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Multisaw’s LIGNA 2011 Experience

teddy — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:58:54 +0000

Multisaw was privileged to have the opportunity to exhibit their all
new TITAN Hybrid range of machines at the largest trade show in the world, LIGNA in Hannover Germany.

The show took place between the 30th May and the 3rd of June 2011 and was a huge success for Multisaw. Not only was Multisaw the only South African company exhibiting at the show, but they received many complements from global competitors on build quality, simplicity of design and cutting performance.

Exhibiting at LIGNA offered Multisaw the opportunity to show the timber industry its innovative products. More importantly, it gave Multisaw a good overview of the industry at large and the opportunity to learn from the some of the biggest names in sawmilling.

A number of exciting new business opportunities have arisen for Multisaw off the back of LIGNA. Machine retailers from all corners of the globe have made inquiries into representing Multisaw in numerous new markets. Multisaw is currently in the process of following up on these inquiries and hopes to have secured representation in a few key upcoming markets by the end of this year.

To view images from the show click here

Multisaw would like to thank all the South African Sawmillers that have supported us in the past, thus allowing us to progress and achieve our goal of exhibiting with machinery on show at LIGNA.

“LIGNA 2011 would not have been possible without the support from our local industry, so thank you guys!”
Neil Murray, MD Multisaw

Multisaw would also like to thank Droste Germany for going in with us on this show, and thus lightening the load. Without Droste our machines wouldn’t have crossed the seas.

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libertad — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:06:06 +0000

LIGNA, Hannover – We’re here, are you?

teddy — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:35:57 +0000

Multisaw is currently exhibiting machinery at the largest timber industry trade show in the world; LIGNA in Hannover, Germany. On display we have our range of TITAN Hybrid bandsaw machines, along with an ELE Board-edger.

We will be running live demonstrations throughout LIGNA 2011, so if you’re interested in seeing what TITAN Hybrid technology is all about please join us on our stand.

Our stand number is FG J03/9, this is in the open exhibition area, neighbouring Pezzolato and Woodmizer.

We hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

The Multisaw Team

To view images of our stand, which we will be updating each day visit: http://www.multisaw-sawmilling.com/gallery/photos/

Multisaw Launches Innovative TITAN Hybrid Band Saw

amyebz — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:27 +0000

Multisaw has supplied the saw-milling industry with machines for over two decades, and pride themselves in developing unique machines at competitive pricing.

Their latest band-saw design fits these principles entirely: the first of it’s kind in the saw-milling industry, and set to impress even the most skeptical of saw-millers.

Band Saw Technology and Cost-Effective Solutions

Multisaw has a preference for wide-band technology, yet they understand the need for a more affordable, cost-effective, lower production solution in saw-mills. Narrowbands, despite their smaller price tags and lower power requirements, quite simply lack the durability and technology of the wideband machine.

Multisaw began to question: where is an intermediate system, with affordable gear, that has the capabilities of sawing at speeds and accuracies similar to the bigger band saw brothers?

Sensing the gap in this market – and always up for a challenge – Multisaw set about developing a revolutionary, affordable product: the Titan Hybrid Range of Narrowband Bandsaws

A Titan Hybrid Band Saw

The TH Narrow bandsaw is a hybrid of wide band design and technology and narrow band size and cost. By incorporating improved resilience and precision alignment, the TH Narrowband is a cost-effective, durable saw-milling machine.

Features include:

Sturdy components
Heavier machine structure
Charka pressure guide system
SG cast iron bandsaw wheels

Multisaw offers the band saw in 35, 50, 65 or 80mm blading options.

Droste Saw Blade Tipping & Grinding Technology

Using the TITAN Hybrid Narrow bandsaw in conjunction with Droste technology will result in improved ability of your saw mill, higher cutting speeds, thinner kerf and longer blade life. The combination of these two technologies is set to take intermediate band-saw milling capabilites to a new level.

Sawmilling Exhibition

The revolutionary TH Narrow Bandsaw is yet another entirely unique innovative machine designed, developed and built by Multisaw. This band saw – as well as a range of products from Multisaw, Droste and Wood Industry Supplies, – will be on display at the Sawmilling Exhibition, 3 – 12 September 2010, in Plettenberg Bay.

Sawmilling Machine Exhibition: 3 – 12 September 2010

amyebz — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:14:06 +0000

Multisaw, Droste Schaerftechnik and Wood Industry Supplies have joined forces to present a collaboration of their collective new and existing sawmilling products. The show will take place on the Multisaw premises in Plettenberg Bay, from 3 – 12 September, 2010.

Features per company are as follows:

Droste Schaeftechnik Tipping Alloy & Saw Blade Grinding Techniques

German-made Droste Schaeftechnik saw-milling products are imported by Multisaw for distribution in the South African saw milling market. These increasingly popular techniques and equipment are increasingly popular in Europe.

Gunnar Droste, the man behind these revolutionary products, will be present at the exhibition. He will be showcasing their Dura band-saw tipping, high precision flood grinding and high precision side-grinding technology.

Multisaw Band Saw Mills

Multisaw will officially launch their Titan range of heavy duty saw-milling gear (including the revolutionary new hybrid bandsaw) at the saw-milling exhibition.

The show will also feature the end of range tender for:

1x 4inch Fully Automated Twinband
1x 50 – 200mm Double arbor multirip
1x Wide Throat Board Edger
Heavy Duty Pneumatic Cross Cut Saws
Various Sawshop machines
Various Material Handling components

Wood Industry Supplies (WIS)

WIS will be demonstrating a range of used and reconditioned machinery for the following applications:

Chipping and shredding
Planing
Cross cutting
Framesaw infeed
Board edging
Knife grinding
Bailing Press

Bookings and Accommodation

You are most welcome to bring your families to enjoy a weekend in Plettenberg Bay . Accommodation, car hire/ shuttles and sight-seeing can all be arranged at special rates by contacting:

Lisa (Multisaw)
082 569 5557

Michelle (WIS)
044 533 3651

View local accommodation websites

For more information on the saw-milling exhibition, contact Multisaw

New Sawmilling Equipment: Multisaw Develops Robust Log Scanning System

amy.ebedes — Sat, 22 May 2010 12:55:31 +0000

Multisaw strives to meet customer requirements. This often presents huge challenges that require innovative solutions to develop state-of-the-art sawmilling equipment. When approached by a customer to provide a log scanning system, Multisaw gathered their collective creativities and, in conjunction with reputable partners Festo, developed a new product: The E-Tallyman Log Scanning System.

Log Scanning Technology

The Multisaw E-Tallyman System measures and records thin end log diameters and lengths that are processed by the sawmill. The system uses up-to-date technology combined with standard, off-the-shelf components, and consequently provides a cost-effective solution. In addition, the use of a PLC as opposed to a PC makes the machine robust.

Milling Machine Compatibility

Fitting directly onto the existing log-haul, the E-Tallyman System is compatible with all linear log-haul configurations. Logs are fed linearly, thin or thick end first. Furthermore, the log scanner automatically assigns logs to customer-specific diameter and length classes.

Saw Mill Data

The E-Tallyman System sits on the company’s existing network, or couples directly to a laptop. Data is output into a useable format. Both live and historical data are easily available to users on the network, and data can be output directly to an LED board within the sawmill. The system keeps a limited history of recent shift production rates, as well as has a running tally for the current day. Files are downloaded according to the date and shift, and are presented in an easy to use, spreadsheet format.

Robust, simple and cost-effective: the Multisaw E-Tallyman Log Scanning System is a valuable piece of equipment to add to any sawmill.

For further enquires, contact Luke (luke@multisaw-sawmilling.co.za).

Multisaw Announced as South African Agents for German Droste Scharftechnik Saw Maintenance Machines

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:36:21 +0000

Multisaw has teamed up with German Droste Schärftechnik, as the official South African agents for their revolutionary German saw milling equipment. The innovative saw-blade tipping alloy and a new grinding technique, are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and now, South Africa. Dura is a new grade of alloy that is hard, tough and mixes with saw steel properly. The Droste Venom Flood Grinder is a revolutionary new grinder that limits the amount of burning of the saw-blade. Both of these products significantly improve both cutting performance and durability of the saw-blade.

Multisaw and Bandsaw Technology

Multisaw is a firm believer in bandsaw technology, because the machines use less power and waste less material during cutting. However, due to current tipping and grinding techniques, cracked blades, slow feed speeds and inaccuracy in sawing are major setbacks with bandsaws. This results in saw-doctors needing to practice extreme care while sharpening saw-blades. Until now, South Africa lacked the technology to sufficiently service saw-blades.

History of Band Saw Tipping

Traditionally, South African saw-doctors use swage setting to tip their saws. While this technique slightly improves the hardness of the saw tip, the blade retains the properties of the saw body (i.e. the flexibility as opposed to the hardness of the steel).

An additional technique – adding an alloy, Stellite – was introduced a decade or two ago. However, a series of inappropriate application methods – initially in the form of braizing, followed shortly after by welding – saw the Stellite “falling off” the saw tip. The specific grade of the alloy gave rise to a brittle tip which was more susceptible to shattering. These failings caused a large majority of South African saw millers to return to the conventional, current method of swage setting.

A second setback to the servicing of bandsaws is that of the current grinding techniques. Dry grinding, due to the creation of high temperatures, leads to burning and therefore greatly compromises the quality of the steel. This leaves the blade susceptible to micro-cracks, and therefore decreasing the quality and the lifespan of the saw as a whole (not to mention the increased cost to the saw miller). While wet-grinding slightly reduces this risk, the blade is still susceptible to burning, and therefore to an increased incidence of micro-cracks, again affecting the lifespan of the blade.

Innovative German Band Saw Solutions

To address these afore mentioned issues with bandsaws in South Africa, Multisaw has joined forces with German Droste Schärftechnik, and has been awarded the official agency for the distribution of their innovative products, guaranteed to increase the lifespan of blades, and hence the productivity of saw mills.

Gunnar Droste, of Droste Schärftechnik, has developed an improved grade of alloy for tipping, known as Dura. Furthermore, he has developed an innovative grinding machine, the Droste Venom Flood Grinder, which greatly improves the lifespan of saw-blades.

Saw Blade Tipping

Dura – the new grade of alloy – is both tough and hard, and mixes with saw steel properly. This means the sharp, tough tip stays attached and greatly improves the lifespan of the cutting edge. A large percentage of both the German and Austrian saw-milling market uses Dura, with excellent results.

Saw Blade Grinding Machinery

In addition to the alloy, the Droste Venom Flood Grinder has been developed. This machine uses a 20mm spray to “flood” the grinding wheel with a water/coolant mixture. Essentially, this means that the saw doctor can cut unlimited amounts off of the saw tooth, without burning the blade. This technique therefore leaves high quality, unburned saw steel at the end of grinding.

The stability of both the clamping device holding the blade, as well as the grinding head, results in an exceptionally good finish. The result: a greatly decreased incidence of micro-cracks that potentially progress to the saw body, therefore both the quality and the lifespan of the blade are greatly increased.

Droste Schärftechnik has further developed a trademark toothshape. The unique shape has improved tooth stability in the cut, and shows a decreased incidence in stress cracks. Furthermore, the geometric shape of the tooth increases the proportional space for wood shavings.

Multisaw and Droste Scharftechnik in South African Sawmills

Multisaw initially began discussions with Droste Schärftechnik during the May 2009 Ligna Wood Trade Fair, Germany. Thoroughly impressed with what he saw, Neil Murray bought a Droste Venom Flood Grinder, and brought it back to South Africa.

After implementing it at Cape Saw Mills, Stellenbosch, a massive improvement was immediately seen: a drastic increase in feed speed, from 10% to 130% of the original setup for feed.

Following these excellent results, Luke Murray and Mike Hamilton of Multisaw visited Droste Schärftechnik in Germany, in November 2009. During this period, they assembled two Flood-Grinders and were taught the intricacies of the afore mentioned products, ensuring that Multisaw is technically competent in their new line of machines.

Multisaw is now the official South African agents for these products: the alloy, Dura; the Dura Welding Machine; the Droste Venom Flood Side-grinder, and the Droste Venom Flood-grinder. Customers can purchase either the Droste Venom Flood-grinder alone, or the entire package.

Improving Machine Performance

Using the Flood-grinder with swager setting will show up to 30 to 40% of the total available improvement in blade performance. However, using the Flood-grinder combined with a Dura tip can result in up to 100% of the available improvement of cutting performance and durability of the saw blade.

For more information on these revolutionary new products, contact Multisaw.