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| Wood-Mizer's sawmill solutions at IndiaWood timber fair  Wood-Mizer's solutions for productive and profitable sawmilling will be demonstrated in association with local representative HBR Consultants, at India's big timber fair, IndiaWood in March.The Wood-Mizer European facility which has supplied many band sawmills to India in the past six years has monitored dramatic growth in the sub continent. "Now is the time to increase investment in India and our presence at this important trade fair reflects that", explains Richard Vivers, who heads Wood-Mizer's European operations. Wood-Mizer's thin kerf narrow band technology which ensures less valuable timber is lost as sawdust, resulting in higher yield of quality cut material from a log, is known and exploited in India. The machines' ease of operation and minimal maintenance, combined with solid construction for accurate performance over a long service life, have proved an attraction. Three machines are demonstrated at IndiaWood: the LT70 and LT20B sawmills and the single head resaw. The LT70, the largest in the 'orange' range of sawmills, is designed to meet the needs of modern log processing operations which are increasing in India. The head features 600mm diameter belted wheels and roller double block guides, and travels along the static bed on a single column mast which ensures easy alignment. Beds in various lengths handle logs from 4.8m to 8.4m and extensions can be added. As standard the LT70 includes Accuset or PLC setworks which automatically, accurately adjust the machine for pre-programmed board thickness and the LubeMizer automatic lubrication system which keeps blades sap-free. Other options include a debarker and materials handling systems. The LT20B combines simple installation with modular bed construction. The bed comprises two-metre sections to achieve desired cutting length for short or long logs or even two logs placed end-to-end and cut in one pass. The LT20B retains the proven cutting head used on the LT20, together with all the features needed for accurate, efficient and productive work. The single head resaw is an affordable resaw offering flexible, high yield sawing over years of intensive use, with a rubber belt conveyor for reliable, accurate cutting. The heavy-duty machine can resaw hardwoods and softwoods into a wide range of products, including fencing, pallet and dimension lumber. Visitors from India and surrounding countries will be able to discuss individual needs and receive advice on sawmills and specifications to their needs. India has the world's twelfth biggest economy but is fourth largest by purchasing power parity. So Wood-Mizer's attention to the world's biggest democracy's need to harvest some of its 67,71 million hectares of hardwoods (mainly sal and teak) and softwoods makes sense. contributed by The Wood-Mizer Today magazine write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |