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SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY

APRIL / MAY 2024

Thinning Harvesters • Chippers

SAWLINES

FAST INSTALLATION

SIMPLE OPERATION

MAXIMUM VALUE EXTRACTION


V E R S A T I L E S E R I E S

5000V

VERSATILE SERIES

THE HEAD EVERYONE

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A versatile head, ready for large trees.

The Log Max 5000V is a modern and reliable harvesting head that

can handle a wide range of logging challenges. This is the perfect

mid-range head for both thinning and final felling. The head can

be equipped with a 82 cm saw bar and has a maximum cutting

diameter of 74 cm. It also features Log Max’s Multi-stemming

MK2, that is agile and lightweight, making thinning work easier.

The Log Max 5000V is suitable for those who seek the perfect

balance between agility, capacity, and durability.

What customers say:

“The cutting and feeding are brutally good

and in combination with the new length

measuring unit, Log Max is unstoppable ; )”

logmax.com


LOGGING • BIOMASS

CONTENTS

PONSSE 38

ROTTNE H8 E

PONSSE COBRA

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THINNING HARVESTERS

LOGMAX 2000T, 3000T & 4000T

45

12 47

44

44 TIGERCAT

Tigercat mulching products are used

across many industries including

land clearing, silviculture, and forest

management, including fire mitigation

APRIL / MAY 2024

45 CHIPPERS - BANDIT

Enhance your operation with a Bandit

whole tree chipper

12 ZF GROUP

ZF is contributing to reducing emissions

from less to zero

REGULAR FEATURES 6 Logging News 48 Advertising Index LUMBER PROCESSING CONTENTS

COVER - USNR VAB-brand Lineal Autograder

SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY

USNR’s VAB-brand Lineal Autograder is

a highly innovative grading solution for

planer mill applications. Using measurable

dimensions and artificial intelligence

for exceptional accuracy, the system can

manage standard and custom grades. With

over 70 installations in North America, this

system has a proven track record. Its small

footprint simplifies installation making it

easy to integrate into existing production

lines. Completed over two weekends

to limit downtime, mills are usually

grading to norm within a few hours from

start-up. Lumber producers can expect

to maximize finished wood volume,

minimize trim loss, and reduce the need

for manual graders. Contact us today!

www.usnr.com

FAST INSTALLATION

SIMPLE OPERATION

MAXIMUM VALUE EXTRACTION

APRIL / MAY 2024

Thinning Harvesters • Chippers

SAWLINES

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 1


LUMBER PROCESSING

SAWLINES

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20 MICROTEC

Koskisen chooses MiCROTEC.

24 JARTEK

Cutting edge automated solutions -

long term customer relations.

26 JOESCAN

Super Snapshot Scanning for Sawmills

Or How to Prevent the Waney Board

Blues.

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28 BID GROUP

In the ever-evolving landscape of

wood processing, a groundbreaking

innovation from BID Group, the

ResawExpert by Comact, emerges as a

transformative solution set to redefine

operational efficiency in sawmills.

34 USNR

Lineal scanning and optimization

at USNR.

36 BID GROUP

BID’s New AI-Powered Robotic

Automation: A complete solution to

intelligently pick, sort and stack trim

blocks and boards.

2 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


Logeye Stereo

Revolutionary transverse stereoscopic

real-shape scanner for logs

“The Logeye Stereo alone gives us

about 5% more cutting performance.”

Pfeifle Holz, Germany

X

X

X

X

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360° real shape reconstruction during rolling

Increase of throughput speed, yield and cutting performance

Easy operation on the bandsaw or carriage

Efficient and modular solution

Direct connection to cutting optimization (Maxicut)

and cutting line visualization software (Optiline)

The Logeye Stereo stereoscopic imaging system is the only worldwide scanner that provides a full

360-degree scan of a log as it‘s rolling into your Carriage, Headrig, End Dogger, or from a transverse

to lineal conveyor. Since the scanning takes place as it‘s transferred into the position, the log is already fully

optimized and ready for sawing the instant it is dogged or sent through your sawline.

microtec.us

microtec.eu


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EDITORS COMMENT

Continuing our climate change themes

we highlight some of the topics on

the agenda at Wood Transport &

Logistics 2024.

Also, Check out issues - (June July 2023 -

How much money is needed to save the

rainforests?) (Aug Sept 2023 - Switch from

fossil fuels to renewables) (Oct Nov 2023

- The rich can go a long way to saving the

planet) (Dec Jan 2024 - Can Amazon

save the Amazon?

Alternative Fuels for Log

Transport & Harvesting

On-site and virtual registrations to

this year’s Wood Transport & Logistics

2024 event along with interest in the Log

Transport Safety Council driver certification

and Trimble Forestry pre-conference

workshops continue to flow in. In an

earlier update, the organisers incorrectly

mentioned that discounted early-bird

registrations will be closing. These had

in fact closed on 30 March, but a raft of

special discounted rates are still on offer to

those looking to register for the event.

In addition to innovations around

decarbonising log transport fleets, a

first look into efforts being made into

log harvesting operations has been

added to this year’s programme. Mike

Hurring Logging has been operating

NZ’s first Logset 8H GTE diesel-electric

hybrid wheeled harvester in production

thinning operations in Otago/Southland

forests. How’s the new dual-fuel machine

performing?

Electric Machine Concept for Forwarders

And from Finland, Ponsse has teamed up

with Epec, a manufacturing company that

specialising in electric/hybrid electric

vehicle and autonomous systems, to

develop another first, an electric machine

concept for forwarders with 15-tonne

load-carrying capacity. Epec’s technology is

already beimg used in electric or hybridelectric

commercial vehicles and non-road

mobile machines.

As part of this year’s Wood Transport &

Logistics 2024 event, both Mike Hurring

and Ponsse will be providing early

insights for local forestry companies and

contractors on future options for taking

electric or electric hybrid machines out into

the forest.

ROBIN PEACH - EDITOR

4 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


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End Users Join #GLAD2024 Campaign

The countless industries that

use lifting equipment are being

urged to unite in support of

Global Lifting Awareness Day

on Thursday 18 July.

Driven by the Lifting

Equipment Engineers

Association (LEEA), #GLAD2024

is an established event where

its members, manufacturers,

and suppliers lead those

sharing material that promotes

safe and high quality load

lifting across the world. Social

media posts, videos, articles,

and in-person activity are

bound together by the hashtag.

However, LEEA and

supporting stakeholders

recognise that the continued

growth of the concept — and

realisation of the association’s

wider vision of eliminated

accidents, injuries, and

fatalities — is collectively in

the hands of those that use

lifting equipment. Accordingly,

messaging is being positioned

more squarely on the point of

use than in four prior stagings

of the event.

Cranes, hoists, rigging

gear, and height safety

hardware is central to safe

operations in a myriad of

end-user sectors, including

civil engineering, construction,

material handling, metals,

military, offshore, subsea,

and renewables, to select

just a handful. It is towards

these applications that LEEA’s

daily work and #GLAD2024

campaigning points.

Ross Moloney, CEO at

LEEA, said: “To take GLAD

from an idea to a globally

recognised movement required

us to garner support from

major stakeholders in our

industry, many of which are

LEEA members and long-time

collaborators. Empowered by

their support, and that of fellow

trade authorities, media, and a

select group of users, we must

now energise more people with

lifting equipment in their hands

and on their person, as well as

those responsible for sourcing

it.”

The latest campaign

messaging harmonises with

the launch of new promotional

graphics that centre on

the truism that end-user

marketplaces need

the lifting industry and vice

versa in terms of elevating the

profile of the annual awareness

day. Already in circulation are

two immediately recognisable

#GLAD2024 graphics that

share the slogans:

• ‘You Need the Lifting

Industry’

• ‘The Lifting Industry Needs

You’

Moloney explained: “There

are kindred spirits at both ends

of the supply chain. The lifting

industry needs equipment

users to spread our message,

central to which is that the safe

application of our technologies

and solutions is their lifeblood

too. Where would construction

be without cranes, or wind

energy without height safety

equipment, or wet logistics

without all kinds of lifting gear?

You Need the Lifting Industry;

The Lifting Industry Needs

You.”

This year’s campaign trail

is already advanced, with

the two pillars of earlier

announcements being that

LEEA will focus its strategy on

skills and employment and do

so under a new #GLAD2024

logo. It is encouraging

everyone to contribute by using

graphics and the hashtag to

celebrate their involvement

with the industry, at all levels

of the supply chain.

Industry representatives

are reminded to share their

content so LEEA can add

it to the website — www.

globalliftingawarenessday.

com — where information

about apprenticeships,

military recruitment, diversity,

sustainability, and technology

has been posted during

previous years.

• Celebrate the lifting industry

on Thursday 18 July —

include the #GLAD2024

hashtag.

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New FAE STCM stone crusher

for tractors up to 280 hp.

FAE updates its line of midsize

stone crushers with the

introduction of the new STCM

line. The new head — which

will replace the current STC line

— can crush stones up to 30

cm in diameter and 20 cm deep

and has a working width of up

to 230 cm. The STCM works

with 80-280 hp tractors.

FAE’s STCM stone crusher

is the perfect solution to clear

stony land and prepare fields

for farming.

Compared to the previous

version, the STC, the STCM

features significant technical

improvements. The opening

has been enlarged to allow

for the intake of more

material from the surface and

underground. The adjustable

counter blade is now hydraulic

for added granulometry control

during processing.

In addition to these

upgrades, there are a number

of other features. The internal

Hardox® counter blades help

to produce uniform results

for all the material entering

the crushing chamber. The

sturdy protection chains limit

material output to a minimum,

protecting the drive motor.

Finally, the ultra-strong, wearresistant

steel used for the

frame, the interchangeable

internal and external guards,

and the heat-treated, forgedsteel

tooth holder together

guarantee a robust structure

that can stand up to even the

most challenging tasks.

The STCM is available

in seven models and five

widths. The line includes three

different types of teeth that

can be selected based on the

working conditions.

New PML/EX: FAE renews its

line of flail mulchers for 2–7.5

ton excavators

FAE expands its line for small

excavators with the new

PML/EX family for 2–7.5 ton

excavators. The new line

replaces the PML/HY and

PMM/HY lines and the previous

version of the PML/EX.

The new PML/EX can mulch

light vegetation, shrubs, and

trees up to 5 cm in diameter.

Light and compact, it’s the

perfect tool for managing and

protecting wildlife habitats and

maintaining commercial parks

and sports grounds.

The head is designed for

high productivity, durability,

and easy installation and

maintenance.

The PML/EX’s Direct Drive

motor minimizes maintenance

and allows for a smaller

machine body for better

maneuverability. With a flow

regulator valve built into the

motor and a thumb bracket

integrated into the frame, the

head maintains a clean profile

and compact build.

The hydraulic motor is

compatible with excavators

that do not have a drainage

line, making the head easier to

install. This feature makes the

head a plug-and-play piece of

equipment.

The new PML/EX can be

equipped with PML hammers

or Y-flails and comes in an

operating width of 75, 100, 125,

or 150.

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New Triangulated Harvesting Head

Tigercat adds fifth model to

harvesting head line-up with

the new three-wheel drive 573.

In late September 2023,

visitors to the PLC live demo

event held in Washington state

got a sneak peak of the new

Tigercat 573 harvesting head

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

MARK CUSACK

National Show Manager

mcusack@mpltd.ca • 506.333.1064

Produced by:

ANDREW BURNS

Exhibit Sales

aburns@mpltd.ca • 506.649.0025

processing logs on the end of

a Tigercat 875E logger. Since

then, multiple units have been

testing in far flung regions

from Alberta to Australia and

the results are in. The 573

is shaping up to be a high

performing, reliable head

for roadside processing and

harvesting.

Best suited to medium and

large tree profiles, the 573 has

a 800 mm (31 in) maximum cut

capacity and offers optimal

performance in 400-600 mm

(16-24 in) diameter timber.

The feed rollers close down to

60 mm (2.4 in), allowing the

573 to smoothly delimb and

process smaller diameter trees

and thus achieve higher value

fibre recovery.

The compact frame design

deftly handles poor stem

form and contributes to tidy

delimbing performance. The

triangulated feed wheel arm

configuration operates in

locked three-wheel drive. This,

combined with timed knife

arms, provide the operator with

fast picking and positive stem

control for high productivity

in roadside processing

applications. Independently

mounted, trailing-arm length

measuring ensures reliable

tracking and accuracy.

The top knife and lower/

back knife pivot on the same

side of the chassis frame,

aligning the position and flow

of each stem centrally through

the head. This arrangement

promotes positive contact

with all three feed rollers

and the measuring wheel

at all times. The result is

better quality and accuracy,

reduced fuel consumption, and

greater processing speed. The

orientation also provides the

operator with a clear sightline

to the measuring wheel.

The 573 is standard

equipped with continuous

rotation for ease of use and

superior hose routing and

protection. Quick, stable WiFi

connectivity between the

cab and attachment modules

reduces wire routing along the

boom and provides excellent

command response.

The Tigercat D7 control

system is available with Priority

or Optimization levels and is

fully compatible and compliant

with StanForD Classic and

2010.

The 573 is a great fit for

the H250D, 850 and 875E

for roadside processing

applications and the H822E

and H855E carriers for in-stand

harvesting.

10 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


LX830E

POWERFUL AND

VERSATILE

With near zero tail-swing, the LX830E is a powerhouse in a compact

package. Stable and responsive, it’s well matched to tough terrain

and steep slopes in selective cut or final fell.

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International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 11


Modern forestry

applications must first

and foremost reduce

fuel consumption and

minimize emissions.

No matter the power

source, conventional

or alternative

fuels, hydrogen, or

electrification: ZF

is contributing to

reducing emissions

from less to zero.

From Less to Zero

ZF cPOWER – CVT technology

High loads, continuously

variable speeds, and therefore

comfortable maneuvering

– the cPOWER power-split

CVT technology combines

these characteristics with

improved fuel consumption of

up to 25 percent. It operates

at low engine speeds, thus

increasing efficiency and

driver comfort in forestry

equipment like forwarders and

skidders even more. The gain

in tractive power through the

innovative transmission system

is particularly beneficial for

the user when driving on

challenging terrain types, like

steep slopes, soft ground, or

deep snow.

Whilst the Group´s

transmission is already being

well-established in the North

American full-tree skidder

market for several years now,

the technology is recently

also finding its way into the

cut-to-length forwarder market,

mainly to be found in the

European area.

Heavy loads, continuously

adjustable speed, and easy

maneuverability – the fully

power-split CVT transmission

cPOWER combines these

characteristics with improved

fuel consumption of up to 25

percent (image: ZF)

Being in series production

for forwarders since more

than three years now, the

fully power-split, continuously

variable transmission offers

significant fuel consumption

benefits and productivity

increases for the vehicle owner.

Because of rising fuel prices

and a growing awareness of

CO²-emissions, the market

demands more efficient drive

systems.

In Off-Highway applications,

hydrostatic power-split

transmissions ensure

significant consumption

benefits compared to

hydrodynamic transmissions

and purely hydrostatic

concepts.

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The end of the

road is where

we get started.

Efficient, clean and safe: this is how we envision future

off-road operation with intelligent system solutions.

As a full-range supplier, we supply comprehensive drive systems for off-road

machinery from one source. We develop axles and transmissions with advanced

software functions and combine them with state-of-the-art braking technology,

connectivity and safety solutions. Our answer to meeting the industry’s challenges:

comprehensive and intelligent system solutions, thoroughly matched to each other.

In doing so, we always keep an eye on reducing emissions and remain on our path

to Vision Zero. ZF.com/construction


The continuously variable

transmissions clearly

demonstrate their benefits

in all ranges of the typical

forestry operating cycle, i.e.

transporting, or loading.

In this process, the

percentage of hydrostatic

power is kept low whereby; an

optimal degree of efficiency

can be achieved.

Already in the start-up

process there is a power split

between mechanical and

hydrostatic drive. The share

of the mechanical power

increases with the vehicle

speed up to 100%.

The application of

an elaborate hydraulic

transmission-control unit and

transmission-integrated onboard

electronic unit optimally

completes driving functions.

The application of these units

is done with reference to

sensitivity and driving comfort

and realizes an aligned power

management.

The cPOWER series deploys

well-known and -proven

construction kit modules and

benefits from ZF competence

in transmission and vehicle

system engineering.

Main features:

• Continuously variable drive

over the whole drive range

• Hydrostatic-mechanical

power splitting in all driving

ranges, including the

frequently used range up to

10 km/h

• Reduction of diesel motor

speed independent of driving

speed

• No wear through heavy loads

as there is no mechanical

connection between engine

and driveline

ZF eTRAC – electric driveline

technology

For the future, technology and

innovation leader ZF is up to

many more projects in the field

of forestry, seeking into electric

drive solutions already today.

The eTRAC electric drive

system satisfies all

the expectations for

performance and

productivity found

in traditional drivelines

and combines them with

the extensive benefits and

opportunities that electric

systems have to offer. Thanks

to its modular design this new

range of electric central drives

can easily be adapted for

various vehicle applications.

A newly launched system

for forestry applications

consists of a 2-speed

powershift transmission,

electric motor, and inverter.

It can be scaled up to peak

torque 850 Nm and continuous

power of 80 kW. Three power

classes of the electric central

drive system eCD50, eCD70

and eCD90 are available to

cover different vehicle sizes in

the targeted applications.

To complete the customers´

demand, not only in regards

of traction drive, ZF also offers

the so called ePTO, e.g., to run

the working hydraulic.

Main features:

• One supplier for

transmission, eMotor and

inverter

• “Best in class solution“ for

power density

• Zero emissions without

compromising on

performance

• Low noise level

• Efficient electrical

components

• Robust and reliable

mechanical driveline

• Compact installation space

Zero emissions without compromising on performance –

the electric drive system eTRAC eCD50/70/90 from ZF

Key Figures electric central

drive eTRAC eCD50/70/90

• Modular platform for 650 V

• Up to 80 kW continuous

power

• Liquid cooled PSM e-motor

• 2 speed powershift

transmission

• Integrated park brake

• Optional axle disconnect

(2WD/4WD)

To complete the range

of electric drives for larger

construction vehicles, ZF is

offering the eTRAC eCD110-

210 series, consisting of an

electro-mechanical powershift

transmission and one e-motor

for traction and ePTO each. An

electric drive control unit for

overall system performance

and power management

completes the system. With a

650 V operating voltage, the

system can be scaled up to

120 kW continuous power; the

ePTO ranges from 30 to 70 kW

continuous power. Thanks to

its modular design, the system

can be integrated in various

other vehicle applications

as well and can be driven

independently from the

power source. The company´s

solutions fit in both batteryelectric

vehicles and fuel-cell

battery electric vehicles,

which will also play a big role

in the future of construction

machineries.

Key Figures electric central

drive eTRAC eCD110 - 210

• e-drive: 650 V (50-120 kW

continuous power)

• ePTO: 650 V (30-70 kW

continuous power)

• eDCU: Drive Control Unit for

overall system performance

and power management

• Drop-In replacement for

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14 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


BMH Technology to supply a biomass handling

system to NAVIGATOR Pulp Setubal in Portugal

BMH Technology has signed a

contract with NAVIGATOR Pulp

Setubal for the delivery and

installation of a wood fines

handling system in Portugal to

convert one of the gas burning

kilns into biomass.

The main driver for the

project is to reduce the

consumption of natural gas

which is a major source of

emissions and represents

a significant portion of

production costs. The project

aims to convert the normal

operation of the existing

Lime Kiln 1, making it entirely

independent from fossil fuels.

This solution aims to eventually

make the lime kiln operation

100% fossil free.

The delivery includes the

design, manufacture, erection

and commissioning of an

external fuel handling system

for wood fines biomass. The

system consists of receiving

station, storage silo, grinding

mill and pneumatic piping to

feed the powder silo.

“We have seen an Increased

demand for these solutions

which will help to decarbonize

Industries and BMH is

taking a lead on this to set

a valuable reference for the

whole Industry” says Marcos

Arizti, Sales Manager of BMH

Technology Oy.

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and installed in 2024 and the

facility will be taken over in

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Veisto delivered the world’s

most modern sawing line

to Oulu

The cooperation between

Junnikkala Oy and Veisto

Oy first started in 2008,

when Veisto delivered

a sawing line

to Junnikkala’s

Oulainen sawmill.

An agreement between

Junnikkala and Veisto

to supply the sawing

line to Oulu was signed in

early summer 2021. After

signing Veisto and Junnikkala

worked closely together for

two years, discussing issues,

such as the length of the line

and equipment compatibility.

Project Manager Timo Mäkelä

and Plant Manager Antti

Kyröläinen took lead of the

project. When all details

were finalised, Junnikkala

started construction work

on the site and Veisto

began manufacturing the

machines. Installation began

in September 2023, and

commissioning took place in

December, according to the

pre-agreed schedule. The line

is expected to operate at 100 %

capacity in July 2024.

The world’s most modern

sawing line

Veisto Oy is a Finnish familyowned

company founded in

1964, with a production plant

in Mäntyharju. The company,

which has grown rapidly in

recent years, and currently

employs approximately 300

people.

Junnikkala and Veisto have a

lot in common; both are Finnish

family-owned companies of

roughly the same age that have

grown over the decades to

become major players in their

respective fields.

Marko Järvinen, Technical

Director of Veisto Oy, tells us

about the sawing line delivered

to our sawmill in Oulu, the

process and our cooperation.

The Oulu line represents

“the latest and greatest in

sawmill technology”. Sawing

is done in three stages with

three main machine units,

optimization takes less than a

second and the 101-metre line

has a speed of 60–180 meters

per minute.

The sawing line uses

technology, that takes into

account Junnikkala’s wish

to have the option to add

DX-units, which would allow

two-stage through-sawing at

a line speed of 250 metres

per minute. To improve

energy efficiency, we have

done product development

especially in the hydraulic

system, which is as energyefficient

and quiet in operation

as possible, says Järvinen.

A multi-year process

For the last couple of months

we have been practising sawing

and matching equipment from

different suppliers. We have

also been training Junnikkala

staff to use and maintain the

line to get it up to speed before

it goes into full production

— and to avoid unnecessary

breakdowns,” says Järvinen.

We have a great sawmill on

the way and we are looking

forward to its completion. We

haven’t had a chance to test all

the variations yet, and there

are bound to be challenges

ahead, but I believe that by

working together with Veisto,

we can always find a solution

to any problems,” says

Kyröläinen.

At Veisto, the Oulu project

has kept sales, design, and

production teams busy. During

the field installation, there

were up to thirty Veisto staff

and their subcontractors

working simultaneously

on site. In the current

commissioning phase, there

are still 1–5 Veisto employees

present, mainly in training

roles. For Junnikkala, the

project has also employed

a wide range of people

including production planning,

operational management,

operators, and maintenance.

Long and smooth cooperation

Junnikkala has a good team

and realistic goals. They have

been very well-planned and

well-managed, which is why

the cooperation has gone

extremely well and without any

major surprises. Our project

manager has especially praised

Junnikkala’s performance

Marko Järvinen, Technical

Director of Veisto Oy

Plant Manager

Antti Kyröläinen

SAWLINES

during the most critical phase,

the installation, when the

company stuck strictly to

the schedule and enabled

everyone to work efficiently

and safely. The cooperation

with our customers will

always continue throughout

the 25–30 year lifetime of

our equipment, including

developing and upgrading new

functions for existing lines. In

this way, they remain at the

highest technological level for

decades,” says Järvinen.

Kyröläinen has also been very

happy with the cooperation.

‘Veisto has had enough

competent staff on site at

all times. The company has

also shown flexibility and

patience with other equipment

suppliers, who we have

sometimes had to wait for to

proceed. Our cooperation will

continue, to ensure we reach

and maintain full capacity, as

well as warranty maintenance

and inspections.’

16 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


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Metsä Group and Sweco have signed an agreement for

the design of Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski

Metsä Group and Sweco,

a specialist in the built

environment and industry,

have signed an agreement for

the implementation planning

of the new Kerto LVL mill in

Äänekoski, Finland.

“We have strong confidence

in Sweco’s expertise and

resources from our previous

collaboration projects. It is

therefore natural that we

continue our cooperation in

this project to develop the

Äänekoski mill area,” says

Jaakko Anttila, Executive Vice

President at Metsä Wood.

Sweco is responsible for

the complete implementation

planning of the mill project,

including structural, process

and plant design. Sweco was

also responsible for the design

of Metsä Group’s Äänekoski

bioproduct mill, which started

operations in 2017, and the

planned wood product mill

will apply the synergy benefits

offered by the mill area.

“For example, the steam

needed in the production

process of Kerto LVL will be

produced at the Äänekoski

bioproduct mill, and the

condensate generated in the

process will be utilized for

heating the building. It is great

to be involved in designing a

resource-efficient production

plant whose material-efficient

wood products store carbon

and reduce the carbon

footprint of construction,” says

Tuulamari Helaja, Business

Unit Director, Industry and

Energy at Sweco Finland.

Construction of the Kerto

LVL mill in Äänekoski has

progressed according to plan.

Land construction works and

the main frame installations

are currently underway in the

area.

The mill will have an annual

production capacity of around

160,000 cubic metres of Kerto

LVL and is expected to start

production in the second half

of 2026. When completed, the

mill will employ around 150

people directly and 200 people

in its value chain.

Jaakko Anttila, Executive

Vice President at Metsa

Wood

Opticom Tech releases upgraded CC04 Industrial

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Opticom Tech, a leader in

industrial video monitoring

solutions, announces its new

CC04-IP5MV3 camera, an

upgrade to the CC04-IP3MV

camera.

The new CC04 camera offers

a higher resolution than its

predecessor—5 megapixel

compared to 3 MP. It also

supports artificial intelligence

(AI) functions such as object

detection, intrusion detection,

line crossing, object counting,

and more.

“We’re excited to offer

these upgrades to new and

existing customers,” said Heidi

Schmidt, Global Sales Manager

at Opticom. “High-resolution

video is vital for operations

monitoring and security in

industrial facilities. And AI is

becoming a reality of our world,

so having cameras equipped

to support that emerging

technology puts facilities

ahead of their competition.”

The CC04 camera is NDAA

compliant, utilizes the ONVIF

protocol and can withstand

high-vibration, hazardous and

controlled environments. It can

also withstand direct hits by

logs, boards, rocks, and other

objects, making it an ideal

video monitoring solution for

industrial facilities.

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Koskisen chooses MiCROTEC

SAWLINES

Lassi Santala,

Production Director,

Timber Industry at

Koskisen Oyj

Established in Finland

in 1909, Koskisen is

a forerunner in the

mechanical wood

industry with over 900

employees. The Koskinen

group processes Finnish

wood into sawn goods,

plywood, veneer and

chipboard with customers

over the world.

Koskisen has invested in a

new log sorting line with

a Logeye for their state

of the art sawmill in Järvelä.

The Logeye is a multi-sensor

scanner that utilizes laser,

colour, and X-ray channels to

provide a high-precision real

360° shape of the log with a

wealth of data for log sorting

and cutting optimization. The

Logeye has a high precision

both in over and under bark

detection, as well as log

inner properties, making it a

great choice and a successful

product for the northern

markets.

Koskisen Production

Director Lassi Santala explains

that the long and successful

cooperation with MiCROTEC

Espoo on the Finscan product

line as well as the technical

features of the Logeye was a

big impact on their decision.

The Logeye from MiCROTEC

stood out from the competition

with the technology of the

advanced hardware of the inhouse

crometic color cameras

within the multi-sensor

approach. We see brightly

on our future needs with the

innovation and technology

at MiCROTEC as well as the

Juha Ropilo, MD of

MiCROTEC Espoo

cooperation going forward

continues Santala,

Installation will take place in

Q4 of 2024. Juha Ropilo, MD of

MiCROTEC Espoo comments on

the investment from Koskisen.

“With this partnership we

are even further strengthening

our position as a provider on

the Finnish market, not only

within lumber products but

also with our wide known log

scanners. We look forward

to a continuous successful

collaboration and installation

together with Koskisen.”

Successfull underbark measurement

with Logeye at Karl Segerström AB

Located in the woods

of Fagersta, Sweden,

Karl Segerström AB is

a fourth-generation familyowned

sawmill with a yearly

production of 60 000 m 3

sawn products each year. Karl

Segerström is specialized in

spruce, with export mainly to

the European markets.

When investing in a new

measuring system in the

logyard, Karl Segerström

AB evaluated different

manufacturers and decided

on MiCROTEC based on the

technical features and benefits

of the Logeye.

The Logeye multi-sensor

scanner utilizes laser and

colour to generate a highprecision

real 360° shape

of the log, based on very

accurate measurement data

for Log Sorting and cutting

optimization.

The Logeye has a high

precision both for over and

under bark detection, even in

the presence of ice and snow,

making it an excellent choice

for the northern market.

The features we were

looking for, that MiCROTEC

was able to provide, were the

combination of color cameras

and laser triangulation

that provides an underbark

measurement that has

worked very well says Björn

Segerström , CEO Karl

Segerström AB.

The Logeye was installed

in 2023 and is used for

measuring, payment grading

and sorting. After installation,

the Logeye at Karl Sgerström

has been producing since day 1.

“The installation of

the Logeye went very well

according to schedule and we

were running on the scheduled

date.” continues Björn

Segerström.

For a smaller sawmill like

Karl Segerström, Logeye is

an ideal investment because

of its cost efficiency and high

performance.

20 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


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WOOD DRYING TECNOLOGY

Western completes kiln

upgrade at Saltair Sawmill

Ladysmith, British Columbia

Local government

representatives joined Western

Forest Products employees to

celebrate the completion of the

first continuous dry kiln on the

coast of B.C. at the Company’s

Saltair sawmill. The Company

also plans to continue

accelerating its transition to

higher value products with

approximately $35 million of

investments for two additional

continuous dry kilns.

First Continuous Dry Kiln on

B.C. Coast

The newly installed $12 million

continuous dry kiln at the

Saltair Sawmill increases the

mill’s capacity for continuous

drying of lumber, and also

provides environmental

benefits by reducing energy

consumption. The new kiln

adds to the three existing kilns

on site for drying lumber. The

Saltair sawmill is the largest

single-line sawmill on the

coast of B.C. following previous

multi-phase strategic capital

investments of over $42 million

to modernize the sawmill since

2013.

also doubles the workload

capacity of the kiln.

Moreover, Wallace

highlighted the incorporation

of sensors every 20 feet within

the kiln, enabling adaptive

control of the drying process

based on the moisture content

of the lumber. He underscored

the environmentally conscious

approach by mentioning the

collection and treatment of

steam condensate to prevent

discharge into natural water

bodies.

In terms of performance, the

kiln is designed to facilitate the

drying of lumber at a rate of

approximately three and a half

feet per hour. This translates

to a drying cycle of a little over

three days for a full kiln load

of cut lumber. Anticipated

production figures indicate a

capacity to dry 72 million board

feet annually, operating at

190°F with a natural gas burner.

Ribbon-cutting at Saltair to celebrate a $12 million continuous

dry kiln upgrade. (L-R) Mayor Aaron Stone; CEO Steven Hofer;

Plant Chairman Dan Gabrielson; Capital Project Manager

Jarrad Astren; Kiln Operator Chris Walling, Chargehand

Electrician Cory Wilson

The newly installed $12 million continuous dry kiln at the

Saltair Sawmill supplied by Wellons Canada, increases

the mill’s capacity for continuous drying of lumber, and

also provides environmental benefits by reducing energy

consumption.

Wellons Canada

Wellons Canada, based in

Surrey, spearheaded the design

and construction of the project,

with John Wallace, Capital

Sales Representative with

Wellons, present to showcase

the innovative production

enhancements. Wallace

explained the operational

mechanics, emphasizing the

utilization of an alternating

track system to enhance energy

efficiency. This system not only

reduces gas consumption but

John Wallace Capital Sales

Representative at Wellons

Additional Investment in B.C.

Coastal Operations

Following the successful

completion of its first

continuous dry kiln, Western

is pushing ahead with two

additional continuous dry

kiln projects. One of the kilns

will be constructed at the

Company’s Duke Point sawmill

in Nanaimo, B.C. and the other

one at its Value-Added Division

in Chemainus, B.C. Each of the

new kilns will have an annual

capacity of approximately 70

million board feet.

The additional capacity will

support increased volumes of

kiln dried products, including

lumber used to produce glued

laminated timber for mass

timber applications.

Western has made

significant investments in its

B.C. Coastal manufacturing

operations to modernize

its primary manufacturing

facilities, increase kiln drying

and planing capacity and

expand its engineered wood

products and remanufacturing

capacity. The approximately

$35 million investment in two

new continuous dry kilns is

on top of the $29 million in

investments announced in

2022.

The previously announced

projects are in various stages

of advancement, with the

Company most recently having

completed the installation

of a machine stress rated

lumber grader at its Duke

Point sawmill to support

increased production of higher

Cont’d on Page 48

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MORE THAN MECHANICS

www.jartek.fi

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2023 23


CUTTING EDGE AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS - LONG TERM CUSTOMER

In recent years, many

machine suppliers in the

sawmill industry have

thrived, and Jartek is no

exception. While nearterm

investment levels

may taper off, the outlook

for the distant future

appears promising, with

investment levels poised

to rise once again.

MORE FOCUS

ON CUSTOMER

RELATIONSHIPS

The utilization of renewable

materials continues to surge,

with lumber standing out as

one of the most favorable

options. Throughout these

prosperous years, Jartek has

experienced growth while

remaining true to its origins

as a family-owned company,

placing a strong emphasis on

cultivating partnerships.

The ThermoWood ® business

has enjoyed global success for

years, and the lumber handling

sector is gradually following

suit. Jartek maintains openness

to all markets, though its

primary focus remains on

European countries, with a

few select markets outside of

Europe.

“We’ve received a warm

reception in Germanspeaking

countries,” notes

Kari Puustinen, Sales and

Marketing Director of Jartek.

“We’re introducing some

innovative, out-of-the-box

concepts to the market,

which is always beneficial,”

Puustinen adds.

Despite Jartek’s

emphasis on

constructing sorting

lines with lifespans of up

to 50 years or more, our

on-site commissioning

typically spans only up

to two years, depending

on project size,”

Our after-sales objective

is to collaborate with

customers on both minor

and major investments

to further enhance line

productivity.

Kari Puustinen, Sales

Director of Jartek

MORE THAN

MECHANICS

Jartek doesn’t operate any

web shops or after-sales

platforms. “We might lean

towards traditionality, but

to us, human connections

are paramount for fostering

enduring partnerships,” states

Kari Puustinen.

How does the ethos of

“More than Mechanics” align

with this? While proficient

mechanics form the foundation,

they’re not the sole requisite.

We also prioritize top-notch

automation and continual

line development. Jartek

strives to provide cutting-edge

automation solutions, which

have been warmly embraced

by our customers. These

solutions perfectly match

industry needs, boasting userfriendly

interfaces, exceptional

diagnostic capabilities,

and seamless integration

with third-party systems

like reporting tools, whose

significance continues to grow.

Looking ahead, rather than

focusing solely on modern

platforms, we’re enhancing

our after-sales support

through more traditional

24 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


investments to further enhance

line productivity. Finnish

sawmills, renowned for their

efficiency despite their age,

have taught us the significance

of even small enhancements.

Hence, we prefer to use terms

like “service” or “partnership”

instead of “after-sales,”

emphasizing the continuous

nature of our relationship.

As a key supplier to Finnish

sawmills, Jartek encourages

them to engage with our sales

team to explore how we can

collectively maximize line

efficiency.

SAWLINES

RELATIONS

PROJECT

JUNNIKKALA -

OULU

Roughly one year ago, Jartek

commenced the installation of

its largest project in Finland.

means. Our aim is to better

assist customers postproject

handover, fostering

discussions on optimizing

line output. Despite Jartek’s

emphasis on constructing

sorting lines with lifespans of

up to 50 years or more, our

on-site commissioning typically

spans only up to two years,

depending on project size,”

notes Kari Puustinen.

Our after-sales objective is

to collaborate with customers

on both minor and major

This mill stands as one of

the most advanced sawmills

globally. Logs are seamlessly

fed into the saw infeed by

forklift, and the point at

which the forklift touches

the lumber marks the

readiness for shipment to the

customer. Jartek provided

a comprehensive supply

package, encompassing green

and dry sorting, along with

stick and drying load moving

systems and lumber feeding

from sawline to greensorting,

all of which operate fully

automatically.

The layout was meticulously

tailored to suit the site’s

specific requirements, given its

compact nature, making a fully

automated process the only

viable option. Collaboration

with the Junnikkala team has

been exceptionally fruitful,

particularly in the conceptual

planning phase. The production

lines feature a blend of

standardized working solutions

complemented by customized

fittings to adhere to the

overarching concept.

This fusion ensures both

high capacity and functionality,

alongside an excellent layout.

Currently undergoing startup

procedures, the mill is poised

to serve as a benchmark,

showcasing our capabilities

to customers worldwide with

pride.

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 25


SAWLINES

JoeScan’s newest Z8

Super Snapshot scan

head delivers twice

as much data for your

sawmill.

Super Snapshot Scanning for Sawmills

Or How to Prevent the Waney Board Blues

By Joey Nelson, President, JoeScan

Joey Nelson,

President, JoeScan

Unique Requirements

We all know that sawmilling

is a special type of

manufacturing. Instead of

assembling products from a

variety of known components,

we produce goods by breaking

down logs into finished lumber.

The logs we start with are not

standardized components

with known sizes and shapes

(wouldn’t that be nice?), but

complex organic structures that

can vary wildly from one piece

to the next. Even within the

same species, no two logs are

exactly alike. It’s this variability

that makes scanning a mission

critical part of the lumber

manufacturing process. It’s

also this difference that makes

sawmill scanning equipment

so unique when compared

to other industries. For

example, consider the sawmill

snapshot scanner–a device so

specialized for breaking down

wood that you won’t find it

used in any other industries.

Snapshot Scanning 101

A 3D laser scanner uses lasers

and cameras to define the size

and shape of an object. In a

sawmill, this object can be a

stem, log, flitch, cant, or board.

Optimization software uses this

measurement to determine the

best cutting solution for each

piece. “Best” usually boils

down to “maximizes profit”,

but there are many complex

decisions made at each step of

the breakdown process.

In most machine centers,

the log or board moves through

the lasers, allowing the

scanner to capture its size and

shape hundreds of times per

second. These measurements

are combined to generate a

very accurate and dense 3D

model of the wood.

However, in certain sawmill

systems, it’s impractical to

move the piece in order to scan

it. This commonly occurs with

end doggers, C-frames or other

very short-coupled machine

centers. Here, a snapshot

scanner combines many lasers

together in one package to

take many measurements

simultaneously, at each

laser cross-section on wood.

Multiple snapshot scan heads

are arranged end-to-end to

cover the entire length of the

pieces being scanned.

Laser Spacing

A true snapshot scan–one

that does not move the

piece at all–leaves gaps in

the measurement, basically

anywhere there isn’t a laser.

The closer the lasers are

to each other, the smaller

those gaps are. This distance

between lasers is referred to as

the laser spacing of a snapshot

scanner.

The industry standard for

laser spacing has been around

six inches for many years.

However, as you’ll see below,

a lot can happen in those

six-inch sections between

measurements.

The Bottom Line

So, why should a sawmill care

about missing data in their

snapshot scans? Because it

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When faced with gaps in the

data, optimization software

typically uses a method like

“linear interpolation” to fill

them in. This is essentially

connecting the dots between

known data points using

straight lines. The problem

occurs when the linear

interpolation inaccurately

represents the scanned wood.

For example, the optimizer may

think it’s providing the solution

for a square-edged board, but

the machine puts out a waney

board instead.

So, how does this happen?

Wherever a log or flitch narrows

within a 6 inch section between

lasers, as in the example

above, the scanner will not

see it. Remember, it can only

see where the laser touches

the wood. Consequently, the

optimizer assumes there is

good wood where there is

none, resulting in a solution

that doesn’t reflect reality.

Errors like these end up costing

you in the form of lower-quality

boards and unusable waste.

Fortunately, there’s a simple

fix!

The Next Generation of

Snapshot Scanning

By reducing the laser spacing

to three inches, JoeScan’s

newest Z8 scan head can see

twice as much as before. This

leads to fewer and smaller

undetected areas, reducing

unexpected wane in your cuts.

Your optimizer, like you, wants

as much relevant information

as possible to make an

informed decision.

Beyond the Snapshot

Snapshot-style scanners

are also found in machine

centers that don’t require a

true snapshot. Places like the

carriage headrig and shortcoupled

edgers also benefit

from the tight laser spacing. A

six-inch laser spacing allows

for scanning an entire log or

board’s length in just six inches

of travel. This allows for faster

scan speeds, affording more

time for optimization, while

also significantly reducing the

length of infeeds when space is

limited. Further reducing laser

spacing will let you operate

even faster without sacrificing

quality.

The modern automated

sawmill is a unique kind of

factory requiring specialized

equipment. Scanning hardware

is no exception, and we’ve

spent the last 20 years

designing scanners specifically

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of doing what we do best:

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SAWLINES

ResawExpert integrated

into the merry-go-round

Resaw Process

Smart Resaw for

Superior Products

In the ever-evolving landscape of wood processing,

a groundbreaking innovation from BID Group,

the ResawExpert by Comact, emerges as a

transformative solution set to redefine operational

efficiency in sawmills. Guided by a thorough

comprehension of the intricacies in the wood

processing sector, this innovation embodies

creative design, premium materials, and state-ofthe-art

technology, signifying a notable progression

in the field of resaw optimization. Its main benefits

include maximizing recovery and product value,

setting a new standard for efficiency in the industry.

The ResawExpert by Comact:

Pioneering Vision and AI

Integration

Traditionally, wood processing

has seen the integration of

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

in various stages, such as

grading, trimming, edging,

and breakdown. However, the

resawing process has remained

a crucial focal point where

the right decisions are vital to

prevent costly consequences.

The ResawExpert by Comact

steps into this critical role

as the first resaw optimizer

powered by both vision and

AI, addressing challenges in

decision-making precision and

dimensional accuracy.

At the heart of the

challenge lies the pivotal

role of the resaw, a step

of wood processing that is

common for the production of

softwood specialty products

and hardwood. A wrong

decision at this juncture can

potentially reduce the quality

and value of the products

as well as increase wastes.

Ensuring precision in reading

dimensions and identifying

defects becomes imperative to

optimize the cutting process

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effectively. The conventional

approach relies on basic

scanners to measure block

sizes, with operators manually

deciding the cutting strategy

based on visual inspection.

Once a cut is completed,

altering the decision becomes

impossible.

The ResawExpert

introduces a revolution

in resaw optimization,

employing precise geometrical

measurement and AI-driven

visual defect detection,

ensuring the maximization

of recovery and product

value. Unlike the traditional

approach, where operators rely

on visual cues, this innovative

system utilizes AI to assess

different combinations of

cuttings based on the grade of

each face, and the downstream

operations like edging and

trimming. The optimization

logic considers the total

surface value, introducing an

innovative approach to resaw

optimization.

ResawExpert accommodates

both manual and automated

turning solutions. Thanks

to the integrated rotation

scanner, the system validates

the execution using an end

camera, ensuring accuracy and

accountability in the process.

If rotation is not executed

properly, the system will rotate

around the block again to send

the right face to the resaw.

This integration of vision and

AI not only enhances decision

precision but also introduces

a level of consistency that is

unattainable through manual

processes.

Designed for practicality, the

ResawExpert can be seamlessly

added to existing production

lines. Its installation between

two sets of rolls requires only

10 to 12 feet of space, with no

significant speed limitations

imposed by the scanner, as it

can optimize up to 450 feet

per minute. It is compatible

with various types of resaws,

whether horizontal or vertical.

Block sizes can vary from 3

to 30 inches, with no length

limitation. The scanner

measures the block with a

precision of 0.030 inches for

the thickness and width, and

0.125 inches for the length,

offering a scan density of 0.125

inches.

The optimization

parameters align with industry

best-in-class, utilizing the same

software and platform as other

successful Comact scanners

like the TrimExpert, EdgExpert,

and GradExpert. The system

optimizes based on industry

grades like NHLA ones, but

also based on clear wood

cuttings and any in-house

grade, allowing the flexibility

required to manage a broad

basket of products to maximize

yield and value. Comact’s

proven AI engine leverages the

images coming from 4K colour

cameras, which are integral

to the ResawExpert’s success

and form the backbone of all

Comact optimizers. Developed

in-house, the AI deep learning

models for hardwood are

specifically tailored for wood

processing, derived from

extensive data analysis and

a deep understanding of the

unique characteristics of

hardwood.

Maple Block Optimized by the ResawExpert

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Integrated scanner to validate

an executed rotation. Sends a

signal for additional rotation if

it was not executed properly

This in-house approach to

our AI development not only

ensures high performance but

also allows BID and its Comact

brand to continually refine and

enhance its models based on

real-world wood processing

challenges. The utilization of

AI in wood processing is not

merely a trend; it is a proven

strategy that delivers tangible

results, as evident by the

success of BID’s AI-powered

solutions across the industry.

Transforming Resawing for

the Future

The ResawExpert by Comact

emerges as a trailblazer in

the wood processing industry,

introducing a transformative

solution to the critical process

of resawing. By seamlessly

integrating vision and AI,

it addresses longstanding

challenges in decision

precision and consistency.

Not only does this innovation

enhance operational efficiency

as well as maximize recovery

and product value, but it

also marks a significant step

towards a more intelligent and

automated future for wood

processing.

As sawmills navigate

the complexities of wood

processing, embracing

technologies like the

ResawExpert becomes crucial

for staying at the forefront

of efficiency, productivity,

and quality. BID Group’s

commitment to excellence

shines through in this

pioneering solution, offering

a glimpse into the future of

resaw optimization. For further

details and to explore the

transformative capabilities

of the ResawExpert, reach

out to your BID Group sales

representative.

Scan this QR code to

see the ResawExpert

in action

Interior of the ResawExpert while scanning a block

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SAWLINES

The Metsä Fibre

Rauma control

room.

ABB control room, power

distribution & robotics

technologies help Metsä

Fibre Rauma mill excel in

productivity & efficiency

ABB’s control room

environment, power

distribution and

robotics have been a part of

Metsä Fibre’s technologically

advanced sawmill’s pioneering

levels of productivity and

efficiency. The customer’s

Rauma mill is Finland’s largest

ever sawmill investment at

€260 million and uses machine

vision, artificial intelligence

(AI) and integrated information

systems for consistent quality

and cost efficiency.

Building on a long-term

relationship with parent

company Metsä Group,

ABB provided Extended

Operator Workplace

(EOW) tables for maximum

ergonomics, visualization and

communication, as well as

electrical power distribution,

transformers and robots.

Since the technologies were

commissioned a year ago the

sawmill has turned out 40 logs

per minute on a 130-meter

sawline with a maximum

sawing speed of 250 meters

per minute, all managed from

an ABB-designed central

control room. The sawn pine

timber is exported worldwide

and can be used in construction

– including windows, doors and

general joinery, woodworking,

furniture and packaging.

“With the support of

partners, including ABB, we are

achieving productivity that is

at least three times higher than

what is possible across the rest

of Europe,” said Jaakko Vierola,

Technical Director of the Rauma

sawmill project, Metsä Fibre.

“The durability of components

and the service ABB provides

exactly when we need it are

crucial.”

The electrical distribution

system with medium voltage

and distribution transformers

was designed and delivered by

ABB. ABB’s robots, motors and

drives were connected to other

equipment, with 1,000 variable

speed drives considered

to be crucial to automation

optimization. The overall speed

of the process is also due to a

group of six robots equipped

with machine vision.

Metsä Fibre and ABB

specialists have worked

together to maximize

automated data collection

through a third-party

automation system. The

strategy has been to use high

levels of monitoring for quality

and performance, minimize

wood waste through sawing

and sizing optimization and

eliminate manual handling

through robots and automatic

loading at the 24/7 mill. The

sawmill’s by-products such as

wood chips, sawdust and bark

Esa Kivioja, Industry Segment Lead, ABB, and

Jaakko Vierola, Technical Director, Metsä Fibre, at

the mill.

ABB electrical power distribution

equipment set up

are used to produce pulp

and bioenergy.

“The Rauma sawmill

operates much like a

process industry plant,

where equipment cannot

be maintained at night or

on weekends, but electrical

devices must always be

reliable,” said Esa Kivioja,

Industry Segment Manager

for ABB in Finland. “Here, we

implemented the sawmill’s

power distribution with the

same quality standards as we

did in Metsä Fibre’s bioproduct

mills in Äänekoski and Kemi.

This is a whole new concept

in mechanical forest industry

facilities.”

“The energy efficiency of

motors and other electrical

equipment also plays a role.

The impact of ABB’s deliveries

is even more evident in the fact

that production can continue

without disruptions, and

there is no idle time for the

equipment.”

To support the Metsä

Fibre team and the installed

technologies on site, ABB also

offers its spare parts and spare

equipment services, as well as

technical support.

ABB’s Process Automation

business automates, electrifies

and digitalizes industrial

operations that address a wide

range of essential needs.

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The VAB-brand Lineal

Autograder uses measurable

dimensions along with AI

for exceptional accuracy

in managing standard and

custom grades

Lineal scanning and

optimization at USNR

be sent through a planer to

meet consistent dimensions

and construction grades that

are specific to markets around

the world. A lineal scanner

installed after the planer like

the LHG or the VAB-brand

Lineal Autograder will provide

a complete scan of each board,

analyze the make-up of the

board including all defects, and

then measure that against a

list of grades and the monetary

values associated with the

dimensions and grades to

maximize the value and

volume of the finished product.

For decades the lumber

industry has been using

lineal scanning and

optimization in both hardwood

and softwood production.

Much like other industries,

the technology being used by

sawmills to maximize the value

and volume of high-quality

products produced from each

log is evolving and becoming

more precise. Scanners have

moved from images taken at

frequencies from 6 (six) to 12

(twelve) inches of laser lines

that are used to construct

three dimensional models, to

systems today that integrate

vision and artificial intelligence

along with the 3D scans every

0.01 (one hundredth) of an

inch to identify, construct, and

classify natural and mechanical

defects found in wood.

At USNR today, there are

lineal scanners available for

log positioning, primary and

secondary breakdown, as well

as for edgers. There is also the

AddVantage scanner for chop

and rip saw applications, and

in the planer mill, where the

highest degree of precision and

consistency is necessary, USNR

manufactures and supplies the

Lineal High Grader (LHG) and

the most recent addition to the

family, the VAB-brand Lineal

Autograder. Optimization is key

in every step in the processing

of logs to lumber. Note that

USNR also manufactures

transverse scanning systems

for a variety of applications.

For the first cut into any log

that will take the round log and

create flat surfaces, positioning

of that log in reference to the

saw blade or canter heads

is critical. For softwood, this

will determine a successful

or potentially low material

yield, (# of cubic meters of

logs to produce 1 (one) cubic

meter of finished product)

and in hardwood, where the

high value fiber is determined.

In the sawmill, the goal is to

produce the most volume with

the least defects that reduce

value.

The next step in the

processing of wood is kiln

drying. This puts stress on the

fibers and can amplify defects

such as splits, cracks, and

checks. Because of the high

cost of kiln drying and dressing

building materials and finished

materials, any defects that

can be removed before drying

increase the potential for profit.

For high value building

materials that are graded

on visual criteria such as

flooring, interior and exterior

sidings, and window and

door components, defects

that appear in the middle of

a board, such as unsound

knots, can be identified by

the AddVantage optimizer, a

high-speed precision scanner

that identifies the defects and

controls rip and chop saws

to maximize production and

recovery.

In the softwood industry,

once boards have been dried,

the rough-sawn material must

An astounding fact

about USNR planer mill

scanners is that they can

read 100% of each board

in high definition at

speeds surpassing 4,000

feet per minute or 1,219

meters per minute

The algorithms created to

determine and combine such

characteristics as coloration

(dark versus light colored) and

surface holes allow for very

good identification of basic rot,

but when it comes to specific

defects such as white spec or

dry rot, a new technology was

needed. Artificial Intelligence

has been found to be that tool.

The way deep learning

artificial intelligence works

is quite simple. Physical

examples containing a specific

defect are identified, agreed

upon by quality control and AI

technicians, and accumulated

then run through the lineal

scanner. Each board scan

is then reviewed by both

technicians and quality control

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The Lineal High Grader

classifies and verifies all the

important lumber defects as

well as MSR/MEL strength

classification, wane evaluation,

and skip control in a very

small footprint

specialists at the mill, and the

specific defect is isolated and

becomes a part of the initial

database. Once a sufficient

number of specific defects are

added to the database, the

database is brought online as

a baseline comparison with

new board scans. The AI then

establishes each board to

the database of samples and

establish grade accordingly.

After 2 to 4 weeks, a review

is done by the AI technicians

and QC to determine whether

the AI model is complete or

needs to be slightly adjusted

with new samples added to the

database. It is the AI technician

and Quality Control specialist

who determine the parameters

of what constitutes a defect

and what does not. The AI will

not go beyond the parameters

established. To date, AI is

being used to determine the

species of wood in productions

containing multiple species. It

is being used to detect knots,

establish their construction

through the actual board, and

classify them accordingly. AI

is also being used to read the

number of growth rings to

estimate the density of the

board as well as identify wood

that has signs of compression

and very specific types of

decay.

An astounding fact about

USNR planer mill scanners is

that they can read 100% of

each board in high definition at

speeds surpassing 4,000 feet

per minute or 1,219 meters per

minute.

For more information

on how USNR optimization

can help with your specific

scanning needs, please visit

www.usnr.com and go to

the Contact Us section to be

directed to the representatives

in your area. We look forward

to working with you soon.

Millwide. Worldwide.

The AddVantage chop

and rip saw optimizer

can classify most wood

characteristics and

optimize for the highest

value cut solution.

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Overview of a complete robotic cell with two robots sorting trim blocks. One robot is doing the layer stacking of the trim blocks and three

robots are sorting and stacking boards

BID’s New AI-Powered Robotic Automation:

A complete solution to intelligently pick,

sort and stack trim blocks and boards.

In the ever-evolving

landscape of Artificial

Intelligence (AI), BID

stands as a pioneer in

robotic automation,

transforming the trim

block production

handling process for

sawmills worldwide.

With unrivaled

precision, efficiency, and

profitability, BID’s AIpowered

robots continue

to revolutionize the way

trim blocks are picked

and sorted, ensuring no

valuable piece

goes to waste.

This innovation comes

just at a perfect time

where industries face

daily challenges around

the workforce attraction

and retention, safety, cost,

control, sustainability and

growth. People do not want

to do dull and dangerous

jobs anymore, especially the

younger generations. Robotic

automation, especially those

that are AI-powered, eliminates

the need for employees to

perform unfulfilling or dirty

jobs and addresses challenges

arising from low unemployment

rates and an aging workforce in

remote locations.

The Pick & Place Process

At the heart of this innovation

lies a sophisticated AI-powered

system that employs cuttingedge

scanning and tracking

capabilities. The first step in

the trim block line involves

presorting, where sawdust and

undersized trims are efficiently

removed, ensuring the purity

and quality of the blocks.

BID’s system then arranges

the blocks into a single

layer, setting the stage for

subsequent steps with ease

and accuracy.

The true brilliance of

BID’s technology lies in its

AI-powered robots, which

swiftly identify valuable blocks,

separating them from the reject

ones destined for the chipper.

This advanced technology

enables the robots to make

precise decisions, guaranteeing

that each piece meets the

desired grade. However, BID’s

AI-powered system goes

beyond mere identification.

It utilizes AI scanning,

optimization, and tracking to

fine-tune each block’s solution

thus maximizing its potential

value. Depending on the

mill’s production, the system

will either have one pick and

place robot with a pace of up

to 30 blocks per minute, or

two robots with a capacity of

up to 48 blocks per minute.

Three or more solutions are

also available for higher piece

Scan this QR code

to watch video

count. 6-axis robots are used to

allow better reach and freedom

of movement.

The process continues with

stamping and tier generation,

ensuring an organized and

efficient workflow. Notably,

BID’s robotic solutions excel in

stacking not only trim blocks

but also boards, enhancing

overall production capabilities.

At BID, each solution layout

is specific to the customer’s

needs. The robotic system can

handle wood products that are

up to:

• Thickness: 8’’

• Width: 12’’

• Cross section: 8x8’’ or 2x12’’

• Length: 12’

• Species: engineered for both

softwood and hardwood

The robotics system can

be smartly connected to BID’s

digital platform, OPER8 TM , to

provide real-time feedback on

the trim block line’s operations.

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Installation, Training and

Safety

BID’s robotic system is built

for durability and safety, with

concrete bases providing

stability in case of an

emergency stop. The robotic

system area has a lock door

switch on all doors, a push

button box to ensure safe

access, and a push button to

restart the line.

Installation and start-up

are hassle-free, requiring no

specific expertise. Training on

the global process is provided

by BID, while robotic training

is handled by specialized

partners. BID’s PLC standards

enable programming without

the need for internal robotic

knowledge.

The advantages of an

AI-powered robotic

automation

There are various advantages

of choosing BID’s robotic

automation. Firstly, it

surpasses traditional laborbased

methods by operating

at a faster rate, delivering

results with remarkable speed.

During BID’s research and

development phase, it has

been assessed that yield could

be increased up to 50% in

comparison to human sorting

and stacking which often leads

to inaccurate categorizing and

high-quality blocks sent to

chipper.

Secondly, BID’s system

leverages sophisticated AI

algorithms to analyze data

and boards, making informed

decisions based on real-time

information. By identifying

and handling blocks more

efficiently than standard

robotic applications that use

photocells only, BID’s vision

scanner and grading rules

ensure precise decision-making

for higher-quality and yield

outcomes.

Moreover, BID’s robotic

automation operates

continuously without breaks,

maximizing production

output and efficiency. With

precision and consistency,

businesses can streamline

their operations, reducing

labor costs while increasing

profits. Thanks to its strategic

partnership with Yaskawa

Motoman, BID Group robotic

systems are supported 24/7

ensuring peace of mind and an

uninterrupted workflow.

Why robotic automation is

key for the future

The decision to embrace

robotics in manufacturing is

driven by several key factors.

One of the most crucial

considerations is safety.

Robotics eliminate the need

for employees to engage in

dangerous tasks, ensuring

a safer work environment.

Additionally, with a scarcity of

available skilled labor, robotics

offer a solution by taking

over repetitive and physically

demanding tasks.

Cost-effectiveness and

reliability are other significant

advantages of using robotics.

BID’s complete solutions,

which are fully integrated with

AI-Robotic Board stacking

AI-Robotic Board picking and sorting for trim blocks

mechanical, PLC, optimization,

and robotic elements enhanced

by Artificial Intelligence,

handle complex problems

with efficiency and precision.

Consistent decision-making

and maximized production and

revenue make BID’s system a

superior choice.

Conclusion

BID’s AI-powered robotic

automation has ushered

in a new era of trim block

production. Its precision,

efficiency, and profitability

are unmatched, making it the

ultimate choice for sawmills

looking to stay ahead in

the race for progress. By

integrating the transformative

power of BID’s technology,

businesses can revolutionize

their operations and secure

a competitive edge in the

industry.

Contact BID today to

experience the future of trim

block production and take

your business to new heights.

Do not miss this opportunity

to shape the future of your

industry. info@bidgroup.ca

Layer stacking of trim blocks

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 37


Ponsse solutions

for thinning sites

Growing a productive forest requires

hard work and commitment. Correctly

timed thinning improves the forest’s

growth conditions and makes trees grow

sturdier more quickly.

“Thinning can also be called

improvement felling, as it ensures the

productivity of the forest, and the high

quality and health of trees,” says Tuomo

Moilanen, forest specialist at Ponsse.

“The better a forest grows, the better it

sequesters carbon. Thinning ensures

that trees can be processed into highquality

products that sequester carbon

for dozens or even hundreds of years,”

says Moilanen.

In cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting,

trees are already processed up to the

intended length in the forest, enabling

thinning to be ecological. When the

harvester operator plans trails so that

they can be driven by the forwarder,

trees can be both felled and forwarded

without needing to move around

unnecessarily in the forest.

“At thinning sites, the distance between

trails is roughly 20 meters, and trees

remaining by the side of the trail will

grow in Finnish conditions 20–25 per

cent more quickly, because they will

have room to grow, both above and

below,” Moilanen says.

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PONSSE’S PRODUCT RANGE

HAS ALSO BEEN DESIGNED

FOR THINNING SITES

The six-wheeled PONSSE

Beaver, Ponsse’s harvester in

the smaller size category, is

ideal solution for first thinning.

At heavier thinning sites, the

PONSSE Cobra and Scorpion

harvesters, combined with

the H5 or H6 harvester head,

are the best choices in terms

The Ponsse Beaver

The Ponsse Scorpion

of productivity. In PONSSE

Scorpion, the unobstructed

visibility in all directions,

together with cabin and crane

levelling, makes working

smooth even at dense thinning

sites. As eight-wheeler

machines, both models are

also excellent in soft terrain.

At thinning sites, the

harvester head should be

selected according to the

dominant tree species.

However, it should be

considered that damaged

trees and other trees in

poor condition must also be

removed from thinning sites,

calling for sawing and feed

force from the harvester head.

The harvester head must be

agile at thinning sites because

a large number of trees are

produced quickly during each

shift.

THINNING IMPROVES THE

QUALITY OF TREES

The profession of a forest

machine operator is both

responsible and demanding.

Operators must be skilled in

forestry, machine operation

and technology, as well as work

planning. They must also have

knowledge of the Forest Act,

the Nature Conservation Act

and other criteria presented

by forest certifications, all

of which guide harvesting

activities.

Thinning plays a significant

role in forest productivity.

This is why forest machine

operators need to know what

trees to leave standing and

what to remove. Technologies

are being developed to

help operators make these

selections and decisions.

In 2022, we presented the

Thinning Density Assistant, a

technological concept which is

not yet commercially available,

but is being studied and tested

actively.

Thinning Harvesters

says Markku Savolainen from

Ponsse.

With the technology being

developed, the number

of standing trees can be

measured for the first time in

addition to felled trees. The

data collected helps operators

achieve the correct and best

possible thinning density for

forest management, which is

also documented.

“A stand-specific stem

density –stems per hectare

– is given for the system,

which the system then starts

to teach the operator. As the

system operates in real time,

no calculations are made

afterwards, and the operator

sees the situation as it is.

The thinning density can be

checked on the Opti screen

during normal operations,”

says Savolainen.

When the operator drives

the machine forward on

the trail, the view will be

updated with new stems. If

there is another trail next to

the machine, the Thinning

Density Assistant shows its

location and the exact distance

between the two trails. As a

result, the system also guides

the operator if the distance

between trails is too long or

short.

The Ponsse Cobra

TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES

TREES AND GENERATES A TREE

MAP

The concept uses lidar

technology to identify trees

around the machine and

generate a tree map of the

logging site. The technology

draws an image of the exact

location of the machine relative

to trees and the adjacent trail

on a computer screen.

“As the system does

not select any stems for

processing, the forest machine

operator’s expertise will still

be needed in the future,”

As the system does not

select any stems for

processing, the forest

machine operator’s

expertise will still be

needed in the future

Markku Savolainen,

Product Manager,

Equipment Automation

at Ponsse Oyj

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Rottne H8 E

Rottne’s smallest harvester in a large package. The well-known stand-operated

harvester has now been improved in several areas. The machine will feature the

newly developed joystick panels that were previously introduced in Rottne’s new

forwarder series. These provide a much more modern impression as well as better

ergonomics for the driver with more adjustment options. The panels have a much

higher safety rating due to more redundant functions and high-quality components.

The cabin is painted

blue instead of being

wrapped in foil. This is

partly for visual design but

also to keep it looking good

during many hours in the

forest. H8E has completely

unique characteristics for

stand-operated thinning.

The machine’s narrowest

configuration is only 205cm.

The wheels are mounted on

pendulum arms which always

ensure that the machine

remains equally wide despite

side slopes or obstacles to be

passed. With a combination of

the driver’s commands and the

machine’s smart pendulum arm

system, good ground contact

can always be achieved. The

machine is very easy to operate

within the stand to extract

timber to the forwarder’s skid

trails.

With this thinning method, it

is always possible to maintain

a slightly longer distance

between the skid trails, thus

reducing the road area and

providing a larger area for the

production forest remaining

after thinning. The driver also

always sits upright and thus

works much more efficiently.

The machine’s substantial

pulling force is automatically

distributed to the wheels

with the best grip using an

active flow divider, thereby

minimizing slippage with

damage to the ground and

roots as a result. The machine’s

low weight and wide tires

provide good load-bearing

capacity, which is a major

advantage when harvesting

in areas with poor bearing

capacity.

Despite its small size, H8E

has the same cabin as Rottne’s

larger harvesters. This provides

the driver with a spacious and

quiet driving environment

with good climate control. The

machine also has a generously

sized diesel engine with the

latest exhaust emission control

technology. Despite its small

size, the serviceability of the

machine is fantastic with easily

removable protective covers

and good storage of tools and

spare parts. It is easy to refill

fluids using electric pumps

with overflow protection.

The 7-meter-long crane

is developed for H8E and

provides superior performance

in both strength and speed. It

can, of course, be equipped

with RCA as an option. A good

support for both the beginner

and the experienced driver.

The driver determines the

direction and speed at which

the grapple should move. The

system then performs the task

using robust sensors on the

crane and software developed

for the purpose. As the name

suggests, the system assists

the driver in operating the

crane with good precision and

the right speed throughout

the work shift. The system

optimizes the crane’s functions

in a better and more energyefficient

way, saving both time

and money.

The driver receives better

support during operation

and will thus maintain higher

production throughout the

shift. RCA also provides

an easier path for the less

experienced driver to achieve

higher production. The system

can, of course, be individually

customized with different

speeds, smart features in the

machine’s control system.

The machine has a welladapted

attachment, EGS406.

The attachment is designed

exclusively for H8E, with

weight and performance

completely tailored to the

base machine’s conditions and

performance. This allows for

the best possible harvesting

of thinning forests and smaller

final fellings, both for the forest

and for economic benefit. The

maximum limb diameter is

33cm and the maximum cutting

diameter is 43cm. EGS406 can

be equipped with multi-tree

handling, color marking, and

stump treatment if desired.

If the market demands

sprinkler equipment, it is also

integrated into the machine’s

control system. Work lighting

is continuously updated with

the latest technology; we have

chosen lamps with less risk of

reflection in those positions.

Lamps that illuminate the crane

are of that model. The software

in the harvester is continuously

updated to the latest forestry

standard. RCA also allows for

crane position to be saved in

the harvester’s production

file for later analysis by

third-party programs, such

as thinning monitoring. It

is possible to display realtime

information about

the harvester’s production

calculated according to a

piecework price list and hourly

cost that can be entered in the

machine’s menus, yet another

improvement in Rottne’s

smallest harvester in a large

package.

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 41


Access to timber stand

supporting single and dual

tire installations to maximize

performance in tough terrain.

A large attachment pump

provides high flow to the

mulching head, all important

in mulching applications.

The optional multi-function

hydraulic package with a quick

attach boom adapter allows the

M726G to be quickly converted

from a mulcher to a feller

buncher by swapping out the

mulching head for felling saw.

The cross-flow cooling

system delivers optimal airflow

to a high-capacity cooling

package -- essential in dry hot

regions with high dust levels.

The Tigercat 480B

mulching in Brazil.

Tigercat mulching

products are used

across many industries

including land clearing,

silviculture, and forest

management, including

fire mitigation —

wherever highly mobile,

durable and reliable

carriers are required

for rugged terrain, high

duty cycle applications,

extreme temperatures

and high levels of

airborne debris.

Tigercat Mulchers

480B mulcher

The 480B is a powerful,

robust mulcher, able to

tackle the toughest terrain

with ease. Tigercat heavy

duty build quality provides

superior durability with high

uptime for large-scale, timesensitive

right-of-way and site

preparation projects.

The 480B is equipped with

an efficient, high-capacity

cooling system with a variable

speed fan and automatic

reversing cycle, a dedicated

attachment pump, and an

efficient closed loop track drive

system. The Tigercat FPT C13

engine provides 411 kW (552

hp. Inside the cab, the operator

has ergonomic electronic

joysticks and excellent

sightlines.

470 mulcher

Utilizing the same Tigercat

build quality and superior

durability, the smaller design

of the 470 makes it well

suited to right-of-way and

site preparation projects

where a narrow, agile machine

with extremely low ground

pressure is required. Zero tail

swing, even with the optional

recovery winch allows the 470

to manoeuvre in tight areas

without disturbing surrounding

trees.

The Tigercat FPT C87 engine

provides 275 kW (370 hp)

and has a closed loop drive

system, providing the optimal

balance of speed and tractive

effort, with performance and

efficiency.

The one-piece high lift

boom, along with the stability

of the long track frames, gives

the 470 an advantage when

working on sloped terrain.

With the counter-rotate

function (CRF), the 470 and

480B can pivot about their

center axis effortlessly ‘on a

dime’ for easier turns at the

end of a row. The heavy-duty

steel engine enclosure and

precleaner guard eliminates

the requirement for a

rear canopy. All structural

components are designed

for full time forest duty. LED

lighting along with front and

rearVIEW camera systems are

standard equipment on the

track mulchers.

M726G mulcher

The M726G is a 275 kW (370

hp) class mulcher well suited to

vegetation management, land

improvement and silviculture

applications.

Tigercat built forestry-grade

axles provide tough off-road

durability, and come in a

wide variety of configurations

760B mulcher

The 760B is a 411 kW

(552 hp) class mulcher

carrier designed primarily

for silviculture applications.

Forestry companies require the

capability to efficiently clean

up residual post-harvest

forest debris and grind stumps

to ground level for quicker

replanting and thus shorter

rotations.

In stable, well-drained

soil types, a high horsepower

wheel driven machine has

many advantages over track

driven mulchers including

quicker travel speeds, lower

operating costs and the ability

to run a wide mulching head for

improved coverage and wider

swaths, increasing quality and

productivity.

The 760B is standard

equipped with boom float,

ground level fueling and

Tigercat’s WideRange

transmission. The operator’s

station was designed with

operator comfort in mind,

with a climate-controlled seat,

Bluetooth audio connectivity

and ergonomic controls. The

rearVIEW camera system is

standard on both wheel driven

mulchers.

All Tigercat mulchers

feature a boom float system

that allows the mulching

attachment to automatically

follow the contours of

undulating terrain, increasing

production and efficiency.

42 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


Seppi M E20 Direct

SEPPI M. introduces a new piece of

equipment for excavators weighing

from 12 to 25 tons – the forestry

mulcher head E20 direct.

This revolutionary forestry mulcher

head for excavators marks a

breakthrough in green management

technology, promising increased efficiency,

reduced maintenance costs, and improved

performance for forestry and earthmoving

professionals.

Recognizing the diverse applications of

forestry mulchers, SEPPI M. has designed

“E20 direct” to excel in construction site

clearing, vegetation management along

highways, railways, and power lines, as

well as in watercourse maintenance and

agricultural field reclamation.

The heart of “E20 direct” is the rotor

with fixed tools featuring the CUT CONTROL

system, driven by the innovative DIRECT

DRIVE hydraulic transmission.

The machine can mulch vegetation up to

20 cm in diameter where the cutting-edge

design partially integrates the hydraulic

motor into the rotor, eliminating belt

transmission and reducing power losses

due to friction by approximately 50%.

The result is improved efficiency, reduced

energy consumption, and increased

available power – all contributing to

enhanced productivity.

With 4 different working widths, ranging

from 100 to 200 cm, “E20 direct” offers

versatility and performance in a variety

of applications and its compact design

and reduced weight, thanks to the use of

durable materials such as AR400 steel,

make it more universal and easy to use and

mount on various excavators.

“With the introduction of ‘E20 direct,’

we achieve a significant milestone in

vegetation management technology,”

stated Lorenz Seppi, the president

of SEPPI M. “We are committed to

revolutionizing the industry by providing

innovative solutions that not only increase

productivity but also reduce operational

costs and environmental impact.”

MULCHERS

STUMP GRINDERS

STONE CRUSHERS

Steep Slope Advancement

At the 2024 Oregon Logging Conference,

Tigercat debuted a prototype machine

that will further advance steep slope

harvesting. Based on the immensely

popular and successful 855E platform,

the LS857 shovel logger represents a

reimagining by Tigercat designers of what

a steep slope carrier should look like.

The result is a machine with more

leveling capability, superior cable

management in winch assisted

applications, and a series of design

enhancements including increased boom

lift and improvements to service access.

The switch to in-tank hydraulic filters

improves filtration and extends service

intervals, and the shape of the fuel tank

increases useable volume.

The LS857 will also be equipped with

Tigercat’s new live heel feller-director

boom set. This new boom system is the

best of all worlds with nearly 11 m (36 ft)

reach, a live heel for added utility, and

the versatile and highly productive 5195

directional felling saw pinned to the end

of it.

2024 Oregon Logging

Conference,

for hydraulic and

PTO operated carriers

Seppi M. - mulching equipment specialists

Tel. Europe: +39-0461 178 75 00

Tel. USA & CA: +1 513-443-6339

sales@seppi.com

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The infeed on the 6500

pivots down 4 degrees for

feeding long material

The 6500 is a heavy-duty

drum chipper designed

for high production and

maximum flexibility. The

versatility of the 6500

makes it the perfect

solution for anything

from forest management

and fuel chips, to

demolition debris. The

rotor speed can be

adjusted based on chip

length 12 to 60 mm (½

to 2 ½ in) and material

density to maximize

throughput. Current

applications are primarily

in biofuel production

using a variety of feed

materials such as forest

debris, scrap sawmill

material, and full logs

and stumps.

Tigercat 6500 Chipper

The rotor is belt driven

and uses and tensioner

system to engage the

drive belt. This eliminates the

need for a clutch. The tensioner

system is hydraulically

controlled and can be lowered

while in service mode, so

that the rotor may be turned

manually when changing tips

or knives.

Another unique feature of

the 6500 is the pivoting frames.

The upper frame pivots on the

undercarriage, allowing the

operator to adjust the infeed

angle or discharge height,

depending on the material

lengths. The infeed pivots

down 4 degrees for feeding

long trees and allows the

discharge to clear large piles.

Pivot the infeed up 7 degrees

to act like a hopper which

helps in feeding branches

and brush. With the infeed in

the up position, it also brings

the height of the machine to

under 3.6 m (12 ft) for shipping,

eliminating the need for a

folding discharge.

The durable infeed walls are

tapered to assist in directing

the feed stock into the hog

box. The discharge uses a 510

mm (20 in) head pulley that is

available as magnetic or nonmagnetic.

The large magnetic

head pulley holds onto the

tramp metal longer so that it

drops away from the discharge

pile. For increased metal

removal, an optional over band

magnet is available. The entire

underside of the discharge

is open to prevent buildup of

material.

The split hog box design

on the 6500 opens fully for

easy servicing of the rotor and

grates. The grate assembly

consists of 2 separate liner

sections that interlock and

are reversible for extended

Tapered infeed walls assist in directing feed stock into the hog box

wear life. The grate frame

hydraulically retracts for easy

removal and installation of

the liners. Liner options are

available for a variety of chip

sizes, as well as grinding

applications.

The 6500 features an

impact detection system

that is designed to mitigate

damage to the machine in the

event that tramp metal enters

the hog box. When a foreign

object enters the hog box,

an accelerometer detects a

change in rotor speed. When

this occurs, the feed chain and

feed wheel reverse direction,

and the grate frame retracts.

If the foreign object remains,

shear pins will break, allowing

the grate frame to open further.

A large enclosed control

panel located on the side of

the 6500 houses the machine

computer control display,

start/stop switch, diagnostic

ports and remote control

with charging cradle. When

operation is transferred from

the computer control display to

the remote, operation from the

display is removed. A tethered

control is stored in the toolbox

and allows the machine to be

moved forward and reverse,

and pivot the discharge up and

down.

44 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


Enhance your operation with

a Bandit whole tree chipper!

Bandit has manufactured

whole tree chippers since

1988 and was the first to

develop a self-propelled model.

In 2005, Bandit expanded the

product line by producing a

drum-style chipper, called

the Model 2090. Since then,

a complete line of highly

productive drum-style chippers

have been engineered. In

2021, Bandit announced

the purchase of the Trelan

company. Trelan has produced

quality disc-style chippers

since the seventies.

How will a Bandit whole tree

chipper make your operation

more efficient?

When original founder Mike

Morey Sr. formed Bandit, he

was determined to build a

quality, heavy-duty chipper

reducing customer downtime.

Since 1983, this philosophy has

not changed as each chipper

is constructed utilizing the

highest quality components

and steel. The drum inside

each Bandit whole tree chipper

is extremely durable. These

drums feature reinforced

knife pockets and thick drum

skins to provide years of

dependable service. Each wear

area is built with thick steel

ensuring longevity and reduced

downtime. To complement this

durable design, each Bandit

whole tree chipper is standard

with a 5 year or 3,000 hour

“GUTS” warranty covering

the Bandit manufactured

components of the feed system

and drum.

All Bandit drum-style

chippers feature a slide box

feed system. This system is

known for providing unmatched

pulling and compressing

power, reducing the need

to reposition material, and

simplifying feeding. The slide

box feed system allows the top

feed wheel(s) to travel straight

up and down providing direct

down pressure as material is

fed into the chipper drum. The

standard hydraulic lift creates

an abundant amount of down

pressure compressing stubborn

limbs and branches into the

feed system.

All Bandit chippers are

known to throw chips at a

tremendous velocity fully

loading chip vans to their

maximum capacity. Each

Bandit 2290 Track

discharge transition is

designed to provide maximum

airflow allowing for more

chips in the truck, reducing

transportation costs and

spillage wasted on the ground.

Due to the strong throwing

action, auxiliary blowers are

not needed when producing a

smaller chip size.

Each model is equipped

with a wide profile, heavy-duty

infeed hopper. The 20XP, 2090,

and 2290 track are standard

with a 30” weld on tray and can

be ordered with an optional

5 ½’ infeed conveyor. The

remaining drum-style models

are standard with a 7 ½’ infeed

conveyor. Each conveyor

assists with loading material

and further simplifies the

process when feeding shorter

pieces into the chipper.

Producing a variety of chip

sizes is easily done with a

Bandit whole tree chipper. Dual

edge or Babbitted style knives

are available on most models.

For those not needing a

consistent chip size, dual edge

knives are recommended, and

if a consistent specific chip size

is needed then Babbitted style

knives will need outfitted on

the machine. The standard chip

size is 5/8” with additional

chip sizes of ¾” 7/8” or 1”

options available. Bandit

chippers also are very efficient

at producing a 3/16” microchip

for pellet production. A special

drum with additional knives is

needed to produce a microchip.

If the micro-drum option

is ordered, and a standard

chip size is needed, then the

additional knife pockets can

be blocked off. Bandit chippers

are often the preferred

solution for this application as

microchips can be produced

using less fuel and the chipper

does not need a separate

auxiliary blower to assist with

chip throwing.

All Bandit whole tree

chippers come standard with a

wireless radio remote control

with tether back-up. These

remotes will control all chipper

functions including the feed

system and discharge. If the

machine is a track unit, the

remote will control all track

drive functions. Each remote

features an Engine E-Stop to

shut the machine down.

What chipper is right for

you? With the most diverse

line in the industry, Bandit has

you covered with a variety of

models.

The Trelan line of disc-style

chippers has enhanced Bandit’s

line of whole tree chippers by

giving the ability to produce

a high-quality paper chip.

These machines are simple and

economical to maintain and

feature large throat openings

giving them the ability to

process larger diameter

material. Two models are

currently available, the 686 or

786. The model 686 is available

with a Caterpillar C18, 800 or

C27, 875 horsepower while the

786 is available with a C27,

875 or 1,050 horsepower. 3 or

4 knife chipper disc options

can be ordered with chip sizes

ranging from 5/8” to 1”.

For additional questions or

to learn more about Bandit

equipment please contact your

local authorized Bandit dealer

or visit

www.banditchippers.com.

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 45


Log Max 5000V:

The ultimate Harvesting

Head for unparalleled

logging performance

The logging industry demands reliable and efficient

equipment to tackle the toughest challenges in

harvesting operations. Introducing the Log Max 5000V,

a state-of-the-art harvesting head that combines

durability, agility, accuracy, and intelligence to

revolutionise logging worldwide. With its reinforced

design, advanced features, and improved servicing

capabilities, the Log Max 5000V sets a new standard

for modern and powerful harvesting heads.

Durability and Cutting

Performance:

The Log Max 5000V boasts a

reinforced frame designed to

withstand the most demanding

logging applications. The

slimmed-down saw box

enhances performance in

snowy conditions, ensuring

optimal cutting efficiency.

Equipped with the new 318

MK2 - 30cc saw, this harvesting

head delivers fast and troublefree

cutting up to 74cm,

guaranteeing exceptional

cutting performance.

Measuring Precision and

Simplified Maintenance:

Accurate measurement results

are crucial in today’s harvesting

operations, and the Log Max

5000V meets this requirement

with its redesigned measuring

unit. The length measuring unit

incorporates smart features,

including a contactless sensor,

easier lubrication, and durable

tapered bearings. Furthermore,

the harvesting head’s

improved accessibility, wellorganised

hoses, and grease

nipples facilitate simplified

maintenance and servicing.

Enhancements and Updates:

To enhance the Log Max

5000V’s durability and

longevity, several updates

have been implemented. The

design of the measuring wheel

hole has been improved,

reinforcing the stoppers for

the feed roller arms inside the

frame, thus increasing strength

and stability. The length

measurement function has

been significantly improved

through the introduction of

a new measuring wheel unit

with a larger wheel, ensuring

superior measurement

accuracy.

Advanced Saw Unit:

The Log Max 5000V

incorporates the enhanced saw

unit 318 MK2 19 cc (True-Cut)

or 30 cc, carefully designed

to optimise work processes.

Upgrades include a more

robust saw bar mount with

protective covers and rubber

seals, ensuring protection

against dirt and moisture. The

saw bar holder now utilises

premium-grade Hardox 450

material, offering increased

strength and longevity.

Additionally, the placement

of the “saw bar home” sensor

has been optimised for easy

access during maintenance.

On the 30cc version the saw

valve is mounted directly to the

motor which greatly increases

responsiveness.

Improved Multi-Stemming

Unit MK2:

The Log Max 5000V’s multistemming

unit has undergone

a redesign, resulting in reduced

weight, increased lifespan,

and simplified serviceability.

The relocation of cylinders

and improved hose protection

increase durability and

minimise the accumulation of

snow and dirt.

Enhanced Four-Point

Measuring MK2:

The Log Max 5000V’s fourpoint

measurement MK2

features new components and

functions to excel in harsh

conditions. The introduction

of a contactless encoder in

the lower delimbing knife

enhances its lifespan and

simplifies maintenance. The

lower delimbing knife now

incorporates an “Active Lower

Knife” function, increasing

lifting power and optimising

tree holding capability.

Additionally, the design

modifications, such as a new

axel nut and improved cable

routing, enhance durability and

reduce the risk of snow and ice

packing.

Conclusion:

The Log Max 5000V represents

a groundbreaking advancement

in the logging industry. With

its unparalleled durability,

cutting performance, precise

measurement capabilities, and

simplified maintenance, this

harvesting head sets a new

benchmark for productivity,

efficiency, and reliability.

Experience the power of the

Log Max 5000V and unlock its

potential to revolutionise your

logging operations.

46 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


Thinning Harvester Heads

A forestry industry leader

Since being founded in

1980, Log Max has been

a dependable supplier of

harvesting equipment for

mechanised forestry.

They design and

manufacture modern,

high-tech, reliable

harvester heads for

forest machines including

a complete range of

Thinning heads

Highly productive

The hydraulics maximize the

power of the head and provide

good conditions for really high

productivity.The hydraulic

blocks and hoses of the head

are designed to give the feed

unit on the head a powerful

flow to the feed roller motors,

which gives higher traction and

faster response.

Smart design

The hole for the measuring

unit is placed higher up on

the frame to reduce debris

and bark getting stuck there.

This also leads to better

measurement and fewer

unplanned stops.

Logmax 4000T

The wood quality will also

be high, as neither knives

nor feed wheels need to

use unnecessary force that

damages the wood during

processing.

3000T

Log Max 3000T is a new

generation thinning head best

suited for long reach booms.

This head features a new

frame geometry, bringing

forward the top part of the

frame to prevent bark from

clogging the measuring wheel.

Lightweight, compact and

impressive traction makes this

head the obvious choice for

operators who have a longrange

crane carrier.

Log Max 3000T is one of

their smaller heads and is

tailored for thinning.

Logmax 3000T

2000T

Log Max 2000T is a compact

head that offers excellent

performance and reliability.

Developed for compact

harvesters, the 2000T is

the newest addition to their

thinning heads series, T-series.

30% FASTER

Log Max 2000T has increased

performance and drivability

compared to its predecessor.

It feeds at 4 m/s, which is

an improvement of 30%. The

2000T’s feed roller motors have

a power of 280cc, which is less

than its predecessor, which

had 365cc. The pressure is also

adjusted, from 210 bar to 280

bar.

The smaller motor

improves the feed speed while

maintaining its traction thanks

to the increased pressure. The

raised pressure also gives 30%

more power to the saw.

You can see the full range of

Heads and specific features at

www.logmax.com

4000T

Log Max 4000T is a thinning

head that is both powerful and

fast.

It has an entirely new frame

construction where the saw box

has been moved backwards

and outwards, the higher part

of the frame inched forward

reducing friction and clogging

in the measuring wheel. The

new hydraulics layout greatly

improves power and feeding

speed making this 833 kg*

harvesting head the ultimate

choice for thinning and lighter

final cuts.

Mechanical stop in saw box

Log Max 4000T has an

adjustable mechanical stop in

the saw box to minimise wear

on the saw cylinder.

The mechanical stop has

a damping function to reduce

wear and strain on the saw

cylinder. It also spares the

frame and the components of

the saw, all for better durability

and longer life.

Active friction control - AFC

The AFC system is Logmax

head´s key technology and

allows their heads to harvest

trees with high precision and

minimal friction. The goal of the

AFC is to minimize the friction

between the trunk and the

frame, which leads to minimal

wear on the unit and lower

operating costs because the

head doesn’t use more power

than necessary.

Logmax 2000T

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024 47


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Rawlings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

www.rawlingsmanufacturing.com

Rottne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

www.rottne.com

seppi m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

www.seppi.com

Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

www.springer-usa.com

Tele-Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

www.tele-radio.com

Tigercat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

www.tigercat.com

Timber Processing and Energy Expo . . .OBC

https://timberprocessingandenergyexpo.com

USNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C IBC

www.usnr.com

Wood Transport & Logistics . . . . . . 48

www.woodtransport.events

ZF Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

www.zf.com

Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) & Canada

CONTACT: Kevin Lapham

J.P.Media Inc

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763

Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com

US Mid-West, Central & Mountain

CONTACT: Kevin Lapham

J.P.Media Inc

1163 E.Ogden Ave, Ste. 705-359 Naperville

IL 60563, USA

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763

Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com

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value lumber destined for mass timber

applications. All remaining projects are

expected to be completed by mid-2024. The

two new continuous dry kilns are slated to

be completed over 2024 and 2025.

Western is the largest private employer

on Vancouver Island with six sawmills and

two remanufacturing plants, sustaining

3,500 jobs that support nearly 20 healthy

and vibrant communities across the

province. These operational upgrades

are an extension of the Company’s

Steven Hofer, President and CEO,

Western Forest Products

unparalleled investment in value-added

manufacturing on the B.C. Coast.

Over the past ten years, Western has

invested over half a billion dollars in

its B.C. operations to meet demand for

sustainable, specialty building products

in markets around the world.

48 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2024


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