“By being aware of the vibration on each machine, we know exactly what is going on and we control them excessively well,” Béraud says. “We make sure they are well-adjusted, well lubricat-ed… thus optimizing the machine condition and productivity.” At the heart of operations there is lubrication. A normal plant spends $100,000 in fat each year for four granulators, states Béraud. By comparison at Energex, lubrication costs $6,000 and this is done, simply by hand lubricating. “Instead of using auto-matic lubricators, we’ve changed our machines and we need very little grease.” PROTECTED AGAINST FIRE What other equipment differentiates Energex? The Flamex spark detection and the Fenwall anti-explosion systems. With so much dust and wood residue, a spark from a rubbing conveyor or a broken bearing is enough for the plant to go up in smoke. This is why Energex has installed an explosion shock wave detection system. Soccer-sized balls containing water under pres-sure are installed wherever there is a lot of dust, like on the hop-pers. If an explosion occurs, the system detects the air movement preceding the fireball, which triggers the opening of the balls. The water that comes out stops the explosion. The added efficiency is worth the $360,000 investment. Béraud would not do without it anymore. “When it explodes, you’re happy, because nothing has moved. It only takes time to fill the balls and put the detonator back on. We make a 24-hour stop, do a big cleanup and we are ready to go again.” PELLET ROLLER COASTER The criteria of excellence in efficiency and safety were not always sufficient for Energex. In 2010, they stopped production due to lack of clients. At that time, they had no other choice but to develop their client directory. Fortunately, Home Depot became a new bag costumer, buying up to 60 per cent of the plant capacity in a good STRONG! Morbark Strong. It’s more than a slogan; it’s a way of life for us. It’s our commitment to you that our heavy duty equipment is built to withstand the rigors of even your toughest jobs. All Morbark equipment is aggressive, productive and engineered to give you the power and features you need to maximize output, minimize downtime and enhance your profitability. Contact Cardinal for all your Morbark equipment, parts and service needs! www.cardinalsaw.com INDUSTRIES SERVED Biomass Biofuels Waste-to-Energy Resource Recovery Power Generation Pulp and Paper RECEIVING PROCESSING CONVEYING RECLAIM DELIVERY DISTRIBUTED BY ANGLIERS Administration, manufacturing, Engineering and service 7, rue du Cheminot J0Z 1A0 819.949.2281 QUÉBEC Equipment & Parts Sales 2700, rue Jean-Perrin Office 114 G2C 1S9 1.800.463.4862 NORTH BAY Parts Sales 161, Ferris Drive Unit 7 Ontario P1A 4K2 1.800.598.3044 PORT PERRY Parts Sales 171, North Port Road Unit 5 Ontario L9L 1B2 416.659.936 NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK Parts Sales & Service 551, Ferdinand Blvd Unit 4 Dieppe E1A 7G1 1.800.931.9611 763.576.9040 wolfmhs.com Canadian BIOMASS 19 2017-05-17 7:26 AM CFI_cardinal_morbark_JanFeb17_CSA.indd 1 CBM_Wolf_MayJune17_CSA.indd 1 2016-12-21 8:15 AM
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