2017 International Forest Industries Magazines June July 2017 | Page 91
Integrated Log Loader MyMill™ - Changing the way you work
USNR’s Integrated Log Loader is positioned at the last
step in the log feeder, and precisely manages the gap
between logs. MyMill is a new software suite developed by USNR that
enables mill personnel to interact with mill equipment
using mobile devices, such as iPads and iPods. This new
mobile functionality will change the landscape of today’s
modern mills.
6-Deck Jet Veneer Dryer - time lapse
construction Murray Timber 4-sided canting log
breakdown line
This new 6-deck jet veneer dryer, located at Martco,
Chopin, LA, is the largest dryer to date in the southern
yellow pine region. This dryer will accomplish the
equivalent production of two dryers, reducing labor
costs by one-half. At the same time it will reduce
thermal energy consumption by 10%, and exhaust
fugitive emissions by 15%. This mill is located in Ireland.
The dryer was erected off-line, and once complete it was
towed into place and connected to all services under a
projected expedited schedule. This allowed Martco the
advantage of choosing the optimum time to disrupt its
production schedule to install the additional capacity,
and allowed the plant to utilize the existing building
structure to house the new dryer.
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