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Drying System Prevents Air Line Freeze-ups 
Van Air Systems says its economical single-tower compressed air drying systems prevent air line freeze-ups that cause cold weather downtime. With excess moisture and other contaminants removed, air-operated cylinders, tools and valves keep running and last longer. The air dryers eliminate the need for gas injection systems, the company says, and are more effective and less expensive to operate. The single-tower dryers require no energy source and can be skid-mounted. Air from the compressor flows upward through a bed of drying tablets that absorb entrained moisture. The condensate falls to the claim area where it is drained. Capacities range from seven- to 16,000-scfm and 100 psig. Accessory filters and automatic drain valves are also available. Circle Reader Service Card #649 

Carter2 Systems Offers Vent-X-Changer 
The new multi-kiln Vent-X-Changer from Carter2 Systems Inc operates on several kilns, decreasing energy costs by 30 per cent or more by capturing energy usually vented and lost, the company says. Improvements in technology have increased the overall efficiency while reducing the overall cost, offering improved results with gas, oil or woodfired boilers. The Vent-X-Changer changes how the dry kiln vents and creates a more uniform drying environment, taking in humid air, before it is reheated and vented, and normally raising the dry input air temperature by at least 100 degrees before it enters the kiln. Customers also report an increase in grade and faster drying, the company says. Each system is engineered to specific mill requirements. Circle Reader Service Card #650

Lacey-Harmer Appoints New Sales Manager 
Dwight Braun has been appointed sales manager, capital equipment, for the Portland, Oregon-based Lacey-Harmer Company. Braun has been a professional in the wood products industry for 28 years and was formerly with Perceptron Forest Products Division and Pacific Fluid Systems. Emphasis will be on the Sense- A-Cut saw deviation control system, following a recent confidential agreement reached with Simonds Industries that pertains to existing and future patents related to the Simonds Saw Control System. Circle Reader Service Card #651 

Toyota Adds Large Capacity Lift Trucks 
Toyota's new large capacity, cushion tire lift trucks offer capacities from 8,000 to 15,500 lbs. The 7-Series models, which join the 8,000- to 10,000-lb capacity pneumatic tire models, feature Toyota's stability system with an Active Control Rear Stabilizer to reduce lateral tipping and the Active Mast Function Controller to help reduce the chance of longitudinal tip-over. Other features include a four-way seat with adjustable lumbar support, a high-torque, 4.3-litre V-6 overhead valve engine with a standard twospeed torque converter, fully hydrostatic power and hydraulic power-assist to control tilt, lift, attachment, steering and braking with a single-pump design. The large capacity internal combustion forklifts are designed specifically for the demanding requirements of pulp and paper, metal fabrication and construction applications. Circle Reader Service Card #652 

Precision Announces Flexible Board End Waxer 
The new flexible board end waxer from Precision Sawmill Systems Inc uniformly applies heated wax to the ends of planer mill boards or dimension lumber in-line after the trim saws, resulting in improved appearance from the traditional painting method, the company says. Waste and cleanup is minimized as the heated wax is controlled and regulated and, since wax is much thicker than paint, there is no wax overspray. Electric heaters inserted into the units provide uniform control of the consistency of the wax in a variety of conditions. Aheat lamp can be added to keep the roller at the proper temperature, without wax build-up. The process significantly enhances the overall appearance of stud and lumber ends, the company says. The sturdy unit is easily adjusted to meet a variety of size options from 1x4s to 2x12s and can be customized to individual operations. Circle Reader Service Card #653

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