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Dieffenbacher to supply smart CEBRO plant to Uniboard Canada in Quebec
The project is the latest to deploy Dieffenbacher’s CEBRO smart plant concept introduced in 2021. CEBRO is designed to combine digitalisation and advanced plant engineering with operational excellence and sustainability solutions.
Above: A CEBRO smart plant will help modernise Uniboard’s Val-d’Or operation
Dieffenbacher is to supply a new CEBRO smart particleboard plant to the Canadian wood-based panel producer Uniboard Canada for the latter’s third phase of its modernisation project in Val-d’Or, Quebec.
When Uniboard’s final phase is completed in 2025, capacity at the modernised plant will increase by almost 50% versus the multi-opening particleboard line whose main components were supplied by Dieffenbacher in 1988.
The Uniboard contract includes a 10ft x 35m long CPS+ continuous press, two EVOjet P glue-saving systems, the new forming station PB and new wireless STS storage system.
Uniboard will also use the MyDIEFFENBACHER digital service platform and Dieffenbacher’s smart
Makita adds brushless router trimmer to collection to achieve greater speed
Makita has developed a new 40VMax XGT brushless router trimmer (RT001G) which has been designed to achieve a greater trimming speed than previous models – up to 35% faster, at 10,000- 31,000rpm. The RT001G benefits from Makita’s innovative auto-start wireless system (AWS),which connects the tool to a compatible dust extractor via Bluetooth, keeping dust to a minimum and protecting the user when the machine is in use. Moreover, it is equipped with a number of features to provide precision and prevent the work materials from damage, including soft start function that minimises start- up shock so that the tool starts smoothly; soft brake and variable speed control, to match the cutting speed to the application. Furthermore, constant speed control maintains consistent speed under load. Other benefits include a flat top for stability, a lock-on function that reduces hand fatigue in long continuous operation, plus twin LED job lights that illuminate the cutting edge and increase visibility. The RT001G has been designed to match the needs of multiple projects. For this reason, the trimmer base can be removed quickly to install alternative base options: plunge, tilt and offset. These are equipped with a precision cutting depth adjustment, a simple and efficient base lock system,
as well as a replaceable, non-marring plastic base, which protects the tool from scratching and provides a smooth sliding on the work surface.
The offset base offers highly stable trimming, for applications where the offset position is needed, enabling users to cut as close as 18.5mm to walls or corners. The ergonomic body grip of the tilt base is easy-to-grasp with one hand and benefits from a tilting capacity of -30° to 45°. Additionally, the enlarged opening section of the base assembly offers excellent bit visibility.
The plunge base offers a 3-stage precision cutting depth adjustment with a plunge capacity of 0-35mm, as well as an easy- to-operate lever and an optional fine adjusting straight guide. It also features ergonomically contoured knob style handles for stable control. “We are delighted to add the new 40VMax brushless router trimmer to our powerful XGT range,” said Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager. “This is a reliable tool that surpasses the capabilities of other models and reflects the many benefits of being both cordless and powered by our impressive XGT battery. And thanks to the different bases, it can be adapted to the needs of the job, helping woodworkers achieve the desired results even faster than before.”
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digitalisation solution EVORIS to better understand and control its new plant. The included Intelligent Air Management System will create cleaner air and improve the working environment.
Dieffenbacher will also deliver technology for dust and material preparation, glue preparation and dosing, the press exhaust system and raw board handling system. “The Dieffenbacher technology and expertise will broaden our product offering and availability,” said Uniboard chief executive officer and president James Hogg.
“It will significantly improve board quality and expand our range of board formats and thicknesses, allowing us to enter the market for thin panels, a biocomposite in high demand in North America.”
Major order for USNR in Chile
USNR has announced the order of a complete sawmilling system to the Chilean company Foraction Chile. The production line is designed to process radiata pine and will be installed at a greenfield site in the Los Rios region, 800km south of Santiago. The scope of the contract is a complete sawmill – from the debarker/log sorter optimiser, through the log breakdown equipment, finishing with the trim/sort/ stack line. This project marks one of USNR’s most comprehensive undertakings outside of North America and Europe. The saw line will be a European-style merry-go-round line that has proven to be very successful in Chile. The primary sawing machines will be Sawmaster 1600 band saws arranged in a quad configuration. In this iteration of USNR’s merry-go-round concept, there will be an additional chipper canter and a circular saw 700 gang saw. This arrangement makes it possible for certain log sizes to pass straight through the saw line, thus maximising the productivity on all sawing patterns.
The saw line will be backed up by a Catech XT edger optimiser line. The edger will be equipped with an additional twin- blade split saw for maximum versatility. A complete, 45-bin green sorting and stacking line completes USNR’s portion of the project.
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