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Article: Sifters help control molded wood product quality.
- Article from:
- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- May 1, 1991
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SIFTERS HELP CONTROL MOLDED WOOD PRODUCT QUALITY
Bemis Mfg. Co. has substantially reduced blemishes in its molded wood products since installing new centrifugal sifters at its contract wood division in Sheboygan, Wis.
Using compression mold presses, the company converts a mixture of wood particles, which has the consistency of flour, and urea formaldehyde resin into a wide range of products including cabinet components, table tops, croquet balls and toilet seats. In an effort to allow its mills to run at full capacity, cut the number of rejects and reduce costs associated with machining rough surfaces caused by oversized wood particles sneaking into the wood ...