Weinig Grecon Theme Days: huge interest in high-performance finger jointing lines

Around 130 customers from all over Europe took up the invitation to Alfeld to learn about the latest developments in laminated wood from the Weinig finger jointing and jointing technology experts. The high-performance class was a particular focus. Visitors had the opportunity to experience three systems in this segment live: a HS 3000, a Turbo S-3000 and a PowerJoint 15, which was almost ready for delivery. The new DKK through-feed press, an integral component of these systems, was also demonstrated. Pascal Rénevier, Managing Director of Weinig Grecon, presented the technology.

In the HS 3000, Weinig Grecon offers a single timber shaper capable of processing a wide spectrum of lengths. A particular quality feature for finger jointing is that the completed strand does not show any height offset. A new option allows the infeed of warped timber with no offset via additional chain pressure. The Turbo-S-3000 is a fully-automated packet chamfer that enables both vertical and horizontal jointing. The PowerJoint 15 single timber shaper sets new standards in the compact system segment with 15 cycles per minute. Predominantly used in commission production, the system particularly impresses with the quality of jointing and gluing as well as the high degree of automation whose benefits include making it possible to process all entered orders in succession. The new DKK through-feed press is designed for small timber cross sections and high through-feed performance. With a press force or 6 tonnes and a strand speed of up to 160 m/min, the DKK has outstanding performance figures. Thanks to the following edging saw, the continuous press does not need to stop during the pressing process. The DKK 60 can be integrated with the HS 3000 and Turbo-S 3000.

Besides high-performance finger jointing lines, a further area of expertise of Weinig Grecon is short timber systems. Visitors were also able to gain an insight into this segment during the Theme Days in Alfeld. 

As for the future development of the company, Pascal Renévier is optimistic. He expects further growth in timber construction going forward and is confident that Weinig Grecon can particularly benefit. He believes the comprehensive offering of the Weinig Group is an additional market advantage that makes Grecon finger jointing technology even more attractive to customers as part of a highly efficient value chain. Process reliability, quality and innovation are further guarantees of business success according to Pascal Rénevier.

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Grecon Theme Days: The high-performance finger jointing lines for long timber drew particular attention.