Wood-Mizer news presented at LIGNA 2023

Wood-Mizer at LIGNA 2023: two industrial log processing cutting lines, the complete line of compact woodworking machines and the first battery-electric saw

At the LIGNA 2023 exhibition in Hannover, Germany, Wood-Mizer showcased a range of new solutions and machines that enable its customers to become more competitive, meet new challenges, create a variety of wood projects and generate profit by turning logs into finished products. The company remains true to its motto "From Forest to Final Form".

Generate profit by turning logs into lumber

At LIGNA, Wood-Mizer has installed two industrial cutting lines for log processing. These lines consist of sawmills linked in a synchronous operating system by material conveyors that sort and transport lumber, planks, slats and sawdust for further processing. These features allow the 100% to use raw materials.

The first line is based on Wood-Mizer's top-of-the-line saw, industrial model WB2000, which features a hydraulic log loading deck, an integrated automatic plank removal conveyor and the industrial model premiered at LIGNA MR200 Double Arbor Multirip. The WB2000 was showcased at LIGNA with a new operator's cab, from where the operator, using joysticks on the control panel, can control all line functions, from log loading, to positioning material on the saw bed, to cutting and removing finished boards from the saw for further processing.

Advantages of Wood-Mizer cutting lines: 

- No pre-sorting of logs required
- Large logs up to 92 cm diameter can be cut
- No peeling equipment required (the WB2000 has a built-in peeler to clean the log of bark at the entry point of the saw blade, which extends the life of the saw blade)
- Economical and simple maintenance of 50-75 mm wide webs
- Ease of use: one operator controls all WB2000 functions and two additional people operate the MR200 Multirip saw
- High-performance economical engines with low energy consumption

Wood-Mizer's second industrial line processes logs into pallet boards and consists of a TVS HEAVY DUTY double vertical saw (this is the new version of the Wood-Mizer TVS model presented at LIGNA 2023), a log loading ramp and sorting equipment, the HR700 double horizontal cross-cut saw and the EG800 circular saw for processing boards.

On a separate stand, Wood-Mizer is showcasing its new division, Wood-Mizer Systems, which specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial saw lines for specific customer needs. 

Tools that help you increase productivity

A widely used option to increase the productivity of the cutting operation is the addition of a circular and/or multi-rip saw to the line. In this case, the bandsaw produces uncut planks, which are then passed through a circular/multirip saw with circular blades. At LIGNA, Wood-Mizer presented a wide range of circulars adapted to different customer requirements: models that differ in power, performance, maximum processed plank size and price.

The EG100 compact circular saw with 7kW electric or 14HP petrol engine and two 250mm diameter circular saws are excellent options for individual operators, including those using portable saws. The most popular Wood-Mizer EG300 multirip circular/saw model is equipped with a 15 kW or 18.5 kW electric motor, an individual control panel with an electronic setwork device and can have 2 to 5 circular saw blades of 350 mm diameter mounted.

As part of the industrial lines on the Wood-Mizer stand, industrial versions of circular and multi-blade saws were on display, including an EG800 circular with a 30 to 55 kW motor and four 400 mm circular blades, as well as a Model MR200 Double Arbor Multirip with motors from 2×15 to 2×30 kW and up to 12 circular saw blades on each shaft capable of cutting lumber up to 200 mm thick.

Switching to large log processingwith WIDE variants of LT models

New opportunities in the log market open up new niches for sawmill operators. The availability of giant logs, which are difficult to transport and cut but easy and inexpensive to buy, has prompted Wood-Mizer to offer its customers the option of a WIDE (LAT) cutterhead, which is available on the LT line of saws. Models LT15WIDE, LT20WIDE, LT40WIDE and LT70WIDE presented at LIGNA are capable of cutting logs with diameters between 90 and 105 cm.

LX250 extra-wide saw with unique design offers even more options for processing wide planks. This machine with a wide cutting head that runs on two rails can cut logs up to 140 cm in diameter. For straightening and sanding wide material, Wood-Mizer designed the MB200 SlabMizer, which allows operators to straighten planks up to 142 cm wide, with a five-carbide knife processing head and orbital sanding head attachment.

Work independently and be your own boss

Many owners of Wood-Mizer mobile sawmills work on their own and carry out contract sawmilling on site. For these customers, Wood-Mizer has introduced two new wide-head mobile saws, combining the advantages of mobility and large log processing.

LT15CLASSIC WIDE mobile saw is an excellent affordable model with a segmented bed, while the LT20WIDE mobile saw is a more advanced solution as its bed can be equipped with different versions of hydraulics for log handling, which is important when working with heavy logs. Both models create competitive advantages in new markets, including the growing need for urban wood processing.

At the Wood-Mizer stand, visitors had the opportunity to compare Wood-Mizer saw models in action. As the entire line of LT saws is shown, the difference in control, speed and performance of the machines becomes clear. For example, the LT15CLASSIC saw with a low segmented bed, 7.5 kW motor and 32 mm web has both loading and log positioning done manually. The fastest and most productive saw in the LT range, the LT70, has a multi-functional hydraulic system, an 18.5 kW main motor, 600 mm diameter flywheel and uses a 38 mm blade.

All Wood-Mizer saws can be equipped with Setworks, an electronic device for programming the desired thickness of the sawn board, which automatically sets the saw head to the right height. The LT70 saw has Setworks as standard.

NEW Wood-Mizer at Ligna 2023! Cutting with green energy

At LIGNA 2023, Wood-Mizer presented the first saw powered by an electric battery. This new power source option available for the LT15WIDE will allow operators to have an affordable electric saw with rechargeable batteries. The introduction of the Wood-Mizer battery-electric saw is another step towards green energy use on our planet.

Wood-Mizer solutions for woodworking enthusiasts or small businesses

For the woodworking enthusiast, Wood-Mizer has introduced the smallest and most affordable saw, the LX50, offering quality and precision cutting for small-scale operators.

Plus, Wood-Mizer complete line of compact woodworking machines was presented on a separate stand, including two new models, the MP280 four-side planer/trimmer and the MS750 panel saw. Also, Wood-Mizer CNC5003 automatic material processing machine was premiered at LIGNA 2023.

Wood-Mizer not only manufactures equipment, but is also a major manufacturer and supplier of woodworking tools. A full range of ribbon saws, circular saws, frame saw blades, planer knives and milling cutters was also on display at LIGNA as part of the Wood-Mizer TOOLS division, along with Wood-Mizer's sawmill maintenance equipment.

At LIGNA 2023, Wood-Mizer - more than 40 years after its founding - continues to bring innovation to the industry. These innovations change lives for the better, not only for Wood-Mizer users and owners, but also for their communities, enabling them to fulfill their dreams, create new wood projects and grow their businesses."from forest to final form.

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