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Recognizing The Value Of Bandsaw Deviation Monitoring For North America’s Lumber Industry

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(Posted on Jan 31, 2016 at 12:54AM by Lee Byard)
sense a cut bc canadaExpansion defines the global lumber market. An ever-rising need for domestic and exotic woods has led to an increase in harvesting, production, and distribution - fusing international economies with impressive growth potential.

North America has turned that potential into a reality, serving as the world’s foremost producer of lumber. According to the Sawmill Data, Canada and the United States fulfill the majority of softwood and hardwood production:


(1) West Fraser Timber Company
Location: Canada
Capacity: 8,460,000

(2) Canfor
Location: Canada
Capacity: 6,900,000

(3) Weyerhaeuser
Location: United States of America
Capacity: 6,449,000

(4) Stora Enso
Location: Finland
Capacity: 4,646,000

(5) Georgia Pacific
Location: United States of America
Capacity: 4,300,000

(6) Resolute Forest Products
Location: Canada
Capacity: 3,640,000

(7) Interfor
Location: Canada
Capacity: 3,550,000

(8) Sierra Pacific Industries
Location: United States of America
Capacity: 3,200,000

These statistics showcase the importance of North America’s lumber market - and also prove the need for bandsaw deviation monitoring.

Connexus Industries stresses the value of bandsaw deviation monitoring, connecting our clients to the Sense-A-Cut III system. This platform accommodates the rise in lumber production, utilizing feed-speed control technology to reduce saw variance and accelerate saw outputs. This creates more effective operations, improving overall mill performance and maximizing every yield.

Through a series of ILC Processors and sensory inputs, this device delivers quality control - with continuous feed adjustments ensuring simpler, faster results. This is essential in today’s growing market, with national and international demands pushing for high volumes and high speeds.

To learn more about the Sense-A-Cut III contact us today.