Baker Products Offers Automated Single Planer

   The Baker Products model AN-926 automated single planer is designed to provide trouble-free operation in rugged, industrial environments. It will accommodate any application, from rough to finish work as well as multi-piece planing.

   The Baker automated single planer features a helical cutter head with reversible TCT knives for longer cutter head life. Changing knives is easy because of the self-seating design, and the knives can be rotated three times before replacement.

   The model AN926 also features a rubber infeed roller with a sectional chip breaker and two rubber outfeed rollers. The control panel allows the operator to set the table height electronically, and the infeed features anti-kickback fingers.

   The Baker Products automated single planer can plane stock as thin as ¼-inch and as thick as 12 inches. Minimum board length is 10 inches, maximum board width is 26 inches, and maximum planning width is 24 inches.

   For more information, call Baker Products at (573) 663-7711, e-mail info@baker-online or visit www.baker-online.com.

ICE Develops New Blade for Recyclers

   International Carbide & Engineering Inc. has developed a new 10-inch, 40-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade for pallet recyclers. The blade increases cutting life by 400%-800%, according to ICE.

   Although not a true nail-cutting saw blade, field tests have demonstrated typical cutting life of two days or more when sawing recycling pallet lumber, according to ICE. Other economy carbide-tipped saw blades must be discarded after two to four hours of cutting recycled lumber, the company noted.

   ICE developed a new, special bore it has called the ICE QC (Quad-C) Bore™. It allows users to easily modify the bore from the standard 5/8-inch bore to 1-inch or 1-1/4 inches.

   The new ICE blade is manufactured to industrial specifications utilizing laser-cut saw steel, special carbide tips, precision sharpening, expansion slots and machine tensioning.

   For more information, call ICE at (800) 424-3311 or visit the Web site at www.ice-va.com.

Ballistic NailScrew Driven with Nailer

   Universal Fastener Outs­ourcing supplies UFO Ballistic NailScrews®. The UFO Ballistic NailScrew is a Hybrid™ Fastener, a specially designed screw that can be driven with a pneumatic nailing tool.

   NailScrews combine the advantages of collated nails (ease and speed) with the benefits of screws (quality and adjustability).

   NailScrews make pallets and crates stronger, and increase production and save labor compared to ordinary screws, according to UFO.

   UFO supplies Ballistic NailScrews in various sizes and coatings, collated with wire or plastic strip.

   For more information, contact Universal Fastener Outsourcing at (800) 352-0028 or visit www.911-nails.com.

BCS Furnace Is UL-Certified

   Industrial wood furnaces manufactured by Biomass Combustion Systems have been UL391 re-certified by an independent testing company, the company said in a statement.

   The furnaces, which have been on the market for over 20 years, originally were certified in 1991.

   The Underwriters Laboratory 391 standard test addresses manually fueled, solid fuel-fired central furnaces that burn solid fuels, including wood.

   The Biomass Combustion Systems Model 36 800,000 BTU Shop Heater was found to be in compliance with applicable performance and construction requirements. The smaller, 30-inch Shop Heater also was found in compliance.

   “By independent UL391 certification, we are able to serve our customers better,” said Charles Cary, owner of Biomass Combustion Systems.

   For more information, call Biomass Combustion Systems at (508) 798-5970.

Eagle Machinery Offers New Multi-Trim Saw

   Eagle Machinery & Supply has developed a new multi-trim saw for cutting multiple lengths from long dimension stock.

   The Eagle Machinery multi-trim saw brings precision and flexibility to high volume operations. It handles a wide range of dimensions and provides accurate cuts and efficient performance.

   The Eagle Machinery multi-trim saw features five adjustable arms with a Baldor 7.5 hp motor for each arm. The saw arbor is 1 inch in diameter and blade diameter is 16 inches. Construction is a tubular steel frame.

   The Eagle Machinery multi-trim saw can cut material up to 4 inches thick. Distance between outside blades is 16 feet, and the minimum distance between blades is 19 inches.

   Other features include waste conveyor, even-ending rolls, outfeed receiving arms, dust hood-hold down and variable speed feed chains.

   Eagle Machinery also can customize the multi-trim saw for specific requirements.

   For more information, call Eagle Machinery at (877) 744-9447 or visit www.eaglemachines.com.

Weima Develops Press For Square Briquettes

   Weima America has developed a new briquette press that produces square briquettes. The square briquettes can be stacked for easier handling, better packaging and increased marketing opportunities compared to round briquettes.

   The Weima TH70K briquette press produces briquettes by hydraulic pressure only and without the need of a binding agent. The hydraulic drive of the pre-compressor/filling cylinder and the main press cylinder is applied via a self-contained pump.

   The press is available in an optional Duo version that doubles production, which lowers operating costs and increases efficiency. The Duo model provides the capability of producing both square and round briquettes.

   German-based Weima also manufactures shredders and grinders for the woods products industry.

   For more information, contact Weima America at (803) 802-7170, e-mail info@weimaamerica.com or visit www.weimaamerica.com.

Brewco Offers Band Head Rig

   Brewco has developed a new vertical band head rig it is targeting to sawmills that operate circle saws.

   The Brewco BV-2400 Vertical Band Head Rig will increase yield 22% when replacing a circle head saw, according to the company.

   The vertical band head rig can be integrated with a sawmill’s existing log deck, carriage and setworks.

   The bandsaw blades can be maintained with a simple table-top sharpener and setter, eliminating the need for expensive filing room equipment.

   For more information, call Brewco at (800) 237-6880.