Wood

Overview

From the forest to a finished product, there are many different stages during the processing of the wood. Sawing, debarking, pelletising, veneering, MDF forming & pressing, sanding, stacking, painting… The applications are numerous, but Megadyne has a right range of belts  suitable to work in this demanding environment.

Designed to improve power transmission capacity and replace traditionally heavy gears and noisy chains, our PLATINUM timing belt is the latest development in our synchronous system offerings. For high-vibration, heavy-wear applications (often outdoors), we recommend our V-Belt and Pluriband.

Throughout the log cutting, debarking, chipping, and veneer trimming processes, power transmission belts drive saws and blades to prepare the harvested wood for downline manufacturing of plywood and MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) products.
Megadyne conveyor belts are used to convey woodchips through production operations to make MDF boards. The chips are deposited on the belt, where they’re mixed with adhesives and other chemicals in order to be pressed and formed into long, wide sheets of MDF — which are frequently used in roofing and flooring applications, as well as in veneered furniture.

Products

Many Customers are linked to Megadyne with this specific Industrial sector thanks to its wide range of standard and customized products; look forward our selection and choose the right solution for your specific application!

  • Timing Belts
  • Flat belts
  • V-belts
  • Multi-rib belts
  • Special & Fabricated belts

Success Stories

  • Sawmill
  • Pelletizers
  • Portable sawmills are used for processing lumber in remote locations or for producing limited volume or specialty milling. The Megadyne OEM team worked closely with a manufacturer to design a drive capable of increasing production capacity in terms of cutting quality, speed and resistance to severe environment. Continue reading to learn the solution proposed by Megadyne.

  • For pelletizer machines, Megadyne suggested two different types of premium quality power transmission belts. Standard, high performance rubber belts delivered a simple and highly cost effective solution that exceeded the manufacturers’ requirements.
    Discover how you can do the same for your drive!