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By Tony Kryzanowski
Peterson introduces new horizontal grinder
The all-new 5710D horizontal grinder is the latest design of high production grinders by Peterson. Powered by a Tier IVi
Caterpillar C27 engine making 1050 hp, the 5710D has the power to handle the toughest jobs, the company says.
At 88,500 pounds, the 5710D was designed for operations that require frequent moves between jobs without a special
permit. An optional transportation dolly allows the Peterson 5710D to be easily moved, and then set up for operation
within minutes.
With a feed opening of 60 x 40 inches combined with Peterson’s high lift feed roll, the 5710D can readily reduce a wide
range of material including stumps.
The 5710D utilizes Peterson’s Impact Release System that can be set in the detent mode to provide consistent product
sizing or switched to the floating anvil mode for a primary reduction where accurate sizing is less critical. The floating
anvil mode provides a high production primary reduction with more protection from contaminated feedstocks and reduced
fuel consumption.
The 5710D’s new generation of controls includes Peterson’s high production Adaptive Control System and a fully
adjustable feed system that can be optimized for a wide range of materials.
The 5710D features a large grate area that enables the machine to produce materials to exact specifications. Its quickchange multiple grate system makes it easy to customize grate configurations to produce a wide variety of finished
materials. Grates are removed through an enlarged access door on the side wall of the 5710D.
Another major innovation included on the 5710D is Peterson’s Impact Cushion System. Urethane cushions allow
movement of the compression roll/anvil housing pivot shaft, cushioning impacts due to contaminants in the feed material.
Shear pins above the cushion and a sensing circuit that stop the engine help protect the shaft from catastrophic damage in
the event of a severe impact.
www.petersoncorp.com
Brunette Machinery introduces Vertical Log Singulator
Brunette Machinery Company Inc. has recently launched a new piece of mill equipment, its Vertical Log Singulator.
In a product category that has remained unchanged for years, the Brunette Vertical Log Singulator is said to introduce a
variety of upgrades that address log singulator efficiency—both from an operational and maintenance perspective.
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The most notable upgrade is that the entire three-step operation runs on a single, low-impact electric drive, utilizing
a continuously rotating crank arm assembly. The mechanical assembly of the lifting arms is fully-balanced, working
together to minimize the overall horsepower required to separate and lift the logs. This compares favourably with
traditional log singulators, which require a dedicated drive for each step, forcing more stress on the machine as their
lifting arms compete against one another. The result is less moving parts for minimal wear and lean maintenance, says the
company.
The Brunette Vertical Log Singulator is constructed as a single modular piece, with all wiring pre-installed and terminated
at a common junction box. No on-site assembly is required. The modular frame also benefits from a smaller footprint,
saving valuable building space in the mill. And like all Brunette machinery, the Brunette Vertical Log Singulator is
manufactured to be extreme-duty for long life with very little maintenance, says the company.
www.brunettemc.com
Motion Industries acquires Commercial Solutions, Inc.
Motion Canada, a division of Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation
(MRO) replacement parts, completed the acquisition of Commercial Solutions, Inc. (CSI) in January.
CSI, headquartered in Edmonton, is one of Canada’s leading independent national distributors of industrial supplies,
including bearings and power transmission products, complete solutions for drilling rigs and industrial and safety
supplies. Its customers represent a broad cross-section of industries—including the wood and lumber, and pulp and paper
industries—and are served from 22 locations across Canada and one in the U.S. CSI’s company history dates back to
1911.
“We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of CSI,” stated Bill Stevens, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Motion Industries. “We welcome the new team and look forward to the many future contributions they will make to our
business growth across Canada.”
With annual sales of $4.5 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical power
transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components,
industrial products, safety products, and material handling. Motion Industries has over 560 operations including 15
distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 150,000 customers.
www.motionindustries.com
Samuel Strapping brings better bander performance to Boise Cascade
Samuel Strapping Systems recently partnered with Boise Cascade’s Engineered Wood Products (EWP) division to install a
bander in their White City, Oregon facility.
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Boise Cascade EWP’s Oregon facility is one of the largest laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and I-joist manufacturing
plants in the world. Unfortunately, their existing single bander configuration could not process product as quickly as it was
being delivered. This resulted in a bottleneck that slowed down operations.
Samuel Strapping Systems had previously outfitted one of the White City plant’s sister mills in New Brunswick. Armed
with this previous experience, Boise Cascade approached Samuel Strapping Systems and asked them to provide a
solution.
In response, Samuel Strapping Systems offered a top-sealing strapping machine set up with a VK30 polyester strap head
and a CD12SJ powered dispenser, which was installed on the same production line as another brand of strapping machine.
“After we put the Samuel Strapping bander in with the second bander, we reduced our cycle time by approximately 33 per
cent,” says Dennis Ekstrand, manager of EWP maintenance and construction. “Additionally, the Samuel Strapping cycle
rate exceeds the cycle rate of the other brand.”
www.samuelstrapping.com
Tigercat adds new 470 mulcher carrier
Tigercat has added a new model to its expanding line of mulcher carriers.
The new 470 mulcher is equipped with the Tigercat FPT C87 Tier 4i 328 hp engine. It is said to be narrow and agile with
extremely low ground pressure, rated at 20.9 kPa (3 psi). The 470 is best suited to tough terrain and sensitive site right-ofway, pipeline maintenance and oil and gas exploration projects.
www.tigercat.com
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