Wood Machinery & Supplies

Intelligent spark detector

Fagus GreCon says its new DLD 1/9 spark detector with intelligent detection technology (IDT) not only identifies hazardous moving ignition sources before a fire breaks out but can also differentiate between dangerous sparks or harmless incidence of extraneous light due to leaky/damaged pipes or an opening of an inspection flap.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Entry-level spray system

Venjakob says its Ven Spray One offers an entry-level alternative to hand-held spraying. It features a large, user-friendly touch screen control and an integrated control cabinet. Recipes/programs can be stored in the system control and called up quickly and easily for reproducibility and quality control. The machine has a paper belt transport for easy cleaning.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

One-arm reciprocating sprayer

Available from Cefla, the Prima one-arm reciprocating spray machine is equipped with a quick-change rotary valve that allows for fast color changes, small batches, with little to no downtime. The pressurization feature further improves the machine’s performance and allows shops of any size to set themselves up for future growth, Cefla adds. As production levels increase, the machine can be set in line with other sequential technologies, such as drying.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

NMP-free topcoat

Available from Aqua Coat, Aqua Thane NMP-free topcoat is an acrylic urethane blend to get better mar resistance and moisture protection of the richest looking wood. The NMP-free formula is intended for clear or lightly pigmented coatings where flexibility and a high degree of hardness are required. It offers excellent adhesion to wood and a variety of plastics, the company says, as well as exceptional mechanical stability and wetting properties. It can be brushed or sprayed.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

EVA hotmelt

Available from SNX Technologies, Xcel-Edge XE 190-220 is an EVA hotmelt unfilled glue for use with straight-line and contour edgebanders. The company says the new formula creates a stronger bond and offers a more consistent glue spread, and has a temperature range of 190-220C. It comes in 5-gal pails with resealable lids.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

CNC beam saw for the small shop

Available from Biesse, the Selco WN2 Series of beam saws have an array of features and options including the company's patented Quick Disconnect tooling, helical rack-and-pinion saw carriage drive and a PC-based user interface. The Selco CNC saw is ideal for small shops looking to increase production and improve quality, Biesse adds.