Lumber/Wood Processing

Wood/Pulp Mill-Engineered Dust Containment Equipment

Problem: OSHA is continuing its crackdown on combustible dust hazards. A Common issue in most pulp, paper, board, and plywood plants is the dust that is generated from the materials be conveyed in and through the plant. Solution: We engineered a chute to soft load the material on the conveyor which greatly reduces the velocity of air […]

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Specialized Roller Reducing Product Contamination

Problem: Customer was using rollers with standard bearings on a paper tissue converting machine. Due to the speed, the grease was collecting, discoloring and escaping the end of the roll, leading to product contamination. Solution: We redesigned the roll with a special bearing that could handle the application while eliminating the lubrication issue.

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Increased Life in Urethane Dust Collection Application

Problem: Abrasive saw dust and wood chips were eating away the urethane dust collection hose quickly. Solution: We worked closely with our manufacturer and local stocking distributor to come up with a smooth non-directional urethane dust collection hose that lasts on average 25% longer than their old directional urethane hose. Maintenance personnel installing the hose

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Investment Cast Stainless Steel Drag Chain-10 Year Warranty

Problem:  The maintenance department was having to adjust and maintain WH78 cast steel drag chain and sprockets running in wet pulp on a weekly basis. A  full replacement with new chain and sprockets were being replaced on an annual basis. Solution: Supplied the only cast stainless steel 78 chain on the market that has 35,000# ultimate strength

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Cast Manganese Chain

Problem: Our customer was not happy with their supplier’s long lead times and lack of a quality-made chain. Solution: With the help and partnership of our local distributor we were able to stock our chain in the distributor’s warehouse for quick shipments.  We also offered them a written QC procedure that we strictly adhere to.  This gave

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Dust Tight Inspection Doors With Internal Wear Liner

Problem: Most inspection doors do not seal properly and leak.  Maintenance departments will do practically anything to re-seal a door; including foaming the door seal. Solution: Designed a door that is dust-tight and watertight with a bolt-on internal wear liner.  The wear liner can be easily replaced by un-bolting it from the pan of the door. A

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