We had non-stop traffic in the Enventek booth at BCMC 2023 in Indianapolis. Enventek (Dave and Larry Dalson, Michael Bell) and LimTek (Ed Lim) are the only turnkey in-line automation suppliers for existing truss plants. We are gaining installed base momentum as word is spreading about our proven solutions that are robust and flexible. Yes, everyone knows about the amazing auto-feeding RetroC component saw, which is the only one of its kind in the component industry. We would love to sell you a standalone auto-feeding RetroC to replace your existing saws or add additional sawing capacity, but we would rather upsell you to our complete system – A Fully Loaded RetroC. That is really how to Feed the Beast!
We take great pride in every one of our installations. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] Every installation is different and we figure out how to get the right fit as every component plant is different and each plant has their own unique set of constraints whether it is yard layout, plant configuration, and/or people. A Fully Loaded RetroC standardizes how lumber is picked, cut, and presented to the truss builders. The component industry is actually a simple business – pick the lumber, cut the lumber, build the trusses. We have a proven robust complete system for that!
Pick the Lumber
No forklifts running around all day. Bad lumber stays away from the saw and build tables. The picker is the first line of quality control. The picker follows the pick list on the WiFi tablet and the PickLine checks each board length, board width and the quantity against the pick list. We can install a standalone Lumber PickLine to feed any automated saw including all the major brand linear saws and any automated component saw whether the sawyer is on the fixed end or the movable carriage end.
Cut the Lumber
Less wear and tear on the sawyer gives the sawyer the opportunity and time to be the seond line of quality control. SpeedCatch is all software driven. The sawyer just cuts the lumber and SpeedCatch will fill the cart slots and eject the filled cart. All the sawyer has to do is make sure there is an empty set of carts queued behind the saw to be automatically pulled into the saw.
Build the Trusses
Lumber is collated and presented standardized in front of each truss build table from left to right of table by following the cart map as shown on the color-coded big screen. Boards are simply dragged/pulled onto the tables. The boards are oriented the right way. There is no helicoptering of boards. Because the carts are perpendicular to the tables and located closer to where they need to be, the wear and tear on the truss builders is reduced significantly.
When you’re ready to Feed Your Beast and see these efficient and effective systems for yourself, let us know! Inside and out, LimTek Process Organization Technology will help you squeeze out more truss production and deliver quality trusses with shorter lead times to better service your customers by organizing your truss fabrication processes to maximize your investment in automation. https://limteksolutions.com/#solutions