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A world leader in
primary log breakdown
O
ptimil is a world leader in
primary log breakdown.
Located in Vancouver,
Canada, their manufacturing
facility covers 10,000 m 2 , producing
Infeed Systems, two and four Sided
Canters, Bandmills, Gangsaws,
Edgers and PLC Control Systems.
Optimil gained a reputation with
small independent manufacturers
for being responsive and easy
to work with. With this guiding
philosophy, they now also work
with the largest North American
producers.
For each log, The Optimil
Infeed System scans and sets
the machine, to achieve optimum
recovery, while reducing the need
for extensive log sorting and log
yard handling. Speeds in excess
of 200 mpm are routine, with
production rates in excess of 150
m 3 per hour.
The Optimil Canter uses linear
bearings to achieve fast accurate
sets, remote mount drives to
remove weight from the moving
frames and feedrolls powered by
low inertia motors to maintain
Our PLC Group programs equipment to achieve
maximum performance, and maintain smooth
operation including Primary Log Breakdown,
Log Bucking PLC, Edger Controls and Planermill
Controls
Ross Chapman, Optimil Machinery Inc
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