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Wood Machinery & Supplies

Pinless wood moisture meter

The Orion 940 pinless moisture meter from Wagner features dual depth measurements that measure moisture at 0.25" or 0.75" depths to accommodate a variety of wood thicknesses. The fast, non-damaging pinless sensor eliminates pinholes left by traditional pin meters. The Orion 940 provides non-invasive readings, measuring inside the wood, not just on the surface. It features an On-Demand Calibrator that maintains a meter's precision without the hassle of returning it for recalibration.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

2.5 Cyclone Separator

The Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Cyclone Separator Kit from Oneida Air Systems Inc. stops clogged wet/dry vac filters & eliminates suction loss. It features up to 2x the airflow of smaller cyclones. It features transparent, collapse-proof 5 gal. bucket that allows dust fill level to be easily observed from across a shop. It stops up to 99.9% of fine dusts and bulk debris from clogging a vacuum's filter - eliminating suction loss while saving time and money on expensive replacements.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

ERP software with AI-driven features

Cetec ERP features two AI-powered automation tools designed to eliminate manual paperwork and speed up back-office operations for manufacturers. The new Document Scan & Attach feature automatically files paperwork, such as receipts, work order packets, and vendor documents, directly into Cetec ERP. The AP Automation tool streamlines invoice processing by automatically converting emailed or scanned vendor invoices into vouchers.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Automatic return conveyor

The BT3 Return Conveyor from Doucet Machineries Inc. automatically brings panels back to the operator, reducing movement and maximizing an edgebander’s throughput. The BT3 Return Conveyor is designed on a modular frame, it has a transfer system that the company says is quick, simple, and efficient. It is available in 5 widths: BT3-24, BT3-30, BT3-36, BT3-48, and BT3-60. The BT3 Return Conveyor is compatible with all edgebanders brands.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Automated saw stop with 10” tablet and optional optimizing software

RazorGage upgraded its entry-level automated saw stop with a 10” tablet and an optional AutoList optimizing software that can be added to the functions of the RGxT. The larger screen is necessary because the AutoList optimizing software requires a larger touchscreen to select different settings, download cutlist files and navigate the options available on the RGxT. The availability of AutoList optimizing saw software can be mapped to match a customer’s cutlist.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Quick clean filter shaker

The Quick-Clean Filter Shaker from Oneida Air Systems is compatible with any Oneida Air collector using an 18” pleated cartridge filter. The attachment mounts to the base of the filter and vibrates the filter media to loosen any embedded fine dust (e.g. filter cake). The dislodged dust then falls into the dust bin beneath the filter. The filter shaker is equipped with an interval timer, allowing users to set the device’s 40-watt, single-phase motor to run up to 5 minutes.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Wall-mount HEPA cyclone dust collector

Grizzly offers a space-saving wall-mount dust collector with strong HEPA filtration to minimize airborne dust and improve shop efficiency. Its two-stage separator diverts large debris into a collection drum, prolonging filter life and makes disposal easy, all with quiet operation as low as 73 dB. Grizzly says that makes it ideal for small shops and garage setups. The G0990 1-½ HP HEPA Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector delivers 99.7% filtration efficiency at 0.3 microns to remove fine dust and contaminants.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Rapid laboratory formaldehyde emission testing

GreCon GasAnalyser MC from Fagus-Grecon is a laboratory test device for measuring the formaldehyde emission from wood-based materials. It delivers exact formaldehyde values, without wet chemistry in 15 minutes. The unit features a state-of-the-art infrared laser analyzer, which runs emission tests fully automated without chemicals. The tests are carried out at 25 °C and 50% humidity within only 15 minutes per sample.