Forestry & Lumber
The forestry and lumber industry relies on a variety of specialized machinery to harvest, process, and transport lumber materials. This machinery requires the implementation of quality linear motion solutions to ensure optimal accuracy, speed, and durability. Our experienced team can provide high-performance jacks and linear actuators that can withstand the demanding conditions of the forestry industry.
Joyce Jacks:
Maximum Load. Minimum Downtime.
Joyce/Dayton Jacks and Actuators provide the rugged, low maintenance solution needed in forestry industry applications. Timber processing machines and chippers rely on self-locking screw jacks for material handling and positioning. Joyce Actuators and Electric Cylinders also provide adjustment options on forestry machines, allowing operators to open vents and position steering wheels and mirrors.
Key Products:
- Machine Screw Jacks (capacities 250 lbs to 250 tons)
- Complete Mechanical Systems (including motors, gear boxes, shafting, and controls)
Forestry & Lumber Focus:
Perfect for timber processing machines, chippers, plywood manufacturing machines, agricultural machines, controlled machine adjustments, and more.
Core Benefits:
- Large capacity screw jacks & electric cylinders
- Rugged outdoor finish
- Self-locking jacks hold massive loads securely
- Customized for high/low temperature conditions
Why Choose Joyce Jacks:
- Highest quality products backed by an exceptional warranty
- Experience meeting food industry requirements
- Complete mechanical systems including motors, gear boxes, shafting and controls
- Free online design software
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EDrive Actuators:
Efficient Automation. Rugged Reliability.
EDrive Actuators are ideal for use in the forestry and lumber industries. Robust steel construction and proven patented design make them the most reliable linear actuators available today. These actuators are built to withstand the forestry industry’s demanding environments. Our powerful electric actuators provide accurate positioning at high speeds and with high force for quick response, high levels of precision, and reduced operating costs for 24/7 operations.
Key Products:
- Eliminator HD™ - 25,000 lbs max
- Eliminator SD™ - 100,000 lbs max
Forestry & Lumber Focus:
Ideal for log clamping and debarking, edge guides and saws, arbor gang systems, chippers and band mills, veneer peeling machines, flying saws, presses and pre-presses, and more.
Core Benefits:
- On-demand for improved energy efficiency
- Long lifespan & reduced maintenance requirements
- Environmentally friendly design
- Higher efficiency for reduced energy costs
- Sealed chamber design with flexible motor options
- Rugged chrome piston
- Cost-effective & Customizable
- Internal anti-rotation device
Why Choose EDrive Actuators:
EDrive Electric Linear Actuators are heavy-duty solutions engineered to enhance the reliability and performance of demanding forestry and lumber equipment. They provide the rugged construction, extended service life, and high precision vital for your critical applications. Plus, upgrading from hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to our electric technology consistently boosts production levels and delivers substantial reductions in operational, energy, and total ownership costs, making EDrive a valuable investment for your operations.
Optimize Your Forestry & Lumber Motion Control Solutions
Whether your Forestry & Lumber application demands the robust strength and unyielding stability of Joyce Jack systems for heavy load handling, or the precise, durable control of EDrive Actuators for automated timber processing and challenging mill environments, our engineering team is ready to collaborate and deliver the optimal solution for your wood handling and production needs.
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