Blount Introduces Prentice
Self-Loader
The Forestry and Industrial Equipment Division of Blount, Inc, has
recently introduced a new A-frame self-loader for the pulpwood and short
log market, the
124
model. An engineering focus on the hydraulics and structural aspects of
the Prentice 124 has resulted in a clean, durable design that is
lightweight, yet strong and powerful. The 124 is powered by a 3200 psi
hydraulic system to maximize lift capacity and enhance control during
multi-function operations. The joystick control valves and swing system
work together to provide quick, smooth and consistent loader control.
The machine’s formed A-frame pedestal and main and stick booms are
fabricated from high strength steel to increase structural strength,
while minimizing weight. The 124 comes standard with a 22’ boom; a 25’
boom is optional. The Prentice 124 incorporates an eight-circuit
electrical collector to allow for lights. And an optional work light
package for the stick boom and operator’s platform is available. www.
www.blount-fied.com
Reader Service Card #7061
New RDM Wood Moisture Meter
Delmhorst Instrument Co has announced a new meter is available for the
lumber
and
woodworking industries. The newly designed RDM-3 moisture meter will
make its debut at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta,
Georgia, in August. The new innovations to this hand-held meter include:
full onscreen reading recall with date and time stamp; job grouping;
graphical display; easy to navigate menu options; customized auto-shut
off; optional infrared linkage to a PC or laptop; optional application
software program; and an attractive two-tone case with rubber grip
handle. Other features include six to 80 per cent MC range, 9V battery,
built in temperature correction and built in comprehensive wood species.
www.delmhorst.com Reader
Service Card #7062
More Kodiak Debarkers
Sold Valone Kone Brunette (VKB) has sold nine additional Kodiak
debarkers in North America, bringing the total number of installations
to 80. The Kodiak’s reputation
for
reliability (99 per cent uptime) and low operating costs, while
providing high speed debarking, have made it the choice of sawmills
across North America, says the company. These Kodiak customers include:
Tolko Industries Ltd, West Fraser Timber, ATCO Lumber and Pope and
Talbot. In the US southeast, MeadWestvaco has chosen a single ring
Kodiak debarker for its operations in North Carolina. Many of these
customers currently operate VKB Kodiak debarkers and have realized the
benefits that come from operating the machine, says the company.
www.vkb.com Reader Service Card
#7063
Mettler Toledo Scales Offers
New Line
Mettler Toledo now offers its new, competitively priced product line of
scales for the industrial user. Xpress is a full range of quality scales
consisting of more than
20
models including crane, pallet truck, floor, bench, counting and compact
scales, as well as bases and indicators. With Xpress, dealers now have
the purchasing control—they can review specs, see up-to-the-minute stock
levels, select shipment type, receive confirmation via email and do
online shipment tracking. The website,
www.mt.com/xpress , features
password-protected dealer support while providing full Internet
flexibility and access, 24/7. Xpress’s personalized business-to-business
website enables dealers to react instantly to customer needs. Xpress
enables business partners to provide a faster response to their end
users’ needs. Reader Service Card #7064
Risley Introduces Single Grip
Harvester/Processor
Risley Equipment is introducing a single grip harvester/processor to add
to its line of forestry attachments consisting of controlled and dangle
style harvester/processors, delimbers, and felling heads. The new
product line, based
on
proven Scandinavian technology, will be manufactured in Canada for
utilization in commercial thinning or large scale operations, either in
the forest or processing at the landing/roadside. Risley has four new
models of harvester/processors available. Models are designed to fit
carriers from 10 ton and up, with a simplistic interface package.
Features include: four- wheel drive, providing extreme power; a high
capacity topsaw for creating superior quality when processing crooked
stems or removing rot; and the choice of a 12”, 16”, 24” or 30” butt saw
for optimum cuts. A variety of feeding options from spiked, thumbnail,
rubber, or low impact ECO-wheels are offered in the line.
www.risleyequipment.com
Reader Service Card #7065
Wajax Industries to Represent
JCB Products
In July, Wajax Industries Limited, Western Division, announced that it
has been appointed as the authorized distributor of JCB products within
the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and all of British Columbia,
effective August 4, 2004. Some of the specific JCB products that Wajax
will be representing include: backhoe loaders, wheel loaders,
articulated trucks and fixed-mast, rough terrain forklifts. More
information on product distribution is available at
www.wajax.com . Reader Service Card
#7066
SATCO® 630 Felling Grapple has
Continuous Rotation
The SATCO 630 Felling Grapple can be seen working throughout New Zealand
and even in Oregon in the US The 630 can be fitted to all sizes of base
machines from 20 to 40 ton size. It handles 30” logs, with a maximum
opening of 54”. It has a pivot pin height of 86” and weighs 3,850 lbs.
All functions are all-hydraulic and the company says it’s ideal for
felling and bunching for a processor, felling and pulling through a
static delimber, woodlot contractors, and felling and bunching on a
level swing machine for a grapple hauler. The 630 is not a fixed head
and has continuous 360 degree rotation making falling easier and causing
less stress on the machine.
www.motov8d.co.nz/satco_links.htm Reader Service Card #7067
Wood-Mizer E430 Board Edger
Wood-Mizer Industrial Products introduces a board edger designed,
according to
the
company, to give the marketplace a versatile, production edger at a
price point smaller operations can justify, while still providing the
features and capacity necessary to allow growth to the seven to 10
million board feet of hardwood lumber per year level. Feed speeds are
adjusted automatically based on board parameters. A movable operator’s
console allows accommodation to plant layout, blade positioning is
controlled at the operator’s station, both 16’’ insert blades move
outward from the centre allowing the use of an optional tailer, and
lasers to indicate cut lines are included. And the E430 is delivered
factory ready to hook up to electricity and produce.
www.woodmizer.com Reader
Service Card #7068
Coe announces the D*TEC 5000
BioScan
Coe Manufacturing announces the D*TEC 5000 BioScan, true four-sided
biological
and
dimensional defect recognition with speeds up to 250 boards per minute.
It features Microsoft Windows XP user interface, real-time 3D colour
plotting on all four sides, user adjustable rule-based defect
classification, higher recovery of premium grades, greater precision and
consistency and comprehensive diagnostic and reporting. Mills can now
take the guesswork out of knots, splits, decay, stain, bark pockets,
warp, skids and more. www.coemfg.com.
Reader Service Card #7069
Yokohama’s Geolander M/T
Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc is introducing the new top-of-the-line
Geolandar M/T to its highly regarded Geolandar line of mud/terrain
tires. “The Geolandar M/T+ provides a new, higher level of off-road
traction that surpasses even that of our Geolandar M/T,” says Sean
Nakano, director of marketing. “At the same time, it offers
uncompromising on-road performance.” Changes to the Yokohama Geolandar
M/T+ include engineering innovations to the tread, sidewalls and tire
compound. The M/T+ is enhanced with new larger buttresses at the
shoulders with protectors that enhance performance, durability and
visual impact. In addition, new larger scoops from the shoulder blocks
help the edge of the tread shed mud and dirt. Every other shoulder lug
is taper cut, and the protruding blocks provide a stronger side bite.
For added traction, a new groove was added in the blocks, perpendicular
to the directional pattern. This additional groove gives a greater edge
effect, improving both grip and directional stability, especially on
dirt. www.yokohamatire.com
Reader Service Card #7070
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Blount Introduces Prentice
Self-Loader
#7061
New RDM Wood Moisture Meter
#7062
More Kodiak Debarkers
#7063
Mettler Toledo Scales Offers
New Line
#7064
Risley Introduces Single Grip
Harvester/Processor
#7065
Wajax Industries to Represent
JCB Products
#7066
SATCO® 630 Felling Grapple has
Continuous Rotation
#7067
Wood-Mizer E430 Board Edger
#7068
Coe announces the D*TEC 5000
BioScan
#7069
Yokohama’s Geolander M/T
#7070
