The SmartRING Strander produces high-quality and consistent strands and is designed for easy adjustment of strand parameters. Maintenance is straightforward, and wear components are easily replaced to ensure downtime is minimized. Additionally, several features in the SmartRING platform, monitor knife installation and sub sequently identify issues, and, if necessary, act to minimize the potential of serious machine damage or catastrophic failure.
Application
Production of flakes / strands for the production of engineered wood products
OSB, OSL, and other
Customer benefits
Consistent strand quality through real-time adjustment to forward ring velocity
Knife change procedure automated through nutrunner system
Safety features minimize the potential of serious machine failure
Wear components quickly and easily replaced as required
Option to utilize disposable knives
Technical features
Real-time ring RPM monitor to adjust forward ring velocity during cutting cycle
Dimensions related to and affecting cutting properties not affected by wearing surfaces due to design of facegear components
Designed to accommodate plate or disposable knives
Automated nutrunner system ensures knives adequately clamped prior to operating
Ring design to allow complete replacement in 10-hour period