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Tigercat Expands BC Presence
Burnaby, BC-based Parker Pacific/Inland Kenworth Ltd is now an authorized
Tigercat distributor in BC. The new Parker Pacific territory includes the
regions of Cranbrook, Terrace, Houston, Langley, Campbell River, Quesnel,
Port McNeill, Nanaimo, Penticton, Kamloops, Prince George, Williams Lake
and Fort St John. Marcel's Equipment will continue to represent Tigercat
in Vernon, BC.
Parker Pacific Equipment has 14 locations throughout BC and the Yukon,
serving the forestry, mining, construction and utility industries. With
worldwide distribution and facilities in Canada and Sweden, Tigercat
Industries designs and manufactures forestry and off-road equipment. Its
diverse forestry line includes complete full-tree and cut-to-length
systems.
Reader Service Card #771
System v6.0 Newest Tool from Scoopsoft
The latest version of Scoopsoft Corp's fully integrated management system,
specifically designed for the wood products industry, helps mill owners
and executives keep a finger on the pulse of mill operations. Scoopsoft
Management System v6.0 features more industry-unique tools, including a
real-time PC-based "dashboard" view of all mill activity,
complete with alerts and drill down capabilities, and a flexible on-line
"whiteboard" that enables sales personnel to choose the required
inventory data and how it is displayed. The modular system provides
company-wide sharing of information, improving decision making and
eliminating risks and costs associated with delays in information
availability. It can accommodate five to more than 5,000 users.
Reader Service Card #772
Pro-Mark II Ergonomic Crayon Marker
The new Pro-Mark II marker from Timberstar is designed for professional
lumber graders who spend eight hours a day marking lumber and know the
importance of using the right tool for the job. The pro-Mark II is
durable, lightweight and fully adjustable and can hold round or hexagonal
crayons. The ergonomically designed crayon holder helps reduce
work-related injuries, the company says. Reader Service card #773
Coneco Adds Morgan Skidders to Lineup
International Silvatech Industries Inc of Langley, BC, manufacturers of
Morgan Forestry Products, in conjunction with Coneco Equipment, a division
of KCL West Holdings Inc of Edmonton, has reached an agreement whereby
Coneco acquires the distribution rights for Morgan skidders in Alberta,
the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The initial supply will be shipped to
Coneco's Edmonton and Grande Prairie branches. Coneco is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Komatsu Canada.
Reader Service Card #774
TecTronix Wedge Traps Metal Before the
Detector
The wedge metal trap from TecTronix Systems Inc separates, traps and holds
ferrous tramp metal away from the product stream before it reaches the
metal detector, increasing the life of processing equipment and enhancing
metal detector performance by allowing higher sensitivity levels. Using a
patented Magna-Plate fastening system, the wedges are easy to install,
require no tools and decrease maintenance costs, the company says.
Reader Service Card #775
Morbark's 1000 Tub Grinder on Tracks
The Morbark Model 1000 tub grinderis now on tracks, expanding the grinding
possibilities and lessening the need for support equipment. 
The
10-foot class, heavy-duty hammermill can move to the material piles and
grind on the spot. Designed for high production grinding of brush,
pallets, demolition material, land clearing debris, yard waste and
hard-to-get-to wood waste, the Model 1000 can accommodate both fixed or
swing hammers and features a 26"x46" opening. A
pressure-compensated hydraulic system, two 12"-diameter augers, a
28" wide by 12' long belt conveyor, a tub cover for debris
containment, electronic rpm sensor for tub drive, a safety shut down
system and a full hydraulic tilt tub are among its other features. A
magnetized end pulley and auxiliary air compressor are optional.
Reader Service Card #776
Wagner Sensor Sorts Bug-Kill Lumber
Prompted by the mountain pine beetle infestation in BC and the western US,
Wagner Electronics has improved its random width sensor design. The new
Model 218 moisture meter sensor helps sort bug kill or otherwise dry
lumber from green lumber prior to kiln drying, thus avoiding the degrade
and over-dry conditions that result when bug kill lumber is kiln dried.
The narrow field sensor is used for sideways/random width lumber
applications and can provide significant cost benefits and grade recovery
improvements, the company says.
Reader Service Card #777
Tailor-made Hybrid Cables from elocab
North American cablemaker elocab offers a wide range of tailor-made hybrid
cables for a variety of industries. Among the 
options
in the more than 10,000 different custom cable configurations available
are cables that combine power and data transmission in robotics;
integration of copper conductors and fibre optic components with
high-pressure hose for air or water; and combined video and tether cable
strong enough to pull a heavy camera-mounted inspection crawler, the
company says. Engineers at elocab have access to different conductor
materials, shielding techniques, jacketing components and cable designs
for robotic processes, high-speed assembly lines, machine tooling systems,
automation equipment and material handling systems.
Reader Service Card #778
CSI Offers Two New Delimbers
Two rugged new delimbers from Cutting Systems Inc include the 
PTD-243
and the PTD-143. The 74,000-lb PTD-243 is a four-knife pull-through
delimber with topping saw, designed for use in hardwood or pine for
maximum production. A wide throat opening coupled with the roller and
knife design makes pulling easy and smooth, the company says. The PTD-143
is a cradle-type pull-through delimber with topping saw that offers
production and ease of operation.
Reader Service Card #779
Petro-Can's Hydrex Fluids Offer Wear
Protection
Petro-Canada's new generation of heavy-duty hydraulic fluids with Total
Wear Protection offers fluid life of up to three times longer than
conventional oils and superior anti-wear protection, the company says.
Formulated using Petro-Canada's patented HT purity process, the base
fluids are 99.9 per cent pure and inherently biodegradable. The two new
product lines based on the formulation include HYDREX, for use in logging,
sawmills, pulp and paper and engineered wood product operations, and
ENVIRON, formulated for use where there are additional environmental,
health and safety concerns. Features include outstanding oxidation and
thermal stability; rust, corrosion and water damage protection; reduced
seasonal change-outs and inventory; and superior cold starting ability.
Reader Service Card #780
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