Woodworking Industry News

National Hardwood Lumber Association opens nominations for Board of Directors

You may nominate yourself or another individual to serve, as long as the nominee works for an "Active" member company. The definition of an "Active" member is a company based in the U.S. or Canada that is involved in manufacturing, custom kiln drying, wholesale or distribution of lumber or related products. All nominees must be employed by an "Active" NHLA member company in good standing.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Horizontal edge belt sander

The Ritter R901/R903 6" horizontal edge belt sander from Ritter Machinery, Choice Machinery Group has a robust 3 HP motor and dual 6" x 49" ground steel platens. Its has bias tilting tables and end sanding unit with a 3" x 3" drum provide versatility, while the full dust hood with 4" end openings for dust collection ensures a cleaner workspace, the company says. Features include a double-sided ground steel platen, controls that are accessible from both sides, magnetic controls, and a tiltable end table.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Rotary bell atomizers for high quality coating across myriad markets

The Nanobell 8 Series from Sames is a new generation of rotary bell atomizers designed to bring automotive-grade coating performance to a broad range of industrial markets including furniture. The Nanobell 801 non-electrostatic bell, part of the series that includes the Nanobell 803 and 805 models, is a good model for wood product applications and is engineered to deliver superior atomization, transfer efficiency, and reliable performance across fixed, automatic, and robotic installations.