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LOG SORTERS
Inline Log Sorter
The Pinnacle SA Inline Log Sorter provides a straightforward and efficient way to separate logs based on their size, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of sawmill operations. Our incline log sorter can separate logs based on their length and their diameter.
How it works:
- Log Feeding: Logs are fed onto an inclined conveyor belt.
- Size Separation: As the logs slide down the incline, larger logs tend to move faster than smaller ones due to their greater momentum. This natural separation allows for logs to be sorted based on their size.
- Sorting: The sorter often has mechanisms in place to direct logs of different sizes to specific areas or processing lines.
Key Benefits:
- Simple Design: Incline log sorters have a relatively simple design, making them easy to operate and maintain.
- Effective Size Separation: They are highly effective at sorting logs based on their size, which is crucial for optimising sawmill operations.
- Low Maintenance: Due to their simple design, incline log sorters typically require minimal maintenance.
Applications:
- Feeding Processing Lines: Incline log sorters can be used to feed logs of different sizes to specific processing lines, ensuring that each line receives logs that are appropriate for its capabilities.
- Sorting for Different Products: Logs can be sorted into different size categories to produce lumber for various applications, such as construction, furniture, or flooring.
- Optimising Lumber Yield: By sorting logs based on size, sawmills can optimise lumber yield by ensuring that logs are processed in the most efficient way possible.
- Reducing Waste: Sorting logs based on size can help to reduce waste by minimizing overcut and undercut during processing.
- Improving Efficiency: By feeding logs of appropriate sizes to different processing lines, incline log sorters can improve the overall efficiency of sawmill operations.
Log Turner
Pinnacle SA presents our innovative Log Turner, designed to efficiently rotate logs to the desired position for cutting. This reliable and durable equipment ensures optimal log placement, maximizing lumber yield and minimizing waste.
Key Features:
- Powerful Hydraulic Operation: Equipped with powerful hydraulic cylinders for smooth and efficient log rotation.
- Adjustable Rotation Angle: Easily adjust the rotation angle to achieve the desired position.
- Robust Construction: Built to withstand the rigours of sawmill operations, ensuring durability and longevity.
- Easy Operation: Simple controls make it easy for operators to position logs accurately.
- Customizable Options: Available with a range of options to suit your specific needs, including different capacities and rotation speeds.
Key Benefits:
- Improved Lumber Yield: Ensure logs are cut in the optimal orientation, maximizing lumber yield.
- Reduced Waste: Minimize waste by reducing overcut and undercut.
- Increased Efficiency: Efficient log positioning can improve the overall efficiency of sawmill operations.
- Enhanced Safety: Reduce the risk of accidents associated with manual log handling.
- Versatility: Can be used with various types of saws, including band saws, circular saws, and gang saws.
Applications:
- Sawmills: Rotate logs to the desired position for cutting in primary saws, edgers, and resaws.
- Debarking Machines: Position logs for efficient debarking.
- Log Sorting Systems: Prepare logs for sorting by ensuring they are oriented correctly.
Log Orientation Sorter
Pinnacle SA manufactures Log Orientation Sorters. Our Log Orientation Sorters provide precise orientation adjustments, improved lumber yield, and reduced waste. They play a crucial role in optimising the cutting process and ensuring the production of high-quality lumber.
How it works:
- Log Feeding: Logs are fed into the sorter, often from a conveyor system.
- Scanning and Analysis: The sorter uses advanced scanning technology, such as laser or X-ray scanners, to assess the log’s shape, grain orientation, and any defects.
- Orientation Adjustment: Based on the scan data, the sorter automatically adjusts the log’s position to ensure that it is oriented correctly for processing. This might involve rotating or tilting the log.
Key Benefits:
- Improved Lumber Yield: By ensuring that logs are cut in the most optimal orientation, log orientation sorters can significantly increase lumber yield.
- Reduced Waste: Proper orientation can minimize waste by reducing overcut and undercut during processing.
- Improved Quality: Correctly oriented logs can result in higher-quality lumber with fewer defects.
- Increased Efficiency: By optimising the cutting process, log orientation sorters can improve the overall efficiency of sawmill operations.
Applications:
- Sawmills: Log orientation sorters are commonly used in sawmills to optimise the processing of logs into lumber.
- Research and Development: Log orientation sorters can be used in research and development to study the relationship between log orientation and lumber quality.
Log Haul With Inline Log Sorter
Pinnacle SA presents our innovative Log Haul with Inline Log Sorter (Push Arm Type), a comprehensive solution for efficient log transportation and sorting within your sawmill. This integrated system combines the benefits of our Log Haul with the precision of our inline log sorter, providing a streamlined and efficient process.
key features:
- Integrated Log Haul and Sorter: The Log Haul and Inline Log Sorter are seamlessly integrated for a smooth and efficient operation.
- Push Arm Sorting Mechanism: The inline log sorter utilizes a push arm mechanism to accurately sort logs based on their size and shape.
- Adjustable Sorting Parameters: The sorting parameters can be easily adjusted to meet your specific requirements.
- Robust Construction: Both the Log Haul and Sorter are built to withstand the harsh conditions of sawmill environments, ensuring durability and longevity.
- Efficient Operation: The integrated system provides a smooth and efficient way to transport and sort logs, reducing handling time and labour costs.
Key Benefits:
- Increased Productivity: Efficient log transportation and sorting lead to higher throughput and increased productivity.
- Reduced Labor Costs: The integrated system reduces the need for manual labour, saving you time and money.
- Improved Efficiency: Streamlined operations result in a more efficient sawmill.
- Enhanced Accuracy: The inline log sorter ensures accurate sorting, minimizing waste and improving lumber quality.
- Versatility: The inline log sorter can be used for a variety of log transportation and sorting tasks, including moving logs to and from storage areas, processing lines, and loading docks.
Applications:
- Sawmills: Transport and sort logs within the sawmill, from the log yard to processing lines and storage areas.
- Lumber Yards: Move and sort logs in lumber yards for storage or shipment.
- Debarking Areas: Transport and sort logs before debarking.
- Log Sorting Facilities: Standalone log sorting applications.
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