Canadian Biomass • November/December 2017 • New Products

The new WSM Pin Chipper is a high capacity fibre-preparation machine that converts lower value mill residuals (shavings and hogged wood) and alternate fibre supply sources into a high percentage of “pin chips” with long fibre length.

The WSM Pin Chipper is available in rotor diameters of 42”, 48”, and 60” and rotor lengths from 36” to 88” long and typically operates with 200-800 hp. Modular and adjustable tooling includes either rigid or swing hammers with replaceable tips, combined with modular sizing screens allow adjustment to product sizing. Field proven performance at rates up to 75 tph, and when combined with a WSM pre-screen the processing rate is confirmed at rates of 150+ tph. System integration into your woodyard is no problem – WSM offers complete infeed and outfeed options to help you supplement your chip supply with lower cost fibre from the WSM Pin Chipper.

This machine isn’t for everyone – but where it’s a “fit” – it’s a game changer. If you are looking for a way to reduce incoming fibre cost and can handle a percentage of “pins” and “fines” in your pulping process, then the WSM Pin Chipper can deliver substantial value by expanding your sources of wood fibre, reducing hauling costs, and substituting high-cost fibre with low-cost fibre.

Fecon has introduced its newly designed Bull Hog mulching attachment for CTL’s and skid steers. This new design includes many great features customers were asking for in a mulcher. With a severe duty body, bolt on skid shoes, stronger push bar, and improved mulching chamber, customers are sure to be pleased. Fecon also made the top of the body smooth to avoid the debris and water build up that occurred in the “trough.” This newly designed CTL Bull Hog is still offered with Fecon’s smooth drum FGT rotor, paddle style HDT rotor and Fecon’s DCR (depth control rotor). Customers can still configure their Bull Hog for the job at hand. Fecon has made the hose sling standard, created improved sealing of the body and made trap door and pressure gauge options easier to add on.

The Panther T16 from Prinoth is now available with new track and configuration options to suit varying customer needs. There is now a choice between metal embedded solid rubber tracks (MERT) or the traditional D-dent track system. The Panther T16 customers have been requesting the rubber track option in order to allow more versatility when crossing or travelling on roads – as well as being gentler on shop floors when up-fitting or maintaining the vehicles. Moreover, the T16 is also now available with a dump box or flatbed options. This gives the Panther T16 the highest payload available on rubber tracks, boasting 33,500 lb of bulk load material payload while the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 75,000 lb. The dump box is able to receive up to 11.5 cubic yards of material. The dump box is lined with Hardox steel, making it extra sturdy to get the job done.