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Mechanical Grading as the Basis for Timber Construction
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Mechanical grading evaluates wood based on mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, and density, categorizing it into different classes that reflect its suitability for various applications. This ensures the safe and reliable use of wood in the construction industry, in structures like buildings and bridges.
MiCROTEC is the global leader in technology for the intelligent recognition of wood characteristics, aimed at optimizing its use in the wood processing industry. It is the only company that offers comprehensive scanning and optimization solutions for the entire wood processing chain and also boasts the most complete portfolio of structural mechanical grading solutions.
For over 25 years, MiCROTEC has developed solutions for mechanical grading using machines. The combination of the multisensor quality scanner Goldeneye with X-ray and Viscan detects every detail of the wood with unmatched precision, reliably determining the modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR), even at the highest production speeds. "MiCROTEC currently offers the fastest mechanical grading solution with the most certifications worldwide. It operates at speeds of up to 1200 m/min and is certified according to the most important standards," emphasizes Martin Bacher, an expert in intellectual property and mechanical grading at MiCROTEC.
With the largest portfolio of wood mechanical grading solutions and strong in-house expertise, MiCROTEC provides strength predictions through continuously improving models, enabling maximum reliability and performance optimization—all with the highest quality and production speed.
This technology is particularly valuable for the Chilean timber industry, where the demand for high-quality and reliable structural wood is increasing due to the growing interest in timber construction.
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