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TECH UPDATE
Lumber & Board Packaging
Tech Update Editor: Helen Johnson
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Gemofor
The Gemowrap automatic wrapping machine from Gemofor allows 
bundles
of lumber to be wrapped quickly and efficiently on five sides. Gemowrap
offers protection against weather and transportation hazards with easy-touse
technology and keeps wood mould- and mildew-free. Bundles can be labelled
with company logos and colours and the system has the flexibility to adapt
to various mill operations. The waterproof wrapping paper will not sustain
damage during forklifting and provides protection during outdoor storage.
The system can wrap an eight-foot bundle in only 60 seconds, the company
says, and uses standard, recyclable protective paper on rolls which are up
to 45 per cent less expensive. Adaptable to different bundle lengths from
four to 20 feet and longer, the wrapper has a ratio of 110 eight-foot
bundles per 1,500 feet of rolled paper. The polymer staples are adaptable
to wood fibre, allowing lumber to be sawed or planed without damaging
blades. Circle Reader Service Card # 640
Samuel Strapping Systems
Samuel Strapping Systems has re-designed its lumber and panel 
strapping
machine and the result is the new SLP25. Fabricated in modules, it allows
easy installation of optional equipment such as dunnage feeders, top and
bottom corner protectors and powered reaction roller for short packages.
The SLP25 has a new hydraulic system featuring a smaller drive motor,
hydraulic pump and reservoir. With less heat build-up, 25,000 pounds of
top compression is achieved. The SLP25 can be ordered with a choice of
strapping heads, including the G9 steel hydraulic seal-less, the M100
steel hydraulic sealless, the VS11 steel electric seal-less and the VK30
electric polyester head. Circle Reader Service Card # 641
Strapex
Strapex (Canada) Corp provides solutions for both steel and polyester
strapping for board stacks of varying types and sizes. Strapping options
include bottom runners, edge protectors and top 
protection
for boards. Polyester strapping is a cost-effective alternative to steel
and is AAR approved. Fully automated systems are available for either
longitudinal or traverse strapping. New hand tool battery technology for
use on polyester strap provides high-tension capacity with proven friction
weld seal and the latest battery technology, the company says. In addition
to plastic strap and equipment is a full range of high quality Orgapack
tools and automatic systems for both plastic and steel strap. In Europe,
Orgapack has a reputation as being on the leading edge in panel board
strapping technology and is backed by a full range of standard equipment
specifically designed for automatic panel strapping applications, the
company says. Strapex, an ISO 9001 certified company, has also expanded
their product line to include a full complement of Delta steel strap. The
company offers local technical sales and support to the panel board
industry. Circle Reader Service Card # 642
Signode Packaging Systems
High-Strength Tenax polyester strapping from Signode Canada's industrial
packaging division provides lumber and panel 
manufacturers
with the strength properties of steel and the performance advantages of
plastic, the company says. The product improves load integrity, appearance
and safety while providing excellent elongation and recovery properties,
enabling straps to stay tight on lumber loads that expand during pressure
treating and panel loads that shrink and settle after cooling. It also
yields high break strengths enabling it to absorb the shock of rail car
shipments without breaking. The polyester strapping material reduces
indentation at load corners, does not stain lumber loads when exposed to
the elements and is safer to handle and easier to recycle and dispose of
than steel strapping. Approved by the
Association of American Railroads (AAR), 2040 High-Strength Tenax can be
used as a substitute for steel strapping up to and including 3/4" by
0.035". The MHT-MP44 compression strapping machine features a modular
design that is not sensitive to load flow direction. Many components, such
as the batten feeder and strap dispenser, can be attached to either side
of the machine for flexible operation. It produces tight, stable packages
with high-retained tension to withstand vibration during rough handling
and shipping. Sequential top and side compression, combined with a
floating head mount, eliminates voids to provide a more secure package.
Circle Reader Service Card # 643
Del-Tech Industries Inc
The Del-Tech lumber wrap dispenser from Del-Tech Industries Inc is
designed to accurately dispense paper lengths (to plus or minus 1/8")
for any lumber package size. Various roll configurations are available to
suit individual requirements, including two- to 12-roll versions and
custom widths. Paper can be loaded in seconds and no inner core or spindle
is required. The unit comes complete with paper storage. Variable speed
hydraulic and frequency drive models are available. The dispensers are
shipped pre-wired, fully assembled and tested with integral electronic
controls. Circle Reader Service Card # 644
Canadian Willamette Industries
The Precision Technologies division of Canadian Willamette Industries Inc
(CWI) offers a stand-alone, automated self-cleaning stencil system that
features a 1/4" thick stencil plate for rigidity, individually-
controlled spray guns for reducing waste and a water wash chamber for
automatic self-cleaning. Its fully automated spray booth application
systems are designed for optimum application efficiency for cleaner,
cost-effective coating operation with airflow technology that provides
maximum transfer and superior coating containment. CWI provides a variety
of wood coatings, sealers, inks and paints to cover, seal, identify and
preserve wood products and unitized loads. Water-based products offer low
VOC emissions and they are designed for use on lumber, plywood, hardwood,
LVL, MDF, particleboard, moulding, laminated products and I-beams. CWI
manufactures vivid, consistent and stable logo and load identification
paints, while its sealer products are formulated to deeply penetrate wood
for optimal product protection, reducing contamination from water
absorption, swelling, checking, discolouration and mould. They can be
applied by spray, brush or roller. Product lines include end and edge
paints and sealers, Liquid Wrap water repellent wraps for weather and UV
resistance, protective wax solutions for protecting kiln-dried lumber, as
well as moisture indicators and disappearing inks for marking plywood,
veneer and other wood products. Circle Reader Service Card # 645
Gerrard-Ovalstrapping
The Akebono Model 415 NS automatic strapping machine-from 
Gerrard-
Ovalstrapping Ltd-with the narrow seal head feature is specifically
designed for lumber manufacturers who have to strap difficult, small and
uncompressible bundles. The seal head feature, combined with the 415's
reputation for reliability allows the user to strap small bundles tightly
with no damage to the product while maintaining a high rate of production.
Circle Reader Service Card # 646
Diacon Technologies Ltd
Mycostat P from Diacon Technologies is an easy-to-use anti-stain 
for
the protection of freshly cut green lumber. Acting as an anti-fungal,
Mycostat P prevents mould and stain on all soft and hardwood species and
provides a fresh bright look to lumber for more than one year, the company
says. The cost-competitive treatment, used at recommended concentrations,
is non-corrosive to mild steel and has no discernible smell associated
with its 
use.
Diacon says Mycostat P is recognized as having the best environmental and
worker safety profile and, combined with the company's on line retention
program, makes for the most advanced quality assurance program in the
lumber industry today. Mycostat P is applied with a customdesigned drip
dry spray method, the Diacoater Spray System. Lumber is treated through a
lineal or transverse spray box and comes out drip dry, protecting
employees and the environment. Diacon Technologies designs, builds,
installs and maintains its spray systems and equipment. Circle Reader
Service Card #647
Innovative Systems and Designs
The automatic End Tagger system from Innovative Systems and 
Designs
prints and attaches bar codes to the ends of each piece of lumber or
board. Operated by one person, the End Tagger is as simple to use as point
and click and requires only a few minutes of on-site training. The system
can be used in-line or stand-alone. Most packs of lumber can be tagged in
less than two minutes with accurate and neat tag placement, the company
says. The staple gun is capable of holding more than 300 staples, reducing
reloading time. On the freestanding model, the pack is placed on the
infeed bed with chains hidden below the deck to prevent contact with the
forklift. The bump gate and lift chains are raised, the lumber is set into
position and the appropriate characteristics for the labels are
programmed. The operating head then moves into position and prints and
staples the tags. The system can also use pre-printed tags. Circle Reader
Service Card # 648
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