Process Automation Solution
At Stirling Group, we partner with customers to future-proof their wood processing operations by delivering cutting-edge solutions in automation, material handling, and robotics. By collaborating closely with our clients, we create tailored automation systems that address specific challenges and optimise their manufacturing processes for long-term growth, efficiency, and success. Our latest installation is a prime example of this, transforming our client’s operations and paving the way for future automation enhancements. The system’s plug-and-play design enables seamless integration of a grading scanner and other upgrades, empowering them to streamline processes and meet increasing demand.
The Challenge: Outdated and Unreliable Machinery
Our client was struggling with an aging 80 metre per minute high-speed line that required too many operators and was becoming unreliable. To keep up with increasing market demand, they needed a modern system that could reduce labour requirements, increase productivity and create consistent high quality products.
The Solution: Stirling High-Speed Moulding Line
We installed a high-speed moulding line centred around our Stirling S230-7 High-Speed Moulder. This line is designed to process timber directly from the kiln and dress the boards to a semi-finished or finished size. The timber is then graded and packed according to length and grade. The process only requires three operators to complete loading, initial grading, moulding, final grading, vacuum stacking, and strapping the timber.
Stirling High-Speed Moulding Line Components
[1] Vacuum Loader [2] Infeed [3] Manual Grading Zone (Infeed) [4] Stirling S230-7 High-Speed Moulder [5] Lug Aligning Outfeed Rollers [6] Manual Grading Zone (Outfeed) [7] Outfeed Vacuum Unloader [8] Strapping Zone
The Results
The solution has maximised uptime, allowing for consistent production without delays caused by manual intervention. It has also improved product quality through enhanced grading precision and better surface finishes.
Automation has streamlined the workforce, enabling fewer operators to manage the production line, reducing labour costs while maintaining high productivity and quality. Additionally, less manual handling has lowered the risk of workplace injury. The system is future-ready, designed to meet growing production demands and can be seamlessly integrated with further automation upgrades.
Contact us today for a tailored automation solution designed for efficiency, precision, and future growth.
