ProCanter
The ProCanter a compact primary break down solution with double profiling that fits in the same footprint as a standard chip-n-saw line. No need to move VSA or other downstream equipment. With 16 driven rolls, twice as many as existing systems, we have superior control of the blocks being processed. Improve quality and overall mill flow due to reduction of edger loading from profiling on the ProCanter. As with all of our HOTT Technology systems, all critical components are located above the cutting tools and debris.
Flow Diagram
Splined Head and Spiked Press Rolls
- Chip Head Driven by Driveline directly coupled to Motor
- Spiked Press Rolls to keep Block in position from Infeed
- Two Spiked Press Rolls are driven by a shared 20HP motor through Worm Gearbox to eliminate surging while chipping
- Splined bed roll driven by independent 7.5HP Motor
- Spiked Press Rolls and splined bed roll direct driven with Drivelines
- Chip Head height adjustable for fine tuning to the bed plate
- Spiked Press Rolls Hydraulically controlled for force control and position control
Canter Module
- Counter rotating top and bottom heads equalize chipping forces
- Each head is directly coupled to motor with driveline
- Canter Heads set vertically to block thickness to equalize chipping forces
- Maintenance mode for easy access for knife changes and maintenance
Profiler Module
- Top and bottom profiler heads independently adjust for different sideboard widths
- Vertically slewed side boards solutions are achievable
- Top and bottom heads driven by the same motor with drivelines
- Side rolls ride with profilers, but independently adjust
- Side rolls use same frame, roll, and cylinders as press rolls
- Side rolls independently driven by 7.5HP motor through worm gearbox for complete control of block
Profiler Module - Maintenance Mode
- Like the Canters, the Profilers move out to a maintenance position to allow easy access for knife changes and maintenance
- Enter on the RH canter module to access both sides of the machine
Top Head Module
- Top Head is Driveline Driven to reduce moving mass and set time
- Uses same shaft and bearing as spline chipper and spline remover
- Assembly is mounted to linear bearings and rails for rigid precise mounting
- Carriage made from 4" and 2" steel plate for durability and longevity
Double Arbor Quad Sawbox
- There are two movable saw boxes that move instead of the conventional fixed arbor moving guides configuration
- This allows for a much more rigid arbor and guide design to achieve higher sawing speeds while increasing accuracy
- Single motor for each side of the machine
- Top arbor offset automatically adjusted to eliminate saw mismatch
- Arbors can be configured as a twin or quad depending on the installed guide arrangement
- 24” Diameter Saws with a .150” Kerf sawing Southern Yellow Pine
Quad Sawbox - Maintenance Mode
- Sawboxes move into maintenance position for easy access for saw changes and maintenance
- Access point is through the right-hand sawbox structure
Spline Remover
- Spline Remover uses same shaft and bearings as Spline Chipper and Top Head
- Spline Remover is adjustable to allow fine tuning of final bottom face of cant
- Drive line driven to keep motor away from debris and easy to access
Side Board Dispatch
Layout and Dimensions
