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Regardless of configuration, the thin kerf and low power consumption of this machine coupled with its unrivalled high performance and high build quality make it our most popular resaw by far


Multisaw’s Automated Edger


they so desire, update their wheels for them and bring them into wider blading. “This is something that people will have to calculate for themselves. Sure, it’s a little bit more expensive but it gives you the opportunity to take the next step up.” Another industry trend that has led to interest


in the Hybrid range is the move toward smaller log diameters, especially in South Africa, that would have previously been left to grow. With a smaller diameter log, sawmillers can use a smaller machine with a lower price tag. The strength of the rand in the past couple of


The Hybrid Resaw


“The Hybrid range fits in just above the narrow range of bandsaws so it will be appropriate for anyone who is moving out of hobby-type milling and into industrial sawmilling and for sawmillers already operating small or medium sawmills looking to add extra capacity. “We’re not restricted to one specific blade


width. We can start with 32 mm blading similar to what other manufacturers use but we can, on the same head rig, go all the way up to an 80 mm or 3 inch-wide bandsaw,” he said. There’s no question that wide bandsaws cut


straighter than narrow bandsaws but many sawmillers go for the narrow widths because they are cheaper and have historically been an argument for less waste. Luke, however, was not convinced by this thinking and told IFI that the wider widths were of equivalent value because they were more durable, while the point about waste applied when dealing with uniform material but was negligible in the common environments where these machines were used. “Having grown up with wider bandsaws we


were pushed into narrow bandsaws by the market. But we felt if we were going to provide these machines then we wanted to provide the best, and so we developed something that can integrate with existing narrow width lines but will have a longer working life,” he said. “So it will be a progression – if they want to start with narrow blading they can but those machines will last until the next upgrade when we can, if


years compared to most other currencies has made exports more difficult but has actually assisted in the development of the Hybrid and other machines within Multisaw by enabling the company to more easily import machinery from German manufacturer Droste. “The strong rand doesn’t make us competitive but it has allowed us to diversify a little bit, which led us into saw sharpening through an agreement with Droste,” Luke said. “In that way, the Titan Hybrid line was almost a joint


project in which their saw technology allows us to run a 3 inch saw blade with a similar performance to our larger ranges. “That combination of the Titan head rig and


Droste saw sharpening has allowed us to run at about 65 m/minute, which is above and beyond the performance that other manufacturers are achieving.”


Versatility and variety add to quality The Hybrid line represents versatility and variety in its own right, but when added to the existing Multisaw range takes this concept much further. The group’s staple lines are well known to South African sawmillers and many abroad – they are the Titan 4 and Titan 6 ranges, which are designed for the small-to- medium size European sawmiller. The number stands for the blade width: that is a 4 inch or 6 inch blade. The Hybrid provides for the lower end of the


market. To demonstrate the variety; now let’s take a look at the Titan 6 range, which is the upper end line. The range includes the Titan 6 HLB, Twinband and Resaw (all of which are available as Titan 4 models). The Horizontal Log Breakdown, or HLB, is a simple, heavy duty machine designed to break down large diameter logs into boards. The machine is equipped with two loading bays, so that one bay can be loaded while the other is


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being used for sawing. The HLB is designed to give decades of service under harsh conditions, while keeping maintenance simple and intuitive.


Titan 6 HLB key features Hydraulic sizing with digital readout


Breaks down up to 800 mm diameter logs of any length


Manual or mechanised log loading


Two loading bays allow for continuous, uninterrupted cutting


Ideal for remote locations with poor maintenance facilities.


The Titan 6 Twinband is the starting point of the breakdown process for high volume Multisaw sawing lines. This automated twin vertical bandsaw is operated entirely by one man. Material input is facilitated by advanced log loading and log orientation systems. On the out-feed side of the machine, a robust, automated material removal system first discharges side boards and then the cant. This high volume, high recovery machine feeds the entire mill with quality material.


Titan 6 Twinband key features Variable speed sharp chain feed


Pneumatic log singulator for easy loading of material


Mechanised log turner orientates log for optimal recovery


Push button controlled sizing Joystick controlled loading.


“With the Titan 6 Resaw, fast size-change is the name of the game,” Multisaw states. “This is achieved in under 0.3 seconds. This incredibly high speed size-change makes it possible to change size for each and every sideboard, even when feeding at over 20 pieces per minute.” Optimal size cuts can be made for each and every sideboard that passes through this machine without having to sort material prior to loading. “Simply put: a high recovery machine.”


Titan 6 Resaw key features


Patented deflection-sizing system, for fastest size change


Heavy duty slatt-chain feed with variable speed


Driven hold downs on both the in and out- feed.


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