Wood industry
Sawing, sorting, finishing
In the wood industry, every step in the process determines how the raw material can be used. Varying log qualities, a wide range of product variations, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish pose challenges for sawmills as well as for furniture, pallet, and crate manufacturers. Added to this are tight delivery schedules and the need to make the best possible use of available material. WINTERSTEIGER technologies address multiple points along this value chain. SERRA offers mobile and stationary sawmills, while WINTERSTEIGER Solutions covers applications ranging from thin-cutting cutting and scanner systems to automated wood repair and material handling. WINTERSTEIGER Dry & Protect complements the portfolio with PPE drying, while KOHLER provides leveling technology for the band saw industry.
Your challenges – our solutions
Processing different log qualities cost-effectively
Sawmills and contract sawing operations work with a variety of raw materials, at different locations, and with the goal of achieving a high yield. SERRA offers mobile band sawmills and stationary sawing lines for these applications.
Obtain more usable material from high-quality wood
When cutting, the focus is on narrow kerfs, maximum dimensional accuracy, and the careful handling of valuable lumber. WINTERSTEIGER Solutions uses high-performance thin-cutting band saws and fully automated cutting lines for this purpose.
Targeted correction of wood defects and reduction of scrap
Even lower-grade wood can be utilized more effectively without compromising the quality of the repair. WINTERSTEIGER’s TRC technology automatically detects defects in the wood and repairs the affected areas. This increases yield and reduces waste.
Handling large volumes and varying orders
Material efficiency and variable order structures are key issues, particularly in industrial pallet and crate production. WINTERSTEIGER Solutions offers corresponding cutting lines and handling systems.
Reliably ensure quality and reduce sorting efforts
Wood defects must be reliably detected, results documented, and parts classified according to their characteristics. Machine vision and scanner systems from WINTERSTEIGER Solutions detect defects and enable the automated sorting of wood parts.
High costs for PPE and work clothes
In the wood industry, personal protective equipment is used under demanding conditions and must be dried after each use. WINTERSTEIGER Dry & Protect offers drying lockers and panels for employee locker rooms.
High demands on band saw blades
Tight tolerances, uniform hardness, and service life are key factors in their manufacture. KOHLER offers strip straightening systems specifically designed for band saw production.
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