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Cormier and EDS Offer RMAP Software
Forest inventory contractors R & B Cormier Inc of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, in association with the information technology firm EDS Canada, Geomatics Division, have developed a new software system that will substantially reduce the cost of operational forest resource inventories, updates and timber cruising, the company says. The Resource Mapping and Photogrammetry (RMAP) system is a GIS software and hardware interface system that allows trained aerial photo interpreters and technicians to automate and digitize aerial photography and satellite image prints while they are interpreting forest conditions in either stereo or mono. RMAP increases the efficiency and accuracy of forest inventories by having both the photo interpretation and forest cover map automation tasks performed simultaneously by one person.
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New Lift Mechanism Compact, Lightweight
The new Reyco Granning hanger beam lift (HBL) from Tuthill Transport Technologies offers a compact and lightweight lift mechanism that's easy to install. Weighing 48 lbs, HBL is designed for use with the 23/25/30 AR series trailer air ride suspension which, when combined, offer superior axle connection, easy and accurate alignment and efficient operation. Increased beam-to-axle surface area provides extra support and durability at critical axle connections. The lift mechanisms can be used with any camshafts or axles, can be serviced in-house and are available for both topmount and underslung configurations.
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Value added trademark studs
LineStruck framing is a new pre- marked stud for the building industry that can save about eight hours of labor when building an average 2000 square foot house, the company says. The patent pending design, from Inspired Designer associates, places color-coaded marks on studs to provide critical navigation points for electricians, Plumber's, carpenters, HVAC and home technology tradesmen. Other benefits include reducing repetitive motion and increased accuracy of device placements. Available through licensing program, the pre- marked stud system can help Mills add value to their product. Circle reader service card # 762

USNR Aims for e-business Lead
CTR Inc, a Portland, Oregon-based Microsoft Certified Partner, and USNR, a leading manufacturer of sawmill equipment and software, have launched USNR's new website, www.usnr.com. The project included a re-design of the site to make it more scalable, usable and easier to maintain, as part of USNR's strategic business goal of becoming the industry's e-business leader. Among other services, CTR provided site, navigation and interface design, human factors testing, information architecture, copy-writing consultation and HTML templates. After a series of acquisitions, USNR includes industry-known brands such as Irvington-Moore, Schurman Machine, Applied Theory, Kockums-CanCar and CM&E.
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HeatWave Solves Hemlock Drying Problem
HeatWave's new Q-Sift manufacturing process and Q-Sift Re-Dry Kiln together eliminate wet lumber associated with current hemlock drying processes. Q-Sift substantially reduces product degrade due to over- and under-drying, increases overall grade recovery and annual kiln capacity and reduces conventional drying times, green target size and drying energy costs. The process works by modifying conventional kiln schedules to focus on optimal grade recovery instead of wet reduction. The wet lumber generated is moisture sorted, solid stacked and rapidly re-dried using HeatWave's E-field (energy field) technology. The line of kilns is designed for use with large timbers, hard and softwoods, trim ends and veneers and is volatile organic compound (VOC) emission-free, the company says.
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New Buncher and Forwarder from Tigercat
Tigercat recently introduced its 18-tonne class 1018 extreme-duty forwarder at the Elmia Wood show earlier this year. Designed from the ground up, the 1018 features a Scania turbo diesel engine, a high-capacity cross-flow cooling system, heavy-duty frame, pins and cylinders, a cast centre section with tapered roller bearings in oscillation and articulation joints and a revolutionary 270-degree rotating cab for increased visibility when travelling and loading.
Tigercat's new 724D feller buncher is built for high production final fell operations with the power and stability to operate in rough terrain, the company says. Major enhancements of the 724 include increased power and a unique cross-flow cooling system. A standard Cummins 6CT8.3 engine delivering 215 hp, a heavy duty front chassis and boom system and a 1400 series John Deere front axle for large timber applications are among its other features.
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Disposable Camp Stove from Sandwich Fire
Sandwich Fire is an innovation in outdoor cooking that burns up completely, leaving only ash.
The disposable one-time-use outdoor stove can also be used as fuel or a fire-starter. Sandwich Fire's Camper size lasts approximately 45 minutes, while the Maxi lasts approximately 60 minutes. The product will boil two quarts of water in about 30 minutes, the company says. Sandwich Fire is designed to burn from the inside out in a controlled burn. Its uses include hiking or fishing trips, or as an emergency camp stove/fire.
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Komatsu Unveils Tough Tool Carrier
The performance-driven WA180PT-3MC Avance Plus tool carrier from Komatsu Canada is designed for rugged use in the road building, landscape, home construction and utility markets and has a variety of optional attachments including construction forks, material handling arms, side dump buckets, rotary brooms, four-in-one buckets, snow plows and logging forks. A new cab design and flat-front windshield provide greater visibility, while the parallel lift boom allows the operator to carry loads susceptible to dumping or spilling by keeping forks level throughout the boom's arc. The quick coupler enables the operator to easily attach and detach work equipment without leaving the cab.
The 22,840-lb machine features a 120-hp Komatsu S6D102E-1 engine, a breakout force of 20,254 lbs and a bucket range of 2.25 to 2.5 cubic yards.
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Baffle Inserts Assist Fish Migration
The Wildstone fish baffle insert ensures safe passage of fish through existing metal pipes, allowing fish to move through previously impassable culverts. The baffle inserts, made available by Atlantic Industries Ltd through a licensing agreement with Wildstone Engineering Ltd, may be inserted into pipes with diameters equal to or greater than 800 mm and can be easily installed by two persons without disturbance to the stream. The economical inserts do not compromise galvanizing in existing pipes and allow fish to access historical fish habitat, allowing repopulation of depleted fish reserves.
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New Global Specs for Petro-Can's Duron XL
Petro-Canada has added the new global DHD-1 diesel engine performance specification to its Duron XL 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil. The specification was achieved without reformulation as the oil was already formulated to surpass the industry's most stringent emission and performance standards, the company says. The global DHD-1 specification was developed to provide a single standardized set of heavy-duty engine oil specifications, meeting North American, European and Japanese emissions requirements.
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Morbark's Latest Whole Tree Chipper
The Morbark Model 20/36 whole tree chipper fits the niche between whole tree and hand-fed chippers. Affordable and compact, the newest Morbark is an efficient recycler of wood waste, including brush, logging slash and orchard prunings. With a 16-inch diameter chipping capacity and equipped with a Mor-Lift Model 150 hydraulic knuckleboom loader and grapple, the 20/36 has a lift capacity of 2,000 lbs at 10 feet. Standard features include an enclosed, weatherized cab, Sure-Grip joysticks, four-way adjustable seat, cat chain infeed and an oversized infeed opening.
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