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IMPROVING FLEXIBILITY
Purpose-built-forestrymachines show their versatility
ON THE PULL
Select skidder suppliers stand tall
MADE TO LAST
Shredders & Grinders up to the challenge
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Taking a close look at Scanning & Optimisation technology
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Brash first to meet new grading standards with Microtec Goldeneye 500
Comact celebrates GradExpert 10th anniversary
JS-25 X-Series sets new standards
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Aussie shows strength
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Upper Columbia Mill smashes production records
Autolog’s new tracheid sensor – double laser technology
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COVER: USNR - Transverse High Grader Urufor has invested in a Transverse High Grader for the green Trimmer line at its manufacturing plant in Uruguay. The system provides automated grading of green mill products derived from high value, eucalyptus grandis prune logs. USNR is pleased to be a part of this important project, and thanked Urufor for its confidence in the technology and the
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company. Urufor joins a growing list of customers around the world that are adding USNR’s advanced, vision-based grading technology to their lines, including Pukepine Sawmills, Craigpine Timber, Hyne Timber, Chugoku Lumber, Stoneyhurst Sawmilling, AKD Softwoods, Kiwi Lumber, and Tenon Limited.
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Shredders & Grinders: The words ‘Heavy Duty’ are thrown around regularly in the context of forestry equipment but in fewer applications are they so much a necessity than in the world of shredding and grinding forestry and other industrial waste
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Providing an efficient and powerful unit for a variety of applications in evermore trying conditions is the challenge facing providers of purpose-built-forestrymachines.
International Forest Industries’ review of skidding technology for 2015 is a matter of substance over size
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78 NEW PRODUCT PROFILE - WAGNER Wagner’s L60 & L460 take log handling to new heights
REGULAR FEATURES
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CLEAR THE WAY BETTER SOLUTIONS. BETTER EQUIPMENT. BETTER ENVIRONMENT. • Shorter Rotation • No Burning
• Erosion Control • Improve Habitat
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SUBSCRIPTIONS Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 583 emma@internationalforestindustries.com Annual Subscription UK and Europe £160, €230 Rest of the world US$270 EDITORIAL T: +44 (0)1442 877 583 F: +44 (0)1442 870 617 www.internationalforestindustries.com 2 Claridge Court, Lower Kings Road Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2AF, UK Editorial Director John Chadwick john@internationalforestindustries.com Editor Chris Cann chris@internationalforestindustries.com Editorial Board Dr Patrick Moore – Chairman and Chief Scientist of Greenspirit (Canada) Darren Oldham – Managing Director Söderhamn Eriksson (UK) Professor Piotr Paschalis-Jakubowicz – Warsaw Agricultural University (Poland) Andre de Freitas Forest Stewardship Council Head of Operations Eduardo Morales South American Forestry Consultant ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS Lansdowne Media Services Ltd Advertising Manager Phil Playle phil@internationalforestindustries.com Group Advertising Manager David Lansdowne david@internationalforestindustries.com +44 (0)1442 87 77 77 Associate Editor Robin Peach robin@internationalforestindustries.com Advertising Production Enquiries Emma Smith emma@internationalforestindustries.com International Forest Industries is published by International Forest Industries Ltd, 2 Claridge Court, Lower Kings Road Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2AF, UK International Forest Industries (ISSN 1755-6732) is published bi-monthly by International Forest Industries Ltd GBR and is distributed in the USA by Asendia USA, 17B South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe NJ 08831 and additional mailing offices. Periodicals postage paid at New Brunswick NJ. POSTMASTER: send address changes to International Forest Industries, 17B South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe NJ 08831 © International Forest Industries Ltd 2007 – 2014 IFI uses, as preference, SI units throughout. All dollars are US unless otherwise stated.
EDITOR’S COMMENT
Bring out the bulls
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he fortunes of the global logging sector, from a macro level at least, were broadcast recently through the financials of two of the industry’s leading manufacturers from either side of the Atlantic – and it made very pleasant reading, indeed. Despite posting a significantly lower six monthly performance compared to the corresponding period last year – a drop in net income of more than 40% to $690 million – John Deere’s construction and forestry division held firm to support the business. The poorer numbers were essentially the result of a consistently weak agriculture division. The construction and forestry division however saved the company from a horror story by posting a 7% improvement on the corresponding period for an operating profit of $335 million. Across the ditch in Finland, listed cutto-length specialist Ponsse reported a 13% improvement on its six months to June 30, netting sales of €206.6 million. The operating result was €22 million for earnings of €0.61 per share. “The forest machine market situation was good worldwide during the past quarter,” was the overwhelmingly positive statement from Ponnse Chief Executive Juho Nummela. “Demand for Ponsse forest machines continued to be good, and the order books were still strong.” Those order books were 37% fatter than the corresponding period with some €170.5 million in equipment sales pending delivery. Of more interest were both companies’ outlooks for the remainder of the year. John Deere expects sales of construction and forestry equipment to increase by 2% despite a 3% negative impact of exchange rates. Ponsse, focused purely on forestry equipment, was more positive, forecasting an increase in full year profits and an increase in the factory capacity to cope with the increasing orders. It would be nice to correlate these numbers with those from the major sawmill
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suppliers in the US and Europe but of course those companies tend to be privately held and so their financials are not readily available. What we can, and like to do, is speculate. It must be said that the sawmill suppliers and the sawyers themselves that we speak to are more bullish than at any other time since this magazine was launched (some eight years). This is despite the existing and persistent pressure on raw material prices. This observation should be qualified with the caveat that, apart from a more broad stroke approach when we’re making our way round the major lumber processing shows, those that get in touch with us willingly usually have something positive to talk about. At the risk of repetition, we will however point out that many of the marginal operations have been lost during a prolonged period of attrition following the crisis leaving the more robust companies that should presumably have picked up market share in an improving environment. The world economy is far from stable and is working tirelessly to trend upward without much success, yet we are seeing our industries posting strong results and returning themselves to positions held before the economic crisis. From our point of view, this speaks to the fact that we operate in an industry of essentials – forestry supplies building materials, pulp for paper and is increasingly responsible for a larger portion of the world’s energy requirements. We remain confident that in any future world realistically envisaged, in which the world consumes raw materials, forestry remains at its centre. And in all but the bleakest of backgrounds, the financials of our companies will reflect this.
Enjoy! Chris Cann Editor
WHEN YOU’RE UP TO YOUR AXLES IN DEBRIS,
YOU WANT AXLES THAT ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE. We’re changing the logging game. Stumps, logs, rocks and other debris on the forest foor can wreak havoc with forestry machines. That’s why our new Outboard-Extreme™ axles are a big deal — literally. Standard on the new 848L and 948L Skidders (and an option on the 748L), it’s the biggest, most rugged axlee we’ve ever put in the woods. L-Series machines also feature a new pressurized, continuous-lube system and independent axle flters, which improve durability and extend life up to 15,000 hours. To learn more, see your dealer. At John Deere, We’re For Loggers.
The Outboard-Extreme axle has impressed me. It’s done a great job for the conditions we’re running them in, a lot of mud, rocky terrain where I’m at. And they’re holding up really good. Shannon Jarvis, CAG member Jarvis Timber Company, Potosi, Missouri Learn more about our game changing machine lineup at JohnDeere.com/GameChangers.
LOGGING NEWS
GPC diversifies trade to become second largest log exporter
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has recently welcomed new trade for its Auckland Point Terminal, with the export of logs and woodchip commencing July 2015. Auckland Point Terminal will process one shipment per month, making it the second largest log export operation behind the Port of Portland in Victoria, which processes one and a half shipments each month. The new log and woodchip export trade is the result of a partnership between GPC and HQ Plantations, the largest plantation company in Queensland, and is a collaborative effort to salvage timber plantations that were impacted in the Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Marcia earlier this year. Thousands of hectares of trees were left wind-thrown and damaged, and needed to be salvaged as soon as possible. GPC has been working closely with HQ Plantations to finalise a contract to
commence export of the damaged trees and woodchip from Auckland Point. The export of logs has recently commenced, with the first shipment of 38,000 tonnes of logs to China last week. It is envisaged that woodchip exports will commence in September. The woodchip operations include chipping, stockpiling and export, and will be coordinated by HQ Plantations. HQ Plantations operates in accordance with world class practices, and has been independently certified under the Forest Stewardship Council management standard. The operations include the transportation of timber from the plantation areas in Byfield (north of Yeppoon), to HQ Plantation’s wood chipping facility in Yarwun. The woodchip is then transferred from the chipping facility to Auckland Point Terminal via the Port Access Road, with all truck loads covered to minimise dust. Once transported to Auckland Point Terminal, the woodchip is stockpiled and stored in preparation for export. The stockpiling activities include the transportation of woodchip to
the stockpile by truck, and the movement of the woodchip by dozer. It is envisaged that a rubber wheeled dozer will be utilised for stockpile management in the coming months. Chief Executive Officer, Craig Doyle said GPC welcomed the opportunity and is pleased to expand its trade operations. “We have always looked at ways in which we can diversify our product and customer base across our three ports and this is a great opportunity to expand our
exports through our Auckland Point Terminal. “We feel that the future of GPC is strong, with trade projected to grow to nearly 145 million tonnes handled within the next five years and the Port of Gladstone is on track to be Australia’s largest multi-cargo port by the end of the decade. “We believe we can also significantly increase trade through Bundaberg and Rockhampton ports over the next few years,” Mr Doyle said.
control system along with a number of additional features to improve the operator experience. The new heavy duty suspension seat is physically wider and standard equipped with heating and cooling. The seat also has improved adjustability and many of the frequently used rocker switches have been repositioned — integrated into the armrest mounted joystick pod for enhanced ergonomics. The climate control system is further augmented by the addition of window blinds for the front windshield and skylight. Acoustical engineering along with the quiet N45 engine contribute to extremely low in-cab noise levels, while the new sound system with Bluetooth® audio allows for hands free calling. The 234B platform is versatile for a variety of applications. The
T234B is equipped with a full forest duty Tigercat-built undercarriage providing exceptional stability, flotation and track power. The 234B is available with the Tigercat AC16 articulating carrier, an excellent choice for mill yard applications.
Tigercat powered 234b loader Tigercat has recently released the 234B and T234B series knuckleboom loaders with notable improvements, including the addition of a Tigercat FPT Tier 4f power plant and a totally redesigned cabin The new 234B and T234B loaders are now equipped with the Tigercat FPT N45 engine, delivering 168 hp. The four-cylinder engine was chosen because it is very well matched to the duty cycle of the 234 series loaders, enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing DEF consumption and improving the performance of the after treatment components. Lifting force and boom speed are unaffected by the engine change and operators are reporting the same high performance characteristics that they have come to expect from the 234.
“Running a Tier 4 final engine requires the use of Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) with DEF injection in the exhaust system,” explains Lodovico Sinchetto, Tigercat diesel engine systems engineer. “The SCR needs a minimum average operating temperature. Running a 4,5 litre four-cylinder engine will result in a higher duty cycle ensuring that the exhaust gas temperature is always optimal for the SCR, while delivering the same or better productivity. An exhaust flap positioned just after the turbocharger provides active control of the exhaust temperatures even at low idle, allowing a total continuous idle time up to nine hours.” The totally redesigned operator’s station has a significantly improved climate
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THE CLEAR-CUT
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INTRODUCING THE FT300 FORESTRY TRACTOR. Clearly reliable. Clearly convenient to service. And clearly backed by a global dealer network offering unmatched support. The new FT300 forestry tractor by Vermeer is your clear-cut choice for forestry management professionals — offering an efficient way to cut, mulch and clear the toughest sites. Visit Vermeer.com or your local Vermeer dealer to learn more.
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LOGGING NEWS
Go Gas with Bandit: Gas-Powered chippers offer diesel power with lower costs
Tree service companies love the power of diesel equipment. So does Bandit, that is why they offer a range of diesel options for just about every hand-fed chipper they make. For companies working with high-production chippers in the 9” to 15” category, there’s another engine option—and it has the potential to save a company thousands of dollars. Modern industrial-grade gasoline engines have come a long way in recent years. These new-generation engines deliver all the horsepower of their diesel counterparts, but more importantly, they deliver comparable levels of low-end torque to muscle through limbs and trees like a diesel. In most cases, these gasoline engines return better fuel economy, and they’re always backed with superior warranty coverage. Two gasoline engine options are available for Bandit’s mid-level hand-fed chippers—a 3.0-liter four cylinder producing 89 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, and a 4.3-liter V-6 producing 130
horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are manufactured by General Motors and are backed with a 3-year, 3500-hour warranty. Both engines are priced lower than comparable Tier 4 diesel options, and with most areas enjoying the lowest gasoline prices in years, your potential savings with a gasoline-powered Bandit hand-fed chipper could be huge. “I was a little nervous going to a gas chipper because I didn’t know if the power would be there, but that engine really gets it done,” said Jeremiah Bailey, owner of Bailey Tree Company LLC in Sacramento, California. Jeremiah bought a Model 990XP approximately one year ago, running the 3.0-liter gas engine. With approximately 30 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Bailey Tree covers all of Sacramento and the surrounding areas, and their machines are working hard every day of the week. And the gas-power Model 990XP is right at home in the fleet of diesels. “This four cylinder does what it needs to do,” said Bailey. “It’s very responsive; the other day we were running a lot of bigger wood
Bandit - Go Gas Model 990XP through it and it just kept up the whole time, it was very impressive. I don’t notice any difference between this machine and my diesels, except that the recovery rate for the gas chipper is much quicker. I didn’t really notice that before with the diesels, but when the RPMs drop on the gas chipper, they just jump right back up. It’s a real quick recovery rate.” Tier 4 emission regulations are making things more costly for crews around the country, but for Jeremiah and other companies in California the situation is even more complicated with requirements from the California Air Resources Board. After
running his 89hp gas chipper for a year, he’s very happy to have a cost-effective alternative that can still perform well while helping him deal with the rising costs associated with diesel power. “The air quality board in California makes things tough, so anything that helps me deal with that is good,” said Bailey. “The engine on my Model 990XP has a good warranty, and even if something does happen, it’s far less expensive than diesel to repair or even replace if necessary. I have another gas-powered 990XP ordered that should be to me any day. These are great machines.”
New Tigercat dealership in North Carolina CTW Equipment is continuing Tigercat’s presence in North Carolina, transitioning from Tigercat dealership A.G. Lassiter Equipment Corporation located in Chocowinity, North Carolina over to CTW Equipment in Williamston, North Carolina. “Tigercat kindly thanks A.G. Lassiter Equipment for their fourteen years of service and for the strong relationships they have built with loyal Tigercat customers over the years,” states Tigercat US sales manager, Kevin Selby. “Particular appreciation goes to Al Lassiter who sadly passed away this past January. We could always rely on Al to act on his word and he would be pleased to know that the fine team he formed will continue to serve Tigercat customers.”
Along with the majority of the Lassiter staff, service manager, Todd Sauls, parts manager, Brian Johnson and sales specialist, Ronnie Piland will all be moving over to CTW from Lassiter. Donald Smith has also joined the sales team. Wayne Cale, CTW Equipment co-owner comments, “We are humbled to have the opportunity to carry on the legacy of A.G. Lassiter and continue providing strong customer service in the region and the best product on the market – Tigercat.” CTW Equipment looks forward to building strong relationships with area loggers and future customers by providing excellent customer service and parts availability to allow loggers to stay
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in the woods doing what they do best. CTW Equipment understands the industry, the equipment and the loggers. “We know that minimizing machine downtime is critical to a profitable operation,” states CTW co-owner Ben Twiddy. “We are confident that our experience and industry
knowledge combined with the best product on the market will amount to an unparalleled customer experience.” An open house will be held later this summer at the CTW Equipment dealership located at 1294 Greenville Avenue in Williamston, North Carolina.
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UFO High-Dumping Bucket
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The new Cat® 962M is 10% more fuel efficient on average than the previous model. We also made changes so you can work more efficiently in a millyard. The lock-up clutch torque converter in our five-speed transmission helps you climb ramps without losing speed, and disc-type differential locks improve traction when the ground is slippery or muddy. Just hit a button and drive right through. Wood chips can’t get stuck in the UFO High-Dumping Bucket. Material slides out completely, because the dumping cylinders are in the sidewalls — not the center. Plus you get more dump height than with standard buckets — 2.1 meters with the UFO 9 m3 High-Dumping Bucket, for example. Cost-efficient millyard systems — that’s what we’re built to deliver. Look to your Cat dealer for financing and all the machines you need for sustainable harvesting and land management, forestry road construction, hauling and millyard. Total support from one source.
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LOGGING NEWS
WSM has introduced it’s BioPrep Organics Processing System With the growing need for high volume processing of organics (including green waste and food waste) for compost and AD conversion, WSM has introduced the WSM BioPrep Organics Processing System – a complete high capacity system to convert green waste, food waste, and mixed organics into high quality feedstock for compost and AD conversion systems. WSM’s BioPrep Organics System is a complete and integrated system that includes bulk receiving and metering infeed, shredding, conveying, metal removal and/or detection, light fraction separation, screening, sorting, and grinding – the full set of tools to allow effective
processing of incoming materials at rates up to 100 t/h. By using WSM’s high capacity Titan Trommel Screen (8 ft [2.4 m] diameter by 35-63 ft [10.7-19.2 m] length) and WSM’s Titan Horizontal or Vertical Feed Grinder (150-800 hp), this stationary electric system delivers substantial customer benefits including reduced handling, labor, and energy costs for reduced ‘per ton’ processing costs; full system integration with a system that is fully engineered and designed for ease of maintenance and low cost installation and operation; and WSM’s on-going technical training and support to insure a productive system. “If you are looking for a way to improve your processing of organic materials, check out WSM’s new
The West Salem 863 Titan Trommel BioPrep Organics System – field proven in high capacity organics, green waste, and food waste processing,” the manufacturer said.
Seppi M has launched its Maxisoil 350 to great acclaim Italian manufacturer Seppi M has launched its Maxisoil 350, said by the company to be the biggest forestry tiller and stone crusher in the world. “Our clients are already familiar with this latest forestry tiller and stone crusher model, manufactured with an operating width of 225 cm,” the company told IFI. “Following a request from our North American operators,
we developed a mulcher-tillercrusher with extreme dimensions. Following successful tests, we can now present the Maxisoil 350 tiller-crusher with unprecedented dimensions.” Seppi’s industry experience – Seppi has 45 years of experience in the mulcher sector – has helped to develop a sturdy, powerful, safe and reliable machine with top operating efficiency levels. The patented rotor has an optimised combination of new
The Seppi M Maxisoil 350
‘anti-wear’ tools Super Mono Protect and Super Mono Extrem with additional tungsten carbide inserts in areas with greater exposure to wear. The machine is fitted as standard with a transmission cooling system integrated with the remote temperature control device
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that eliminates the risk of the transmission overheating if work is interrupted. Also, the standard version of Maxisoil 350 is, for the first time, fitted with the liquid injection system with relative nozzles to mix the soil with a stabilising agent.
LOGGING NEWS
Major investment in new Tigercat production facility
On Thursday, July 23rd Tigercat opened the doors of its $12 million production facility to the public to proudly show off the new state-of-theart manufacturing facility. Several hundreds of people including Tigercat employees and their families toured the 11 800 m2 (127,00 ft2) building in Paris, Ontario, Canada, located approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Toronto. “Tigercat is a growing global company and this investment to expand our production capabilities is a great testament to the commitment we have to our customers and to serving them better,” states President, Tony Iarocci, who was Tigercat’s first employee when the company started in 1992.
Tigercat now has nine southern Ontario locations, a large parts distribution and training centre in Georgia, a sales and distribution facility in Sweden and a dealer network that spans the globe, covering the forestry regions of North America, South America, Australasia, Africa, Europe and Russia. The new plant will house production of swing machines and cutto-length attachments including the 200 series loaders and the 800 series track feller bunchers, harvesters and loggers. The building features light sensor skylights and bay door windows along with motion detector lights to save energy. The building’s roof is a white rubber membrane that reflects UV
rays and helps reduce heating and cooling costs. There are six overhead cranes in each bay with room for more if needed. Specialized concrete was used for the floors to support the machines that will be produced in the plant. “We export seventy five percent of what we produce, says Tigercat President Tony Iarocci, “Tigercat has produced over 16,000 Tigercat machines and in a time of economic turmoil the company has managed to gain market share. The only thing holding the company back was its inability to produce more machines. The demand was there last year and we could have produced more, and now we can moving forward,” Iarocci explains
Pellets fuelling Liverpool port expansion The £100m pound expansion of the port of Liverpool is the result of infrastructure demands caused by pellet imports for Drax. According to the Financial Times, the expansion involves the construction of a new terminal to handle shipments of pellets for Drax. The pellets are being imported from Canadian and American pellet manufacturers. The new terminal will include a rail loading facility and storage capacity for up to 100,000 tonnes of pellets. Officials say that the new terminal will create close to 50 permanent jobs. The new terminal is expected to be completed by July of 2016.
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LOGGING NEWS
John Deere creates GoPush App for 1050K customers John Deere’s GoPush mobile application is available for download today for 1050K crawler dozer customers. The GoPush app brings convenience to the jobsite, with features to enhance productivity and efficiency. “The features of the GoPush app were designed with our 1050K customers in mind,” said Mark Oliver, crawler dozers product marketing manager, John Deere
Construction & Forestry. “The goal of the app is to provide operators and fleet managers a wealth of knowledge to make them more productive on the jobsite – all at the push of a button.” The GoPush app includes daily service information, recommendations based on extreme site conditions (such as operating on slopes), a maintenance checklist, machine
setup, and icon glossary to easily and conveniently familiarize oneself with the instrument panel. The mobile application is available for iPhone® and Android® devices and also acts as an operator’s quick reference guide, allowing contractors instant access to information about their 1050K. The GoPush application is available for free download in the iTunes Store andGoogle Play.
New Komatsu Forest PC launched Komatsu Forest is launching the MaxiPC X40, a brand new PC model that provides operators with more time for production and a more modern PC platform. It combines new features such as a modern Windows operating system, a faster and more reliable hard drive and an optional touchscreen. The MaxiPC X40 is a new PC designed especially for demanding forest environments, with hardware built to withstand vibrations and hard knocks. One major new feature of the
MaxiPC X40 is its SSD-type hard drive. One benefit of an SSD over a traditional hard drive is that read and write times are much faster. What’s more, the fact that an SDD has no moving parts makes it more reliable and durable. The new MaxiPC X40 offers advantages such as a much shorter machine startup time, faster switching between operators and assignments and faster report printouts. The PC also has a newly developed power supply and fanless cooling, which together
with the new hard drive further increase reliability. The MaxiPC X40 is delivered with virus protection pre-installed. The operating system is adapted for use in forest machines and has been made more user-friendly by hiding unnecessary menus and functions. It is possible to equip the PC with a 12-inch touch screen in a stylish design. Another option is the large capacity backup solution for backing up machine data. The MaxiPC X40 is designed
for the ongoing market and forest industry transition from Windows XP to newer operating systems. The first to be equipped with the new operating system is Komatsu Forest’s harvester line, where serial production starts from 1 September 2015.
Best Line Equipment becomes Morbark tree care products & Boxer Equipment dealer Morbark, Inc., has announced it has signed a contract adding Best Line Equipment as the exclusive Morbark® tree care products dealer for the Philadelphia area as well as Western Pennsylvania. Best Line also becomes a Boxer® Equipment distributor; all North American Boxer distributors have non-exclusive territories. Best Line Equipment will
stock Morbark equipment at their locations in Uniontown, Hatboro, and West Chester, Pa., and will stock Boxer equipment at the Uniontown location. “We’re very excited to grow with one of the oldest and most innovative manufacturers of tree care products, Morbark,” said Adam Houseknecht, Best Line Equipment General Manager,
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Operations and Marketing. “We’re looking forward to growing one of the best markets in the country. Philadelphia, one of the oldest and largest cities in the nation, is logistically difficult to serve, but Best Line has recently made facility investments, which makes serving land development, professional landscaping, and tree care industries far more effective. Best Line has used Morbark products in our rental fleet for years, and we’re most comfortable with their quality, total life cycle, and parts availability.” “At Morbark, we’re dedicated to customer success, and we have high standards for our dealers,” said Casey Gross, Tree Care Products Sales Manager for Morbark. “Best Line Equipment is a great fit for Morbark’s dealer network because they share our values and meet our standards. Our
Casey Gross, for Tree Care Products Sales Manager
customers will greatly benefit from their market expertise and their passion for providing exceptional customer service.”
LOGGING NEWS
VicForests may start exporting to China In Australia the state of Victoria’s low grade native timber could soon be packed into shipping containers bound for China and other cut-price countries for processing under a plan to help ailing state timber company VicForests. VicForests has been left without a market for hundreds of thousands of tonnes of so-called “residual” timber following the loss of a key contract with Japaneseowned wood-chip company South East Fibre Exports (SEFE). In response, a rule requiring local processing before export has now been relaxed in a bid to open up new markets for the struggling state-owned wood business. A confidential November 2013 Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) briefing seen by The Age confirms the industry has for months been lobbying to relax the requirement for domestic processing of timber. “VicForests indicates the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) now supports relaxing certain aspects of the export restrictions,” the briefing to former treasurer Michael O’Brien, said. “Such a change should lead to improved outcomes for both VicForests and industry. DTF supports the reconsideration of the timber export policy.” It follows the expiry of a clause that has for the past decade effectively allowed VicForests to legally operate against Commonwealth competition laws by favouring domestic over international wood processing. Victoria’s low grade native timber could soon be packed into shipping containers bound for China and other cut-price countries for processing under a plan to help ailing state timber company VicForests. VicForests has been left without a market for hundreds of thousands of tonnes of so-called “residual” timber following the loss of a key contract with Japaneseowned wood-chip company South East Fibre Exports (SEFE). In response, a rule requiring local processing before export has now been relaxed in a bid to open up new markets for the struggling state-owned wood business.
A confidential November 2013 Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) briefing seen by The Age confirms the industry has for months been lobbying to relax the requirement for domestic processing of timber. “VicForests indicates the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) now supports relaxing certain aspects of the export restrictions,” the briefing to former treasurer Michael O’Brien, said. “Such a change should lead to improved outcomes for both VicForests and industry. DTF supports the reconsideration of the timber export policy.” It follows the expiry of a clause that has for the past decade effectively allowed VicForests to legally operate against Commonwealth competition laws by favouring domestic over international wood processing. It is unclear whether the Andrews government will reinstate the clause. In a written response to Parliament, Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford last month said the situation was “under active consideration” by her department following the “sunset” of the clause on July 1. Her spokeswoman said the clause had been introduced in 2004 to help the industry transition to a fully competitive market system. Ms Pulford later confirmed the requirement around domestic processing had been approved in 2014. “I have asked my department to prepare advice on the appropriate mechanisms to formally require VicForests to explore all options for domestic processing before any straight export contracts are considered,” Ms Pulford said. The industry is viewing the expiry of the competition clause as an opportunity for new international markets. “This is about finding a market for residual timber that can’t be processed domestically,” VicForests spokesman David Walsh said. Under the plan, higher grade saw-logs would continue to be processed locally, but lower grade timber would be shipped to countries such as China with the technology to use it to produce
veneers and other products. VicForests was under pressure even before the loss of the SEFE contract taking waste timber from VicForests’ East Gippsland logging operations, with international markets increasingly demanding higher quality plantation timber. A December 2013 report by the Victorian auditor-general found in 2012-13 at least 250,000 cubic metres of residual wood, representing 16 per cent of the total harvest, was left on the forest floor and burnt because no one wanted to buy it. VicForests has also considered selling its residual timber as firewood, using it for power generation, or even producing chip-board. MyEnvironment director Sarah Rees said the move represented a “race to the bottom”. “Australia cannot legitimately compete with the price of wood coming out of
Indonesia and Vietnam, so this is another desperate, loss-making venture to keep logging native forests, only now VicForests are compromising Australian jobs to keep it going.” The prospect of relaxing export restrictions on Victorian timber has also concerned the union. Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union national secretary Michael O’Connor warned exporting unprocessed wood represented a “low road” in terms of producing an economic and social return from the state’s forest resources. “Clearly our view is if you want a successful forest industry you need more high value processing in this country,” Mr O’Connor said. VAFI chief executive Tim Johnston said the industry supported local processing although at times this was not possible.
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LOGGING NEWS
The S172 - Reliable harvester head for demanding felling operations Komatsu Forest has launched the S172 harvester head, the largest two-wheel fed head in the S-series so far from the company. The harvester head has been built for demanding felling operations and has proved very reliable and efficient in trials. The Komatsu S172 is designed for their largest harvester, the Komatsu 951, and is the heaviest head that can be delivered together with a 10-metre crane. The head weight starts at 1675 kg. The Komatsu S172 is an extremely effective and reliable head, designed for harvesting large diameter trees. It offers effective delimbing with three hydraulically controlled delimbing knives and a fourth, moving vertical knife.
The head features Flex Friction Control, which means that the stem’s position in the feed path is regulated by a sensor in the vertical knife. The result is low friction without sacrificing delimbing quality. The feed system is based on two powerful feed rollers that can handle truly large trees. The head provides high feed force thanks to the special motor design. When great force is required to feed a tree the motors slow down in order to deliver more power. Likewise, if less force is required to feed a tree the motors speed up – everything to maximise productivity. The Komatsu S172 is highly reliable, the result of many different factors spanning
everything from the sturdy design with a high-strength steel frame to specially protected head components. In order to minimise downtime, the head is fitted with protected hose routing. Another advantage is that the head is equipped with ORFS couplings to minimise hydraulic oil leakage. Moreover, the Komatsu S172 is easy to service with good access to service points, the valve block and other vital components. Options and customisation capabilities encompass everything from measurement, feed rollers and saw units to colour marking and stump treatment. The S172 went into production in June 2015.
Ponsse AB acquires AN Maskinteknik in Norbotten Ponsse’s retailer in the Norrbotten area of Sweden, AN Maskinteknik Ab, will be owned by the Ponsse
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services and strategy in Northern Sweden. Located at Haparanda, AN Maskinteknik Ab is Ponsse’s most long-standing retailer. It has been reselling and servicing PONSSE forest machinery in Norrbotten County of Sweden since 1989. The Swedish subsidiary of Ponsse was established in 1994 and it takes care of service and sales of PONSSE forest machines both in Sweden and Denmark. AN Maskinteknik’s business, currently owned by Veli and Kimmo Niskala, will be transferred to the ownership of Ponsse AB, and all the employees will be transferred to Ponsse AB as old employees. The service centre will continue to support servicing and spare part services also for Ponsse’s Finnish customers in the Haparanda area. Sales and Marketing Director Jarmo Vidgrén of Ponsse Plc appreciates the excellent customer service of AN Maskinteknik. “The work done by Veli Niskala in Norrbotten County has been groundbreaking. AN Maskinteknik has provided excellent service for the local wood harvesting contractors. The family business is very customer-centred, which offers us a great starting point for developing local services and the
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sales of machines,” Vidgrén says. Carl-Henrik Hammar, who will become the head of Ponsse AB as of the beginning of July, transferred to Ponsse from Stora Enso in March. After the corporate acquisition, Ponsse will have three service centres and 35 service dealers in different parts of Sweden and two in Denmark. The Haparanda service centre will reinforce Ponsse’s own service centre network. Ponsse will be clearly visible in Northern Sweden this week: plenty of machines from the new PONSSE 2015 product line will be exhibited at the Skogsnolia forestry fair, which starts on Thursday in Umeå.
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New milestone reached in biomass supply chain
A three year partnership between Lloyds Register Rail, UK manufacturer WH Davis and Drax has reached a significant milestone as Drax takes delivery of its 200th specially designed biomass rail freight wagon. The partnership, which has pushed the boundaries of rail engineering and lead to the design and manufacturing of the largest ever rail freight wagons in the UK, has played a major role in ongoing developments in Drax’s supply chain as part of its conversion to burning sustainable biomass in
place of coal – a process which has seen Drax transform from the UK’s largest emitter of CO2 to Europe’s largest decarbonisation project. Since entering operations in 2013, the wagons, designed by Lloyd’s Register Rail and manufactured by WH Davis, have collectively travelled over 12 million miles between the Ports of Tyne, Hull and Immingham and Drax. Over the course of these journeys they have transported around 4.5 million tonnes of sustainable biomass – enough to power 2.5 million homes with low carbon, affordable and reliable renewable electricity. The wagons are 30 per cent larger than any other rail freight wagon currently used in the UK, and are able to carry a biomass load weighing 71.6 tonnes. Peter Emery, Group Operations Director of Drax Group plc said: “This milestone demonstrates the sheer scale of our decarbonisation project as we replace coal with sustainable biomass providing a reliable and affordable source of electricity.
“Lloyds Register Rail and WH Davis have been important partners in the development of our biomass operations. The delivery of our 200th wagon marks a major stage in a process which has been a huge success both in terms of modifications to Drax’s supply chain and for UK engineering as a whole.” Mark Jackson, Managing Director of W H Davis said: “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved for Drax, providing UK manufactured wagons which set the standard for wagon manufacture and enable Drax to receive volumes of biomass which would be impracticable by road. “Our subsidiary, Davis Wagon Services, is supporting Drax with maintenance of the wagons and is working with Drax to establish a dedicated maintenance facility, ensuring maximum fleet availability.”
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Rayonier completes two timberland acquisitions in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest for $60 million Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) recently announced the company has acquired approximately 18,000 acres of high-quality timberlands in southwest Louisiana and northwest Oregon in two separate transactions from BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group. Both properties are located near existing Rayonier landholdings: The Louisiana property – known as the King parcel – consists of approximately 12,200 acres of high quality, well managed southern pine timberland located in strong timber markets. The property was purchased for $25.5 million. It contains merchantable inventory of approximately 560,000 tons, is comprised of approximately 86% plantable lands, and is expected to improve the company’s sustainable yield by approximately 45,000 tons per year. This acquisition expands Rayonier’s ownership in Louisiana
to approximately 150,000 acres. The Oregon property – known as the Scappoose parcel – consists of approximately 5,600 acres of highly productive, well-stocked and highly-operable timberland tributary to strong domestic and export markets in the northwest corner of the state, near current company holdings in southwest Washington. The property was purchased for $34 million. It complements the age-class profile of the company’s Pacific Northwest timber holdings, contains merchantable inventory of approximately 102,000 tons (12.7 MMBF) of which an estimated 95% is high-value Douglas-fir, is comprised of approximately 88% operable lands, and is expected to improve the company’s sustainable yield by approximately 35,000 tons (4.4 MMBF) per year. This acquisition expands Rayonier’s
footprint into the state of Oregon and grows Rayonier’s total Pacific Northwest ownership to approximately 374,000 acres. The company also acquired approximately 4,600 acres located in Florida and Georgia in the second quarter of 2015 through a series of small transactions with non-industrial private landowners. Year-to-date, Rayonier has acquired 35,000 acres of high quality timberland in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest for a total of approximately $88 million. “We are pleased to close these two acquisitions with BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group,” said David Nunes, Rayonier President and CEO. “The properties have been well-managed and are high-quality assets located in strong timber markets. These transactions reflect our disciplined growth strategy to focus on select
David Nunes, Rayonier President and CEO
acquisitions that upgrade our land portfolio, grow our sustainable harvest and generate accretion to our cash available for distribution per share.”
A&J Scott to install a new system A&J Scott is to install SAP Business One, becoming the first UK sawmill to adopt the cutting edge Enterprise Requirement System. Work is underway now overhauling the IT infrastructure in readiness for a planned roll out of SAP Business One in the autumn of 2015. This significant investment is seen as a transformational piece of work which will allow the company to: • Adopt a market leading stateof-the-art system, thereby improving ability to integrate
with customers. • Reduce the time taken from order through to delivery. • Improve ability to deliver on time and in full. • Increase production capacity. • Provide a solid platform for further growth. • Identify process efficiencies which can create further customer benefit. Managing Director, Robert Scott, said: “The project to deliver SAP Business One into A&J Scott
Ltd is now in full swing and the team are working hard to ensure a smooth transition onto the new platform. We believe that this investment will put us at the forefront of the marketplace and, coupled with recent significant investment into our state of the art Mill 9 plus a new main Mill infrastructure to come later this year, it’s exciting times at A&J Scott Ltd. We are going from strength to strength and we are certain that our customers will be the main beneficiaries of this change”.
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Paraná State, Brazil: Sawnwood exports grew 16.7% in 1H 2015 Recovery in the US housing market has benefited the timber sector in Paraná State, Brazil. Sawnwood exports grew 16.7% to $64.9 million in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year. Plywood exports from mills in the state also increased, growing
by almost 19% to $185.3 million in the same period, ITTO reported. MDF and plywood are primarily used in the construction and furniture industries in America. As a result of the 2008 financial crisis demand in the US for woodbased panels fell sharply. Prior to 2008
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around 50% of exports from Paraná were destined for the US but this fell to 15% during the crisis and while there has been some improvement. Currently the US accounts for just 22% of wood product exports from Paraná State. The Paraná Institute for
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Setra to upgrade the Malå sawmill Setra will upgrade the trimmer at Malå sawmill during the autumn. The investment includes totally new machinery, a new cutting system and the installation of automated sorting. The saw line will also be equipped with a new control system. “This investment will enable us to raise our productivity at the same time as we adjust to future requirements on the product we work with,” says Rickard Westerberg, Manager of Setra Malå. “We will rebuild large parts of the trimmer with new machines and control systems at the same
time as we convert to automated sorting. The equipment we have today dates from the mid-1990s and has worked well but this investment means we will be able to make significant improvements,” says Westerberg. The upgrading of the trimmer is being carried out in cooperation with Rema Sawco who will deliver an RS-BoardScannerQ and CGV (C. Gunnarssons Verkstads AB) who will supply the machinery and control system. The investment is scheduled to be put into operation during the fourth quarter of 2015. “Here at Malå sawmill we
are very pleased to have this opportunity. Once we have completed this investment we will be able to deliver an even better product for many years to come,” says Westerberg. The major gains with automated timber sorting is that it provides a more consistent grade sorting, fewer offcuts and increased flexibility to meet customer requirements as well as reduced production costs. The control system in the saw line will also be replaced in the autumn. A new control system will allow increased development of
Rickard Westerberg, Manager of Setra Malå the saw line as well as optimisation of the sawing yield, production monitoring, downtime followup and integration of future improvements in the saw line.
Bid Group announces its partnership with Cumul8 Technology The BID Group of Companies (“BID Group”) has announced that Cumul8 division of Eight Solutions Inc. (CSE:ES) (“Eight” or the “Company”) have commenced planning to develop an industryleading data visualization and analytic solution for the BID Group. This solution will use Cumul8 technology and be exclusively distributed by the BID Group throughout the North American
forestry industry. “One of our core values is customer service and support,” says Alistair Cook, CEO of BID Group. “This partnership with Cumul8 will help us build a new set of standards for our customers that will move them to another level in terms of understanding raw data so they can make better-informed decisions faster, and save time and money.”
The Cumul8 –BID Group solution will provide a live, mobile, visual understanding of all of the data being generated at the operating level in individual mills and between mills. It allows users to gain a better understanding of their machine data and interpret that data in a meaningful way. “This is an outstanding opportunity for BID and Eight to work together to solve a data
analytics challenge in the forestry industry,” says Rory Armes, CEO of Eight Solutions. “Our goal is to equip BID Group with the right visual data analytic tools to assist their clients in understanding their individual company data, from the equipment on the ground floor right up to the executive offices.”
Setra Färila invests in new AriVislanda sawmill equipment Setra is to invest in technology at the Färila sawmill in order to further strengthen the sawmills competitiveness. In October 2015 the sawmill machine manufacturer AriVislanda will supply new sawmill equipment with a control system from RemaSawco to Setra’s sawmill in Färila. The machinery will go into operation in stages during the autumn and the sawmill is
expected to return to its present production level by the end of November. “We chose AriVislanda and RemaSawco as suppliers because their concept meets the function and quality we want in a costeffective manner,” says Mattias Forslund, Manager of Setra Färila. “The investment will lead to a higher sawing yield through thinner cuts and more accurate
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measurement of produced goods. This is entirely in line with our longterm goal to make the best use of our high-quality raw material from this region,” says Forslund. “We will also achieve greater flexibility in terms of market and higher productivity through more sophisticated control of the machinery,” says Forslund.
LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS
Norske Skog to invest NOK 150 million in new biogas facility at its Saugbrugs mill in Norway Norske Skog Saugbrugs will invest NOK 150 million in construction of a biogas facility in connection to its effluent plant. The biogas facility will contribute to gross operating earnings in 2016 and be at full run-rate contribution in 2017. - We are planning to commercialize biowaste from raw material into gas at our mills. Despite challenging markets, we believe that our mill sites are sustainable, and will strengthen their competitiveness by constructing biogas facilities. Our new growth area will be a new main business leg named Nature’s Flame, says Sven Ombudstvedt, President and CEO of Norske Skog and chairman of the board of Norske Skog Saugbrugs. Enova has granted NOK 52 million in support to the project, while Sparebank 1 Gruppen and Halden Municipality’s pension fund has provided about NOK 100 million in debt financing. Norske Skog plans to build biogas facilities at its mills, utilizing biowaste from the paper production process to
renewable energy. Norske Skog is currently considering replicating the project at its other mills. An onsite biogas facility brings twofold economic benefits; a new biogas revenue stream and reduced paper production costs. Biogas is further a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, which forms part of the carbon solution. Moreover, biogas has large potentials in improving urban air quality, says Ombudstvedt. AGA will be the main purchaser of biogas from Saugbrugs. AGA has been supplying biogas to heavy vehicles since 2008. AGA supplies 550 buses and trucks with biogas from filling stations every day. The agreement with Norske Skog Saugbrugs represents a positive addition for renewable fuels in the county of Østfold, Norway. The volume of biogas covered by the agreement will be able to supply biogas to a fleet of 70 heavy vehicles and a reduction in CO2 emissions of about 6,500 tons annually, says John Melby, Manager
Clean Energy at AGA AS. The investment in the biogas business will strengthen the entire mill site’s competitiveness and be part of Norske Skog’s efforts to improve operations at its remaining mill sites. - Bioenergy can play an important role in the transition to a more environmental friendly transport sector, and availability of bioenergy must be increased. Therefore, we find it great that Norske Skog Saugbrugs will utilize sewage sludge from paper production to produce biogas. Buses and refuse trucks in Østfold will now be able to use climate-friendly biogas made from waste products from Norske Skog. We wish to see more of this type of energy utilization. Hopefully, several other mills in the Norske Skog group will adopt similar solutions, says marketing director Audhild Kvam in Enova. Norske Skog Saugbrugs has 500 employees. The mill has an annual production capacity of 500 000 tonnes of magazine paper.
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LEUCO gains recognition for 70° shear angle The Schweighofer Prize, the innovation prize for the European forest management and timber industry, was awarded on May 7 this year. The Austrian timber industrialist and innovator Gerald Schweighofer presented prizes in front of numerous guests from the political and economic world. Projects, products, technologies and people from Austria, Germany, Sweden, Italy and Switzerland were recognised. Dr Martin Dressler of LEUCO accepted one of the coveted innovation prizes for the p-System. This universal tool system, with extreme shear angles of 70°, enormously extends edge life and additionally provides exceptional cutting quality, said to Dr Brandstätter of the jury in his laudatory speech. The bandwidth of options for using these tools ranges from the smallest shank-type cutter to the giant p-System corner cutter for sawmill use.
The patented LEUCO p-System tools are successfully used both in stationary and through-feed processing as well as in high performance saw lines. For Dressler, the p-System is the most economically efficient tool there is. There are now even machines which have been operating with a p-System for several years without resharpening. This is documented by the record of more than 5 million lineal meters without sharpening tools. The Schweighofer innovation prize is already the second recognition for the p-System. The p-System corner cutter already received an award at LIGNA 2013, together with the sawmill manufacturer EWD. “It is naturally a great honour that one of our innovations was able to win a prize which is so esteemed in the European timber industry,” Frank Diez, Chairman of the Executive Board, said. “The award demonstrates the
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BID Group acquires Miller Manufacturing The BID Group of Companies (The privately owned BID Group family of companies includes the leading sawmilling equipment supplier, Comact that will be presenting at this year’s WoodTECH 2015 event in New Zealand and Australia in September) has announced that it has acquired Miller Manufacturing Inc., doing business as A & M Manufacturing, of Washougal, Wash., and is pleased to welcome Dennis Miller and his talented team to the BID Group.
“Adding A&M Manufacturing expands our equipment and service product lines including the new ‘Miller Planer Machine’. This new line of products will further enhance The BID Group’s abilities to offer a complete solution to our highly valued customers.” said Alistair Cook, CEO of the BID Group.
Chilean sawmill upgrades its edging and sawing lines The Mestre sawmill situated right outside Constitución has recently ordered a new Catech 400 TS-4 edger optimizer from Söderhamn Eriksson. Even before taking this new line into operation, Mestre has decided to also upgrade its saw line with a 3D-scanner and optimization as well new log and cant infeeders. These investments
are intended to increase sawing yield, which also means that the sawmill will need less manpower while increasing its capacity. Currently Mestre produces some 60,000 cu.m. lumber a year.
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Canfor reports positive results for second quarter of 2015 Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) reported on July 21 net income attributable to shareholders (“shareholder net income”) of $11.1 million, or $0.08 per share, for the second quarter of 2015, compared to $29.3 million, or $0.22 per share, for the first quarter of 2015 and $54.3 million, or $0.39 per share, for the second quarter of 2014. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company’s shareholder net income was $40.4 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to shareholder net income of $99.8 million, or $0.72 per share, reported for the first half of 2014. The Company reported operating income
of $17.6 million for the second quarter of 2015, down $66.1 million compared to operating income of $83.7 million for the first quarter of 2015, with the decline reflecting lower operating earnings in both the lumber and pulp and paper segments. Lumber segment results were impacted by a decline in benchmark lumber prices, an average export tax of 7% on Canadian lumber shipments to the US and a slightly stronger Canadian dollar. These factors outweighed an increase in lumber shipments in the current quarter and the continued positive impact from the Company’s expanded presence in the US South, including
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the recent acquisition of Southern Lumber Inc. (“Southern Lumber”) on April 1, 2015. Pulp and paper segment results were also lower than the previous quarter, principally due to scheduled maintenance outages in the current quarter and lower unit sales realizations in all regions. The decline in Western Spruce/ Pine/Fir (“SPF”) lumber prices seen in the first quarter of the year continued into the second quarter with the average benchmark Western SPF 2x4 #2&Btr price decreasing by US$89 per Mfbm, or 26%, from the beginning of the year through the end of May. In June, Western SPF prices picked up as North American demand improved and various production curtailments in the industry took effect. Southern Yellow Pine (“SYP”) East lumber prices have also declined since the beginning of the year but at a more gradual pace than the Western SPF benchmark. US housing starts in the current quarter averaged 1,144,000 units SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate), up 17% from the previous quarter, which in part reflected an increase in construction activity from the first quarter when home building levels were hampered by challenging weather. In Canada, housing starts averaged 193,000 units SAAR in the current quarter, up 9% from the previous quarter. Lumber offshore markets were steady in the current quarter with prices holding up relatively well compared to North America. Lower lumber unit sales realizations in the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2015 reflected weaker North American benchmark prices for both Western SPF and SYP dimension products, and, to a lesser extent, a 1% stronger Canadian dollar. Lumber price declines were most pronounced for narrow widths, as evidenced by the quarter-over-quarter decreases of US$38 per Mfbm, or 12%, and US$30 per Mfbm, or 7%, for the Western SPF IFI_2015-09_USNR-SE-Merger_half-pg.indd 1
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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS - WORLD MARKETS 2x4 #2&Btr and SYP East 2x4 #2 products, respectively. Overall wide dimension and most lower grade lumber products saw more modest price declines compared to the previous quarter. Unit sales realizations in the US South in the News Release 2 current quarter benefited from a higher-value sales mix, resulting from the Company’s recent acquisitions. Canfor’s offshore lumber sales realizations held up relatively well compared to North American sales realizations, in part reflecting a more diverse product offering to offshore markets as well as the nature of pricing, much of which is negotiated monthly or quarterly in advance. Lumber shipments at just under 1.4 billion board feet were up 17% from the previous quarter reflecting strong shipments offshore in the current quarter as well as incremental SYP volume from the Company’s recent acquisitions. Lumber production at almost 1.3 billion board feet was up 5% from the previous quarter due primarily to the Company’s recent growth in the US South. Overall lumber unit manufacturing costs decreased slightly compared to the previous quarter, reflecting productivity gains and stable log costs. Global softwood pulp markets remained relatively balanced through the second quarter of 2015, supported by solid global softwood pulp demand and the industry’s seasonal spring maintenance period. The average Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (“NBSK”) pulp list price to North America, as published by RISI, was stable through the quarter, remaining unchanged from March 2015 at US$980 per tonne, and down US$15 per tonne, or 2%, compared to the average in the previous quarter. Overall, NBSK pulp unit sales realizations were down compared to the previous quarter, reflecting lower pricing in all regions, and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the slightly stronger Canadian dollar and increased shipments to lower-margin regions. Bleached Chemi-Thermo Mechanical Pulp (“BCTMP”) markets were challenging in the second quarter, with the Company seeing a modest decline in unit
sales realizations compared to the first quarter of 2015. Pulp shipments were slightly higher than the previous quarter reflecting a marginal increase in NBSK pulp shipments, principally to China, in part due to the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year holiday impacting shipments in the first quarter. Pulp production levels were down 4% reflecting scheduled maintenance outages at the Company’s Intercontinental and Prince George Pulp Mills, which reduced market pulp production by approximately 11,000 tonnes. In the current quarter, there was also a scheduled maintenance outage at the Taylor Pulp Mill, which reduced market pulp production by approximately 3,000 tonnes. Pulp unit manufacturing costs in the second quarter of 2015 were up compared to the first quarter of 2015, largely reflecting these maintenance outages, offset somewhat by seasonally lower energy prices and usage. Commenting on the Company’s second quarter results, Canfor’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Don Kayne, said, “Despite challenging market-related conditions and continued log cost pressures for our Western SPF operations, we saw improvements in our overall operational performance and positive impacts from our expansion in the US South.” Kayne also noted that the Company shipped record lumber volumes to China in the quarter. Kayne added, ”We continue to be pleased with the solid growth in our offshore business, particularly in higher-value grades.” The North American lumber market is forecast to continue to improve at a modest pace through the third quarter of 2015, with further improvements projected through the fall. Offshore markets are forecast to be relatively stable in the third quarter of 2015. With reported global softwood pulp inventories at the high end of the balanced range heading into the seasonally slower summer period, there is some risk of downward pressure on global softwood pulp prices in the third quarter of 2015. Both the lumber and pulp and paper segments are forecast to benefit from a weakening of the Canadian dollar in the third quarter of 2015.
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$3 billion of foreign investment has secured forestry jobs The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has joined the voices cautioning the Australian Government to not jeopardise the flow of overseas capital into vital regional agribusiness through changes to the foreign investment review framework. With more than $3 billion of investment over the past five years, which has secured jobs and provided opportunities for growth, the forestry and forest products sector is a case study of the positive role foreign capital can play in rural Australia. The United States, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Norway and Sweden have all made significant capital investments across the entire forestry and forest products value
chain. Softwood and hardwood plantations, forest management, sawmills and processing operations, pulp and paper, and woodchip exporters have all welcomed overseas capital. Plantations have seen the highest growth rate in capital investment. Ten years ago overseas owners held 12% of national plantation assets. They now support 60%. The sales of plantations previously established by state governments to the private sector, along with a number of sales of privately owned plantations following the Global Financial Crisis, benefited greatly from the strong overseas interest, as the pool of investment funds in Australia was shown to be too small.
AFPA Chief Executive Officer Mr Ross Hampton said, “Overseas buyers have been welcome and added enormously to our ability to upscale our industry and take advantage of strong international demand for forest fibre products. New owners have introduced new management strategies, new technology and led to improved efficiency of operations.” “Although these operations have overseas owners, they are Australian registered companies, managed and run by Australians. They support more than 4,200 direct jobs in plantation management, harvesting and haulage, with a further 40,000 flow-on jobs at sawmills, woodchip export facilities, and timber product manufacturers. They also
AFPA Chief Executive Officer Mr Ross Hampton
pay Australian taxes and make a significant contribution to the rural communities in which they operate.”
South American mill firing on all cylinders The Montes del Plata pulp mill in Uruguay has been operative for a year, and now produces around
3700 t/d of pulp. Starting a completely new, state-of-the-art pulp mill doesn’t
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happen overnight – the ramp-up phase takes at least six months. The Montes del Plata mill in Uruguay has now been running for a year, and daily operating rates are on target level. The mill is producing around 3700 t/d of pulp and on many days has reached a production rate of well above 4000 t/d. Importantly, the feedback from customers on service level for technical support, sales process coordination and reliability of the supply chain is very encouraging, reports Stora Enso. Montes del Plata employees have been working continuously in enhancing the product quality of the pulp to meet customer needs. The strength properties are improving all the time. It is normal
that reaching quality stability takes some time when the mill is new. Despite this, the entire production of the mill is sold, which was a huge effort and success for the sales team. Montes del Plata is a joint operation between Stora Enso and the Chilean company Arauco. It was inaugurated in autumn 2014, and is an important growth generator for Stora Enso. The mill has also strongly contributed to Uruguay’s GDP growth: last year, the GDP of Uruguay increased by 4%, which was due to a large part to Montes del Plata. On top of that, Montes del Plata has developed the region economically by creating direct and indirect employment.
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Interim report from Setra: Internal efficiency improvements contribute to strong cash flow Wood products company Setra reported an operating profit of SEK 88 million (165) for the six-month period January-June 2015. Net sales totalled SEK 2,270 million (2,258). “Demand for wood products has been relatively stable during the first six months of the year but increased production has led to excess supplies and a price fall in local currencies in our main markets. The decline in prices was
compensated to some extent by the weaker Swedish krona. The negative trends in the market strengthened slightly towards the end of the period,” says Hannele Arvonen, President and CEO of Setra. “We believe that the market situation will be uncertain going forward. We continue to focus on the factors that we are able to influence and can report that our
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internal efficiency improvement programmes have reduced our costs and strengthened our competitiveness. We have a strong cash flow due to positive earnings and the fact that we have been able to achieve a good balance between delivery and production volumes,” says Arvonen. In the first half of the year it was decided to make technology investments in the sawmills in
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Hannele Arvonen, President and CEO of Setra Färila, Kastet, Malå and Rolfs. These investments are intended to further improve efficiency and flexibility and meet new customer demands. Cash flow from operating activities in the first half of 2015 amounted to SEK 96 million (7) which combined with positive earnings means that Setra’s financial position has strengthened. The net debt/equity ratio at the end of the period amounted to 26% (32). A dividend of approximately SEK 64 million was paid to shareholders in the second quarter.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – MiCROTEC Goldeneye 500 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner, John Brash
Brash first to meet new grading standards with Microtec Goldeneye 500
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ohn Brash and Company set the standard in modern wood manufacturing by creating the first scanning line for graded roofing battens used in the housing construction industry – the first of its kind in Europe. System TM was charged to develop the mechanical portion. The grading scanner is a Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner, Goldeneye 500, from Microtec and is the first solution certified to grade roof battens to the new quality standard. The Goldeneye 500 incorporates the latest technology in scanning with state-of-the-art laser and color camera features, ensuring that all JB Red Roofing Battens are graded to the new revised BS5534:2014. A pigmented treatment then gives the batten its recognisable colour. By introducing this technology, the
company increased the volume of production and has exceeded forecasts of product that complies with the new regulations. “John Brash has been at the forefront of embracing BS5534:2014 because it embodies the highest standard that we set for ourselves a decade ago,” comments Chairman, Christian Brash. John Brash is the only company in the UK where roofing battens are manufactured, treated and certified to BS 5534:2014 at a UK location, under stringent UK regulations. Perhaps most importantly, this operation supports over 100 UK manufacturing jobs. John Brash made the investment ahead of the introduction of new British Standards at their site in Lincolnshire. The company installed a Goldeneye camera and laser scanner, as well as upgraded
the handling line, before the introduction of BS5534:2014. The Goldeneye 500 scans wooden battens 30 times faster than the human eye – which allows the company to increase production of its market-leading JB-Red battens. Even at a speed of 280 m/minute, the Goldeneye scans timber to ensure every batten meets the requirements and complies with the standard. The company has been working for several months
with the Goldeneye and Chris Watson, Managing Director, states “We have run extensive trials and testing on wooden roof battens using Goldeneye, and we are
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The Goldeneye optimisation software ensures that every roof batten complies with the new UK grading standard absolutely assured of the accuracy of the grading process. We have complete faith that every single piece of JB-Red that leaves our premises meets BS5534:2014.” Brash adds: “The investment we have made means that John Brash continues its proud heritage spanning more than 100 years of producing quality products that are trusted by the roofing industry. That means that the roofing
industry won’t have to worry about onsite grading for roofing anymore, so they can spend more time doing what they do best: fixing battens to roofs and installing quality roofs.” This is especially important because the onsite grading of roofing battens for both new roofs and re-roofs is no longer an accepted practice. John Brash is accredited under both the Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) and the program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes, ensuring independent accreditation of the timber they supply. “We understand that you care about your environmental impact, and so do we. All our timber is responsibly sourced and we are continually working to reduce the carbon footprint of our business as a whole.”
In the short span of time since the new grading standard came into practice, John Brash has seen demand for graded battens that are complaint with BS5534:2014 exceed company forecasts. “Having the capability to nearly double the speed at which we can grade wood is critical to the growth of our batten business and having the flexibility to add extra shifts at our facilities means that we can easily treble the production of fully BS5534:2014-compliant roofing battens.” The Microtec sales department is very proud to have implemented Goldeneye 500, which is the most reliable solution for a state of the art Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner. “We are looking forward to cooperating with this exceptional opportunity at John Brash Company. We thank all of you for the trust in Microtec solutions and our long-term partnership,” states Microtec’s CEO, Federico Giudiceandrea.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – Comact
Comact celebrates GradExpert 10th anniversary Comact continues to surprise itself with the evolving capabilities of its GradExpert technology
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t seems implausible that there is a mill that has been running for 10 years without any wood grader but this is exactly what has been going on at Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay since they trusted Comact and acquired the very first GradExpert back in 2005. The GradExpert is an automated grader made to optimise geometric and vision defects found in boards without any human intervention. This breakthrough in the field of scanning and optimisation has created a new trend for grading wood in planer mills and has substantially increased their corresponding profitability. “It is now feasible to have a consistent
performance 24 hours a day thanks to grading solutions that take into consideration your specific grade criteria as well as how you prioritise your products,” Comact said.
Accuracy equals geometry plus vision plus triple tracheid detection The GradExpert is a combination of high-tech electronic components made to detect the geometry and the appearance of the piece of wood. Then, the system associates this piece with a grade according to these features and the given grade definition. High-resolution cameras provide a clear, accurate image of wood fibre. This accuracy is enhanced by the reading provided by the triple tracheid detection system, which measures fibre angle to thus identify defects, such as knots, decay, wood
grain deviation, and pith. This information is paired with the geometric data gathered by the laser heads and light curtain, which incidentally is a technological development designed by the Comact team of engineers. The high accuracy of the data acquired by the system’s electronic components has been made possible thanks to the fact that the Comact system offers transverse configuration. Doing so provides greater board stability through the scanner, regardless of speed (up to 260 logs/minute). “Besides providing a more accurate measurement of the board curves, transverse configuration ensures that 100% of boards will have a solution comparable to that of linear systems,” the manufacturer stated.
Technology with a personal touch GradExpert technology can easily be adapted to the specific needs of Comact clients. “In fact, when Comact sells a grading system for conspicuous wood, it modifies the layout of electronic components in order to fetch higher image resolution,” the company said. “This kind of system is also equipped with offset chains to allow viewing 100% of the piece.”
End camera for greater accuracy Comact has also developed an end camera that is now an integral part of all the systems it sells. The end camera takes a picture of the piece before its entering the GradExpert. From the picture, the
When Comact sells a grading system for conspicuous wood, it modifies the layout of electronic components in order to fetch higher image resolution - Comact
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – Comact A versatile system
software identifies some defects, such as decay, cracks, and paint marks, as well as analysing growth rings in order to pinpoint pith position. The pith position can be located either inside or outside the piece and adjust knot calculations accordingly.
New development: wormeaten pitch detection Worm-eaten pitch detection is among Comact’s new features for 2015. This type of defect is found mostly in the Southern US where worms attack wood fibre. In order to counter the injuries caused by these parasites, the tree secretes resin and thus creates the worm-eaten pitch. This defect comes in various forms and is forbidden in some grades while being limited in others. An algorithm has been developed in order to properly detect this defect and optimise it according to the grades defined in the user’s interface.
The expertise of Comact personnel and the proven technology of the GradExpert allows the company to meet challenges that seemed impossible barely a few years ago. In 2014, Comact installed a GradExpert at J.D. Irving in Ashland, Maine. The project’s particularity is that the equipment had to grade both raw wood and planed wood simultaneously. In the compact mill layout, sawing and planing share the same trimmer line. Owing to great laser head accuracy, Comact programmers managed to develop an algorithm to optimise raw wood and planed wood differently. Allowed grades and detection parameters differ according to the type of finish found on a piece. “We thus obtained a highperforming, versatile system,” Comact said.
Innovation continues Technology used by Comact has evolved tremendously over the last 10 years. “For Comact, it is of the utmost importance to pursue technological innovations and remain at the forefront of the industry for planer optimisation systems,” the manufacturer said. The company’s R&D department is currently testing new, state-ofthe-art technology that will lead to the next generation of GradExpert.
The GradExpert in numbers 15 years of expertise and innovation 10 years of up and running graderless systems 93 GradExperts sold 4 types of sensors 3 types of tracheid detection systems for enhanced detection 100% of the piece’s surface is inspected 35 types of visual defects detected 8 types of defects detected through geometry 20 wood species for which Comact has already developed expertise 30 optimisation programmers 25 certified wood professionals from the wood processing industry dedicated to the proper operation of equipment 20 members of SERVIPLUS team specialised in optimisation.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – JoeScan
JS-25 X-Series sets new standards The JoeScan JS-25 X-Series scan heads have more than tripled the scan rate of the company’s previous technology, keeping it at the forefront of the industry’s suppliers
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or more than a decade, JoeScan has supplied 3D laser scan heads to sawmill optimisation vendors around the world. With their ease of use, stability, five-year warranty and 10-year product support policy, JoeScan scanners have earned a reputation for simplicity and reliability.
Every JoeScan scanner comes with plug-and-scan Ethernet and built-in durability to deliver accurate data in rough environments. “Our long-standing reputation for quality, reliability and support is validated by JoeScan’s continued success,” Joey Nelson, President and Founder of JoeScan said.
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The company continuously enhances its scanners while preserving the quality that has remained at the forefront of its technology since Nelson founded the company in 1999. Most recently, JoeScan released the JS-25 X-Series, which includes five models that provide flexibility in scanning solutions – standard
and extended-range, wide-angle, and two-laser or three-laser configurations. The scan heads can be used in a variety of applications, including transverse, lineal, and short-infeed lineal systems.
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With the release of its JS-25 X-Series scan heads, JoeScan more than tripled the scan rate of its previous scanners. The JS-25 X-Series captures up to 850 profiles per second. “The faster laser exposure results in higher accuracy, especially when scanning moving objects,” Fabian Hohmuth, Senior Software Engineer at JoeScan said. In addition to product quality, JoeScan places a high emphasis on customer relationships and support. Customer commitment extends beyond offering exceptional products. “In addition to the value that JoeScan scanners add to our customers’ operations, JoeScan offers customers a level of engineering support that is hard to match,” Nelson said. Have established market presence and industry excellence, JoeScan is looking at the next set of opportunities that will shape the company’s evolution. “I want to continue building JoeScan’s quality culture of engineering solid, reliable products and systems,” Nelson said. At the same time, he values innovation and creativity. “Balancing innovation with our quality culture is key to JoeScan’s future success.”
Why choose JoeScan scanners? • Scan resolution up to +/- 0.6mm • Scan rate up to 850 profiles/second • Easy-to-use Ethernet interface • One-click, automatic calibration • Encoder-synchronised scanning • Rugged, fully sealed aluminum housing • Image View feature for easy troubleshooting • 5 -year defect warranty and 10-year product support policy.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation Operation Focus – USNR
Aussie shows strength
The scanner in situ at Hyne Timber’s Tumbarumba mill
USNR’s grade scanning technology is helping Aussie company, Hyne Timber, take advantage of its position of strength, having weathered the financial crisis of recent years
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he global financial crisis wreaked havoc on many, and distinguished the resilient. One company standing tall today is Hyne Timber, operating from 11 sites across Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. Like many it had to curtail its capital investment plans, but now it is back to keeping up with the evolution of advancements being offered by forward-thinking, world-class vendors like USNR. Coming out of the crisis, the company immediately looked to grade scanning technology for its edger lines to extract the greatest value from its green mill process. And as this recent major investment project was nearing completion, Jon Kleinschmidt, CEO of Hyne Timber, emphasized the importance of remaining competitive in a company newsletter. “Sawmill technology developments have advanced significantly. The BioLuma scanner upgrade to the green mill (at Tumbarumba) will enable visibility of knots in each board to assess for knot size, knot location and dimensional properties so as to make a better edging decision. This will maximize the value we extract from each board.” Hyne Timber is a progressive, privately-owned company, and
one of the largest manufacturers of dimensional timber products in Australia. Its operations are situated in the eastern regions of Australia, and comprise two modern sawmills, a laminated beam plant, as well as several sales and distribution centers. At Tumbarumba the company operates a log yard, sawmill (supplied by USNR), dry kilns, planer mill, treatment plant and storage/distribution facilities. The mill focuses its efforts on producing high quality structural timber for construction, and its lower grade material is exported to Asian markets or used domestically in pallet plants.
Wise investment As vision technology matured, Hyne Timber realized that gains could be achieved utilizing this new method for detecting defects in its green material. Chris SkeelsPiggins, Manufacturing Manager for the company, explains. “For Radiata pine, knots and stiffness define 80% of the downgrade reasons in structurally graded products. With our edgers cutting mostly sap (outer) wood, knots are our primary reason for downgrades. The BioVision system allows us to see these knots and make an informed decision on what
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to do with them.” He continued, “We already had USNR optimization throughout the mill, and a strong relationship for support. The decision was an easy one.” Support is a very important aspect of any supplier-customer relationship, as Skeels-Piggins well knows. “Being on the opposite side of the world, having someone on call 24/7 is essential to our business.”
Upping the ante The edgers process material from raw sizes of 2.4 to 6.0 M (8-20’) lengths, 75 mm to 600 mm (3-24”) widths, and 25 mm to 75 mm (13”) thicknesses. The edger lines operate at 32-36 ppm, and include USNR’s Maximizer positioning infeeds, two 5-saw edger machines – one with reman head, and shortcoupled tipple-finger outfeeds. Optimization is MillExpert and, when first installed, scanning utilized Smart TriCam sensors for
geometric measurements. In this recent project, the transverse scan frames were replaced with new USNR BioVision frames that each accommodates 22 BioLuma 2900LV sensors. For this application the two rows of sensors are arranged above and below the flow, for 2-sided scanning which is typical for an edger process. The BioVision systems at Hyne Timber are predominantly required to grade for knots over 10mm in diameter, as well as wane. The systems offer additional features, defect recognition and classification attributes.
Improved grade yields Skeels-Piggins said he was very satisfied with both grade uplift, and the progression of the projects.
We are very happy with the results – grade yield improved by about 4% across all products - Chris Skeels-Piggins, Manufacturing Manager for Hyne Timber
SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation Operation Focus – USNR
Pictured left to right: Jack Galvin, site electrician, and Mat Thomsen, project manager, both from Hyne Timber; Bob Arnold, manager for sawmill grading systems, Paul Kangas and Mark Mellow, service technicians, all from USNR
This piece shows the top solution using visual defect optimization compared with the bottom solution which uses laser profile data only. Having the optimizer switch the position of the 100mm product, the mill is able to obtain a higher grade board “We are very happy with the results. Grade yield improved by about 4% across all products.” Skeels-Piggins was not surprised that the mill lost a small amount of solid fiber recovery. He commented that the optimization system features parameters that quantified the volume loss for them ahead of time. “Because of the knot sizes and configuration of the wood we are processing, we fully expected we would reduce the volume of fiber recovery. The simulations we
did told us that would happen, it did happen, and we got the subsequent grade uplift that we needed.” In addition to improving grade uplift and value, BioVision in the sawmill allows for focused sorting and specialized handling, drying and treatment of certain grade products as defined by the mill and identified by the BioVision system.
Achieving value Hyne Timber personnel who were key to the success of the project
included Steve Kerr, Mat Thomsen and James Davies as project managers for the two lines. Jack Galvin, site electrician, managed the electrical requirements of the new scanners, which included installing the new computers, pulling cables and minor PLC code changes. On the USNR side were Bob Arnold, sawmill grade scanning manager; Shawn Devantier, project manager; and Mark Mellow and Paul Kangas were on site to oversee installation of
the new scanners and start-up the system. The key driver for Hyne Timber’s business is ensuring it extracts the maximum value from the resource that has been entrusted to the company. It’s modern, progressive approach will keep it at the forefront of competitive advantage through ongoing investment to effectively meet the needs of its customers.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – Prologic+
Making optimisation easy Optimisation is a complicated process that can lead to unwanted compromises in the sawmill. Prologic+ has a solution that keeps the process simple without sacrificing productivity
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ne of the biggest problems in today’s mills is the growing complexity of optimisation systems such as log scanners. Simplifying those systems is a huge challenge and often achieved by compromising the performance. With the Prologic+ 3D & True Shape Scanners, using the new LMI – Dual Gocator 2880 series, mill managers get the simplicity without the compromise. One of the biggest advantages of the LMI – Dual Gocator 2880 series is the two cameras inside used to read the laser. They provide binocular 3D profile scans that eliminate occlusions due to protruding features. This avoids data dropouts that would occur with conventional single camera sensor. In addition, using built-in tools, it is possible to ignore background lighting or reflections without any dead zone, again because of the HALCO AD:Layout 3 3/8/10 binocularity.
Quality control scanner for Prologic+. Prologic+ officially introduced its new quality control scanners this year with the first installation in one of Metsä Wood’s plants in Finland – those new scanners are now widely available.
QC (Cant Quality Control) & BQC (Board Quality Control) scanners Both systems analyse all kinds of defects in real time on the cants or sideboards such as surface roughness, wane balance, thickness & width variation, average sweep, etc. With real time statistical monitoring and detailed reports, quality control has never been so easy and steady.
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dense surface points and log picture for each individual scanned log and then passes that information to the RCS Scanner. By overlaying dense profiles and pictures previously given by the first scanner, the RCS Scanner compares the actual complete final rotation from the first rotor and, if needed, adjusts or fine tune the rotation with the second rotor.
Log Sorters with DBA+ option (Dynamic Bin Assignment Plus) When the number of sawing patterns is higher than the number of bins, managers cannot affect a single pattern to every bin. A dynamic bin management has to be created by giving precedence to certain patterns with higher priorities while mixing others with lower priorities. Priorities optimise the line speed and reduce the gap as much as possible.
The system functions as follows: since the log sorting scanner doesn’t know what kind of log is coming, the DBA will use statistics and probabilities to forecast the bin attribution from an amount of logs previously run into the scanner (log history) and will choose the most relevant pattern. In other words, the DBA+ will use the information within the patterns distribution list (~1,000 logs) to decide on the most popular patterns and which ones will win their own bin.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – Lucidyne Sawmills are evermore picky about the value extracted from their raw material inputs. GradeScan is helping them reach new levels
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ibre and value recovery are arguably the two hottest topics for lumber mills around the world. New advances in technology, and especially in lumber scanning, make those hot topics even hotter. Moreover staying on top of those advances is crucial to maintaining competitiveness in today’s marketplace. Lucidyne Technologies has become the industry leader in lumber scanning by consistently incorporating technological advances that maximise fibre and value recovery for final grading into the systems designed and produced.
Lucidyne’s GradeScan The Lucidyne GradeScan system uses a proprietary set of sensors that collect data linearly on all four faces of the board. It features unmatched colour detection, identification of fibre inside the board (including slope of grain and grain distortion), and a patented T3 that identifies decay. Lucidyne’s exclusive license Dielectric technology means that it is the only company using Dielectric for density detection. GradeScan also finds timber breaks and cross breaks, sees knots behind blue stain, and identifies star check – but with detail that literally goes beyond the surface. For example, it’s not just the size of a knot that’s measured, but also its quality: pitted, loose, decayed, checked – are all required considerations for manufacturing products like decking. “At Lucidyne, we recognise that not every mill needs this powerful array of sensors,” the company stated. “But because its results are superior to what would be realised with a less robust set of sensors, even mills producing one product or just a few grades will see greater benefits using a Lucidyne GradeScan.” Once a board’s characteristics are identified, GradeScan’s powerful optimiser takes over to maximise fibre and value recovery. The user interface is intuitive and interactive, so staff will be using GradeScan productively from day one.
“And, when you’re positioning to expand into new markets, new grades, and new species, additional in-depth tools are available to help,” Lucidyne said.
The benefits of lineal orientation Lucidyne’s GradeScan is a lineal scanner, an orientation that creates notable advantages. First and foremost, its footprint is impressively small – with its compact design, it fits behind the planer in just inches of space. Mills that incorporate a GradeScan make very few changes to their existing line; there’s no need to move lug chains or create a large space. Secondly, lineal design uses just one set of sensors, so when it’s time to change or upgrade sensors, only one set is required, which minimises cost and downtime, and a lineal scanner can integrate with other sensors such as MSR, lineal moisture and CLT. Lineal scanning also has the added advantage of looking at fibre in the same direction as the fibre is running, which provides a greater level of accuracy. Further, the GradeScan enclosure is pressurised and temperature-controlled, and the compact system won’t expand or contract as temperatures change, so the measurement stays accurate. Lineal scanning also results in the most accurate warp detection available. Lucidyne’s warp detection system measures the board’s crook, twist and bow when it is in its natural, relaxed state. “Because we don’t artificially constrain the board, the resultant measurement is highly accurate,” Lucidyne said. In this lineal process, boards can get crossed or turned over before they reach the saws. To ensure that the correct solution is matched to each board, Lucidyne’s patented True-Q board tracking system identifies each board by its unique ‘fibreprint’. Without making marks of any kind on the board, each board is automatically matched to its correct solution before reaching the trimmer.
Lucidyne Technologies maximises fibre and value recovery Lucidyne’s GradeScan system maximises fibre recovery, helping sawmills get the most value from their raw materials
One team, one focus “At Lucidyne, everyone is committed to one thing: final grading of lumber,” the manufacturer said. “We don’t build planers, or saws, or trimmers – our sole focus and dedication is premier, reliable, and efficient lumber scanning and optimisation. “Many of us have spent our
entire careers at Lucidyne, and we are especially proud of the new talent that’s joined us over the last few years. Our service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – and we’re proud of the great partnerships and friendships we have built with our customers over the years.”
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Upper Columbia Mill smashes production records
Since opening its doors, the Upper Columbia Mill has consistently beaten its year-on-year production figures by prioritising state-ofthe-art technology and controlled raw material supply
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n 2007 GreenWood Tree Farm Fund and Collins embarked on a joint venture to build Upper Columbia Mill, with a vision of constructing a mill that sources timber exclusively from GreenWood Tree Farm’s Pacific Albus plantation and uses state-ofthe-art technology to process it. To do this, they situated Upper Columbia Mill amid GreenWood Tree Farm’s 24,000-acre tree farm in Boardman, Oregon, US. The FSC-certified plantation, which surrounds Upper Columbia Mill, differentiates the operation from most sawmills and provides them with several unique advantages. Upper Columbia Mill does not buy trees on the open market, which allows them to remain competitive in a challenging economy.
Unlike the timber sold on the open market, Pacific Albus timber is consistent, uniform and sustainable. Due to the tree farm’s proximity, logs are harvested within three miles of the mill and do not have to be cut to highway length for transport. Stems arrive at Upper Columbia Mill within one-and-a-half days of harvest. As the mill’s production fluctuates, the logging levels can shift accordingly. Combined, these factors have a substantial impact on Upper Columbia Mill’s bottom line. When Upper Columbia Mill opened its doors in September 2008, they operated with a skeleton crew while they fine-tuned the equipment and operations. Now the mill employs approximately 85 full-time employees, and that number continues to grow. Since opening, Upper Columbia Mill has consistently broken production records. During
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its first year, Upper Columbia Mill produced more than 5 Mbdft of lumber. By 2012, it generated 48 Mbdft. In 2013, Upper Columbia mill exceeded its 2012 record by more than 20%, producing more than 59 Mbdft. The random-width lumber the mill produces is used for several applications: furniture, decorative framing, pallet stock, pencil stock and even snowboards.
Customised optimization meets unique needs and reduces learning curve As a new operation, Upper Columbia Mill had the opportunity to select and deploy state-of-theart technology. It was vital to select equipment and optimisation systems that fit its particular needs, rather than deploying a solution with a one-size-fits-all approach. “Every tree, every species is different,” Scott
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SAWLINES: Operation Focus – JOESCAN Ezell, Maintenance Superintendent at Upper Columbia Mill, said. “So is every mill. Upper Columbia Mill needs equipment that can meet our unique requirements.” When Upper Columbia Mill approached Nelson Bros Engineering about optimisation systems, the mill asked for a single customised solution throughout the merchandising, gang, board edger and trimmer operations. Upper Columbia Mill wanted one system that the crew could easily learn and maintain. Nelson Bros Engineering delivered. “With Nelson Bros, we asked for a system that met certain criteria,” Ezell said. “They deployed the same hardware across four machine centers and made it work. It just fits. It’s the same JoeScan scan heads, same interface and same concept throughout all four machine centers. We only have to learn one system. The platform
he says. Calibration is just as straightforward. “Calibration of JoeScan scan heads is easy. We can just dial them in and go.” The simplicity of JoeScan scan heads contributes to Upper Columbia Mill’s operational productivity. By using a simple scanning system, the crew at Upper Columbia Mill can focus on production rather than learning the intricacies of complex equipment. “The simplicity of JoeScan’s products makes them worth their weight in gold,” Ezell said.
JoeScan heads provide profiling data to optimise cutting decisions At Upper Columbia Mill, the scanning process begins in the merchandising area. The JoeScan scan heads capture detailed data on the geometry of the stem, and this data is analyzed to identify the key components and characteristics to optimise for the
JoeScan scan heads provide information on the sides of the board and identify wane works, and it doesn’t need a million layers to meet everyone’s needs.”
Simplicity of JoeScan’s heads contributes to productivity Scanning is an integral component of the optimization, and Upper Columbia Mill uses 24 JoeScan scan heads in the four machine centers to optimise cutting decisions and maximize yield. Even before the mill was operational, Ezell was impressed with JoeScan scan heads because of the easy setup and calibration. “To power up a JoeScan scan head, all you need is two plugs – Ethernet and the connector – and it’s up and running. It doesn’t require a special computer,”
best recovery. The scanning data feeds directly into the optimizer program, which conveys information to the PLC (program logic controller) system that controls the six-saw merchandising line. Some scanning solutions use up to four scan heads to profile stems; JoeScan scan heads accomplish the profiling needed with just two. In 2013, Upper Columbia Mill added a veneer plant. According to Ezell, the veneer plant adds “a whole new level of complexity to the system.” The system has to differentiate between veneer blocks and sawmill blocks, and then position the saws correctly to cut a straight log and optimize the
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cut for maximum recovery. JoeScan scan heads are an essential part of the system. The high-resolution, accurate scan data enables the optimisation program to identify the nodes, evaluate alternate cutting patterns and ultimately select the most valuable set of blocks to cut from a given stem. After the primary breakdown, two JoeScan scan heads profile cants before they pass through the gang saw. A scan head positioned on each side of the cant determines the optimal cutting solution, and several decision processes rely on the data from the scan head. Currently, the gang runs up to 500 bdft/minute. While the cants go through the gang saw, the flitches move to the edger. Two additional JoeScan scan heads profile the flitches from the side and create a profile of the entire length. The data from the scan head helps determine where to cut the flitch to make a board. The edger optimiser system runs 1,250 bdft/minute, so it’s imperative that the scan heads are fast and reliable. During the last stage of the sawing process, the boards travel to the trimmer. Upper Columbia Mill’s trimmer uses a bank of 18 JoeScan scan heads that profile entire boards transversely. The scan heads profile the boards from three different angles – two rows of six scan heads profile the bottom of the board, and a row of six scan heads on the top provides information on the sides of the board and identifies wane. According to Ezell, the scan heads identify “how much we can
Scott Ezell, Maintenance Superintendent, Upper Columbia Mill see, where it’s at on the board, and what we’re going to do to improve the final product.” The system trades off between length and quality as identified by the scan head data and trims the wane to make the highest-value board. Once the boards go through the trimmer, the information from the scan head is also used to control a dynamic floating-sort process that directs each of the boards to one of 15 bins.
Ease of use and reliability of JoeScan scan heads drives uptime Downtime is costly for Upper Columbia Mill, and every minute counts. Consequently, Ezell values the clean design of the optimisation and scanning systems. If necessary, his crew can troubleshoot the system. “The optimisation with JoeScan scan heads offers a process that’s clean enough that end users and the crew can operate it and troubleshoot if necessary,” he said. “Ten years ago, you needed an electrical engineer involved with the troubleshooting. With this system, we don’t need a magic decoder ring to operate it.”
JoeScan scan heads transversely profile boards in the trimmer
SAWLINES: Operation Focus – JOESCAN This is critical – now that the mill operates 60 h/week, Ezell relies on his team to troubleshoot issues when he is unavailable. Equipment reliability also drives uptime. The level of reliability provided by JoeScan scan heads gives Ezell peace of mind. “The JoeScan scan heads just work,” he said. The combination of reliability and simplicity that JoeScan scan heads offer makes them an ideal fit for Upper Columbia Mill – as a new mill, and as it continues to grow and evolve.
Upper Columbia Mill lays the groundwork for future growth Since opening in 2008, Upper Columbia Mill has continuously thrived. So what’s next?
Today, data is used to track and enhance the mill’s operations. The next step is to tie the mill data with the tree farm data to optimise tree spacing, watering, pruning and other aspects of the growing process. The evolution of the tree farm will enable Upper Columbia Mill to have a steady, sustainable supply of high-quality Pacific Albus. Continued operational efficiency is vital as well – the mill wants to eliminate downtime and continue to break records without increasing its hours of operation.
A JoeScan scan head has run strong on the edger since the mill opened in September 2008
Although these are ambitious goals, Upper Columbia Mill is resolute. And there’s no doubt about it: Upper Columbia Mill is equipped for success.
Lumber is sorted, stacked and loaded for transport to Upper Columbia Mill’s planing mill
Upper Columbia Mill sources timber exclusively from GreenWood Tree Farm’s Pacific Albus plantation
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Autolog’s new tracheid sensor – double laser technology
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Autolog has announced its new knot identification technology based on the detection of the wood fibre orientation. This TBS-2 sensor uses a dual laser technology to maximize tracheid data collection for high accuracy knot detection The first laser emits a series of dots which are spaced at ¼” and the second laser emits a solid line spaced at ½” from the dotted line
The first laser line provides information on the direction of the fibre and the second laser line provides information on the dispersion of light in the fibre. By combining this data, they are able to identify knots with a very high level of accuracy and with virtually no false detection.
Here is an example of the colour image This sensor is the first in Autolog’s new series that can operate up to 4000 ft/ minute. The operating speed of the company’s sensor allows them to take readings at 1/8” (0.125”) at 4000 ft/ minute. They can also operate at a speed of 1/10” (0.100”) at 3000 ft/minute.
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SAWLINES: Scanning & Optimisation – USNR
Above and beyond USNR’s MyMill platform provides a wide range of system controls and information access
Leveraging existing relationships has delivered a successful outcome for one Canadian plywood business and its supplier
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SNR’s MyMill is expanding its boundaries – it is moving beyond machine control into the realm of optimisation and millwide automation. MyMill will soon become a window into the operation and inner workings of the manufacturing process. USNR aims to offer sawmills more ways to make the job easier, and make the process more efficient. MyMill has successfully bridged the gap from stationary HMI interface to mobile device access for on-the-go machine control in several applications, most commonly used to control bin sorters. Since its launch in 2012 USNR has installed over 20 MyMill systems, and customers have been enjoying the benefits. Concurrently, USNR engineers have been busy expanding the capability of the MyMill platform. This new capability is ready for prime time, encompassing control for the machine, scanner and optimisation components of any – or all, USNR processing centres.
of the functionally of scanning, optimisation and PLC control systems, and allows access via web-browser-enabled mobile devices. Now, sawmill managers can take the tools of their trade with then as they travel around the millsite. “Imagine the ability to not only control a machine’s functionality, but also control scanner functions and diagnostics, monitor and analyse your optimisers’ solutions, view production reports, and more,” the company said. “All this is available on any hand-held device with a browser, as you move around the mill. You hold the controls that unlock the process. “You’ve made the transition to mobile connectivity in your
personal life, now USNR is bringing that ability to interact with your environment at your workplace. The future is here.”
New functionality Here is new functionality you will unlock with the expanded MyMill Millwide Mobile Automation platform: system functions; sensor calibration; alarms and notifications; performance metrics; data tracking, logging, monitoring, analysing; diagnostics; and graphical solution diagnostics for ease of analysis. This new capability will network all USNR systems together, whether they are on the MillExpert, Newnes Sawmill Suite, or automated grading platforms. Managers will no longer be required to travel from
Features and benefits • Real time data in the palm of your hand • No need to travel from one computer room to another to monitor data and access reports
Imagine the possibilities
• Powerful information and communications capability
MyMill is a software suite developed by USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with their equipment on the go, using mobile devices. MyMill replicates much
• Easier troubleshooting and maintenance • Reduces downtime • Dedicated wireless infrastructure, on secure in-plant network • Available as an option to PLC control and optimization with new USNR installations.
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one computer room to another to monitor data and access reports.
Case study: early focus on value Chris Kalesnikoff, Operations Manager for Kalesnikoff Lumber of Thrums, British Columbia, Canada, was an early adaptor of the MyMill mobile machine control technology, with a system installed with the mill’s new bin sorter in 2013. “The MyMill system suited us very well, as we understand and relate to mobile communications technology,” he said. “This is the way the world is moving.” Kalesnikoff related that the mill had previously used a largely manual lumber sorting process. He recognised the value of going to an automated system and quickly saw the benefit of the MyMill technology. “The MyMill system suited us very well as the mill employs a young generation of sawmillers, and we understand and relate to mobile communications technology like using iPads and iPods,” he said. Kalesnikoff explained that the mill runs a tight operation with a single 12-person shift, and every member of its lean crew is versatile. Selecting the MyMill system
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seemed an obvious choice. Kalesnikoff explained that installing the mobile system required much less time and expense than a traditional sorter control system. There is no need to purchase and install multiple consoles, and no need to route the associated cables and wiring. “A big thing for us was the reduced cost,” he added.
Embracing technology
Data tracking, logging, monitoring, analysing are all available at the manager’s fingertips, from any location on your mill floor
“Our crew has all been trained on the mobile devices, and we all use them,” Kalesnikoff said. “Our guys are very hands-on, but our trimmer operator is the one who is primarily chasing the bins.” He went on to explain a recent scenario. The operator at the canter can see some of the sort bins, and when he noticed a bin didn’t index all the way down he called the trimmer operator with his radio to tell him about it. The trimmer operator simply lowered the bin using his mobile device instead of having to travel to the bin console to manually press the button. Kalesnikoff said it is nice to be able to scroll through the mobile screen, and the bin information is all right there. “It’s great for troubleshooting. The operators can tell which photoeye is covered, and with the sorter being 300 ft long it saves a lot of time. It makes so much sense to have the control in the palm in your hand.” Already running with a minimal crew, Kalesnikoff said, “We are using the same number of people, but we are using them in different places than we would have without the benefit of mobile technology. We planned on not having anybody chasing bins full time, and that’s definitely a nice feature.”
New horizons USNR recognised with the early success of the mobile machine control functionality, that expanding this platform could offer much more to improve the day-to-day operation for mills. The company introduced this new capability at the recent Ligna and SFPA Expo events in Hannover and Atlanta, and is receiving much interest from the industry. AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2015 | International Forest Industries 43
Shredders & Grinders
The HG6000TX is powered by a 563 kW Caterpillar C18 Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine, with an optional 630 hp (470 kW) Tier 3 platform for lesser regulated countries
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Strength in abundance The words ‘Heavy Duty’ are thrown around regularly in the context of forestry equipment but in fewer applications are they so much a necessity than in the world of shredding and grinding forestry and other industrial waste
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ot surprising given the jobs we ask our shredding and grinding equipment to undertake, the focus from manufacturers is generally on the strength of their units. Unlike in other industry sectors where the importance of various aspects of performance is spread across multiple facets of the machine, for shredders and grinders durability is the standout feature that needs to make the grade. So, unlike other industry industry sectors, International Forest Industries does not particularly like to see a huge departure in focus from the shredder and grinder manufacturers
and so we are pleased with what we’ve seen from this year’s contributors to our technology review. Without exception, we can be confident in the robustness of each machine featured this year. While that’s a great starting point, it doesn’t help the contractor choose which unit is right for his or her specific business and to that end, we have managed to put together a range of equipment with various and specific points of difference.
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The Vermeer HG6000TX is well suited to hard-to-reach locals
Vermeer has enhanced its popular HG6000TX track undercarriage horizontal grinder to help improve efficiency on large-scale land clearing and wood processing job sites. The HG6000TX is powered by a 755 hp (563 kW) Caterpillar C18 Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine, with an optional 630 hp (470 kW) Tier 3 platform for lesser regulated countries. The Tier 4i/Stage IIIB meets the latest emissions requirements, helping to improve carbon footprints without sacrificing performance. The HG6000TX is equipped with 66 cm (26 in) double grouser track pads to help reduce ground pressure. The suspension provides 17.8 cm (7 in) of ground clearance under the track undercarriage,
making it ideal for tough-to-reach jobsites and uneven terrain. Ground speed of the HG6000TX has been increased as well, allowing the unit to move at speeds up to 4.2 km/h for faster moves from jobsite to jobsite to help it keep pace with loading equipment. The SmartFeed feed system automatically controls grinding speed based on engine RPM levels, and the hydraulic feed roller keeps material moving to maximise loading speed and productivity. With reversible hammers and tips, the patented Series II duplex drum system simplifies maintenance and nearly doubles the wear life compared to single-sided designs. The HG6000TX features a thrown object deflector, which reduces the quantity and distance of thrown debris to help increase jobsite safety. A single-piece discharge conveyor belt allows for better flow of material from belly to load-out to prevent bottlenecks. To transport the machine, the operator can track a grinder onto the new dolly system using a wireless remote control unit from up to 91.4 m (300 ft). Remote operation allows the operator to engage tracks for onsite manoeuvrability and view and change a variety of settings during operation, while monitoring various engine parameters from inside the loader cab or in a remote location. The new dolly transport system eliminates the need for a conventional truck trailer — such as a drop deck — greatly reducing operating costs and enhancing manoeuvrability.
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Feed and Continuous Production
We’ve designed the Morbark® 3800XL Wood Hog to be the best horizontal grinder on the market. It will dramatically increase your production capacity and operating efficiency, so you can fill your pockets as fast as it fills your trucks. • More Productive – A larger, more aggressive hammermill and independent drive motors on the feed-wheel and belt-chain result in a continuous feed with higher production, greater fuel efficiency, and a more consistent end product. • More Convenient – The Morbark Integrated Control System allows you to maximize production and keep the belt full with just an occasional tweak of your thumb. And you can conveniently service the grates and hammers while standing up, with plenty of headroom and space to work. • More Reliable – The 3800XL is protected from foreign objects by the best solution available: an externally adjustable breakaway torque limiter that releases instantly when overloaded without stalling the engine; this significantly reduces potential damage and decreases downtime. The Morbark® 3800XL Wood Hog is part of a full line of heavy-duty industrial grinders from the leader in the industry. Learn more about our machines and our extensive product support network at www.morbark.com.
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With a history of excellence and innovation, Morbark has set a high standard for wood and organic waste reduction equipment. Since 1990, when Morbark introduced the first industrial tub grinders, followed quickly by the Wood Hog horizontal grinders, the company has been an industry leader by providing customers with the robust, rugged and reliable equipment they count on, day-inday-out. “Morbark is dedicated to customer success, listening to customers and discussing their needs, and then working to continuously improve our products based on those needs,” the manufacturer stated. With seven models of Wood Hog horizontal grinders, six models of tub grinders and a new shredder, Morbark works with customers to choose and customise the machine that’s right for them. Those grinders are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, on tracks or tyres, diesel- or electric-powered. The tub grinder line can be configured with a cab and loader to eliminate the need for a separate machine to feed the unit. A key standard feature for Morbark grinders is the Integrated Control System diagnostic tool, which monitors hydraulic pressures, temperatures, clutch systems and engine efficiency to maximise performance and decrease downtime. “All Morbark equipment is aggressive, highly productive and engineered to provide the power and features needed to maximise output and enhance profitability,” the company stated. “That’s why Morbark is one of the largest and most respected names in grinding.”
Morbark Wood Hogs “The Wood Hog is the best industrial-grade grinder you can get for processing brush, yard waste, clearing debris, storm debris, C&D waste, other mixed woody feedstocks, and asphalt
shingles into saleable products,” Morbark stated. All Wood Hogs come standard with a laser-cut, factory-balanced rotor for exceptional durability, and an aggressive feed wheel with an internal poclain drive that has no chains or sprockets for more torque and reduced maintenance. All Morbark Wood Hog models
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include Morbark’s exclusive externally adjustable torque limiter. This advanced feature enables the operator to reduce the torque for easy release when grinding heavily contaminated material or tighten it to grind uncontaminated material, without special tools.
Morbark Tub Grinders
Morbark offers a complete line of tub grinders, designed for the most challenging recycling applications. They excel at processing yard waste, stumps, pallets, and other mixed woody feedstocks. “From the compact and easy to haul 950 Tub Grinder to the 1600, the largest tub grinder on the market, Morbark Tub Grinders
The 3800 Wood Hog
provide best-in-class performance when they’re new and continue to perform and produce after several thousand hours of demanding work.”
Cleaner, greener and more efficient Morbark grinders are available with either diesel or electric-powered
motors. For stationary applications, electric-powered equipment can help reduce emissions, noise levels, and fuel and operational costs. Plus, electric equipment does all this while maintaining similar performance and output to diesel-powered equipment, according to Morbark. Morbark has designed and built
electric-powered systems for more than 50 years for customers with diverse needs and applications. For all electric-powered equipment, Morbark has an advanced electrical testing area within the factory. Its massive electrical machine test panel allows the company to take each piece of electric-powered equipment,
test-run it at full RPM and do the necessary pressure checks, verifying the settings through results – not just inspections – and conduct a comprehensive test of all systems.
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SHREDDERS & GRINDERS The Morbark 1300B Tub Grinder
Morbark HT1042 Slow-Speed Shredder Morbark recently introduced the HT1042, an aggressive, versatile slow-speed, high-torque shredder, which can be used to pre-shred or make the required end product size. Designed as a universal machine for the reduction of mixed materials — such as wood and green waste, C&D waste, tyres, railroad ties, plastic and more — it features a single-rotor design, adjustable anvil and removable grate system, allowing the contractor to quickly change machine set-up based on material to be processed and desired end product. “When you choose Morbark, you get more than the best shredding and grinding equipment; you get the benefit of nearly 60
The recently introduced Morbark HT1042 Slow-Speed Shredder
years of experience, the flexibility to create a machine or system to suit your specific needs, and a global dealer network for unmatched parts and service support,” Morbark said.
From the compact and easy to haul 950 Tub Grinder to the 1600, the largest tub grinder on the market, Morbark Tub Grinders provide bestin-class performance when they’re new and continue to perform and produce after several thousand hours of demanding work. – Morbark
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Key benefits of the HT1042 1. Ease of maintenance: the HT1042 shredder is designed with serviceability in mind. All daily maintenance, such as cleaning the air filter, and checking and changing most fluids, can be done while standing at ground level. 2. Versatility: the HT1042’s ground-level adjustment door allows the operator to adjust the anvil in as little as two minutes, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. The counter knives can be repositioned to six different locations – higher for waste wood or lower for industrial waste – to give you the best end product. Available setup options from 20-40 rpm and varying insert/counter knife combinations provides multiple alternatives to find the right mix of speed, fuel economy, and output quality for the application. 3. Low operating costs: the single rotor and bolt-on hammer inserts for reduced maintenance times, the internal rotor gearbox with high torque for greater fuel efficiency, and the large hydraulic reservoir for lower operating temperatures all play a part to reduce operating costs – and increase your bottom line.
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Originally manufactured as the CBI Magnum Force 5800BT, Terex Environmental Equipment’s TBG650 is an upswing horizontal grinder engineered to provide land clearing companies, mulch yards and demolition wood processors a machine capable of highvolume throughput and maximum reliability. Terex Materials Processing, a business segment of Terex Corporation, purchased the assets of CBI earlier this year. Portable grinding and chipping machines manufactured by CBI now come under Terex Environmental Equipment (TEE), a division of Terex Materials Processing. TEE was launched in 2011 but it would require purchasing a company with the reputation and long-standing success of CBI to elevate the brand to new heights. The TBG650, like other portable CBI grinders and chippers, is manufactured out of CBI’s Newton, NH production plant. It may carry a new name and colours, but the TBG650 is still designed and built with the finest components possible. With many of its
standard design principles based off the TBG680 (CBI Magnum Force 6800BT), the TBG650 is an aggressive and economic addition to TEE. Powered by a Caterpillar C-18, 765 hp (570 kW) diesel engine with Tier 4 features, it is a heavy-duty power unit that meets the highest of emission regulations. Weighing less than 63,000 lbs (28,576 kg), it features a 40 in diameter x 48 in wide (1,016 mm x 1,219 mm) upturn, steel-forged drum rotor. It processes logs, stumps and waste wood into high-quality biofuel and mulch. The TBG650 clamshell hog box opening provides machine servicemen more room behind the screens for increased throughput and ease of maintenance. If screens must be replaced, the opening offers a direct line to lift and remove the existing screens. A simple push of a button retracts the hog box’s two main locking pins and a second button activates two hydraulic cylinders that lift the entire upper section to a vertical position. To ensure complete customer protection, there is a two-grate system with both top and bottom screens that include shear pin protection. The top screen can be bolted in or loose mounted if the unit is equipped with the optional quick release feature. The anvil and grates are
TEE was launched in 2011 but it would require purchasing a company with the reputation and long-standing success of CBI to elevate the brand to new heights – Terex supported by shear pins for full protection.
Slow speed & medium speed shredders The double-shaft shredders of the TDS820 and TDSV20 are Terex’s latest models of mobile shredders. The TDS820 is designed as a double-shaft slow speed shredder while the TDSV20 is a unique mobile concept combining a double-shaft medium speed shredding unit with end product sizing screens. Both machines are in full production out of TEE’s production facility in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The TDS820’s independent high-torque shafts eliminate wrappage and allow the machine to shred all types of raw material including household waste, bulky waste, commercial waste, used tyres, green waste and wood waste. A hydrostatic drive and fully
welded tooth configuration offer operators exceptional protection against contaminants whilst giving impressive throughput and excellent material reduction. A user-friendly colour display can be used to select one of the standard shredding programs or can be used to configure a unique program to suit the application, thus maximising production and efficiency. If the twin shafts encounter any material blockage, the machine operator can control each shaft with a remote control. To prevent material ingress, each shaft bearing is automatically lubricated, which also improves the service life of the double-shaft setup. The twin shafts operate between 0-40 rpm and measure 27.5 in in diameter and 78 in in length (700 mm x 2,000 mm). What helps make the TDS820 a versatile shredder is its diesel
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The TDS V20 is one of the recent models of Terex mobile shredders engine package. Depending upon geographical emission regulations, it is powered by a Scania DC13 331 kW (440 hp) Tier 4 Final (US & EU), Scania DC13 371 kW (497 hp) Constant Speed (EU) or a Scania DC13 331 kW (440 hp) Tier 2 (ROW). The TDSV20 medium speed shredder is an industry first within the mobile shredding sector and highlights TEE’s desire to manufacture machines which are being demanded for by presentday customers. Static shredder manufacturer Vecoplan has worked in partnership with TEE to produce this mobile machine, the impressive pedigree of both companies guaranteeing customers the results they demand. The medium speed shafts operate up to 160 RPM and have precision machined bolt-on cutting teeth. Its screen system, available in different sizes, comes complete with an intelligent protection system, allowing a desired particle size to be produced, whilst processing foreign objects. This mobile shredder’s ability to produce a controlled product size in one pass is of huge benefit to the operator, saving time and fuel. Like the TDS820, its twin shredding shafts are 78 in in length and but is 24 in in diameter (630 mm x 2,000 mm). The machine is available with three diesel engine types: Scania DC13 Tier 4 final (368 kW/493 hp) (US and EU), Scania DC13 Tier 3 (371 kW/497 hp)
(EU), and Scania DC13 Tier 2 (368 kW/493 hp) (ROW). TDSV20 shreds difficult materials such as wood waste, green waste, domestic and industrial waste and is particularly suited to producing solid recovered fuel (SRF).
Horizontal grinders don’t have to break the bank, according to Rayco. The RH1754 is designed to be a productive horizontal grinder
priced within the reach of the small contractor. With low operating costs and versatility to process a wide range of materials, Rayco’s RH1754 is the economical solution for reducing green waste, pallets, lumber scraps, etc and making high quality mulch. A variety of tooth and screen options allow operators to tailor the end product to achieve their result. Despite its compact size, the RH1754 is outfitted with the same features found on larger grinders. A wide infeed opening accepts pallets and bulky material. Easily
The RH1754 is a productive horizontal grinder
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removable debris screens and reversing fans keep the radiator clear and extend service intervals. A magnetic head pulley on the discharge conveyor sorts out nails and light metals. And the screens can be changed in minutes to minimise set-up time. The towable version is light enough to be easily transported from on job to the next. For those that want the ultimate in mobility, the RH1754 is available on a heavy duty steel track undercarriage.
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SHREDDERS & GRINDERS Benz OM 473 with a power output of 625 hp, to the BA 725 from the middle of 2014 as standard. This drivetrain operates extremely economically and provides extremely high torques. Furthermore, the engine manufacturer promises extremely long service life. During the transition period up to the end of 2015, JENZ will also offering the BA 725 with the old Mercedes-Benz OM 460 engine as an option. The proven drive concept is also present in the new BA 725. Using the Vario-Flex control system, which is fitted as standard, the operator can continuously adapt the engine speed to the material and therefore save fuel. This is also helped by the JENZ-EnergySaver-function (JES), which enables the entire unit to be run down to tick-over at the push of a button if a short break in operations is required. The optional Twin Gear gearbox allows the operator to adapt the rotor speed to the source material. The working speed of the hammer drum can be 500 or 1,000 rpm. A further reduction can be achieved using the varioflex controller. The main benefit of this system is initially the extended application range. Because of different rotor speed levels customers can use the machine for shredding (fast rpm) and chipping (low rpm).
Optimised material flow, more safety JENZ has used the necessary conversion to emission category Tier 4 to further optimise other areas of the machine. For example, the draw-in height has been increased from 720 mm to 820 mm, and the top draw-in roller speed
Above - Jenz BA 725
In order to meet exhaust emission standards in Tier 4, JENZ is fitting the BA 725 with a new engine. During the course of this necessary conversion other areas of the machine were also optimised.
New engine for Tier 4 final Meeting exhaust emission standards is one of the largest challenges facing chipper manufacturers. All JENZ biomass processors are driven by high-powered, economical
Mercedes-Benz engines. Since the changeover to Tier 3b (beginning of 2012), the exhaust gas is posttreated outside the engine using SCR technology. The chemical reaction in a catalyst changes nitrogen oxide into water and nitrogen. This takes place with the aid of an aqueous urea solution (AdBlue), which is carried in an extra tank. The next stage, which is the conversion to Tier 4 final, cannot be implemented using the former Mercedes-Benz engines (OM 460, 510 hp). For this reason JENZ has fitted a new engine, the Mercedes-
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has been increased by 30%. This enables higher throughput rates and simplifies the feeding, because irregular infeeds are pulled apart by the roller. JENZ has also improved the proven IPS impact protection system to further reduce the risk of machine damage. If a foreign body enters the machine, the rotor stops, the crosspiece under the rotor swivels downwards and away, the draw-in runs in reverse and the screen basket opens. This means that the foreign body is automatically slung out.
Simple screen basket changing In order to make maintenance and conversion work easier, JENZ is now fitting the new BA 725 with a three part screen basket as standard. Each segment only weighs 25 kg and can be changed without any problems by only one person. Older machines can also be fitted out with this new screen basket if the frame is replaced. New screen baskets with larger openings are also available with immediate effect for the manufacture of coarser chipping material.
Improved control system JENZ has set the standards for operation of all machines with its ‘easygreen’ control system irrespective of whether the machine is a chipper, a biomass processor, or an HGV, power takeoff shaft or stationary machine. In addition to the well-known machine monitoring function, this controller also provides the operator with service and economic data. Job management is a new facility: the terminal allows customer and job data to be
The draw-in height has been increased from 720 mm to 820 mm, and the top draw-in roller speed has been increased by 30% to enable higher throughput rates and simplify the feeding, because irregular infeeds are pulled apart by the roller – Jenz
SHREDDERS & GRINDERS recorded, saved and subsequently transferred to a PC via a USB stick so that it can be displayed in Excel. The data can then be used to invoice the customer at a later date. Easygreen also makes error analysis easier from now on. The terminal saves all the important operating parameters over a period of 10,000 operating hours. If there is a fault, JENZ customer service can access this data to limit the error as quickly as possible.
Extensive basic fittings The BA 725 is a powerful and heavy shredder for the professional processing of biomasses. The range of use is large, and ranges from garden cuttings and organic waste treatment through fragmentation of scrap, trunk and root wood, up to processing substrate for biogas facilities. Due to the many possible task definitions, there is a whole series of additional fittings available for the BA 725. This now includes a new, easily-foldable conveyor belt with a discharge height of 4,500 mm and an integrated underride guard. The machine is extremely
stably-built in order to guarantee long service life. This all has an effect on the overall weight. For this reason the BA 725 is mostly fitted out with a triple-axle chassis in the basic version. This means that the operator can obtain road traffic approval, even abroad in Europe.
Doppstadt this year enlarged the range of applications for its DW slow-speed series to include fine shredding through a new roller system. The optional use of four different tooth sizes for shredding is combined with the new innovative ‘Limiter’ re-shredding system. Therefore, the slow-speed shredders DW 3060 Type F and DW 2060 Power Flap – further developments of the Doppstadt DW Buffalo range – now produce comparably fine material to the high-speed shredders. At the same time this method reduces the undesirable fine fraction to a minimum.
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The new AK 560 Bio Power combines the wellproven AK series technology and new technical components – Thomas Diekmann, Doppstadt
The heart of the new DW series is composed of a solid shredding roller with up to 40 mm (1.6 in) wall thickness, which can be changed within a short time. The new resistant re-shredding system ‘Limiter’ prevents oversize particles in output material. Four different tooth sizes from small to extralarge can be used in one machine. The tooth row change is possible without tools outside the machine, thus reducing the maintenance and wear costs. The name of the shredder DW 2060 Power Flap tells a story of its innovative evolution: the use of a hydraulically controlled feeding hopper extension or ‘Power Flap’ enhances the material infeed. Even with bulky material, the throughput
is increased by up to 30%. The Power Flap is activated either automatically or by hand with the Doppstadt-Multicontroller. The multi-purpose shredder DW 3080 K3 Mammoth for all waste wood, biomass and waste applications works with the new shredding system. “The scrap-proven machine meets all the challenges and it is equipped with a powerful magnetic separator,” the manufacturer said. “The DW 3080 K3 can also be equipped with an optional limit near-mesh grain separator ‘Selector’. Meanwhile, Doppstadt has improved its AK 560 Universal Shredder for a stronger, faster and cleaner result.
TBC435 DRUM CHIPPER • Featuring two 40”D x 48”W rotor options, it can make high-quality fuel chips custom sized from 1/2”–1” or ‘micro-chips’ from 1/8”–1/2” from logs up to 24” in diameter. • Out-produces the competition by up to 50% on a daily basis and has a highproduction capability of 100-plus tons per hour. • Caterpillar C-18; 765 HP diesel engine
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AK 560 Bio Power advantages 1. Finer: the optimised 2.5 t Doppstadt flail drum has been equipped with the new Dopp-Lock technology. The larger gyrating mass increases the forces of the single, free-swinging tools many times over, the materials are shredded more intensely.
“The new AK 560 Bio Power combines the well-proven AK series technology and new technical components,” Thomas Diekmann, Doppstadt Product Manager, explained. “The result is a multipurpose shredder, which offers all
2. Faster: the new Dopp-Lock technology is a form-fitting quickchanging system, which permits the uncomplicated change of the shredding tools. Different material requirements can be realised by changing the Multi-Mesh re-shredding system within a short time. The free-swinging Dopp-Lock shredding tools combined with other life components to guarantee a longer service life, even when contaminated material is fed into the unit. 3. More ecological and powerful: the whole unit is driven by the new MTU 6R1300 engine, which achieves a higher output compared to the predecessor model AK 510 and which complies with the exhaust standard Tier 4 final without intricate particulate filter. 4. Easier and safer: A large, self-explanatory coloured display combined with the well-known Doppstadt Multi-Controller ensures the comfortable and safe operation of the whole machine outside the danger zone. The electrical equipment is based on a few exchange components, which can easily be replaced in case of damages even by less specialised personnel.
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the advantages of the predecessor model AK 510 – and enhances them. “The new AK 560 BIO POWER works faster and finer than its predecessor.” “Just as the predecessor models
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of the AK series, the AK 560 adapts to our customers’ requirements and demands as regards the operation, the adjustment and the equipment,” Diekmann said. “The machine can be adapted flexibly to all the needs in view of the required products and economic efficiency.”
German family company, ARJES, was founded in 2007 by Tetyana and Norbert Hammel. For the last 25 years, Hammel has developed innovative machines for the recycling industry. To realise his vision of future recycling
the forest industry, to the high end model VZ 950 with high capacities for shredding cars and scrap metal. “All our machines generate end product sizes between 500 mm and 200 mm,” ARJES said. “Our newly developed ARJES Ventimill can generate even finer end product sizes of up to 15 mm.”
The Dopp-Lock system machinery, around 100 employees work in the headquarters in Leimbach, Germany. Year-after-year, ARJES optimises its products and introduces new products. All products are available with electric drive so “our customers do not depend on the fluctuation of fuel prices to recycle their waste, scrap metal or wood”. “They are protecting resources and generating new ones with their ARJES machines,” the company said. Different types and models make it easier for the customer to choose the right machine for their requirements. Ranging from the Raptor and BioMaster series, which are specifically designed for
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Peterson latching Impact Release System
The new 6710D is Peterson’s largest horizontal grinder and is designed for operations that need the most durable, highest output machine. Powered by a 1,125 hp (838 Kw) Tier II, Caterpillar C32 engine (or an optional Tier IVi Caterpillar C32 engine), the 6710D is designed for the toughest jobs. “With a feed opening of 127 x 168 cm (50 x 66 in), the 6710D can even process large stumps
that used to be reserved for tub grinders,” Peterson stated. “The grinder is particularly suited for land clearing operations or other applications where mobility is desired. Track mounting also reduces material handling costs in conventional recycling yards. “With the R+ package, the 6710D can be configured as a midspeed grinder to handle heavily contaminated piles or a high speed
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grinder for typical land clearing operations.” Peterson’s three-stage grinding process with an up turning rotor and large grate area enables the 6710D to produce materials to exact specifications. Our quickchange multiple grate system makes it easy to customise grate configurations to produce a wide variety of finished materials. Grates are removed through an enlarged
access door on the side wall of the 6710D. The 6710D features Peterson’s Adaptive Control System, which controls all components of the feed system to optimise output. This system monitors the grinding load and varies the speed of the feed system to keep the engine working at the top of its power curve. It automatically accelerates the feed system when the engine
The 6710D infeed opening can cater for a huge range of material
load is light, slows when the load is high, and reverses if the engine speed drops. It even monitors the engine temperature and varies the cooling fan speed to minimise power usage and reduce fuel consumption. “Unique to Peterson grinders is our innovative latching Impact Release System, which minimises damage from contaminants in the feed material,” the manufacturer
stated. “The anvil and first grate open on a severe impact, allowing the contaminant to be ejected, and then re-latch to permit continuous grinding.” Peterson specialises in developing delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high value products.
With a feed opening of 127 x 168 cm (50 x 66 in), the 6710D can even process large stumps that used to be reserved for tub grinders – Peterson
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The Model 3680 Beast Recycler is Bandit’s most popular waste reduction unit. It has successfully been put into a multitude of applications producing saleable products and exceeds other grinders in its class with noted production numbers of over 500 yards or more per hour. Now add mobility in the form of a steel-tracked undercarriage and think of the possibilities without the time consumed in skidding and forwarding materials. Biomass and bioenergy industries have found a perfect fit for this unit because of its ability to transform woody materials into specifically sized end products for pellet plants, paper plants, wood-fired boilers, and reengineered wood products such as pressed board. Recycling yards and landfills chose the Model 3680 family as a solution for creating recycled products out of piled brush, whole trees, stumps, pallets, land clearing waste, palm fronds, logging slash, sawmill waste, construction waste, housing demolition, railroad ties, shingles, and asphalt. It features a 35” diameter capacity with its 35” x 60” mill opening and engine options ranging from 630 to 800 horsepower. The self-propelled Model 3680 Track is equipped with the patented Bandit cuttermill, which has proven to provide the most efficient means of breaking down a wide variety of materials. With a Bandit cuttermill you have the option of cutting, splitting, grinding and chipping with the opportunity to mix and match cutting devices to allow for the production of uniform material with varying sizes. The cuttermill turns downward, which not only helps to pull material into the mill but also allows it to be positioned for a decisive splitting action similar to an axe rather than a more violent, intensive, and less effective hammering action found on other grinding platforms. The result is less vibration, less fuel consumption, and more structural integrity when compared to machines that carry more weight and horsepower. The model 3680 Track features a 60-tooth setup on its cuttermill, allowing it to process a wide array
of materials with ease with its 48” diameter by 63” wide dimensions. Different combinations and styles of cutterbodies and teeth can be configured to control the amount of bite, assist in forwarding material through the screening system, and dial in the preferred size and consistency of the end product. A chipper knife set-up can also be equipped on the Model 3680 Track, allowing it to produce a dimensional, screened chip that can be used for fuel and other applications demanding a consistent, high-quality, preciselysized chip. The three-speed 20-foot long by 60” wide double slat design tracktype infeed conveyor bed chain serves material to the cuttermill from 18 to 43 feet per minute on the Model 3680 Track, where it is met by a 24” diameter x 60” wide internally driven floating top feed wheel in an arrangement that is easy to feed. The cutting action is performed against the infeed chain which eliminates the need for an anvil, thus there is not a gap that is created between the chain and an anvil for materials to collect and wedge. Component weight is distributed and supported on a sturdy frame constructed from 1/4” thick steel with 20” deep formed high tensile steel plating and crosssection bracing using continuous welds for structural integrity as opposed to bolt-together techniques. Thus, the Model 3680 Track possesses the necessary physical reinforcement to hold up for many years of service. When it comes to determine how you want your material delivered, the Model 3680 Track offers plenty of choices when it comes to discharge options. The standard folding discharge conveyor is 30’ long x 4’ wide, two-speed at either 280 or 480 feet per minute, includes a magnetic head pulley for retrieving metal fragments or nails out of the flow of ground product, and has an approximate stacking height of 17’-6”. For broadcasting chips over a site or loading end-opening chip vans, you can opt for an 18’ long discharge with a hydraulic thrower. This device is mounted at the end of the conveyor and will swing 25 degrees side-to-side (50 degrees total), 34 degrees up, and 12 degrees down to give you directional control of placing your chips. Furthermore, you can opt
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out of the standard discharge and/ or thrower and select an innovative swinging / pivoting discharge system that is controlled by radio remote control that features both a primary and secondary discharge. The secondary discharge pivots side-to-side 45 degrees with a maximum discharge height of 17’-6”. This total folding discharge system can extend to 30’ in length and also includes the magnetic head pulley. Controlling your mobile Model
3680 Track is easy with a userfriendly radio remote control. The remote, along with tether remote back-up and 50’ of cord, controls the yoke, infeed conveyor, discharge conveyor, engine throttle, and track functions from a comfortable distance. The Model 3680 Track is designed to travel over rough and uneven terrain virtually impossible for other grinders to traverse. Caterpillar 325L and 325EL steeltracked undercarriage gives this
unit stabilty and durabilty for those tough grinding applications. Many options are available when it comes to selecting track pad widths and either single, double, or triple grouser configurations. Customise your self-propelled Model 3680 Track to the fullest with many productivity enhancing options. For sizing material, select from a variety of square, rounded, baffled, or diamond screens ranging from 5/8” to 7” in diameter and gates up to 5” in diameter.
Other add-ons worth considering are a larger 29-1/2” diameter x 60” wide top feed wheel, a feed speed drive package to accompany the radio remote, engine pre-cleaner, reversing fan options, work lights, a fold-down infeed tray, magnetic head pulley, and more. A full palette of standard and custom paint colors give you the freedom to choose the look of your brand or company.
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Purpose-Built Forestry Machines
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Variety - the spice of life
Providing an efficient and powerful unit for a variety of applications in evermore trying conditions is the challenge facing providers of purpose-built-forestrymachines. Judging from the contributions to this year’s technology review, manufacturers are winning the battle
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ariety and flexibility can either be a core component of a forestry business or an added luxury added on to the primary revenue stream. However it is viewed, contractors looking for that variety generally turn to purpose-built-forestry-machines such as knuckleboom loaders and swing machines.
To ensure maximum applications, these machines have taken on far more robust designs than previously as operators prioritise not only the ability to perform different tasks but also the ability to perform those tasks in more testing environments. This much is clear from this year’s review of
purpose-built-forestry-machines. Also taking precedence has been greater engine efficiency with fewer emissions to meet new standards, while not sacrificing power. This is a major challenge for the industry and one which manufacturers can be proud they are addressing with genuine success.
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PURPOSE-BUILT FORESTRY MACHINES
Cat C Series trailer mount knuckleboom loaders help loggers boost production while saving on fuel – they move more wood and lower their cost per ton
Caterpillar offers a complete line of purpose-built forestry equipment to meet a logger’s application needs – machines for harvesting timber and handling wood products to building roads and reforestation. Cat forestry equipment enables logging contractors to operate efficiently and profitably. Caterpillar’s line-up of forestry equipment includes forest machines (FM) and knuckleboom loaders. The company offers four forest machine models that are configurable to fit a wide range of applications. The Cat 320D2 FM, 324D FM, 325D FM and 568 FM are rugged, powerful, industry leaders in reliability and durability and are known for their strength and stability working in any forestry application. Applications include truck loading, mill yard unload, stack & infeed, shovel logging, biomass, stump removal, harvester, roadside processing, and road builder equipped with a bucket and thumb. They also can be configured as a stroke delimber carrier and fit with a variety of AEM delimbers. Cat forest machines feature upper and lower frame designs using up-sized swing drive and undercarriage components that
reduce downtime and operating costs. The largest swing bearing diameters in the industry and unique bearing design extend swing system and upper frame life. Swing power and performance are enhanced for moving large payloads quickly and efficiently. Lower track frame is a high wide design, maximising stability when swinging large loads at longer reach distances. Positive Pin Retention (PPR2) track link assemblies, used on most models, eliminate pin walking, keeping joints tight, sealing in grease lubrication and keeping debris out. Cat forest machines are powered by Cat ACERT engines ranging from 158 hp (118 kW) of the 320D2 FM to 319 hp (238 kW) for the 568 FM. Cat engines provide high performance, exceptional power, and unmatched fuel efficiency. Large side-by-side cooling packages and standard reversing fan allow the machines to work in high ambient environments while maintaining optimum fluid working temperatures. The hydraulic system provides efficient power and smooth control to operate a large variety of forestry worktools, and Caterpillar offers a selection of boom, stick and heel attachments and a full line of heavy duty logging grapples. All FM models feature purpose-
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built forestry cabs that reduce operator fatigue with maximum space, exceptional comfort, and excellent sight lines. Cabs are certified for ROPS, FOPS, OPS, WCB, and OR-OSHA standards. Product Link is standard on all FM models and helps loggers to track hours, fuel consumption, location, fault codes and performance, and to manage operating costs and productivity. Caterpillar’s knuckleboom loader line consists of two trailer mount loaders, 559C and 579C, and four electric stationary mount loaders, 519SM, 519SM/EHC, 569SM and 569SM/EHC. Cat C Series trailer mount knuckleboom loaders help loggers boost production while saving on fuel; they move more wood and lower their cost per ton. The loaders feature fuel-efficient engines and upgraded hydraulics that provide significantly more lift at full reach. Powered by the Cat C6.6 ACERT 174 hp engine, these knuckleboom loaders are known for their high swing torque, swing speed, and lift capacity that reduce cycle times. They are fast, smooth, and designed and built for high production while being economical on fuel. Heavy-duty design and construction make them the right choice for high production, high cycle operations, tough pull-
through delimbing, and handling big hardwoods. Cat C Series knuckleboom loaders have excellent lift capacity throughout the full range of motion of the boom and at full reach. Main booms are constructed in a box design with thick walls and strong welds, and pin points are cast, which is stronger and lighter than fabricating. Steel tube hydraulic lines provide extended life and dissipate heat. The custom-engineered hydraulic system is at the heart of the C Series knuckleboom loaders. Three operating modes give loggers the flexibility to manage machine hydraulics and fuel consumption, depending on the application. Lift and swing torque is the same in all modes. The Economy Mode provides the most fuel economy, the Run Mode is an intermediate mode, and the Power Mode provides optimum speed. The loader control system includes an automatic engine idle down feature to reduce fuel consumption during periods of inactivity. A wide selection of grapples are available featuring special high-tensile, wear-resistant steel construction and heavy-duty rotators. Caterpillar offers a complete factory-installed timber
PURPOSE-BUILT FORESTRY MACHINES merchandising system that includes a CTR three or four knife delimber mounted on the trailer with hydraulic connections to operate a ground saw slasher These delimbers are designed for fast, easy loading of trees and producing clean delimbed stems quickly. Cat’s stationary mount knuckleboom loaders are purpose-built for mill and log yard applications and can be equipped with a cab or remote control for operation. They are customised to each application and feature the resilient pad mounting system to take the stress away from major components Caterpillar forestry equipment is designed and built for easy maintenance and service, and customers are supported by the industry’s largest dealer network who will keep them up and running with parts availability, field services, state-of-the art diagnostic programs, remote monitoring, and more.
From jobsite to jobsite, the needs of any logging operation can change for a variety of reasons. Knowing that, John Deere developed its knuckleboom loaders, forestry swing machines and new M-Series tracked harvesters to provide log-loading and processing solutions to meet these varying needs, regardless of their operating conditions. Each John Deere machine is backed by over a half-century of experience in purpose-built forestry machine manufacturing, and is designed to increase productivity and uptime while reducing operating costs.
Knuckleboom loaders John Deere trailer-mounted knuckleboom loaders deliver the exceptional performance, ease of operation and reliability that customers experience with the John Deere brand. With turbocharged John Deere 6068T engines, these machines provide the right combination of power and fuel efficiency for nearly any jobsite. Combined with the load-sensing hydraulic system and dedicated
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swing circuit, operators can receive additional fuel savings while still getting the power on demand for more productive delimbing and loading. To increase uptime, John Deere designed the knuckleboom loaders to be easily accessible for routine service. Each machine comes standard with deck-level access to service points and easy A/C filter placement, allowing operators to more quickly complete their daily
Regardless of the loading or processing application, the John Deere lineup of purposebuilt machines offers a solution for nearly any logging operation – John Deere
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John Deere purpose-built forestry machines offer solutions for almost all forestry challenges maintenance, extending the life of the machine while maximising time in the cab. With the recent introduction of mobile hydraulics and circle saw options, John Deere has expanded the capabilities of the knuckleboom loaders, allowing loggers to power circle saw attachments and self-propelled trailers. These new hydraulic features enable the John Deere knuckleboom loaders to be versatile for a variety of operations.
Forestry swing machines “When it comes to versatility, there may be no better example than John Deere’s forestry swing machines,” the manufacturer claimed. John Deere swing machines can be configured to meet a variety of purposes, including road building, harvesting and processing, log loading, or stroke delimbing. Equipped with a powerful engine that boasts up to 296 hp and robust upper frame, undercarriage, boom and arms, John Deere D-Series Swing Machines provide
a high-level of power, strength and durability. Like the knuckleboom loaders, the D-Series Swing Machine is designed to offer easy access to critical maintenance areas. Additionally, an on-demand, variable-speed, hydraulic driven cooling fan and debris management system helps to increase machine uptime and improve fuel efficiency. John Deere Forestry Swing Machines offer cab enhancements to help keep operators comfortable and productive throughout a long day in the woods. The cab was designed to maximise visibility, using 3-D modelling to verify sightlines. Additionally, these machines come with a variety of options to meet customer preferences, including side or rear entry cabs with increased air conditioning capacity, heated and air-ride seats, and lap belt or fourpoint safety harnesses. John Deere D-Series Forestry Swing Machines can be paired with Waratah processing heads.
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Operators can select one of five Waratah heads to create an optimal processing configuration for their specific application. John Deere and Waratah engineers worked hand-in-hand to design, test and deliver a compatible machine and head system that is both reliable and productive. With clean and protected hose routing, advanced cooling packages, and strategic positioning of automation system components, these machines are designed for ultimate operator performance.
M-Series tracked harvesters If operations include stump-tostump processing, John Deere M-Series tracked harvesters offer excellent durability and performance. With heavy-duty undercarriage components and increased tractive effort, these machines are built to withstand even the most challenging of terrains. Just like the forestry swing machines, the M-Series machines were designed to integrate
with Waratah heads to provide a consistent and powerful hydraulic system. This integration ensures maximum productivity and reliability. Additionally, to improve operator comfort during long days on the jobsite, the new M-Series offers a larger cab with unparalleled visibility, with 22% more window area than previous models, as well as several other comfort features. “Regardless of the loading or processing application, the John Deere lineup of purpose-built machines offers a solution for nearly any logging operation,” the company said. “Through upgrades to the knuckleboom loaders, forestry swing machines and tracked harvesters, as well as the integration of the Waratah highperformance processing heads, John Deere has utilised input from loggers to maximise productivity, increase uptime and lower daily operating costs, ensuring more profitability on the jobsite.”
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An 880 logger processing large, heavy radiata pine in North Island, New Zealand
In 2009, Tigercat introduced the LS855C, drawing on extensive experience with track machines for harvesting and felling. The unit is a 37 t, purpose built forest-duty carrier that can fell, bunch and shovel timber over steep, soft or environmentally sensitive terrain. The LS855C’s levelling undercarriage allows it to work in challenging terrain either at the stump or the roadside and
is powered by a Cummins Tier 3 engine producing 194 kW (260 hp) at 2,200 rpm. Spotting a gap in the industry in 2011, Tigercat built the 880 logger to offer the marketplace a larger forestry carrier in the 42 t class that overcomes many of the issues that owners of converted excavators face. The 880 represents an intensive research and development effort on the part of Tigercat design, marketing and manufacturing staff
Key benefits • Twin swing drives and a large capacity swing bearing for high torque and long life • Energy recovery swing drive system recovers braking energy, reducing fuel consumption and heat generation • Dedicated swing drive system reserves all main hydraulic pump flow for boom and attachment functions, increasing speed and productivity • Large side by side heat exchangers with variable flow, reversible cooling fan to save fuel and keep the coolers clean • High HP engines increase machine productivity and travel performance relative to excavator conversions without compromising fuel efficiency • Smooth and precise hydraulic control • Excellent service access with optimal component arrangement.
Full exposure for servicing on the 880. Power operated, fully opening engine enclosure for excellent service access
working with distributor marketing and technical support staff, and, most importantly, owners and operators. Their collective experience in both track carrier design and west coast big timber forestry applications was key to the project’s success. The 224 kW (300 hp) 880 logger can be equipped for shovel logging, loading or processing with a live heel, power clam, butt-n-top or processing attachment. Depending on the attachment, maximum reach
ranges from 11.4-12.6 m with bare pin lift capacities of 5,580-7,620 kg at full reach. In 2013, Tigercat followed up with the 875 logger, a 36 t version of the 880 with a smaller undercarriage and scaled back boom lift and reach (6,600 kg at 10.9 m reach). The 875 can be configured with various butt-n-top and power clam grapple options or as a processor carrying heads up to 3,400 kg. The 875 is Tigercat FTP powered
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The 875 logger equipped with a power clam loading short wood
The 880 in a Pacific northwest shovel logging application
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with the N67 Tier 4f engine producing 212 kW (284 hp) at 2200 rpm for North America and the EU. (For other regions, a Tigercat FPT Tier 2 engine is available, which produces 210 kW (282 hp) at 2,200 rpm.) The LS855C, 875 and 880 loggers are multi-purpose, while at the same time, purpose-built to eliminate the design compromises found in competing excavator conversions. The upper frame assembly and undercarriages are designed for full forest duty. They have been very successful in the marketplace and sold worldwide in loading, roadside processing, shovel logging, harvesting and mill yard applications. The high horsepower engines in the machines combined with optimized hydraulic circuits, result in significantly increased machine productivity, multi-function performance and travel power while improving fuel efficiency compared to excavator-based forestry carriers. Tigercat designed new FH400 undercarriages for the machines with large diameter swing bearings and twin swing drive systems. The large undercarriages offer excellent stability and extremely high tractive effort. The twin swing drive system produces ample slew torque with reduced pinion loads for extended swing system life. The levelling system on the LS855C allows it to work effectively on steep slopes. One of the most innovative design features of these Tigercat 800 series machines is the closed loop swing drive. The closed loop system eliminates energy loss from swing relief valves during swing acceleration and recovers energy stored in the swinging boom and upper frame assembly during braking. The dedicated swing drive system reserves all main hydraulic pump flow for boom and attachment functions, increasing speed and productivity. A dedicated attachment pump provides additional gains in productivity, multi-function performance and fuel efficiency. Another energy-saving feature is the hydraulically driven, variable speed cooling fan. Intakes and outlets are large for optimal airflow and high performance in extreme ambient temperatures and dusty
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interior is designed to minimise operator strain and fatigue during long shifts. The cab structure meets latest ISO ROPS standards. One of the key design criteria for all Tigercat machines is to provide the very best service access and component layout. The 875 and 880 both feature independent power operated side door and roof top openings,
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PC390LL-10 log loader Weighing in at 106,920 lb (48,500 kg) the Komatsu PC390LL-10 Log Loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engine with flywheel power of 257 hp (192 kW), which is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. This engine has 5% more HP, 7% greater displacement and provides up to 10% lower fuel consumption compared to the Tier 3 engine in the prior PC350LL-8 model.
PC240LL-10 log loader The Komatsu PC240LL-10 weighs in at 83,985 lb (38,095 kg). With flywheel power of 177 hp (132 kW), it is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. It offers 5% more HP while decreasing fuel consumption by as much as 10% compared to the former Tier 3 PC220LL-8 model.
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Highly efficient hydraulic system Komatsu’s integrated hydraulic design has a closed centre-load sensing system that uses variable speed matching. Variable matching allows the engine speed to adjust based on the hydraulic pump output for both light and heavy duty applications. Each model has adjustable flow controls for log loading boom, arm, heel and grapple functions for fine tuning hydraulic response to individual operator preference.
New Komatsu forestry cab The spacious new forestry cab provides a quieter and more comfortable work environment so operators can maximise their productivity. The operator platform is mounted on viscous damper mounts which provide low vibration levels. The high-back, fullyadjustable seat is air-suspended and heated for enhanced all-day comfort. A new in-cab high-resolution 7 in LCD color monitor has enhanced capabilities and displays information in 25 languages for global support. The operator can easily select from six working modes to match machine performance to the application. These working modes include
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Convenient maintenance and serviceability Each Komatsu forestry excavator model provides easy service access and is also equipped with the exclusive Komatsu Equipment Management Monitoring System (EMMS) advanced diagnostic system. EMMS continuously monitors the excavator’s vital systems, track maintenance items, provides advanced troubleshooting tools, reduces diagnostic times, and displays error codes. This greatly simplifies and enhances the monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities of the operators and service technicians. All Komatsu machines are also equipped with the state-of-the-art KOMTRAX technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. The KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft (compared to machines not KOMTRAX-equipped), allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor, and provides a wealth of other information to drive greater business efficiency and productivity. Komatsu Forestry Excavators are also covered by Komatsu CARE, a complimentary scheduled maintenance program for three years or 2,000 hours.
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ew innovations for skidder uses this year have been thin on the ground, with only John Deere, Caterpillar and Tigercat showing off upgraded machines or, in some cases, entirely new series. On the upside for contractors in the market for a new skidder, the scarcity of new products has not been reflected in the quality of the innovations on offer, as those who choose to read on will discover.
Backed by over a half-century of experience, inspired by loggers and proven in tough conditions, the new John Deere L-Series Skidders have officially entered the forest with features that promise to increase uptime and productivity, while lowering daily operating
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costs for loggers. These “game-changing” machines are John Deere’s most reliable and productive ever, redefining expectations of what a skidder can accomplish for any logging operation, the manufacturer said. The introduction of the L-Series also marks the celebration of 50 years of manufacturing skidders for John Deere, a major milestone
that demonstrates the company’s forward thinking and ongoing commitment to developing solutions for the type of challenges loggers face in the woods. To design the L-Series Skidders, John Deere collected input from loggers and dealers around the world through its Customer and Dealer Advocacy Groups (CAG and DAG). The CAGs and DAGs provided real-world insights on what loggers
The John Deere 648L The 648L Grapple Skidder makes service quick and easy with large panels for wide-open access to the engine and cab tilts to provide a quick route to other components. The Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) keeps engine speed constant to reduce fuel consumption, while auto-idle extends component life. Complete with hydraulic reversing fan and extended filter-change interval.
• F eatures a high-performance EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV 6.8L PowerTech™ PSS diesel engine • The easy-to-use CVT transmission combines the smoothness and operating ease of a hydrostatic transmission with the fuel efficiency of a lockup torque converter • L -Series Skidders deliver more horsepower, stability, and grapple options — for the serious performance you need to stay on top of your game • The cab is 25% roomier and 50% quieter • J ohn Deere forestry technology solutions - Ultimate Uptime, ForestSight™, and optional TimberNavi™. • Quick and easy serviceability
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SKIDDERS need in a skidder to be successful. “Engineers then devoted 250,000 hours designing prototypes based on these fresh ideas, and continued to refine the machines until they got them exactly right,” the company stated.
Power when you need it John Deere has always focused on adding the right engine technologies at the right time built on enterprise wide experience and expertise, which is why the L-Series Skidders are the first John Deere Forestry machines to launch with Final Tier 4 engines. This smart approach to meeting emission regulations optimises performance, is fluid efficient and doesn’t compromise on power, reliability or ease of operation. The new L-Series Skidders also offer an innovative new transmission and drive train. The industry exclusive Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is a hydrostatically assisted mechanical transmission that automatically adjusts the output torque, delivering maximum power to the ground without manually shifting gears. By keeping engine speed constant, the transmission allows for maximum HP use and increased fuel efficiency with minimal heat generation. This gives the L-Series skidders the power, durability and productivity of a direct drive transmission, with the smooth, easy-operability of a hydrostatic drive.
Built for the long haul All L-Series Skidders feature more robust heavy-duty axles, including a rugged new OutboardExtreme axle (standard on the 848L and 948L, optional on the 748L) that “sets a new standard for reliability”, according to John Deere. These axles improve machine durability and extend life – with life expectancy up to 15,000 hours. Another feature that increases machine durability are tougher grapples that feature box-style tongs for maximum strength and harder wear surfaces for long life. This design also simplifies service as components are easier to access. Straight bushings with grease-thru pins at all grapple, arch, boom and blade joints deliver
longer, trouble-free life and are easier to replace.
Drag more wood The L-Series Skidders boast significantly more HP, stability and grapple options for superb responsiveness and steady multifunction performance. These new larger grapples – up to a massive 22.3 ft2 (6.8 m2) on the 948L – gives loggers more flexibility to configure a skidder to best match their application. A newly designed arch and boom configuration also provides a better view to the grapple for easier and more efficient operation. The L-Series machines combine best-in-class HP and an impressive power-to-weight ratio with a constant engine speed. This allows for superb responsiveness and maximum efficiency. Finally, better machine balance optimises pulling power, while improving stability when climbing hills, navigating adverse terrain or hauling bigger payloads.
Operate in comfort The new operator station on all L-Series machines was designed by loggers for loggers. The bestin-class cab is 25% roomier and more than 50% quieter than John Deere’s previous models. Other fatigue beating comforts include a more efficient HVAC system, more ergonomic controls and plenty of storage space. Finally, an optional rotating seat with joystick steering helps reduce strain on the back and neck.
Technology solutions The new L-Series skidders offer John Deere ForestSight technology, an integrated suite of technology solutions that helps loggers better manage their equipment and operations – on the machine, at the office, and on their mobile devices. With features like fast, accurate remote diagnostics, rapid service response and on-demand dealer support, ForestSight helps loggers optimise machine performance and maximise uptime. The data and mapping features provide increased visibility to machines and jobsites to increase productivity and efficiency.
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The Cat D Series wheel skidders enable loggers to get to the landing faster, increase production, and reduce operating costs. They feature a six-speed transmission with more gears in the working zone, lock-up torque converter and independent front and rear differentials for more pulling power and control, high capacity cooling system and reversing fan, high-performance hydraulics, a roomy, quiet and cool operator station, and tilting cab for servicing. The Cat D Series wheel skidder was introduced in 2014 after more than four years in research and development. Caterpillar relied on extensive feedback from loggers and dealers at every stage of the machine’s development. “Loggers have a more versatile machine that is highly effective in sensitive applications such as first thinnings while maintaining the stability for working in tough conditions,” Matt McDonald, Product Specialist for Caterpillar
Forest Products, said. While faster, more powerful and more versatile than its previous model, the Cat D series skidders reduces operating costs to loggers. For example, fuel economy and total fluid efficiency is improved, and extended service intervals reduce maintenance. There are four models of Cat D Series skidders. They range in horsepower from the Cat 525D (203 hp, 151 kW) to the Cat 555D (275 hp, 205 kW). The Cat D Series skidders are equipped with the Cat C7.1 ACERT engine. It delivers more power and more fuel economy while complying with both US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. The D Series also offers a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that is equivalent to US EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage III emission standards. Designed for durability and long life, the engine will provide maximum uptime and reduce operating costs. The high capacity cooling system and on-demand, hydraulically driven reversing
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Loggers have a more versatile machine that is highly effective in sensitive applications such as first thinnings while maintaining the stability for working in tough conditions – Matt McDonald, Cat
fan keep the engine running at proper operating temperature, optimizing performance, durability and fuel efficiency. The cross-flow configuration and compartmentalisation of the engine and cooling system maximise efficiency and reduce debris collection. Cool ambient air is pulled in from the side – not from the engine compartment – and air is exhausted out the opposite side. The oversized fan spins only as fast as needed to maintain proper operating temperature, and it automatically reverses every 20 minutes to expel debris. The Cat D Series skidders have a six-speed transmission with gears more evenly distributed in the working zone to maximize efficiency on any terrain and ground conditions. The torque converter enables a smooth start when the skidder has a heavy load. Then the lock-up clutch automatically engages, and the transmission goes into direct drive for high efficiency hauling. In normal operation, all four wheels move independently.
In poor ground conditions, the independent front and rear differential locks can be engaged separately for better pulling and manoeuvrability. The locks are hydraulically actuated and can be engaged on the go. A new hydraulic system gives the Cat D Series skidders faster multifunctioning capability and greater lift capacity. “You can steer, back up and activate arch, boom and grapple functions at the same time,” McDonald said. “Cycle times are significantly faster, increasing productivity.” Hydraulic system pressure has been increased 15-23%, depending on the model and matched to boom length, to increase lift capacity. Increased rigidity of the lower frame gives extra support to the bottom guarding to prevent damage from stumps and rocks. The rear frame, which has to stand up to heavy, swinging and twisting loads, features box-section construction. A pin-mounted blade provides more durability, and bolton edges maximise blade life. The 360° continuous rotation
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Tigercat skidders are Turnaround equipped. Full rear-facing machine control offers ergonomic and productivity advantages. Steep slope performance significantly improved, decking duties are more efficient and operator ergonomics are enhanced grapple features box-section construction and threaded grapple tong pins that maximise structural integrity. Tongs have replaceable wear tips and internal welding in high wear areas for greater grapple durability. Logging and retrieval winches are available as options. The operator cab is roomy, quiet, and cool and provides great visibility. The standard seat swivels 30° to the right so the operator can see grappling and skidding. The grapple is controlled through the seat-mounted joystick, so the operator can have full control while resting his forearm on the armrest. The three-piece front windshield and tall, wrap-around rear windows give the operator a 360° view, including the corners of the blade and winch drum. A tilting cab with field-proven tilting pins provides access to components. Bolt-on panels around the base of the cab and removable steps provide more access. All components of the cooling system are easily accessed. The Cat D Series skidders are faster, and they feature more pulling power and high performance hydraulics for faster cycle times and increased production, greater fuel economy, durability and reliability, and reduced maintenance for lower operating costs. They are supported by a dealer network that will keep them up and running with parts availability, field
services, state-of-the art diagnostic programs, remote monitoring, and much more.
Tigercat offers a full line of skidders powered by both Tier 3 and Tier 4 final engines. The company is an industry leader in durability, reliability, productivity, operator comfort and ergonomics. All Tigercat skidders are designed and built for extreme forestry conditions with strong frames, robust protected hydraulic cylinders and a sturdy centre section featuring large pins with tapered roller bearings. Visibility from the large, comfortable cab is excellent with clear sight lines to all wheels.
Advantages of hydrostatic drive Tigercat’s unique hydrostatic drive system increases efficiency and performance while reducing operator fatigue. Tigercat skidders operate at variable engine RPM, automatically increasing engine speed when additional HP is demanded. The operator commands infinitely variable drive speed control from zero to maximum simply by depressing the foot pedal. Because full torque is available at any engine speed, breakout performance is significantly better than most competing skidders.
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The wheels maintain the speed commanded by the drive pedal, regardless of the traction or pulling torque. When maximum power is reached, speed reduction occurs automatically. The result is reduced site disturbance, longer tire life and improved performance in soft or steep terrain.
EHS Tigercat’s exclusive efficient high speed drive (EHSTM) consists of two variable displacement hydrostatic motors as inputs to the Tigercat transfer case which drives the front and rear axles. When operating conditions demand high tractive effort, both motors are working. When tractive effort requirements are reduced – for instance, when traveling empty or loaded on flat terrain – all of the pump flow is directed to one motor for higher travel speeds. EHS provides fast travel speeds, extremely high tractive effort and excellent fuel efficiency.
Turnaround The rotating Turnaround seat provides full rear-facing drive capability and control of all machine functions. An armrestmounted joystick controls the steering function for improved ergonomics. The operator can drive comfortably with the full speed range available either bladeforward or grapple-forward while well anchored and aligned in the seat.
Combined with Tigercat’s hydrostatic driveline, Turnaround helps in applications where long reverses are necessary and short haul skidding where the time and fuel required to turn the machine around reduces productivity and increases costs. Turnaround is also useful for picking up double bunches, managing roadside debris and other decking duties.
Applications The 604C is well suited to selective hardwood logging and steep terrain while the 610C/E is a compact versatile skidder well suited to a variety of clear fell, thinning applications and specialty selective felling applications. The 615C/E is a quick, compact, six-wheel drive machine best suited to soft or steep terrain, selective felling, oversized logs and other challenging applications. When lower volumes do not justify the massive production potential of the 635 series, the 615C/E is an ideal fit. With the 615C/E, contractors can now have all the advantages of a six-wheel drive skidder – excellent traction, high performance in steep and soft terrain and a smoother ride – in a compact package with a lower initial purchase price. Suited to the vast majority of the world’s high production skidding applications, the 620D/E and 630D/E are commonly used in clear fell and plantation thinning
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The DW610E is equipped with a dual drum winch, front blade grapples and an optional telescopic crane. It is used to extract high value logs in mountain regions of France. The new Tigercat FPT Tier 4 powered E series skidders are available in North America and Europe
Tigercat skidders at a glance 604C cable skidder: Tier 3 142 kW (190 hp)
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635D: Tier 3, 194 kW (260 hp) 610E: Tier 4 final, Tigercat FPT N67, 153 kW (205 hp) 615E: Tier 4 final, Tigercat FPT N67, 153 kW (220 hp) 620E: Tier 4 final, Tigercat FPT N67, 164 kW (220 hp) 630E: Tier 4 final, Tigercat FPT N67, 194 kW (260 hp) 635E: Tier 4 final, Tigercat FPT N67, 194 kW (260 hp)
Tigercat builds two six-wheel drive skidders, the 615 and 635 series. The 635 series are designed for the most demanding terrain conditions and super high production operations
applications, steep ground and soft soil. The six-wheel drive 635D/E with its long wheelbase, low-ground pressure and massive grapple is designed for long hauls, extremely heavy loads and very soft or steep terrain. The 635 series is also approved for use in demanding, high duty cycle ground scarification applications. Tigercat continues to innovate on the 600 series platform in partnership with its dealers. In France, Tigercat has introduced the
DW610E which is equipped with a double drum winch and optional crane. It is specially adapted to the difficult conditions of French Alps high-value selective logging. The 610E can also be equipeed with a powerful Belgian-made swing boom for improved productivity on steep slopes. The rotator and grapple is standard Tigercat issue. All 610E skidders sold in France are factory equipped with blade grapples for decking, sorting and carrying shortwood.
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agner Logstacker equipment has long been the centerpiece in many of the industry’s largest log yard operations. Recent industry developments means Wagner’s customers require smaller, more
agile machinery to handle cut-tolength log loads. In accepting this new product development challenge, Wagner took the opportunity to survey all stakeholders to design a machine that would resolve our customer’s
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Visibility: The L60 and L460 have 450% better visibility than comparable sized wheel loaders. The raised operators cab minimizes blind spots, while the curved front windshield reduces glare and improves field of view. The see-through carriage design and low profile boom also increase visibility.
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• 200% faster hoist speeds, an automatic 4 speed transmission, and a shorter turning radius provide fast, safe cycle times.
• T he proven Logstacker design and high capacity provides the lowest cost per ton kilometre/hour (TKPH) available on the market.
• The L60 and L460’s high lift and kickoff arms maximize decking height and space utilization.
Due to their wide track design, the L60 and L460 have up to 24% better stability than comparable sized wheel loaders. The Logstackers also have counterweights located directly behind the load, significantly reducing rollover risks.
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Japan CONTACT: Yuko Ishihara Japan Advertising Communications, Inc. Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 Tel: 81-3-3261-4591 Fax: 81-3-3261-6126 Email: ishihara@media-jac.co.jp
Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT) Australia, & New Zealand CONTACT: George Roman Roy McDonald Associates, Inc 4779 Luna Ridge Court, Las Vegas NV 89129, USA Tel: +1 (702) 515 7247 Fax: +1 (702) 515 7248
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South America CONTACT: Ricardo Cortés Editec S.A. Avda del Cóndor 844 Of. 205, Cuidad Empresarial Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile Tel: +56 2 757 4200 Fax: +56 2 757 4201 Email: rcortes@editec.cl
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FORESTRY
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Level Headed Approach to
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Manufactured to endure the most extreme & demanding terrains POWER TO PERFORM
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CLARK TRACKS
Clark Tracks specialise in providing a wide range of forest machine tracks to suit numerous applications for the worldwide forestry market that we serve.
www.clarktracks.com
E: clarktracks@clarktracks.com T: +44 (0) 1387 722370
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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
www.rwfbron.com
Can Your Tractor Do This in 10 mins?
Fecon, Inc FTX600
Introducing Fecon’s all-new “FTX 128L High Performance” forestry mulcher! Visit http://fecon.com or call 1-800-528-3113 for more information. This 128 horsepower mulching machine was designed and built from the ground up right here at our Lebanon, Ohio, USA factory to deliver the highest performance and greatest fuel efficiency in its class.
The FTX600 is Fecon’s flagship tractor. This tractor brings the best combination of cutting performance, track power, ground pressure and serviceability in the 600hp class of mulching machines.
FTX148L Forestry Mulcher - Mulching Machine - Fecon - Bull Hog
RTC22/500-8 - Pine Trees
Attached to a Fecon FTX148 Mulching Machine, the Bull Hog Forestry Mulcher is perfect for clearing trees and brush. Bull Hog attachments excel at clearing right-of-way, lines of site, invasive species and fire breaks as well as many other in Forest applications.
Fecon’s® RTC22 is a purpose built mobile chipping system like no other. This dedicated carrier is specifically designed for chipper weight, center of gravity, and serviceability. The high mobility of the RTC22 is welcomed on remote jobsites that could be hard to get to with other vehicles. With a top speed of 12 miles per hour, the RTC22 is three times faster to the job.
You will find unmatched versatility, power, and durability from the FeconFTX 148 Mulching Machine. Jobs normally requiring 2 or 3 pieces of equipment can now be completed with just one due to the machines’ high versatility and rate of production.
www.fecon.com
Bandit visits R.J. Nathe & Sons
Parker Kligerman visits Bandit 2013
Bandit visits R.J. Nathe & Sons on a job site near Ocala, Florida to see how their Bandit Whole Tree Chipper Model 3590 is working for them.
NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Parker Kligerman visits Bandit Industries and gets behind the wheel of a few other machines.
Bandit Model 2400 XP (24” Disc-Style) Whole Tree Chipper
Operations looking for a high production chipper with a large chipping capacity should take a look at the Model 2400. The Model 2400 is designed for those land clearing operations whose main goal is production, and those loggers looking to produce a high quality, dimensional chip. Like the Model 1900, the 2400 features a five feed wheel system that gives this unit unmatched crushing and pulling power. To aid in this capability, the 2400 features a Caterpillar or Cummins 700 horsepower engine.
Revolution Cutter Wheel
The Bandit Revolution stump grinder cutter wheel is now standard issue for all new Bandit stump grinders, and it’s available as a retrofit for older machines. Don’t have a Bandit stump grinder? No problem—this amazing wheel is also available for a wide range of other stump grinder makes and models so you too can be part of the Revolution.
www.banditchippers.com
848H Skidder
King of the Hills
With industry-leading axles, super sturdy frames, and innovative options like dual-mode steering, the H-Series skidders continue John Deere’s unwavering dedication to being the leader in the woods.
Neiman Enterprises has emerged to become the leading forest products company in the Black Hills region.
2013 John Deere 843K Feller buncher at Forestry First 05-02-13
Road Map to Success
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.
Fleet management systems have put Mid Atlantic Tree Harvesters “on the map�.
www.deere.com
6600 Track Wood Hog
Morbark 5048 Drum Chipper
Morbark 6600 Track Wood Hog. Footage taken at the 2013 Morbark Demo Days.
Morbark 5048 Drum Chipper equipped with a 10 knife Advantage 3 drum and a Cat C-27 1050hp diesel engine. Footage taken at the 2013 Morbark Demo Days.
Morbark, Inc. I Make America
3200 Wood Hog Demo Days May 2013
Aimed at wood and green waste recycling applications, the Morbark 3200 Wood Hog is a compact and aggressive unit. A smaller, lighter, and more affordable unit with all of the benefits of our larger grinders, the 3200 can handle green waste, regrind, sawmill residue, pallets, and logs up to 14� in diameter ease. Available as a tracked unit for greater mobility or with electric power, the 3200 can be built with Morbark’s most popular options.
www.morbark.com
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.
www.petersoncorp.com
Tigercat TH575 mixed stand in Nova Scotia
KBM, Chile: Infield chipping
Tigercat TH575 harvesting head on a Tigercat H855C carrier in a mixed stand in Nova Scotia. E&R Langille Contracting Ltd. owns four TH575 heads. The company cites long-term durability and multi-stemming capability as primary advantages. E&R Langille’s original TH575 was purchased in 2007 and has over 21,000 operating hours.
KBM, Chile infield eucalyptus chipping operation featuring a Tigercat 860C feller buncher, two Tigercat 630D skidders and a Peterson-Pacific flail/chipper. Get the full story in Between the Branches, November 2013. BTB is available online, by subscription or at your local Tigercat dealer.
880 logger in Pacific northwest
Bull Creek: LH822C
The Tigercat 880 logger in a high production shovel logging (hoe chucking) application in western Washington.
Montana-based Bull Creek Forestry operating a new Tigercat LH822C harvester in a selective felling application. Get the full story in the July 2013 issue of Between the Branches.
www.tigercat.com
ROTTNE SKÖRDARE
Skotare ROTTNE F13C
Rottne F18
www.rottne.com
Vermeer BC700XL Brush Chipper
HG6000 Horizontal Grinder
Vermeer continues to respond to the demands of the rental, landscape and tree care professionals with the BC700XL brush chipper. The smallest machine in the Vermeer brush chipper line, the BC700XL design is based on operator feedback and focuses on productivity advantage and ease-of-use. The brush chipper features a centrifugal clutch system, 25 horsepower (18.6 kW) Kohler EFI engine, bottom feed stop bar and Vermeer exclusive SmartFeed feed-sensing control system. The new member of the chippers line offers the compact size operators are looking for and the performance they want to achieve a job efficiently.
Process wood waste efficiently with the HG6000 horizontal grinder. Get started with the touch of a button to activate the microprocessor-controlled HPTO clutch. Fifth-wheel towing configuration provides mobility, and the openended, extra-wide feed table allows you to load wood waste over the side. State-of-the-art wireless remote lets you operate the machine from up to 300’/91 m away.
HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder
HG4000TX Horizontal Grinder
The HG8000TX horizontal grinder from Vermeer boasts the largest infeed opening in its class, helping to increase your productivity and expand job possibilities. Powered by a 950-hp (708.4 kW) CAT Tier 2 engine, this unit handles big diameter wood and large, brushy debris with ease. Plus, its innovative design incorporates several features to help reduce material spillage and jobsite cleanup time. The HG8000TX is equipped with a tracked undercarriage with 28” (71.1 cm) wide double or triple-grouser track pads. Designed to tackle tough jobs, the HG8000TX enables productivity for the long-haul.
Take the self-propelled HG4000TX horizontal grinder to tough jobsites. With its 20”/51 cm double grouser track pads, high ground clearance and sealed rollers, it can get into remote areas easily, without material building up in the track system. A fully enclosed engine helps reduce noise. Infeed over-pressure/auto-reverse function reduces jams. Extra-wide, 48”/122 cm V-cleat discharge conveyor neatly discharges processed material from the machine.
www.vermeer.com
a brand of FAE Group
PT-175: the most compact and manoeuvrable PrimeTech model.
Breaking new ground with PrimeTech’s PT-400
Equipped with a Cummins QSB4.5, 4.5 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine with 4 in-line cylinders and 160 hp, PT-175 is the most compact and lightweight vehicle of the PrimeTech range of tracked carriers. PT-175 is designed to perform light to medium duty work in the forestry sector. One of its strong points lies in its dimensions, which enable it to work on sites with width restrictions (<= 1750 mm). PT-175 is mainly used for vegetation management, for cleaning undergrowth, cutting and eliminating bushes and shrubs and for cutting seismic lines. The PT-175 is also an impressively innovative mulcher, built around cutting-edge technology with easy access to all components, thanks to a fully tilting engine hood, hinged side doors and swing-out rear winch that opens effortlessly for daily maintenance of the vehicle.
The exceptionally high productivity of the PT-400 is provided first and foremost by the perfectly synchronized engine and hydraulic system that reaches a high level of efficiency. The 12.5 l CAT C13 engine with 415 hp below the bonnet caters for the necessary reserves of power. The oscillating undercarriage and the perfect distribution of masses reduce strain to the structure and provide better control of the vehicle. The spacious and soundproofed cabin helps the operator to work better and with greater precision. It has a series of comforts including the ergonomic position of the seat, the ease use of joysticks and an efficient air conditioning system. Reliability, low maintenance costs and consumption, high performance, low ground pressure, comfort and safety: these are the reasons for choosing PT400 for land clearing/mulching!
PT-300: PrimeTech’s top-of-the line unit for forestry mulching and more
PrimeTech PT-600: Power, performance, productivity for land clearing/mulching!
The flagship PT-300 model, powered by a John Deere 6068HF485, 6.8 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine with 6 in-line cylinders and 275 hp, recently underwent a major design overhaul. Key technical improvements included: A brand-new cab “more head room” (fully tilting and equipped with LED headlights and a flatfaced front windshield instead of the curved windshield of previous models); New Berco-quality D4 oscillating undercarriage with ground clearance increased by 6cm/2”: from 40cm/16” to 46 cm/18”; Optimized easy access to all components for easy maintenance and more.
The PT-600, equipped with a Cummins QSX15 turbocharged in line 6 cylinder diesel engine producing 600 hp, has been designed to work in the most extreme and severe of working conditions and for the toughest jobs, guaranteeing maximum productivity and high performance. Like all the other PrimeTech models, the PT-600 guarantees the same exceptional levels of manoeuvrability and agility even on extremely difficult terrain thanks to its oscillating undercarriage, to the low ground pressure and to the machine’s exceptional load distribution and balance.
www.prime-tech.com
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CLARK TRACKS
Clark Tracks specialise in providing a wide range of forest machine tracks to suit numerous applications for the worldwide forestry market that we serve.
www.clarktracks.com
E: clarktracks@clarktracks.com T: +44 (0) 1387 722370
high performance for maximum work life
Clark Tracks Ltd - Forest Machine Tracks. Boggiband. Bogieb채ndern
Clark Tracks Ltd specialise in providing a wide range of Forest Machine Tracks to an ever expanding market. We provide designs and sizes to suit numerous applications for the worldwide forestry market that we serve. This short video will give you an insight to our tracks being used on John Deere, Ponsse, Komatsu and Tigercat forwarders and harvesters.
www.clarktracks.com
RAYCO C260 Mulching
The C260 is a mid-sized mulcher that delivers 260 hp in a compact, low ground pressure package. This mulcher is suited for clearing small trees, underbrush, and a variety of unwanted vegetation across a wide range of environments. The heavy-duty steel undercarriage and powerful final drives allow operators to tackle difficult terrain with confidence. Raycoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exclusive elevated cooling design keeps engine and hydraulic temperatures within their limits in the harshest of environments. To minimize maintenance, a reversing fan can be activated from the cab to clear the limbriser debris screens. This helps to extend service intervals even when operating in hot, debrisfilled environments. When manual cleaning of the debris screens is necessary, they are easily removable and the rear door opens to allow unrestricted access to the debris screen and engine radiator. The cabs are climate controlled and sealed from dust and debris to maintain operator comfort. Operators appreciate the high-backed, heated seat with adjustable armrests and air-ride suspension. For safety, the cab is certified to meet ROPS, FOPS, and OPS specifications and is equipped with a roof-top escape hatch. LED lighting facing front, sides and rearward. A backup camera enhances rearward visibility.
www.raycomfg.com
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.
www.fae-group.com/
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
www.acierjp.com
TFVJA - Semi-Forestry Mulcher With Oscillating Hammers
TFVMF - Forestry mulcher with fix vidia hammers
Semi-forestry mulcher for tractors from 40 - 130 hp. Best Suited for mulching bushes and trunks up to 140 mm diameter. Suitable for working on all kinds of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.
Forestry mulcher best suited for trunks up to 300 mm diameter. Suitable for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.
TFVMFD - Forestry mulcher double traction with fix vidia pointed hammer
TFVJH – Hydraulic Forestry Mulcher With Swinging/Oscillating Hammers 360º
Forestry mulcher best suited for trunks up to 300 mm diameter and for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.
Forestry mulcher for excavators 7 – 16 Tn. Best suited for trunks up to 200 mm diameter. Suitable for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.
www.venturamaq.com
Doppstadt Expo 2015 - a Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
www.doppstadt.com
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Comact GradExpert
Comact Stacker
Comact Log 3D Scanning
Comact Transverse 3D Board Scanner
www.comact.com
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.
www.usnr.com
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
www.se-saws.com
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 •N ext 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 • I ntegrates seamlessly with all cross and chop saws as well as sorting and packaging lines
Microtec CT Log Virtual Grading
Microtec Logeye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for log grading
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!
Microtec Logeye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for log grading at the log & merchandising yard and saw infeed for optimised log breakdown, bucking and sorting Logeye 300 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner features • Grades logs for subsequent breakdown, bucking and sorting • Provides a true 360° panoramic photo image of the log • Accurately determines log density and volume over and under bark • Provides log description including wood defects • Determines the strength of the log for subsequent sorting • Increases throughput, productivity and resale of final products
www.microtec.eu
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.
www.woodmizer.com
Grade Scan 2013/2014
The Westervelt Story
True-Q Patented Board Tracking System
www.lucidyne.com
TM
EWD Reducer Quad, First logs
Today we cut the first 5 logs on the new EWD sawmill. first the sides of the logs are chipped off, then four bandsaws go to work cutting the log into the desired sizes.
www.ewd.de
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. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.
www.springer.au
Wagner L60 Logstacker
Wagner is proud to introduce the revolutionary, purpose built, 60,000 lb, L60 Logstacker. Perfect for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cutto-length loads, Wagner has taken our customers years of experience and devised answers to day-to-day, year-to-year operational challenges. From fuel consumption to ease of maintenance and operator comfort, Wagner offers the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. The Wagner L60 Logstacker is in it for the long haul!
www.alliedsystems.com
LOGGING NEWS
FAE Group has strengthened its Canadian presence
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hrough its two brands, FAE and PrimeTech, FAE Group has been designing, manufacturing and distributing since 1989 heavy-duty land clearing and road construction equipment around the world. In its first 26 years of life, the Italian company has established the trust of customers in difficult, global, competitive and performance-based markets, to become an industry leader. Today, with three manufacturing plants in the north of Italy and six branches in strategic locations around
the world (Canada, US, Russia, Australia, Germany and France), FAE Group is well positioned to address the needs of most of the potential users of its technology. Always looking at opportunities to get closer to their customers, the FAE Group appointed PrimeTech Shredding Equipment (based in Spruce Grove – Edmonton, AB) as importer and distributor for the complete range of FAE attachments for Alberta and British Columbia. PrimeTech Shredding Equipment was incorporated in 2006 to support the sale of
PrimeTech tracked carrier to the forestry, oil and gas industry and other customers in Canada. PrimeTech is a brand of FAE Group and the premises based in Spruce Grove are 100% owned by PrimeTech Shredding Equipment. This is a strong commitment to the Canadian customer base and dealership network as it shows “FAE Group is here to stay”, according to the manufacturer. The FAE range consists of PTO driven mulchers, stump grinders, sub-soilers from 50-500 hp. Hydraulic attachments for excavators, skid steers and tracked carriers. Not to mention the interesting range of multitasking rock crushers, soil stabilisers, bitumen sealed road and asphalt road recyclers. “FAE Group is positive this new appointment will be another opportunity to establish a closer relationship with its customer base.”
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