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The Wood Technology Clinic and Show, held in Portland, Oregon in March, offered many innovations for various aspects of the forest industry. Here is a sampling.
CAE Launches High-Speed Low Profile
Trimmer
CAE launched its high-speed, low profile trimmer. Designed around the
concepts of increased safety, accessibility and production, the trimmer is
easily installed into existing systems, non-optimized production lines or
as an integral part of an optimized trimmer/sorter line. Standing at a
compact overall height of 5' 2 1/2", the trimmer allows for good
lines of sight. Other features include rigid construction, 1' saw spacing
and air lift actuation of independently-mounted, light-weight saw ladders.
Reader Service Card #580
Nicholson Releases New A8 Highspeed
Debarker
Nicholson's new A8 high-speed debarker is nearly 30 per cent faster than
the previous design, at 550 fpm for a single-ring debarker. The 
A8
offers significant improvements in raw speed, frame design, drive
simplification, service access and streamlined manufacturing, resulting in
lower machine costs. Features include Nicholson's rugged Unibloc frame,
made from three-inch-thick steel plates, excellent service access and
standard spikeless Fiberguard Feedrolls with replaceable traction inserts
to adjust quickly to different seasons or furnish. The feedrolls can also
be rebuilt without removing them from the debarker.
Reader Service Card #581
High-Speed Feeding
Carbotech's high-speed feeding system ensures feeding at a speed in excess
of 270 pieces per minute, even in 1" x 3"s from 4' to 20' 
long.
High precision makes it possible to reduce the spacing between each chain
position to
a minimal length. The system can process lumber from 1" to 4" in
thickness, while the height adjustment of the upper grabbing device is
done automatically.
Reader Service Card #582
Fast Log Timber Machining
Designed for machining timbers for log homes, Optimil's wood processing
machine, the WPM2000, features computer digital control for workpiece and
cutters, as well as fast, accurate machining and wood processing. With a
total processing time of about 2.5 minutes per log, the system is suitable
for straight and angle sawing, milling, drilling, notching, specialized
machining and finger jointing. An automatic infeed and outfeed transfer
system for logs is also available.
Reader Service Card #583
USNR Acquires Perceptron Forestry
Division
USNR, the largest US-based manufacturer of sawmill equipment, has
purchased the Forest Products Division of Plymouth, Michigan-based
Perceptron Inc. The Division's software, with advanced scanning and
optimization capabilities, will broaden and enhance USNR's current product
offerings. The scanning, optimization and controls group of USNR and
Perceptron will be combined and operate as the Perceptron Forest Products
Division of USNR.
Reader Service Card #584
Iggesund Tools' PartnerChip Program
Iggesund Tools offers a new way to finance chipper and canter knives by
ensuring its customers lower inventories and increased profits through its
fixed-cost PartnerChip program. As Iggesund guarantees a maintained
inventory of spare parts for its clients, there is no capital investment
for inventory, thus reducing client purchasing requirements and inventory
outlay. For a fixed monthly service fee, Iggesund also provides regularly
scheduled maintenance and guarantees door-to-door emergency service within
24 hours or less.
Reader Service Card #585
Gilbert's Modular Planer
Gilbert's unique pull-through modular design reduces downtime and
increases planer flexibility and productivity, while improving surface
quality. Each piece of wood is independently dragged, one from the other,
spacing not withstanding. Features include feed speeds of up to 3,000 fpm,
two front lower feed rolls and two back lower feed rolls with vertical and
horizontal adjustments, a sturdy modular frame, reliable electric motors
and timing belts, an adjustable foot-presser system and high precision
case bearings.
Reader Service Card #586
Gemofor's Multiple-Saw Trimmer Modules
The electric Gobot-E multiple-saw trimmer from Gemofor makes it possible
to position saws every foot, allowing for an array of 
trimming
patterns. Plug-and-play style saw modules are easy to install and can be
mounted either fixed or mobile. Each module has removeable connectors that
can be automatically positioned according to requirements. Covers can be
opened and used as catwalks to service the module area and the pivoting
frame trimmer allows for easier maintenance access. The patented
stabilization system eliminates down time.
Reader Service Card #587
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