WOOD WORKING
Compressed air a definite advantage over other powers sources. The majority of companies that manufacture and process products use compressed air in some form because of the ability to have more control over usage and quality. For instance, different companies that perform woodworking and lumbering processes need dependable, high pressure air to move heavy loads and conduct spark-free operations.
Use of compressed air in wood working includes:
- To power hot melt dispensing applications.
- To coat surfaces with automated sprayers or air-powered hand tools.
- To automate nailing.
- To control movement of wooden boards.
- To power drill feed systems.
- To monitor various aspects of production for quality control
- To hold down a log with hold-down rolls and activate the lift.
