LUG LOADER SMART LUG LOADER
The SMART LUG LOADER system is an every day performer in filling 99+% of the lugs of the sorter chain.
Its simple and robust principle of operation is coupled to the latest vision and automation technology to deliver virtually perfection in execution.
Main characteristics
- Rotary tong loader principle of operation
- Real-time tong activation selection based on stock size to load
- Handles from 1x3 to 6x12 green or dry
- Accumulation management with servo-motor transfers and vision camera
- Skew correction for better loading
- Complete parameter settings for operators via HMI
Benefits of the SMART LUG LOADER
- Eliminates the bottle neck at the sorter chains in-feed
- Fills every lug
- Increase production by up to 50%
- Transform the operator’s handling job to a process surveillance job
- Eliminates safety and injuries risks
Technical specifications
Stock Size
1x3 @ 1x12
5/4x4 @ 5/4x6
2x3 @ 2x12
Timber up to 6x12
Lumber/Timber Length
5@20+ ft
Speed
Up to 200 lugs/min.
Footprint
8 ft
Controls
Allen-Bradley
"SmartMill has a lug loader that handles wide boards, loads fast and fills 100% of the lugs. They also have a vision system integrated into their lug loader to manage precisely the accumulation and assure a constant flow of loading. When we installed the lug loader, it took our production up 35% automatically. It is almost maintenance free. Smartmill has a great service department. They are very quick to respond to our inquires and to delivery the parts we need. Overall, we were impressed by all the features available with their lug loader. We are very satisfied with SmartMills lug loader and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their system in the future. "
Mr Jeremy Faircloth
President at Faircloth Forest Products