ireland. Operations are spread across two production facilities in Ballygar County Galway, and Ballon in County Carlow. With world class processing facilities capable of processing in excess of 1,000,000M3 of logs annually, Murray Timber has the capacity to ensure that forest owners always get the best price
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The boards come from the sawing line from the right, these can be trimmed back (A) or poor quality ones can be rejected via the tipple (B)
for their timber. Their plants are ideally located to meet domestic and export demand. All their construction timber is kiln-dried and graded in accordance with NSAI standards to ensure adherence to specified moisture content regulation. This is achieved by using state-of-the-art drying techniques. Timber is then
regularised on the planing line and graded to ensure it is of the highest quality to meet our customers requirements. The text and photos, in this article are produced by kind permission of Martina Nöstler/ Holzkurier.com
he system aligns the boards on the infeed table based pre-scanning data
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HewSaw – A quality commitm in the factory and reaches far By providing customers with the latest primary breakdown technology and a commitment to quality control, HewSaw is changing the way modern sawmillers work. Following a walk through HewSaw’s bright and modern factory in the small town of Mäntyharju, in Finland’s scenic Lake District, most visitors quickly understand how important HewSaw’s philosophy of implementing exacting quality control standards and continuous improvement is to the company’s success. “The outstanding performance of our equipment once it is in production at one of our customer’s sawmills starts right here at our factory,” explains HewSaw’s Vice President, Tuomas Halttunen. “We have a highly trained, long-term work force and we use exacting leveling equipment, special assembly platforms, extremely accurate CNC technology in the manufacturing of many of our parts, and as of last year, robotic welding in the building of our frames. We also use steel sourced from Europe and the UK
for our frames and many of our components, and approximately 80 per cent of the parts that go into our machines are manufactured by us, which also contributes to our high level of quality control.”
The Modern Vilppula Sawmill A couple of hours drive from the HewSaw factory is a prime example of a modern sawline manufactured by HewSaw – an SL250 3.4 primary breakdown line at Metsä Fibre’s Vilppula Sawmill. Commissioned in the Autumn of 2013 and coming in at over 100 metres in length, this line features some of the latest HewSaw technology and has the ability to produce up to eight edged sideboards from each log, eliminating all downstream edging. With a goal of replacing two older lines and making an investment in the sawmill that would provide flexibility, high operational reliability and production, safety and environmental efficiency, Metsä Fibre turned to HewSaw for a practical and cost-effective solution.
HewSaw’s factory in Mäntyharju, Finland utilizes modern manufacturing processes and technology to maintain an extremely high level of quality control.
“The modernization of the sawing line was a significant technological step forward for us,” explains Harri Haapaniemi, VP Production, Metsä Fibre Sawmills. Noting that industrial efficiency is a priority at all of Metsä Fibre’s operations, Harri goes on to explain that with the HewSaw they can “provide a consistent supply of high-quality products demanded by customers, consistently operate reliably, and maintain environmental efficiency at the Vilppula sawmill.”
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The Metsä Fibre Vilppula sawmill in Finland features some of the latest HewSaw technology. This SL250 3.4 line, which replaced two older sawlines, was a major technological step forward for the mill.
Crossing Oceans Not long after the Vilppula start-up, HewSaw was busy commissioning another SL250 3.4 line, but on the other side of the world. This time, the Finnish technology was being installed at the Idaho Forest Group’s dimension sawmill in Lewiston, Idaho, USA. Originally built in the early 1920s and tied to an adjacent pulp mill, the sawmill facility was purchased in 2011 by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and is now run independently, although the neighboring pulp mill is still a large customer for the sawmill’s high quality chips and other by-products. Installation of the new HewSaw at IFG began in late
2013 when the line was positioned inside of a brand new building, and then just four months later in, April 2014, the first log was processed through the new HewSaw. With the capability of handling logs up to 55 cm (21.5 in) in diameter, the line features a European log merchandizing system and x-ray scanning, and a log sorting system that can provide over 120 different sorts.
Sawline Process In both the IFG and the Vilppula lines, the first step following scanning is four-sided chipping. Next in line is the cant saw where up to two edged side boards are taken from two sides of the cant. The cant is
This HewSaw R200 1.1 single pass machine operates north of the Arctic Circle and processes over 50 logs per minute, depending on diameter. Inset: One operator manages the mill flow from the log infeed, including the debarker, to the HewSaw outfeed.
then turned before going through the ripsaw where up to two more edged sideboards can be removed from each side. Finally a CRS or cross saw can further process the centre stack if required. Board separators at both the cant saw and the ripsaw transport the edged sideboards to conveyors running parallel to the HewSaw with all products ending up on a landing table before going through a trimmer, sorter and stacker. The Vilppula and IFG lines are similar to other SL250 lines that have recently been installed in Russia, Australia, France and Scotland along with some older sawlines installed throughout HewSaw’s market areas.
Single Pass Machines It’s not just sawlines that benefit from HewSaw’s latest technology and quality workmanship. The company’s single pass machines, which handle all functions in one machine, are also recognized for their build quality, durability and production capabilities. The single pass machines, known as the HewSaw
R200 and HewSaw R250 are workhorses capable of operating in either Scan-n-set, batch fed, or a hybrid between the two modes. There are HewSaw single pass machines in close to 35 countries on six continents and they can take logs up to 50 cm (20 in.) in diameter, depending on which model is selected. “The single pass machine is where we got our start,” explains Tuomas. “We are a family-run business and over 50 years ago our fathers and grandfathers started building these smaller HewSaws. So far, we have built close to 400 of these machines and they are still a top seller for us.” Most single pass machines today are downstream from a v-flight conveyor equipped with 3-D or True Shape scanner. A highly accurate rotary log turner takes the scan information and rotates the log to the best position for the HewSaw based on parameters set by the mill. Following the four-sided chipping process, the cant is further processed through a double vertical arbour ripsaw equipped with pre-built saw clusters.
In most cases, the top and bottom boards are edged with a separate edging unit following the ripsaw. Recent installations of HewSaw single pass lines are in Finland, Sweden, France, Russia, Estonia, Belarus, Canada, USA, Uruguay, Brazil, Vietnam and South Africa. Depending on log size, many of today’s single pass machines operate at speeds of up to 200 metres/ minute (650 ft/minute) with some small log lines producing just a single or two piece solution running at speeds of over 300 metres/minute (1,000 ft/minute).
Engineering and dx sawing HewSaw has over 200 employees worldwide including about 170 people at the factory and corporate office in Mäntyharju, Finland. This includes the company’s in-house engineering team of 10 people who spend their days developing new products and product improvements for existing machines. One of the latest advances from the engineering department is the HewSaw dx sawing process, which replaces HewSaw’s standard double arbour sawing technique with a four arbour system. With dx sawing, the first set of arbours will house the saws for an initial or pilot cut into the cant, while the second set of arbours will house a set of saws that finishes the cut. “When we equip our HewSaw sawing machines and sawlines with this patent pending technology, we can provide our customers with the ability to run larger diameter logs at faster speeds for longer periods of time, and we can reduce our saw kerf, increasing recovery and yield from each log,” explains HewSaw’s Chief Engineer, Raimo Karjalainen.
around the world, HewSaw is there to keep machines operating at maximum potential. In addition to offering regular servicing and updates, HewSaw now offers a preventive maintenance program. Based on maintenance systems developed for the aircraft industry, Swedish company Wiser System AB has developed the preventative maintenance program, or MP for HewSaw. Wiser’s Managing Director Erik Kron asks, “What is the difference between an aircraft and a HewSaw sawing machine?” He answers his own question: “Not very much. They both consist of a large number of components in a metal frame requiring structured maintenance. So why not use the same maintenance methodology as the World’s most reliable machinery,” he concludes, adding, “after all, who wants an unplanned stop in an aircraft.” The key element in the HewSaw MP is to be proactive instead of reactive with centralized maintenance planning helping to avoid unplanned emergency repairs and component damage. HewSaw MP works by collecting data on a regular basis from participating sawmills and then predicting when parts will fail and replacing them prior to failure. For more information on HewSaw and our products and services, visit us at: www.hewsaw.com
After Sales and HewSaw MP For HewSaw’s customers, the HewSaw commitment doesn’t end when the machine leaves the factory. With an in-house team of technicians and service personnel operating
The HewSaw SL250 4.4 is the company’s latest sawline and includes dx sawing to maximize recovery and throughput. The SL250 lines can process up to eight edged sideboards from each log, eliminating the need for downstream edging.
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USNR product solutions increase value & recovery
Logmaster HPS bandsaw is set to achieve world record for speed
SAWLINES
USNR technologies target line speed and recoveries simultaneously for spectacular results
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ood processors around the world have common goals when it comes to their business. They all want to produce the best products possible from the raw resources available to them, and to be profitable in the process. With product solutions that deliver the most value and recovery, USNR is helping them become the supplier of choice for their customers.
Logmaster HPS set to become world’s fastest bandsaw line A new bandsaw line comprised of three Logmaster HPS machines installed at a mill in northern Sweden aims to be the fastest in the world. To date, two twin Logmaster HPS bandsaws are operational with the third to come online in 2018. The target of 155 m/minute (500 ft/minute) feed speed is expected to be achieved after the next expansion stage is completed. But precision cutting is already setting new standards at the mill. With two Logmaster HPS bandsaw 40 International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018
units up and running, the mill estimates double-digit volume increases due to improved cutting accuracy and thinner kerf sawing, as opposed to circular saw blades. Logmaster HPS satisfies the need for high-speed bandsaw production. This design maximizes production and performance with its thin saw kerfs, resulting in excellent yields. Logmaster HPS is designed for feed speeds up to 180 m/minute (590 ft/minute) and saw speeds up to 100 m/second (330 ft/second), with excellent product accuracy. Supported by electronic monitoring and self-adjusting features, system stability and reliability are assured. Logmaster HPS can be delivered as a log or cant breakdown machine, with or without a reducer unit. It can also be combined with profiling and sweep sawing technology.
Bandmill monitoring system The BMS system uses inductive sensors that monitor the blade, and an actuator that tilts the upper band wheel’s vertical position. The
main advantage to using inductive technology is the capability to detect cracks in the blade, even very small ones. Apart from safety risk and damage to equipment, blade ruptures create downtime. One customer indicated that the BMS investment has a very short pay-back time, as well as 100% crack detection (zero blade ruptures). He said that thanks to increased up-time in the saw line, the mill’s production has risen on average by an impressive 1.9 m3 (800 board feet) per hour. The BMS’ sensors are mounted in a protective housing on the return side of the saw blade to actively correct the saw band’s position on the band wheel. This not only minimizes wear but also improves sawing accuracy. The BMS’ detection capability is not reduced by sawdust build-up or particles in the air.
PLANERS – USNR
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4200E planer is fast and reliable USNR’s 4200E planer features an all-electric design and high-speed performance with the ability to run at speeds up to 4,200 ft/minute (1,300 m/minute). The system can be set up to gap feed or ribbon feed. This machine offers a truly maintenance-friendly design with the capability to change feed rolls from the operator’s side, thus reducing change-out time to a couple of hours. Shimless planer bedplates allow for quick and fully adjustable alignment. “When we designed this planer, we started with a blank slate, and built into it all the latest features and functionality that any modern planer operation needs to carry it into the future,” the manufacturer stated. “We also offer many upgrades and enhancements to bring older systems up to today’s standards.”
Kanefusa planer knives stay sharper longer USNR and Kanefusa have
partnered to bring the best planer knives to the industry. Kanefusa pioneered the development of cutting-edge knife materials for the woodworking industry. The result is a revolutionary new coating that uses Advanced Material Technology to deliver significantly longer knife life. Knives and cutting edges that are coated with Advanced Material Technology stay sharper longer. This process is implanted onto a high-speed steel substrate that changes the knife wear
characteristics and reduces residue adhesion, delivering dramatic gains in machine-uptime and reduced grinding costs. The top of the cutting edge stays sharp. Only traces of wear which look like a chamfer from jointing can be found. While regular knives tear out the grain, ST-1 knife steel provides a smooth finish throughout the entire run-time. Advanced Material Technology is applied to the front of planer knife steel, which allows regrinding of the back edge with conventional
EDGERS – USNR CATECH edgers USNR’s expertise in edger technology comes from decades of ongoing development with hundreds of installations worldwide. “Our board edgers are based on designs from industry giants, Schurman, Newnes/McGehee and Soderhamn Erikkson,” the manufacturer said. “Feature-rich optimization is available with either of the solid MillExpert or Newnes Sawmill Suite platforms. Scanning can be accomplished with a variety of state-of-the-art sensors including the BioLuma™ 2900 series. And they are all backed by USNR’s 24/7 support network. No other supplier can offer you this much value and this much flexibility.” USNR’s Catech is a line of edger systems developed by Söderhamn Eriksson. Models ranging from Catech 40 to 4,000 are differentiated by speed and capacity, and can easily be adapted to the market’s varying requirements and sawing patterns.
Equipment configurations accommodate both transverse (TS) and inline (IS) scanning. These advanced edger systems have been developed to satisfy the need
Left: Conventional uncoated planer knife made of high speed steel (HSS) is already round after cutting only 1,000 m of spruce. Right: Planer knife coated with Advanced Material Technology is still sharp after cutting 1,000 m of spruce
equipment. Kanefusa knives work well on any brand of planer, and are stocked at USNR’s facilities in North America.
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for increased flexibility in modern saw lines, as well as the absolute highest yield from sideboards. The Catech 4000 IS features a capacity of up to 70 boards/minute. Its
transverse counterpart, the Catech 4000 TS, offers a capacity of up to 75 boards/minute.
The Catech Edger has a capacity of up to 75 boards/minute in transverse orientations
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Industry leaders compare wares Harvester manufacturers enter shoot off to see which has the definitive range of cutting edge units to tackle any stand in any place
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t is truly difficult to attempt to draw an underlying theme from this year’s review of harvester technology, unless you can call ‘range’ a theme. We have received contributions from halfa-dozen manufacturers, largely the world’s most noted, all of which have suggested they have something for every application. Given their position in global markets, most likely they do, too. And, so, it is likely to come down to personal operator and business preferences. All the units featured here at least meet, but are essentially above, industry standards in most key areas of design and performance, but each has areas in which they have
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tinkered that little bit more in an attempt to stand out. Cat, for example, would challenge anyone to find fault with it’s the ratios of lift capacity, swing torque, and tractive effort, which enables higher production. It also boasts of its levelling options. Komatsu, meanwhile, has focused on operator ergonomics, machine stability, low energy consumption and good visibility across its entire range. Rottne also boasts of the comfort afforded to operators lucky enough to work in one of its machines. Tigercat, as usual, is hard to beat when it comes to robustness and maintenance and has also promoted its unique WideRange drive system that increases working travel
Harvesters
NEW to market: The extreme-duty 1185 harvester speed tractive effort depending on ground conditions. John Deere has a huge variety of specialised features, with its control functions such as JDLink and Timbermatic particularly impressive and unique. Vimek, at the other end of the market, reckons operators would
be hard pressed to find better units for small applications. On each and every front, these manufacturers will claim to be an industry leader. It is only the operator and business owner who can decide which units are best for them and their specific applications.
Tigercat builds a full range of cut-tolength harvesting solutions including track harvesters, wheel harvesters, harvesting heads and control software. There is a
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Tigercat solution for most of the world’s at-the-stump harvesting and roadside processing applications.
New to market: The extremeduty 1185 harvester The latest harvester addition to the Tigercat product line-up is the powerful 1185 eight-wheel drive harvester. Equipped with Tigercat built bogie axles and a powerful Tigercat ER crane, the premium quality 34 t 1185 sets a new standard for durability and productivity in tough terrain, according to the manufacturer. Tigercat’s unique WideRange drive system increases working travel speed while delivering extremely powerful tractive effort for high performance in steep terrain and quick in-stand travel on good ground. The 1185 blends high performance with fuel efficiency through the use of advanced hydraulic circuits. Dedicated pumps power the drive, harvesting
head, crane, fan and cooling circuit functions. In addition, a closed-loop drive system provides excellent performance and response on steep slopes. A pressure and flow-controlled piston pump drives the cooling fan, maintaining optimal operating temperatures at the lowest possible fan speed. The crane features Tigercat’s efficient and operator-friendly ER technology. The hooked profile of the main boom promotes excellent right-side visibility. “Not only is the crane efficient but also simple in design, without external parallel linkages,” Tigercat stated. With an extreme-duty slew system and 360° continuous rotation, the cabin rotates with the crane. The cabin is spacious with excellent visibility and clear line-of-sight to the wheels. The curved windshield affords excellent upward visibility along with patent pending protective technology. “Operators will find all the
Operators will find all the creature comforts in the 1185 cab
creature comforts including a comfortable and highly adjustable climate-controlled seat with a fourpoint harness and full Bluetooth connectivity,” the manufacturer stated. The 1185 is powered by the Tigercat FPT N67 engine with Tier 2 or Tier 4 configurations, rated at 230 kW (308 hp) at 2,000 rpm.
H855E and LH855E track harvesters The H855E and LH855E track harvesters are highly efficient, durable and reliable carriers suited to a wide range of harvesting and processing applications. The H855E is designed for high performance harvesting, at-thestump processing and roadside processing duties in medium-tolarge tree size operations. Both are powered by the Tigercat FPT N67 engine and are available for Tier 2 and Tier 4 regions. The Tier 2 version is rated at 205 kW (275 hp) at 2,100 rpm and the Tier 4f is rated for 210 kW (282 hp) at 2,200 rpm. Both models are available with two-piece or telescopic ER boom systems. The patented ER boom system allows the machine operator to extend and retract the boom on a horizontal plane smoothly and quickly using a single joystick. The introduction of the new 3-mode ER boom control allows the operator to choose between ER, semi-ER and conventional. The new semi-ER function allows the operator to extend the boom on a horizontal plane using a single joystick but retracts the boom with the increased power of
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both cylinders, doubling the pull force. The stick boom or ‘reach’ joystick controls both the main and stick booms simultaneously, resulting in the attachment moving either away from or toward the operator. The main boom and tilt functions operate in the traditional manner to adjust the height and angle of the attachment. Key to this technology is reduced energy consumption. The ER system transfers energy back and forth between the main and the stick boom functions, reducing the total energy needed to move the boom system. This translates to reduced demands for power, pump flow and system cooling. “Competing solutions do not offer the simplicity and fuel savings of Tigercat’s design,” according to the manufacturer. The engine and hydraulic systems are specifically designed to achieve maximum performance and minimum fuel consumption in harvesting and processing applications. High horsepower allows the carriers to maintain hydraulic flow as the pressure increases, maintaining quick feed speeds and significantly boosting productivity. A dedicated attachment pump supplies oil to the primary head functions, delivering flow and pressure to match the demands of the head without interference from other machine functions, while delivering maximum fuel efficiency. With a high-performance valve and control system, the machine is optimized for harvester performance and fuel efficiency. The LH855E features Tigercat’s patented levelling system, providing exceptional stability in steep-slope applications and optimum weight transfer. It uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is both simple and robust. Due to the unique geometry of the levelling system, the machine is well balanced on slopes. Regardless of the angle of the undercarriage in relation to the upper, the track pressure is even all the way along the bottom of the tracks as long as the upper is close to horizontal. This makes the machine feel very stable and predictable. In addition, the ramped undercarriage (both the front idler and the rear gearbox are set higher than the centreline of the undercarriage) allows the machines to easily drive up over rocks and stumps.
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO DRIVE ROTTNE? – THE LOWEST REPAIR COSTS IN THE INDUSTRY
A recent survey shows that Rottne has the lowest total costs for labour and spare parts. The survey, carried out by TSG (Swedish Forest Agency’s Technical Collaboration Group), compared the repair costs incurred on machines made by Rottne and our competitors. With Rottne Xparts, our unique replacement system for spare parts, the average cost for spare parts as reduced to a mere 60 percent of the price as new, meaning that repair costs are sunk even more for Rottne machines. We also provide twice as long warranty on Rottne Xparts compared to new spare parts. Can you afford not to drive Rottne?
ROTTNE FORWARDERS AND HARVESTERS MEET EVERY NEED, FROM LIGHT THINNING TO HEAVY FINAL FELLING. WE OFFER SWEDISH-MADE PRODUCTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY, AN EXTENSIVE SERVICE NETWORK AND A COMPETENT AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.
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Cat track harvesters help loggers boost production in the woods, and their efficiency and durability help increase profitability. They are designed with the best combination of lift capacity, swing torque, and tractive effort ratios for high production. The Cat 541 and the Cat 552 Series 2 models are full tail swing machines designed for high-production clear-cutting or final felling in rough terrain. The 552 Series 2 is a levelling machine for improved operation in steep terrain, and Caterpillar also offers steep slope harvesting enhancements for this model. The Cat 521 and 522 B Series machines are near-zero tail swing machines, which are more attractive for harvesting in select cut and thinning applications because they help reduce damage to the residual stand. The 521B is a non-levelling model best suited for plantation thinning, biomass harvesting, and mediumproduction select or clear-cut applications; the 522B is a levelling machine for select or clear-cut logging. The 541 and 542 Series 2 and 521 and 522 B Series machines are equipped with the Cat C9 ACERT
The combination of swing and lift capacity reduces cycle times and increases production Jared Dunn, Caterpillar
226 kW (303 hp) engine, which has a proven track record of reliability and durability. Power management software is tailored for the unique engine-hydraulic interactions in a forestry application and delivers a high level of machine performance. The closed centre hydraulic system includes fully adjustable electric over hydraulic controls and plentiful flow capacities; two or three pumps, depending on the configuration, power the hydraulic system to give loggers smoother multi-functioning. An on-demand reversing fan helps keep the radiator debrisfree, and the high-capacity cooling system keeps the engine running at the proper temperature, optimizing performance, durability and fuel economy. Large structures such as swing bearings and booms have been designed for longer life and durability. The tracks and all undercarriage rolling components are high-grade to extend track life,
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reduce repair costs, and increase stability. The machines have excellent ground clearance and an open carbody design, increasing mobility by eliminating interference with obstacles. “Strong drawbar pull, along with excellent ground clearance and the ‘open tunnel’ undercarriage design, makes for a highly manoeuvrable machine that easily climbs steep slopes,” said Jared Dunn, Product Application Specialist for Caterpillar Forest Products. The Cat PRO (Parallel Reach Operation) System gives operators the ability to complete a smoother, fluid harvesting motion. One joystick either extends or retracts the work tool by combining both the main and stick boom functions. For feller buncher configurations, the head is kept level as well. By combining these functions in one joystick, the operator can efficiently move the head in a planar, parallel motion relative to the ground. The Cat PRO System, adjustable for different applications and varying slopes, helps new operators learn faster, and it increases efficiency and reduces fatigue for seasoned operators. LED lights are standard, and the purpose-built forestry cab offers operator protection and comfort. It meets ROPS, FOPS, OPS, OR-OSHA and WCB regulations and standards. The ISO mounting system reduces noise and vibration, increasing operator comfort. The 541 Series 2 and 552 Series 2 excel in lift capacity, reach, and working envelopes, which deliver high performance. “The combination of swing and lift capacity reduces cycle times and increases production,” said Dunn. “The balance between lift and tipping load capacity, along
EXTREME THINNING POWER Agile 8-wheeler for demanding terrain
The new Komatsu 901XC is a new and eagerly awaited harvester for thinning in hilly terrain and on soft ground. The eight wheels, combined with the well-proven Komatsu concept and the double oscillating bogie, ensure a machine with fantastic stability, excellent manoeuvrability and low ground pressure. One of the features
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that make the Komatsu 901XC a true thinning specialist is the generous crane capacity, which simplifies precision work and choosing the right trees – especially at long reaches. Just like all our machines, it also has advantages that include effective 3-pump hydraulics, a fuel-efficient engine and an outstanding operator environment.
Caterpillar steep slope harvesting enhancements for the 552 Series 2 enable more efficient, productive, and reliable performance and enhance safety and comfort on steep terrain
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with the wide track gauge, gives loggers the stability they need to be safe while working in steep conditions.� Both harvester lines feature the only two-way simultaneous levelling system in the industry. The unique three-cylinder system design significantly reduces stress
loads into the leveller structure, lower frame and track frames. Extended service and maintenance intervals reduce machine service time, increasing machine availability and cutting operating costs. Product Link, the remote monitoring solution, enables
The 521B is a non-levelling model best suited for plantation thinning, biomass harvesting, and medium-production select or clear-cut applications
efficient and effective fleet management of Cat forestry equipment. The easy-to-use interface, VisionLink, enables customized health and utilization reports, enhanced mapping, and mixed-fleet capabilities. Tractive effort is another advantage of the Cat track harvesters when working on steep slopes. “The strong track power gives the operator the ability to manoeuvre and climb in uneven terrain,” said Dunn. Caterpillar steep slope harvesting enhancements for the 552 Series 2 enable more efficient, productive, and reliable performance and enhance safety
and comfort on steep terrain. The 552 Series 2 features extended track roller frames that lower the machine’s centre of gravity, increasing overall stability and significantly increasing lift capacity over the back of the machine. An optional dual-anchor point, cableassist mount may be connected via cables to a winch-assist machine at the top of the harvest area to enhance traction and stability. Optional engine and hydraulic updates enable operation on a continuous grade of 100% or 45°.
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The NEW 1070G
boom automatically adapts as it is taken to a tree and when the tree is in the grapple. With the addition of IBC, the 1270G and 1170G harvesters have more controlled movements, decreasing the learning curve for new operators. All G-Series harvesters feature standard Adaptive Driveline Control, a system that improves the machine drivability and productivity by automatically adjusting engine RPMs to correspond with the engine load. Adaptive Driveline Control ensures that the engine runs smoothly and efficiently uses the maximum tractive force available during highload situations.
New 1070G Harvester
The John Deere family of harvesters feature powerful and intuitive machines designed to handle tough harvesting jobs. The G-Series wheeled harvesters and M-Series tracked harvesters are backed by dedicated dealer support and equipped state-of-theart technology, saving customers both time and money.
adjusts to the boom movements, while the leveling functions absorb any terrain changes. This decreases machine vibration by as much as 50 percent during operation, increasing operator comfort. An industry first, the 1270G and 1170G models are equipped with Intelligent Boom Control (IBC).
Available solely for the 1270G CH7 boom and 1170G CH6 boom, IBC increases operator accuracy and productivity. IBC allows the driver to control the harvester head, while the system directs the movements of the boom. Designed for the unique work cycle of the harvester, the movement and operation of the
Ideal for thinning, particularly in fragile terrain, the 1070G features a compact, easy to maneuver frame, wide tires and a balanced frame. The 180S boom on the 1070G model is available with a 8.6-, 10- or 10.8-meter reach, and can be equipped with a H412, H413 or H414 harvester head.
G-Series Harvesters The powerful Final Tier 4 G-Series harvester line, including the 1070G, 1170G, 1270G and 1470G models, features the standard Processing Power Control (PPC) system. PPC optimizes fuel efficiency by coordinating the accurate processing level with the current work conditions and tree size. By selecting the Energy Saving, Normal or Boost Mode options, the system can foresee the engine load and adjust accordingly. This improves fuel economy, saving time and money due to less fill ups. Additionally, the Twin Pump Hydraulic System on the G-Series harvesters provides operators with strong and steady control of the boom and harvester head. This precise control enables the operators to be more productive and less fatigued during long workdays. The G-Series cabins are another example of how John Deere designs their machines with the operator in mind. The cabin automatically 50 International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018
The NEW 1170G
New 1170G Harvester Available in a six-wheeled or eight-wheeled configuration, the 1170G model features several improvements to its predecessor. The six-wheeled model features a front frame available with 24.5- or 26.5-inch tires. The eight-wheeled model, designed for thinnings and regeneration fellings, is equipped to handle soft terrain and slopes. The machine combines outstanding stability, low surface pressure, agile forward movement, climbing ability on slopes and excellent productivity. The larger work pump on the 1170G increases the hydraulic power on the machine. Available with a CH6 boom with a 10- or 11.3-meter reach, the 1170G can be equipped with an H412, H413 or H414 harvester head.
1270G Harvester Available as either a six-wheeled or eight-wheeled machine, the 1270G model provides operators with a powerful mid-sized solution. The six-wheeled model boasts 200kW
The 1270G
(compared to its previous 170kW) and improved torque by up to 17 percent. The eight-wheeled model, boasting five percent more torque, is designed for steep slopes and soft terrain, providing a proven solution for loggers in challenging areas.
This harvester is an absolutely awesome machine Roy Isley, D&J Isley and Sons Contracting
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1470G Harvester Equipped with many of customerapproved features found in the 1270G models, the 1470G is equipped with a bigger CH9 boom and a different front frame, bogie axles and tires. The largest in the lineup, the 1470G machine has been praised for its power and toque, as well as its steady engine performance without drops in RPMs. The 1470G harvester features a high ground clearance, making the machine ideal for tough terrain and steep slopes. Integration of the CH9 boom is available in three reach options, providing increased balance and superb accuracy and maneuverability. The CH9 boom is optimized with the Twin Pump Hydraulic System, and enables concurrent boom movements, head operations and machine activity.
M-Series Harvesters The M-Series Tracked Harvesters were designed based on customer input. “This machine is designed for the future,” said Roy Isley of D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd., owner of an 859MH model. “This harvester is an absolutely awesome machine. The steeper the terrain, the better it runs. The balance and reach are really impressive. The machine just wants
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to be there.” Spacious and comfortable, the operator station features ergonomically designed controls. Adjustable armrests, fingertip control of machine functions, and an air-conditioned seat ensure operator comfort during long shifts. Additionally, the floor-to-ceiling and side windows along with the overhead skylight administer 44 percent more visibility than previous models, for enhanced view of the timber.
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) is standard on the M-Series Harvesters, and blends an automated felling-head arm cycling with simple boom control. This system significantly reduces operator fatigue while simultaneously increasing efficiency and productivity. Multiple RCS settings can be saved according to individual operator preferences based on skill levels. All the wheeled and tracked harvesters are equipped with
JDLink™, the proven telematics solution from John Deere. Available five years in base, JDLink remotely connects owners and managers with their equipment and their local John Deere dealer, providing visibility to the jobsite. With alerts and machine information, as well as performance and maintenance data, JDLink allows owners and managers to better manage where and how equipment is used, even from miles away.
M-Series 859MH
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INNOVATION – INDEXATOR
The New K100 hose swivel Indexator’s new generation of hose swivels, the K100, continues to gain ground in the forestry sector
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ith its ball-free design, the swivel withstands heavy side loads and peak pressure while eliminating the problem with twisting hoses. Hydraulic hoses are sensitive for twisting and only a few degrees of twist can reduce hose life by up to 90%. The elimination of twists increases hydraulic hose life time substantially. The ball-less design makes the K100-swivel suitable for applications with heavy side loads, high pull force and modern machines with high pressure and flow. With less downtime due to leakage, the K100 increases profitability for everyone.
“K100 has been a true success,” Johnny Karlsson, Area Sales Manager at Indexator Rotator Systems, said. “Especially on extreme applications – for example on hoses to harvester heads and felling heads where you have a lot of bending forces going into the swivel.” The modular construction also provides major customization opportunities with many different connection and seal principles. Due to few components the maintenance of the swivels is easy. “Our customers really like the compact design with small external
K100 has been a true success Johnny Karlsson, Indexator Rotator Systems
diameter. It is a clear advantage when you have limited installation space,” says Karlsson. Key advantages of K100: • New design with powerful slide bearings • Resistant to heavy side loads • S ecure solution; it cannot be forced apart during work
• Easy maintenance
• Withstands high pressure levels
• Hardened bearing surfaces
• S urface treatment that is highly corrosion and wear resistant
• Compact dimensions
• D irt and water-resistant seal that protects from outside particles
• Optimized design with few parts.
• S eal and support ring for high pressure
The extended distance between breakpoints means the K100 swivel copes with side loads better that the competition’s swivel solutions.
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The levelling system on all Komatsu units benefits from the ‘Komatsu concept’
Komatsu’s harvester line-up of six individual models goes from the smallest Komatsu 901, optimal for thinning, to the large Komatsu 951 for final felling. All harvesters are based on the same pioneering technology, although the technology has been adapted for each machine to provide its unique characteristics – whether that entails creating an agile thinning machine or a powerful final felling machine. All models have a focus on operator ergonomics, machine stability, low energy consumption and good visibility. All to achieve maximum productivity.
New to market: Komatsu 901XC The newest edition to the Komatsu harvester line-up is the eightwheeled Komatsu 901XC, following the concept of the Komatsu 931XC. The 901 XC is a harvester for thinning in steep terrain and on soft ground. The eight wheels, combined with the Komatsu concept, ensures a stable machine with great manoeuvrability and low ground pressure. The cab-levelling function, which keeps the cab horizontal, is a feature common to all Komatsu harvesters. It provides a particular advantage when working in steep terrain since the crane’s slewing force are, by this function, retained whether the machine is working uphill, downhill or sideways in hilly conditions. The crane functionality together with the stability of the Komatsu 901XC makes it easier to perform precise crane movements and select the right tree, especially
at long reaches when the crane is fully extended. The 901XC, as well as the 931XC, is part of Komatsu Forest’s new product series designed for challenging conditions where XC stands for eXtreme Conditions, such as steep terrain and wet ground. The series also includes tools such as the Komatsu Traction Aid Winch.
Hydraulics All Komatsu harvesters have Komatsu Forest’s unique threepump hydraulics, 3PS, with two-circuit hydraulic system. The unique pressure and flow optimisation enables significantly faster operation without losing power as the 3PS enables several crane and head functions to be used simultaneously with maximum hydraulic power and low energy losses. “Which means that you can utilise the engine performance to its maximum,” the manufacturer said.
Transmission Komatsu Forest’s unique transmission gives the machines impressive starting tractive force and offers unique interaction between engine, control system and transmission. The hydrostatic, power-optimised transmission enables engine power to be fully utilised, providing excellent climbing ability. The Komatsu 901XC has reinforced Cardan shafts in the powertrain – everything to ensure top performance in demanding terrain. There are also several pre-set and task-specific driving
The newest edition to the Komatsu harvester lineup is the eight-wheeled Komatsu 901XC modes. “The result is maximised productivity and benefit from every ounce of horsepower and every litre of diesel,” Komatsu stated.
Operator environment
Visibility and operator comfort are priorities in all Komatsu harvesters
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All Komatsu harvesters have a high-performance operator environment. Some of the many benefits include the large cab volume, good visibility, noise reduction, smart placement of the screen for maximum visibility and remote control/key for controlling the electrical switch on and off, controlling lights, central locking of the cab and controlling the diesel heater. The levelling system keeps the cab horizontal, which means the operator is always sitting comfortably and relaxed. The cab
itself, together with the crane, can be rotated 360°, providing a large working area. There are also a number of options, such as a variety of choices for optimal and effective working lights, floor heating, as well as three different joystick systems, including the model EME, which is especially designed for good ergonomics with more functions that are easily accessible on the joysticks, like sequence functions. The daily inspection can be performed simply and efficiently without needing to open the hoods. It is easier to access the inspection points and the most important ones can be monitored from the cab.
Stability
The 901XC has been designed to operate well on steep slopes
The Komatsu concept, shared on all Komatsu harvesters, is a well proven concept for stability. The concept is based on a centrally mounted cab and crane, which provide a good balance between ground pressure and low centre of gravity. Further, the concept includes the cab’s tilt cylinders and the swing axle’s stabilising cylinders interacting to maintain stability. When the crane is working far from the machine, the centre of gravity shifts from the centre of the machine, which could result in instability. Under these circumstances, the pressure from the tilt cylinders is instead transferred to the stabilising cylinders on the swing axle, which locks the machine in a horizontal position and maintains stability.
Stability is not an issue even when the crane is extended to maximum reach One unique feature of the eightwheeled harvesters in the XC series is the double oscillating bogie. It provides increased stability by lowering the machine’s centre of gravity and increasing ground
contact. The bogie also offers unique handling characteristics as the machine follows irregularities in the terrain in a smooth and forgiving manner while delivering extreme mobility in challenging
terrain conditions. “The combination of a double oscillating bogie and the wellproven Komatsu concept makes the Komatsu XC harvesters the most stable harvesters on the market,”
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The 404SE with one of four forwarder models produced by Vimek the manufacturer said.
Vimek remains the leading manufacturer of small-scale forest machines, with a total production of more than 2,000 forest machines produced. Vimek has four different models of forwarders and one unique small-scale no branch road thinning harvester in serial production. Vimek increased its sales in 2017 with over 130 units produced from the factory in Vindeln, northern Sweden. “The new harvester Vimek 404 SE is the most efficient small-scale harvester on the market, with help from its unique features, like dual steering function, low fuel consumption, low ground pressure,
high capacity and an overall low investment cost for good total economy.” The 404 is now in its seventh iteration (404 SE) and is today equipped with a strong front axle offering alternative width of the machine (1.8 m or 2.15 m); new powerful common rail 68 hp CAT engine, stage 3B/4 final; and open loop transmission from Bosch Rexroth that offers drive modes ‘forest’ and ‘road’. Mini joysticks are today standard equipment in the cabin as well as the airconditioning system and Bluetooth radio. The 404 SE is equipped with a Mowi 2046 crane with a maximum reach of 4.6 m. The machine is equipped with a unique and patented Brake Link system from
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Vimek, new harvesting head Keto Forst Xtreme with improved saw function, increased feedmotor speed and bottom knife. The harvesting head offers a cutting diameter of 300 mm and is combined with a new bucking system from Dasa offering two different systems, H50 and H70. The 404 SE can also be equipped with different crane-tip attachments, such as clam shell bucket for ditch cleaning and/or a felling head for brush cleaning, for example, road sides and under electric power lines. “The Vimek 404 harvester has been in serial production since 2006 and more than 200 units so far have left our production line and delivered into more than 15 different countries.”
The 404SE with the Keto Xtreme head
Around 17 404SE’s have been sold annually since launched in 2006
Rottne offers a complete harvester range, consisting of the standoperating thinning harvester Rottne H8D, the all-rounder Rottne H11D – makes thinning work as as comfortable as light final felling, according to the manufacturer – and the Rottne H21D for heavy final felling. All of Rottne’s harvesters are equipped with the same spacious cab, offering full standing height and which, thanks to large windows, ensures a fantastic view over the entire work area. “It is also very quiet in the harvester cab – even quieter than in a new road car, in fact,” Rottne stated. With Comfort Line – the first cab suspension system for forestry machines, which Rottne launched in 2007 – the working environment is improved even further.
Maintenance A recent survey showed that Rottne had the lowest total costs for labour and spare parts. The survey, carried out by TSG (Swedish Forest Agency’s Technical Collaboration Group), compared the repair costs incurred on machines made by Rottne and its competitors. With Rottne Xparts, the company’s unique replacement system for spare parts, the average cost for spare parts is reduced to 60% of the price as new, meaning that repair costs are sunk even more for Rottne machines. It is possible to reduce service
costs through expanded service intervals, from 500 h to 750 h – a new offer launched recently. For a Rottne H21D, the result is a saving of approximately $19,000 (under 15,000 operating hours), while production time is also increased.
Operating systems During the coming year, Rottne will be introducing the telematic system Rottne Connect, allowing operators to simply and clearly view all information and statistics for the machines, get support for planning and maintenance, and control certain functions remotely. Rottne Forester is a quick and easy-to-use bucking system that is common to all its harvesters. A large and clear touchscreen shows information in a well-arranged manner and makes it simple to programme different settings. Forester is built according to the standard Stanford 2010, which means future-proofing for improved communications and synchronisation between different units in forestry. The software also manages automatic reporting with standard pdf-files.
Rottne H8D Rottne H8D is a smaller, versatile stand-operating thinning harvester with unique characteristics. Deliveries of a new version were set to start this year. The two-part chassis with an articulated joint in the centre produces precise tracking. The harvester’s swing arms level out tilting on both the lateral and longitudinal axes, providing a greater degree of ground clearance.
Rottne H8D: Stand-operating thinning Optimum trunk diameter:
5-20 cm
Number of wheels:
4
Service weight:
from 10,180 kg
Engine:
FT4, 125 kW/170 hp (at 2,000 rpm)
Tractive force:
120 kN
Carne reach:
7m
Harvester head:
Rottne EGS 406
Rottne H11D: Strip road operating thinning, but also final felling Optimum trunk diameter:
20-40 cm
Number of wheels:
6 or 8
Service weight: :
from 17,400 kg
Engine:
FT4 164 kW/220 hp (at 1,800 rpm)
Tractive force:
167 kN
Crane reach:
10.3 m or 11.3 m
Harvester heads:
Rottne EGS596, SP461 LF, SP561 LF, LogMax 4000T, Log Max 5000D
Rottne H21D: Final felling in dense forest Optimum trunk diameter:
30-65 cm
Number of wheels:
6 or 8
Service weight: :
from 24,200 kg
Engine:
FT4 227 kW/305 hp (at 1,800 rpm)
Tractive force:
230 kN
Crane reach:
11 m
Harvester heads:
Rottne EGS596, Rottne EGS706, SP761 LF, LogMax 6000D, Log Max 7000D
Rottne offers a complete harvester programme
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The swing arms even out tilting in all directions, minimising required space
When combined with the variable transmission Rottne Traction Control (RTC), with automatic anti-spin, the Rottne H8 is rendered extremely flexible and easy to drive, which creates the conditions for an undamaged stand.
Rottne H11D Rottne H11D is a powerful machine in a
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small package, making it ideal for both thinning and light final felling. The high degree of customisability means that the harvester can be adapted for a range of working conditions. Among other things, the harvester can be equipped with six or eight wheels, a 10 m or 11 m crane, an individual bogie lift, as well as having the option of five different
harvester heads to choose between from Rottne, LogMax and SP. Eight wheels and wide tracks spread the weight of the machine well, making Rottne H11D “perfect� for work on steep terrain or damp ground, according to the manufacturer.
Large windows result in very good visibility, even upwards
Rottne H21D Rottne H21D is the harvester with real reserves of power. Its tractive force of all of 230 kN and three-pump hydraulic system make production highly effective, especially seeing as the machine can operate at full power in all positions. With an extremely strong crane featuring the highest torque in the industry,
the unit is truly effective, especially on steep and challenging terrain. The Rottne H21D is designed for final felling and is built specifically to overcome difficult and steep terrain – and with eight wheels and broad tracks it can even manoeuvre extremely well on wet ground. The swivel cab follows the crane swing motion, as with the H11D.
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Lifting & Loading
Onwards and upwards Better combinations of equipment are becoming available for operators from the forest to the wood yard
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his annual review is usually dominated by crane technology but this year provides a unique look at the integrated system of lifting and loading systems as they are applied through the wood production process. Cat provides the perfect example of carriers and specialised loading units for the forest that are both powerful and efficient. Intermercato brings some of the finer touches to the feature as it explorers in-motion accurate load weighing, then leading forklift manufacturer, Combilift, shows readers how to get the most out of the woodyard.
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Cat 500 Series Forest Machines log loaders deliver “maximum profit potential” to loggers, according the world-leading manufacturer. These versatile, purpose-built track machines, which can be customized to perform a complete range of loading and shovelling tasks, maximize efficiency and reduce costs. Cat 500 Series Forest Machine log loaders meet US EPA Tier 4 final emission standards and feature outstanding fuel efficiency and optimized components while maximizing horsepower and swing torque. “Machines have to make money
for loggers, and we are committed to equipping them with machines that help them operate profitably,” said Jared Dunn, Caterpillar Forest Machine Application Specialist. “We accomplish that by designing and building forestry equipment that lowers ownership and operating costs and increases production.” Cat Forest Machine log loaders are available in numerous configurations for log loading, shovel logging, processing, butt-ntop/power clam applications, and millyard activities. There are four log loader models in the Cat 500 Series: 538 LL, 548 LL, 558 LL, and 568 LL. The 538 LL is powered by a 164 hp (122 kW) Cat C7.1 ACERT engine.
The Cat 548 LL has a rear-entry cab option
The 568 LL, the most powerful in the series, is equipped with a 319 hp (238 kW) Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. All models are available in two live heel configurations and a processor configuration. The Cat 538 LL, 548 LL, and 558 LL feature a new machine design, new engine, and optimized components and work tools to provide exceptional fuel savings and excellent productivity. Cat Forest Machine log loaders boast “rock-solid” stability, and the 538 LL features a wider track gauge than the previous model and heavy-duty counterweight to maximize stability and operator experience in diverse logging conditions, according to the manufacturer.
Application versatility is enhanced with a purpose-built boom and stick arrangements and new grouser options. The machines are engineered for durability and reliability with proven Cat components, purpose-built upper and lower frames, and increased cooling capability to maximize machine uptime. The Cat 538 LL, 548 LL, and 558 LL feature uniform speed control to maintain a constant engine speed regardless of load. The result is unprecedented fuel economy. Additional features also boost fuel economy. For example, with automatic engine speed control, the machines will revert automatically to a lower idle speed when there is a lull in operation.
Also, the operator can choose from three power modes, depending on the work tasks or application. The hydraulic system delivers a higher level of efficiency and power. “Pumps are upsized to maximize hydraulic flow,” said Dunn. “So, while the engine can run at a lower rpm, consuming less fuel, the Cat 538 LL, 548 LL, and 558 LL have the needed power for maximum performance.” The main pumps, control valves, and hydraulic oil tank are located close together so the tubes and lines between components are shorter, reducing friction and pressure drops. The hydraulic system features translate to an impressive boost in performance: maximum
horsepower, greater swing torque, and added lift capacity. The increases mean improved implement performance, lifting bigger payloads with better control – and more production. The engines feature an improved side-by-side cooling system with increased cooling capacity for all models. Increased fin spacing for the radiator package improves airflow and cooling capability. A standard auto-reversing fan with optimized fan blade pitch increases service intervals and maintains proper engine operating temperature. Machine width and track length are designed for maximum machine stability for increased lift and swing capabilities, and the
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Cat customers are supported by the largest dealer network in the industry
Cat 538 LL features a heavy-duty counterweight while the 548 LL and 558 LL feature a fuel tank counterweight. All models can operate a wide range of work tools and are optimized and integrated for Cat work tools. New grouser options increase machine applicability
on the job site, and ground saw hydraulics are available from the factory on select machine models. The cab is designed and purpose-built for tough forestry work. LED lights are standard on most models along with a heated
and cooled seat that maximizes operator comfort. Spacious, quiet, and comfortable to ensure high productivity all day, the cab is pressurized and features a bilevel air conditioner, heater, and defroster to keep the operator
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comfortable in any weather. Other features include satellite radio, auxiliary audio port for MP3 players, and 12-volt power supply sockets for charging. The Cat 548 LL, 558 LL, and 568 LL are available with a rear
entry cab option for log loader configurations. The option, available on machines in North America and Australia and New Zealand, offers “unparalleled” operator experience with convenient access, improved operator comfort, and increased visibility, the manufacturer stated. Cat Forest Machines are designed with the customer and service technician in mind and to be easy to maintain. Many service locations are readily accessible at ground level; critical maintenance can be completed quickly and efficiently. Product Link, Caterpillar’s machine monitoring system, is standard. The user-friendly technology enables remote monitoring of equipment. Caterpillar customers are supported by the industry’s largest network of dealers who will keep them up and running with parts availability, field services, stateof-the art diagnostic programs, remote monitoring, and more.
Multidirectional forklifts and sideloaders from the Irish manufacturer Combilift area very popular choice for operations both large and small. Combilift’s initial product when it was established in 1998 was the world’s first IC engine powered, all-wheel drive multidirectional forklift – the Combilift C4000, and the company has since developed scores of machines, all designed for the safe, space saving and productive handling of diverse loads. A major advantage of the multidirectional truck concept is its ability to travel sideways in narrow spaces with long loads resting on the truck’s platform and the extreme manoeuvrability and safety that this provides. Trying to move 5 m, 10 m or longer lengths of timber with conventional trucks such as counterbalance forklifts is problematic to say the least and also requires large areas to be set aside for manoeuvring. This, plus a Combilift’s ability to replace various other types of forklifts, is a key reason for companies to phase out so called conventional forklifts and switch to Combilift fleets.
The timber sector was one of the first to recognise the benefits of Combilift’s customised products and thousands are in operation around the world for familiar names such as Weyerhaeuser, Boise, Stora Enso, Moelven Wood, Tolko, Luvian Saha, Sierra Pacific and many others. “Whether you handle extreme lengths of lumber, engineered timber, timber frames, palletised goods or a mix of products, there is a Combilift model that can deliver the goods,” said Combilift Managing Director Martin McVicar. “Since we launched our first C4000 Combilift we now offer models from 1 t upwards with an almost infinite choice of options. Our range encompasses 4-way sideloaders, stand-on trucks for extremely narrow aisle operation, pedestrian operated stackers, the large cab XL series and straddle carriers for containers and oversized loads. “Our products are designed to be tough workhorses which operate inside and out in all weather conditions. We use standard and easily sourced components to make service and maintenance very straightforward wherever in the world your
Martin McVicar, Managing Director Combilift Combilift is operating.” Celebrating its 20th year in business in 2018, Combilift has sold over 38,000 units which are exported to more than 75 countries. The company is in the process of moving all production to its new £40 million, 46,000m² manufacturing facility and global HQ on a 40 ha site in Monaghan, Ireland. The new factory will be officially opened in the spring, and this expansion will position Combilift to double its current output and turnover in the next five years.
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Intermercato units are both highly accurate and robust
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wedish crane scale producer, Intermercato, has developed a new compact crane scale for material handlers, excavators, stationary log loaders and truck mounted timber cranes. The Intelweigh Compact MH scale is one big monolith without moving parts, bringing maintenance to a minimum. The round 395 mm massive scale body is not more than 140 mm high (10 t) and 170 mm (15 t), which renders both stability to the lifting process as well as it reduces the movement of the boom. A scale for a middle size excavator or a stationary log loader would typically have a measuring range of 10 t (Intelweigh Compact MH 10), which means it is dimensioned for 30 t. Over the years Intermercato scales have been used in scrap recycling. Normally these scales are mounted on machines like Liebherr, Sennebogen, Fuchs etc. Due to the extreme impact on scrap handling equipment, the challenges for these scales are enormous. Weighing must be possible in movement as there is no time to stop the machine and wait for a weighing result. The scales must resist forces from all sides, not only generated by the load itself but also from negative loads (pushing) and last, but not least, it must resist considerable radial forces. The multiple strain gauge technology in combination with Intermercato’s unique algorithm for calculation of weight in movement makes accurate weighing possible even under the most challenging conditions. In developing the design, the manufacturer had to grapple with the question of whether it was actually possible to produce a unit both rugged and accurate. In spite of its sturdy construction, the Intelweigh Compact has a surprisingly high resolution. Before delivery a 10 t scale is pushed through a calibration program made up by approximately 80,000 units. The Intelweigh Compact scale can easily be adapted to any loader and any rotator/grab. It can be bolted directly on a flat top rotator,
LIFTING & LOADING – INNOVATION like Indexator IR or XR models, or it can be supplied as a complete weigh link to fit for example a Rotobec rotator. All Intermercato scales are wireless and powered by a high capacity Tadiran battery of 48,000 mAh, enough for approximately 1,000 loading hours. These Tadiran batteries are famous for keeping their capacity even if stored for
The Intelweigh display is userfriendly
a long time. Once in action, they keep the voltage level constant almost over the whole lifetime until it drops quickly under the critical value. Battery warnings are built into the software. Intermercato uses Windows and Android platforms for maximum of flexibility in software modifications. This obviously also gives numerous options for customized software solutions. The Intelweigh Compact scale is also made in a special version for truck mounted cranes. Because of its form, it is also called Intelweigh PIZZA Forest. This special scale is mounted between rotator and grab allowing the hydraulic connections from the rotator to pass through the centre of the scale to the grab. Apart from its high accuracy the big advantage of this model is the extremely low built construction. The Intelweigh PIZZA Forest is calibrated to 5 t or 7 t. The launching of the new Intelweigh Compact MH scale coincides with the introduction of Intermercato scales in Brazil. Intermercato already has a strong market position in Chile and Uruguay and with this brand-new
The PIZZA Compact scale gets its name from its shape technology and thanks to a highly qualified reselling organization with decades of experience in the weighing business, the company is quite confident that we can bring transport logistics in Brazilian forestry to a new level.
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Access to the Timber Stand
Clear winners Clearing sites and providing access for harvesting operations requires both power and precision
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ccessing the timber stand is not always easy, especially when navigating unpredictable, treacherous terrain. With profitability on the line, loggers need reliable equipment that they can trust to tackle any job, regardless of the challenges.
a brand of FAE Group
In the competitive land-clearing market, PrimeTech offers a wide range of prime movers that are tough, effective solutions for vegetation management, ROW clearing, land conversion, road reclamation, soil stabilization, road construction and maintenance. They range from the powerful PT-600 (600 hp; 447 kW) and PT-475 (475 hp; 354 kW) tracked carriers for super-duty applications, to the very versatile mid-size PT-300 that can be quipped either with a 302 hp (225 kW) Tier 4F or a 275 hp (2015 kW) Tier 3 Caterpillar engine, to the small PT-175 (160 hp; 119 kW) which is the most compact and manoeuvrable model in the range of PrimeTech carriers . 66 International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018
PrimeTech PT-175: now with D3 undercarriage and rubber track pads The PT-175 is a light purposedbuilt carrier, it is the most compact in the PrimeTech range of tracked carriers featuring a Cummins 4.5 litre engine producing 160 hp. It is designed for vegetation management, clearing undergrowth, mowing and mulching of bushes, brush and shrubs and for cutting seismic lines. The PT-175 has now a higher ground clearance and is incredibly stable under tough conditions. In fact, the machine is equipped with a new, more robust and beefier D3 undercarriage which has the following features: • M ore heavy duty parts and chains • W ider sprocket and idler to avoid twisting of the track chain
In November last year, PrimeTech showcased at Agritechnica the PT-175 with 500 mm wide rubber track pads that guarantee an excellent surface protection. “They won’t damage paved roads the way bare steel tracks do, for example when driving from one job site to another or when crossing roads,” the manufacturer stated. The rubber pads are chain-on type pads, and bolt onto the same track chain as the steel tracks, making it easy to switch from steel to rubber track pads. Compared to a dedicated rubber track this is an important advantage as it leaves both options (rubber; steel) open for the customer. The main advantages of rubber pads are: • No footprint on asphalt or paved roads • Important noise reduction
• S tronger tensioning device to increase the idler pulley force
• Less vibrations.
• I ncreased lifetime of the main components and consequently lower maintenance costs and lower operating cost per hour.
More about PT-175 Remote control. PT-175 is also available with remote control. Remote control technology enables
downhill and sideways, without putting the operator into risky and unsafe situations and avoiding an uncomfortable seating position for the operator due to continuous driving sideways on slopes and ditches. An innovative remote control ensures accurate guidance of the vehicle at a range of up to 1 km. All of the controls and displays the operator would normally see in the cab are on the remotecontrol unit too. The runtime of the batteries reaches up to 10 hours. Moreover, the tilting remote control unit can be opened by a manual pump, which allows easy access and inspecting of all components located underneath. Accessibility. The engine compartment is very accessible: • The big side doors guarantee easy access and perfect service ability
PrimeTech PT-175
PT-175 to operate in dangerous conditions and on very steep slopes. It is able to perform uphill,
• T he rear part of the frame is hinged and can be opened for quick and easy cleaning and maintenance of the radiator. Radiator and fan. PT-175 is equipped with an oversized radiator, allowing the machine to operate in very hot climate with no overheating issues. The radiator
The PT-175 on show for potential buyers
comes with coarse fins, preventing it from getting plugged by dust and dirt and making cleaning much easier. As an option, the PT-175 can be equipped with a proportional (socalled variable pitch) and reversible sucker fan. Based on radiator temperatures (coolant, intercooler and hydraulic oil) the blades will automatically adjust their position in the most efficient and effective way. This results in less power absorbed by the fan and in lower fuel consumption as well as less air and dust flow crossing the engine compartment, helping to keep it cleaner. Options. The available options are: • Rear winch with 6 t pulling power • R ear view camera, with extra display • Additional light package • S ervice light in engine compartment
• Front screen for driver’s cabin • Control for hydraulic push-frame • P ressurized air system for driver’s cabin • A dditional handle for emergency exit (to open it up from outside) • R ock guards for lower rollers and sprocket guards • Oil fill pump • D rain filter for travel and mulcher circuit • T rack chain guides to better guide the track chains and to reduce wear • C anopy to avoid built-up of debris and snow on engine compartment. • N ew GPS Plus with surface mapping to monitor productivity by measuring mulched surface, overlap, etc. with an accuracy of 0-20 cm (0-8”).
• Air shut-off system • Preheating system for the engine and for the hydraulic oil
The rubber option provides extra surface protection
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NEW PRODUCT UML/S/DT The new UML/S/DT forestry mulcher with fixed tooth rotor system, for tractors from 130 to 190 hp. The UML/S/DT improves the most important aspects of the FAE mulcher experience. It introduces a new advanced design of mulchers. FAE’s new forestry mulcher machine, the UML/S/DT, fits right in between the smaller UML/DT (for tractors from 80 to 130 HP) and the medium size UMM/DT (for tractors from 160 to 240 HP) and it replaces the former model UML/ DT/HD.
Standard equipment: • PTO shaft with cam clutch
• Hydraulic hoses integrated in the frame • Cylinder protections • Adjustable skids • Trasmission with XPB belts • Interchangeable bolt on counter blades • Inner anti wear FCP plates • Bolted on protection chains.
Options: • Special skids to go underground • Mechanical push frame • Hydraulic push frame • W style self aligning device • Z style self aligning device • Extra ripper for push frame
• Gearbox with freewheel
• I nterchangeable bolt-on “spike” counter blades
• Hydraulic hood
• Hydraulic top link
• Enclosed machine body
• Multiple tooth options.
• Centralized greasing hub
NEW FAE UML/S/DT
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NEW FAE UML/S/DT
480B mulcher and new 4061 mulching head Last year Tigercat released its next generation 480B track mulcher and the brand new Tigercat 4061 mulching head as Tigercat’s off road industrial product line continues to expand. The Tigercat 480B tackles the toughest terrain with ease and offers superior durability and high uptime for large-scale, timesensitive right-of-way and site preparation projects. With a power rating of 411 kW (550 hp) at 1,800 rpm, the Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 4f engine offers quick load response, low operating costs and high power density, combined with excellent fuel economy. Best of all, Tigercat FPT engines are backed by Tigercat warranty and support. The efficient, responsive closed loop track drive system delivers powerful tractive effort and performance with greater hydraulic effi ciency in challenging terrain. The high-lift boom geometry means high productivity in slopes and gullies. The cab interior is quiet and instrumentation has been placed
to optimize productivity. The electronic control system interface uses a high-resolution, 180 mm (7 in) touch screen. The 480B is equipped with a comfortable, heated and cooled seat with air-ride suspension. Excellent cab insulation translates to reduced noise levels so operators can take full advantage of the Bluetooth® sound system with hands-free calling.
4061 MULCHING HEAD The new mulching head offers excellent durability and reliability in a package ideally suited to the capabilities of the Tigercat 480 and M726 series mulchers.
The 4061 is manufactured to Tigercat’s exacting high standards for robustness and quality. The housing features reinforced side covers and abrasion resistant skis. The housing is optimized with debris door cylinders mounted internally for protection and contains position references to aid in ski alignment. Timing belts eliminate belt slip and provide efficient power transfer to the rotor, lowering maintenance time and costs associated with conventional v-belts. Service and maintenance are a snap, maximizing uptime. The Tigercat designed tooth and holder
system uses a taper lock interface that requires no torque wrenches, greatly reducing changeover time. The teeth are extremely durable with carbide tips and carbide inserts for increased life. Unlike competing mulching heads, the 4061 wear liner requires no welding and the rotor does not need to be removed when servicing. There are also reversible and interchangeable shear bars for quick servicing. In addition, a tapered housing shields debris from potential build-up and easily accessible grease points make daily servicing even more convenient.
LAND CLEARING
DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
FAE forestry mulchers and shredders can process all kinds of vegetation above and below ground. They can be attached on any 50hp to 500hp tractor. FAE Group S.p.A. | Zona Produttiva 18 | 38013 Fondo (TN) Italy | Tel. +39 0463 840000 | www.fae-group.com
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With the powerful G-Series forestry swing machines, 750K and 850K crawler dozers, and 620G and 622G motor graders from John Deere, accessing the timber stand has never been so easy.
G-Series forestry swing machines The 2154G, 2654G, 3154G and 3754G forestry excavator models were designed to handle unpredictable land and arm loggers with productive, durable and reliable machines. These machines were designed based on over a half-century of experience, offering customers increased comfort, uptime and performance. A standout feature within the G-Series swing machines is the spacious cab design, which was developed with operator comfort at the forefront. The climate-controlled, roomy cab is quieter than its predecessors, and equipped with ergonomic controls, exceptional window clarity, isolation mounting and optional LED lighting. These features provide operators with not only maximum visibility, resulting in improved jobsite safety, but superb comfort during long workdays, boosting productivity. Electrical components on the G-Series machines have been reduced by 30%, increasing machine uptime by reducing future trouble-shooting for electrical issues. Additionally, the G-Series machines feature increased airflow and lower operating temperatures because of the efficient hydraulic management systems, reversing fans and stronger coolers. Serviceability is also made simpler
with enhanced service bays equipped with drop-down work platforms and LED service lights, leading to increased uptime and long-term durability. The 3154G and 3754G models each boast a powerful 9 litre engine, while the smaller 2154G and 2654G models are equipped with 6.8 litre engines. The 3154G features the same hydraulic pump as the 3754G – making them both reliable and durable multifunctioning machines. The 3754G has larger lower rollers and a longer track frame option, while the 2154G and 3154G models have more durable lower rollers. The entire line-up is equipped with more robust components for the arm, boom, mainframe and undercarriage, ultimately increasing machine life and productivity.
Crawler Dozers Boasting PowerTech 6.8 litre Final Tier 4 (FT4) diesel engines with 165
The 2154G, 2654G, 3154G and 3754G forestry excavator models were designed to handle unpredictable land and arm loggers with productive, durable and reliable machines feature excellent total fluid economy (diesel fuel and DEF). Additionally, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning occurs automatically, without disrupting machine productivity. Extensive engine testing resulted in the DPF being able to reach up to 15,000 hours before requiring ash removal.
featured in the cab provides operators with transparency. This monitor shows real time values for every pressure, temperature and speed sensor on the machine. Transmission temperatures are constantly being monitored within the crawler dozers to avoid damage to the hydrostat system.
Motor Graders
John Deere motor graders keep the shoulder clear of any heavy debris HP and 205 HP respectively, the 750K and 850K crawler dozers are highly productive machines that offer increased uptime and lower daily operating costs. The 750K and 850K models
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Crawler dozers can be incredibly helpful when accessing the timber stand. The combination of the FT4 engines, robust HP and optimal fluid economy ensure that when they are clearing obstacles, spreading ballast, and cutting paths for roads, productivity is top of mind. The 750K and 850K models also excel in steep slope application by using innovative winch systems that assist with traction and increase machine stability. These dozers use hydrostatic transmissions, a feature John Deere developed in crawler dozers in North America in 1976. The electronic control system provides customers with improved response and controllability, increasing productivity and boosting the operator experience. The LCD colour display monitor
The John Deere 620G and 622G motor grader models feature ample torque and blade pull to excel in even the toughest terrain. With operating weights of up to 42,000 lbs and equipped with FT4 6.8 litre engines, the 620G and 622G models at 215 HP and 225 HP respectively, provide the powerful performance that customers expect from the G-Series line-up. Because of their levelling ability through the grading process, the 620G and 622G motor graders assist with accessing the tree stand by keeping the shoulder of the road properly levelled. With the support of their impressive horsepower, they can also be used to keep the shoulder clear of any heavy debris. A popular feature on the machines, the dual joystick provides operators with an intuitive control to the standard antler rack and minimizes hand movement during direction changes and gear shifting. This advancement improves control comfort by eliminating the need to ‘twist’ for blade circle or articulation movements. All John Deere motor graders come standard with Eco Mode, optimizing fuel usage. Eco Mode decreases operating costs by an extra five to 10 percent compared to the larger 670G and 672G motor grader models.
Reliability and the quality of service are paramount for Vermeer
The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs Jeff Bradley, Vermeer
FT 300
There are both advantages and disadvantages to choosing a dedicated mobile mulcher versus an attachment, according to Jeff Bradley, Product Manager for the recycling and forestry segment at Vermeer. If the head is dedicated to the tractor, it means it has been designed specifically for that machine. It also means the tractor is more likely to have a more rugged design with required safety features built in specifically for the forestry application. For larger
projects, having the productivity of a dedicated machine will often times prove to be more efficient in the long run. Vermeer offers two forestry tractors that are tough, effective solutions to land-clearing needs. The FT100 forestry tractor is built for optimal performance and efficiency. Equipped with a 120 hp (90 kW) Tier 4 Final engine and an above-ground mulcher attachment, operators have the features and control needed for small- and large-scale land-clearing operations. The FT100 has a ringed rotor design on the above-ground mulcher, helping manage the
material being processed more efficiently. While mulching large material, the operator is able to maintain rotor speed for minimal stalling and maximum production. The rings control bite size achieving smaller, more consistentsized chips when compared to non-ringed rotors. Equipped with interchangeable rotor tips, operators can optimize the cutting performance to fit the different conditions that are present while not having to rebalance the drum each time. The push bar provides a reach of 7 in (17.8 cm) below grade with the head at ground level, giving the operator better control when directing material to the rotor. “The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs,” Bradley said. “It’s great for residential work as well as for underground construction contractors clearing vegetation before installing utilities.” “When it comes to the demands of your large land-clearing and forestry management jobsite – from pipeline preparation to utility work, wildfire mitigation and more – the 300 hp (224 kW) FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head from Vermeer can meet your needs.” The unit is built with operator
ease, reliability and serviceability top of mind, operators can get to work on the job at hand. The robust hydraulic system is designed to operate below its rated capacity for extended life of hydraulic components, while a patentpending self-positioning thrown object deflector helps direct thrown material at a consistent discharge angle, regardless of head position. “Land-clearing work is the first step in timely and expensive projects, such as land development and pipeline installations,” Bradley said. “The power and features of the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head, along with innovations like the selfpositioning deflector, help increase productivity so contractors can more easily meet the stringent deadlines they’re given. In the competitive land-clearing market, the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head offers the features, reliability and support contractors need. “With the demands faced by these contractors, they are looking for an equipment supplier that stands behind its products and provides machines that are up to the job,” Bradley said. “We know of no competitor in the marketplace that can match the reliability and the quality of service of Vermeer and its independent dealers.”
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BRON Mulcher
BRON 475 Mulcher with SEPPI Mulching Head
Leveling everything in their paths are BRON mulchers - grinding trees, brush and stumps into fine mulch, quickly and easily. Low ground pressure and powerful hydraulics are standard on all models, ranging from 275 hp to 700 hp.
Richardson Service_Frances Marion tree thinning
Seppi Midiforst dt 225 Mulcher on the Bron 275 was a perfect combination on a tree thinning project in the Frances Marion National Forest in Huger, SC. The Bron handled flawlessly on the saturated ground while the Seppi Midiforst dt 225 is an easily manueverable and very efficient mulching head. This video was brought to you by Richardson Service and Seppi Partners LLC
BRON 275 Mulcher with Seppi Midiforst Mulching Head
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John Deere G Series - Harvester and Forwarder
Road Map to Success
Fleet management systems have put Mid Atlantic Tree Harvesters “on the map�.
2013 John Deere 843K Feller buncher at Forestry First 05-02-13
This 2013 model Deere 843K is working in Pine Plantation. We filmed this cutter working on a second thinning job where the stems are 6 inches or so average, many less. This feller buncher is very impressive. The owner has been pleased with fuel consumption and the speed and power of this feller buncher is more than adequate in his thinning and logging operations. The operators are also making positive comments about the cab interior which has recently been much improved. The old steering column is gone and it opens everything up in terms of visibility and space for your legs. If you have not sat in one of these you should do yourself a favour and hop into one.
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4300B Drum Chipper Making Micro Chips
s5710C horizontal grinder with Terra Select S6 E Star Screen
The new Peterson 4300B drum chipper has been updated for 2014 with new features that high-volume biomass chippers demand. The 4300B can be equipped with either a 6-pocket (to make standard biomass chips) or 12-pocket (to make microchips) drum depending on your material needs.
A Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder feeds ground wood pallets into a Terra-Select S6-E star screen. The three fraction Terra Select S6-E sorts the ground material into fines, accepts and overs. Both machines are ideal for processing mulch, compost, or other organic material.
6700B Mid-Speed Grinder
5710C Pallet Grinding
This Peterson 6700B horizontal grinder is equipped with our new Mid-Speed C&D package, and is doing primary grind in surplus railroad ties. The second grinder (a Peterson 4710B) is processing the material to meet the product spec which is being used for energy production.
This Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder is grinding pallets for mulch production in Indiana. The machine uses a cross belt magnet to pull the nails from the material (watch for a follow-up video on this process soon!)
The Mid-Speed C&D package is designed for highly contaminated material and features several new innovations that have not been seen on high-speed horizontal grinders before. This operation is seeing consistent 300+ tons per hour of production in this material.
The 5710C is Peterson’s latest generation of high production track grinders. Powered by the Caterpillar C27 or C32 engine at 1050 horsepower, this grinder provides the highest power to weight ratio of any Peterson grinder. At approximately 83,000 pounds (37650 kg) the 5710C was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.
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Pine harvesting system in Tasmania
1135 wheel harvester: blowdown clear fell
An all-Tigercat pine harvesting system owned by B.R. & K.F. Muskett & Sons. The three-machine system working in the southern part of Tasmania consists of a Tigercat L830C feller buncher, a Tigercat LH855C harvester processing infield and a 1075B forwarder equipped with a Tigercat crane and grapple.
A Tigercat 1135 wheel harvester felling and processing in a tough blowdown clear fell salvage application in Scotland. Although the 1135 wheeled harvester was designed for specialty thinning, the machine is highly capable in a variety of selective felling and clear fell applications.
1075B scarifier in Sweden
25, a film by Tigercat
A Tigercat 1075B forwarder base carrier equipped as a scarifier. This 1075B scarifier is operating in Sweden in tough, rock strewn terrain. Durable Tigercat forwarders are ideal carriers for heavy duty cycle scarification applications.
25, a film by Tigercat, was made in conjunction with Tigercat’s silver anniversary. The film explores the importance of the prototype 726 feller buncher, the machine that started it all and launched a company that would go on to change the business of harvesting timber around the world in very significant ways.
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ROTTNE SKÖRDARE
Skotare ROTTNE F13C
Rottne F18
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FT300 Forestry Tractor
WC2500XL Whole Tree Chipper
Vermeer forestry tractors offer tough, effective solutions for your land-clearing needs. Whether you work on small-scale residential jobsites or large right-of-way clearing projects, the Vermeer forestry tractor line has what you need. From the above-ground mulcher with a ringed rotor and multiple tip options, to the accessible tractor design for convenient service, Vermeer forestry tractors are built to provide superior versatility and productivity.
Expand your revenue stream with more flexibility to produce valuable end-product from logs or slash with the WC2500XL whole tree chipper. Featuring a chip drum with an adjustable bite size that produces chips for pellets and biofuel chips, faster and easier knife setup and a PT Tech clutch, the WC2500XL whole tree chipper offers a powerful and effective solution for producing wood chips in a compact footprint. Material can be handled efficiently with variable-speed dual-infeed conveyor chains and SmartCrush technology.
HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder
HG6000TX Horizontal Grinder
Municipal waste facilities, pallet and sawmill operations, and compost contractors alike will appreciate the cost of operation-minded qualities of the all-new HG4000 horizontal grinder. Among is the 445 hp (332 kW) Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) Fiat Powertrain Technologies diesel power plant that has shown considerable fuel savings over similarly powered engines in this application.
Watch here how the HG6000TX horizontal grinder processes waste more efficiently using either 20�/ 51 cm or 24�/ 61 cm double grouser track pads. Its high ground clearance and sealed rollers help to keep material from building up in the track system. An optional discharge blower system distributes processed wood over a large area or can fill a covered trailer from the rear end.
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The Best of PrimeTech PT-175 forestry mulcher
The Best of PrimeTech PT-300 tracked carrier
The PT-175 is also an impressively innovative PrimeTech PT-300 is a medium, low ground mulcher, built around cutting-edge technology pressure tracked mulcher powered by a John with easy access to all components. Deere 6068 HF485, 6.8 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine, with 6 in-line cylinders and 275 hp.
The Best of PrimeTech PT-600 tracked carrier
PT-400 the movie
PrimeTech PT-600 is a tracked carrier for the hardest and toughest jobs out there, equipped with a Cummins QSX15 turbocharged in line 6 cylinder diesel engine producing 600 hp. Depending on the front attachment, PT-600 can be used for land clearing and site preparation operations (with mulching head) or for removal of stumps and roots and for land conversion (with forestry tiller / subsoiler head).
PT-400 is a tracked carrier for heavy duty applications thanks to its 12.5 L Caterpillar C13 engine, producing 415 HP. It can be equipped with a variety of front attachments: mulching heads, soil stabilizers and rock crushers
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FAE Forestry Mulcher Kubota KX 80
FAE forestry mulcher in action 1
The DML/HY from FAE is the best of its category, this mulching head can be mounted up to a 10 ton excavator. G.B Equipment inc is the Canadian distributor for FAE, contact us via our website www.gbequipment.ca to know your local dealer.
FAE Forestry And Mulching Heads
FAE forestry and land clearing heads. Forestry Mulchers, forestry tillers, rock crushers. Mulching machines.
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Aciers JP - Installation belge 2015
Mobile rotary log debarker is a portable system is installed on a three-axle trailer for easy transport. It consists of three rotors that ensure contact between the debarking plates and the surface of the logs over a 10-foot length. The system is designed to debark various types and diameters of wood year-round. European Homologation.
Mobile rotary log debarker http://www.acierjp.com/en/new-releases/products-details.cfm?ProduitID=8 Les Aciers J.P. inc. 15, 3rd Avenue East La Reine, Quebec, Canada J0Z 2L0 Phone: 819 947-8291 Fax: 819 947-6321 E-Mail: info@acierjp.com Owner: RenĂŠ Perreault
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Doppstadt Expo 2015 - a Bird’s-eye View
50 years of Doppstadt: More than 5,000 guests from the environmental and recycling sector experienced two unforgettable days: on 24 and 25 June 2015. Environmental technology company Doppstadt staged what was arguably the largest European trade show of 2015 in this field on its 220,000 sq.-metre works site (Saxony-Anhalt). On show were over one hundred machines for the shredding, sorting and treatment of waste and biomass. What was unique thereby
was that more than half of the machines could be seen in action. In two-hour live demonstrations, the guests saw how coarse shredders, screening machines and exact hackers shredded tree trunks into sawdust, separated waste from recyclables and sorted pebbles from sand heaps. In doing so, Doppstadt demonstrated its problem-solving skills through combined processes: material collected by machines was initially shredded, then separated into its various components by means of separation processes such as screening, washing or air separation.
Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower
Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower high speed shredder showing awesome power in wood applications
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Precision Husky Kwikchip 58’’ Disc Chipper, KWF Tagung 2016
Precision Husky Progrind 5100
48” waste wood chipper with 55 KW motor, chips logs up to 28 cm.
This is the biggest of the mobile tub grinders from Precision Husky, USA. Fully road capable this unit can also be fitted with own loader, everything powered by own onboard diesel. Suitable for biofuel production from bulky objects like tree stumps and pallets.
Precision Husky Chipper & Flail Debarker
Precision Husky Horizontal grinder 3045
Suited for shredding bulky timber horizontally for small shreeded wood suitable for biofuel. Comes with own diesel and set as a mobile trailer that can be towed on roads. Outfeed conveyor folds for road transport.
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Comact GradExpert
Comact Stacker
Comact Log 3D Scanning
Comact Transverse 3D Board Scanner
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Integrated Log Loader
MyMill™ - Changing the way you work
USNR’s Integrated Log Loader is positioned at the last step in the log feeder, and precisely manages the gap between logs.
MyMill is a new software suite developed by USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with mill equipment using mobile devices, such as iPads and iPods. This new mobile functionality will change the landscape of today’s modern mills.
6-Deck Jet Veneer Dryer - time lapse construction
Murray Timber 4-sided canting log breakdown line
This new 6-deck jet veneer dryer, located at Martco, Chopin, LA, is the largest dryer to date in the southern yellow pine region. This dryer will accomplish the equivalent production of two dryers, reducing labor costs by one-half. At the same time it will reduce thermal energy consumption by 10%, and exhaust fugitive emissions by 15%.
This mill is located in Ireland.
The dryer was erected off-line, and once complete it was towed into place and connected to all services under a projected expedited schedule. This allowed Martco the advantage of choosing the optimum time to disrupt its production schedule to install the additional capacity, and allowed the plant to utilize the existing building structure to house the new dryer.
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Sweep reducing
Log positioning
The importance of cant positioning is often overlooked. Only one infeed position will result in maximum product value. Deviation from this position will result in lower output. With a True Shape optimization system the best position is accurately determined.
Söderhamn Eriksson´s positioning system ensures the correct rotating position is maintained and carries out the side positioning which is calculated by the optimising system.
System Edger - versatile and reliable Bandsawing technology edger optimizer
Söderhamn Eriksson´s edging systems with high capacity and maximum yield generates the most valuable product out of each board.
Söderhamn Eriksson´s bandsaws offer the highest accuracy, very thin kerf, short built-in length, easy to set and efficient curve sawing of cants.
- Systems for all capacity requirements - Highest capacity on the market - Designs for unmanned operation - High resolution scanning on both sides of the board - Unlimited edging options - Split and reject modules
- High-strain bandsaws with high accuracy at highest feed speed - Saw kerf 3 mm or less - Reducer band saw combinations with 2,3 or 4 bands - Resaw combinations with 1 to 4 saw bands - Feed speeds up to 180 m/min
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Microtec CT Log 360° X-ray CTSawing Optimization
Microtec Goldeneye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner
CT Log optimized sawing • 100% optimum cutting solution based on highest value of final products • Increased value in every sawn log compared to any other breakdown solution • Maximization of lumber recovery quality that significantly increases revenues & resale value
Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for lumber Grading, Chopping and Sorting for joinery and wood component manufacturers – doors, windows and wood furniture, high performance planer mills and manufacturers of glulam and lumber construction products Goldeneye 300 advantages • Worldwide-accredited strength grading Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner • Increased lumber utilisation while reducing labor costs • Optimal utilization of your machinery capacity • Next generation sensors, state-of-the-art cameras and components with Full HD resolution, faster image acquisition and on-chip image processing • Including X-ray technology • Award winning design and functionality, long product life thanks to a smart design • Fast return on investment • Integrates seamlessly with all cross and chop saws as well as sorting and packaging lines
Microtec CT Log Virtual Grading
Microtec Goldeneye 900 no. 1 transverse lumber scanner
High-speed 360° X-Ray industrial CT-Scanning for high added-values sawmills by the industry leader Microtec. • Full digital log reconstruction and virtual grading to determine quality at conveying speed of 180 m / min. • Virtual cutting solutions to asses multiple break-down angles and cutting masks for value optimization. • For all types of logs • World leading scanning solutions Microtec is the global leader in optoelectronic wood grading technology. As one source solutions provider for all sawmilling processes, we optimize, automate and streamline all processes for the wood working industry using optoelectronic Multi-Sensor Quality Scanning technologies. We have provided personalized solutions for our customers for over 35 years. Innovation is our drive. Wood is our passion!
The world’s no.1 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner in transverse transport, the Goldeneye 900, is a showcase of the innovative technological capabilities of Microtec. Goldeneye 900 determines the overall quality of green, dry or planed lumber in one pass from all four sides. Value optimization before and after kiln drying is possible as the Goldeneye 900 grades both rough and finished lumber.
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Industrial Sawmill Business Spotlight SLP2 at LIGNA - Ohio Valley Veneer
For six years, Ed Robbins struggled to make his high grade lumber mill profitable. Finally he turned to Wood-Mizer industrial thin-kerf headrigs and his employees thought he was crazy... See what happened in the video.
Wood-Mizer debuts the SLP2 (Small Log Processing system) at Ligna 2013, in Hanover. Thin-kerf blades and higher automation result in a profitable combination.
WM4000 ENG
WM1000 with new hydraulic system
WM4000 – Wood-Mizer’s latest thin-kerf headrig.
WM1000 – Break down big logs accurately and efficiently with a 1.7 metre (67”) center capacity cut.
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The Westervelt Story
True-Q Patented Board Tracking System
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Wood Processing Industry: Springer System Fitness Check
SPRINGER - a step ahead through productivity
When correctly serviced and controlled, a system ensures reliable and efficient operation. That’s why a steadily increasing number of customers is opting for our system fitness check. Following inspection of the system, measures for improving state and performance are suggested. These activities form the basis for a successful and complete system checkup during summer or winter breaks. For that reason, the inspection should ideally be carried out 2 or 3 months before the scheduled system check in your plant.
SPRINGER is well known for machines and conveyor systems and produces innovative wood processing solutions worldwide.
Innovative CLT production lines
SPRINGER - automation of layer press @ Tilly (A)
To optimize the production of natural wood panels with multi-layer technology, SPRINGER was commissioned with the design and construction of an installation, enabling automation of its existing layer press at Tilly Plant I in Althofen, Austria.
Excellent ease of handling, low maintenance effort and, most of all, minimized material input – these are the key characteristics of the innovative CLT production lines made by SPRINGER. We develop CLT production lines that take cut-outs and chamfers into account early on in the process, specifically during the provision and automatic positioning of lamellas. This means minimized material consumption thanks to solutions that are tailored to the requirements of our customers.
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Autolog Carriage Optimizer
Autolog Gang Optimizer
The Autolog Carriage Optimizer allows for the best log scanning in the industry with its fullprofile scanner with 5” density.
The Autolog Gang Optimizer allows for the best cant scanning in the industry with an outstanding 0.25” scan density at 45°.
Autolog High Speed Lug Loader Control System
Autolog Linear Planer Optimizer – ProGrader
The Autolog control system offers a high speed and precise operational sequence at the sawmill lug loader.
Our ProGrader is a linear optimizer designed to fully automate the grading process of dressed lumber at the planer.
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CONFIDENCE BY DESIGN EXTREME-DUTY, 1185 WHEEL HARVESTER
Characterized by bulletproof construction and unmatched durability, the Tigercat 1185 delivers superior performance that will last. Equipped with Tigercat built bogie axles and a powerful Tigercat crane, the premium quality 34-tonne 1185 wheel harvester sets a new standard for durability and productivity. Contact your nearest Tigercat dealer today to learn more.
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