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Trimmed to perfection: The first beltless drive for woodworking

Austria’s Springer Group specialises in machinery and conveying systems for the timber industry. Its offerings include the E-CUT 200, the first electrically operated beltless trimmer. The company turned to WEG to help it develop the machine’s beltless drive, specifically for the woodworking industry.

02/07/2024 14:51:30

The E-CUT 200 is equipped with crosscut saw arms that are electrically operated, giving them higher efficiency than comparable models powered by a hydraulic or pneumatic drive. The advantages of being electrically operated include a well-defined, precise operating curve that enables optimal control of the crosscut saws, and exact positioning of the saw blades in every sawing process.

The E-CUT 200 is equipped with 21 saws in 300mm modules as standard, and is designed for timber with standard lengths of up to 6m and thicknesses of up to 100mm.

Developing a beltless drive
Conventional trimmers operate with belt drive, resulting in high belt wear caused by wood dust. To reduce this wear and simplify maintenance, Springer sought to develop a beltless geared pivot saw arm. The company also wanted the trimmer to set new standards for precise cutting and resistance to temperature variations.

Read the full article in DPA's July 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.