Controlled timber sorting
Directly after the sawmill or following timber drying, the separation of timbers with differing dimensions ensures that feeding of the multiple circular cross-cut saw is controlled, reliable and gentle on material. In addition, it is possible to process timber packages or bundles from an external feed unit.
Fully automatic material flow
Stacking of timber (including in multiple lengths) can be realised with stacking tongues or vacuum lifters, with the timber being collected in layers and deposited layer by layer on the shipping package to be formed. Shipping strips can be laid between several layers to stabilise the shipping package. Strip laying is automatic. Where necessary, the shipping package is stabilised additionally through final strapping. Squared timbers can be optionally included on the package underside, and the packages can be pressed hydraulically together if desired. Customers who do not wish to have stabilising strips (e.g. because the package only needs to be transported within the company) may avail of offset stacking.
Effective air circulation, thanks to dry sticks
Wooden sticks are laid between each layer when stacking timber that is still damp in drying packages. The intermediate sticks ensure adequate air circulation during drying and accelerate the drying process. The drying sticks are laid by stick magazines.
Option: Workpieces of different widths can also be stacked with spacing with the aid of a servo slide.
Greater stability during handling
Bundling involves the joining of individual timbers to form a compact bundle. Bundles are easier to handle and have a greater degree of stability. This is a major advantage when, for example, stacking or during transportation. Between 8 and 11 bundles can be automatically strapped every minute, depending on the bundle dimension. A labelling option is available, either on individual boards or on the complete timber bundle.
High throughput
Workpieces can either be fed individually to the multiple cross-cut saw with the aid of a single feed unit or in entire layers, ensuring a constant material flow at even a high production speed.
Flexible and efficient
The ends of raw or planed timber workpieces are cut with millimetre accuracy to the desired fixed lengths in cross-cut saws. The workpieces can be processed individually or layer by layer. Powerful saw motors and feed speeds of max. 50 m/min ensure a high throughput.
Several cutting programs can be stored to ensure maximum production flexibility, or data can even be imported from ERP systems and master computers.
