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THE ULTRATECH UNIVERSAL ARBOR SYSTEM— Industry Recognized Bench Mark
“The UltraTech System performs at a higher level by saving us time, increasing profits and maximizing our return on investment.This is the technology our industry has been waiting for...”— Mike Pastorek, Interfor Head Saw Filer
Drastic Reduction In Saw Change Down-Time
Source: Riverside Forest Products
“Eleven weeks to date and we have seen a 25% reduction in deviation and a 60% reduction in saw change downtime”
Bruce Luxmore, Mill Manager
Yearly Totals Are Even More Astounding
Source: Riverside Forest Products
Agenda1. Who - The History2. Why – Increased Lumber Yield3. What - Technical Innovations4. Where - Western Canada & Beyond5. How - Maximizing Return on
Investment (ROI)
Who… The History— Specialized Engineering Expertise
VanGear and the Involute Arbor Systemin the Forest Products Industry
The History - VanGear and the Involute Arbor System
Specialized Engineering Expertise
• The Involute Arbor System was introduced in 1994• Vast improvements over the Retec System
due to VanGear’s extensive engineering and machining experience
• First new system to be introduced to the market, and the only one still in use today (over 85% of the mills in Canada and 65% of the mills in the USA)
The History - VanGear UltraTech Universal Saw Arbor System
Specialized Engineering Expertise
• UltraTech released in 2000• Complete system with components precisely
engineered to work together
• Consists of specially designed• Mandrel• Arbor Sleeves• Saw Blades• Saw Centering Device
More Precise Engineering Means Less Deviation, and Higher Lumber Yield
Source: Riverside Forest Products
The History - VanGear and Involute Arbor System
Specialized Engineering Expertise
• UltraTech can save Hundreds of Thousands of dollars each year in maintenance costs by reducing downtime.
“Vancouver Gear Works UltraTech Universal Arbor stands out as a superior system… This new system is proven to be a huge success and is increasing profits in the incredibly competitive Canadian sawmill industry”
Dennis Reid, Chief Instructor, Saw Trades – BCIT
Why… Savings & Profits— Revolutionary Performance
VanGear’s Core Strength…Your Maximum Return On Investment
Savings, Profits and ROI
Revolutionary Performance
• Mills are faced with many problems:• Slow, costly saw and arbor
change-out times• Easily damaged, quick-wearing
saws and arbors• High saw deviation resulting in excessive
product waste
UltraTech is the solution to these problems
Scheduled Sleeve Replacing / Repositioning Time is Drastically Reduced
Source: Interfor / Hammond Cedar
“With the old solid arbor system it took two men four hours to position the arbor… With the UltraTech it now takes one man one hour to relocate the sleeves.”
Mike Pastorek, Head Saw Filer
This Means A Massive Reduction In Costs In Unexpected Mill Downtime
Source: Interfor / Hammond Cedar
What… Technical Innovations— Unparalleled Quality
Expertise that elevates UltraTech beyond its competitors
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Quality
• VanGear precisely engineers and machines all of the components of the UltraTech system including:• Mandrel• Arbor Sleeves• Saw Eyes• Saw Centering Device
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Quality
• This allows for:• Smoother operation / less vibration• Longer product life• Shorter maintenance times• Lower product replacement• Increased lumber yield
Components are readily available
Longer Life, More Savings
Source:Riverside Forest Products
“We are also anticipating a reduction of our annual saw usage by 30% as the sawing performance has increased because of the spoking action generated by the UltraTech arbor design.”
Ray Jackson, Head Saw Filer
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Quality
• How does VanGear and the UltraTech “STACK UP”
• With many of our customers ISO certified we have developed our own in-house QA/QC program that meets their requirements
• To assure quality products we utilize a state of the art CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine, with Gear Measuring Capabilities
• We adhere to a continuous improvement program that exceeds our customers highest standards
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Design
• Arbor sleeves are divided into sections• If one area of the arbor sleeve is worn down the
sleeve can be repositioned to establish a new saw running area
• When a sleeve has worn down only a small 5” section needs to be replaced
• Reduced sleeve consumption means lower replacement costs
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Quality• Our innovative UltraTech System is a high
quality product engineered to optimize both yield and performance
• Keyed sleeves are unbalanced and have a weak point causing them to distort out of round
• UltraTech splined sleeves are naturally balanced, stronger and maintain true roundness
Technical Innovations – Beyond the Competition
Unparalleled Quality
• Our UltraTech sleeves are made from high quality raw materials and are induction hardened to the maximum possible tooth depth, dramatically increasing sleeve durability and life
Where… Western Canada and Beyond— Global Reach
The Worldwide UltraTech Network
Where – The Worldwide UltraTech Network
Global Reach
• Since 1952 Vancouver Gear Works Ltd. has been making a name for itself around the world
• Our name is synonymous with
• Consistently providing on-time service
• Superior products which are the sum of all parts
• Industry-leading technical support that is second to none
Where – The Worldwide UltraTech Network
Global Reach
• The VanGear team is recognized as industry professionals and leaders in providing specialized machining services and real-time operating solutions• Canada
• United States
• European Union
• Pacific Rim
How… Conclusion
— Maximizing Return On Investment Take your operation to the next level
Conclusion – The Next Level
Return On Investment
• The UltraTech system will maximize ROI• Increase efficiency• Increase lumber yield• Increase component life• Minimize deviation• Minimize replacing and repositioning time / mill
downtime• Minimize material waste
Conclusion – The Next Level
Return On Your Investment
• “The success of the UltraTech Universal Arbor is proven in the form of higher fiber recovery, longer mandrel and sleeve life, fewer unscheduled saw changes…”
Dennis Reid Chief Instructor, Saw Trades – BCIT
• “FYI – I was a skeptic on this project but it has certainly paid off for us. Eleven weeks to date and we have seen 25% reduction in deviation and 60% in saw change downtime”
Bruce Luxmore Mill Manager, Riverside Forest Products
Conclusion – The Next Level
Return On Investment
• The UltraTech Arbor in conjunction with Simonds Saws will increase production and decrease deviation by optimizing both yield and performance
• Let us partner with you to provide the right tool for today's high-tech sawmills
THE ULTRATECH UNIVERSAL ARBOR SYSTEM —The Industry Recognized Benchmark
Maximizing Yield / Recovery and Mill profits by Streamlining Mill Performance
VanGear Manufactures
Arbor Sleeves
• Using the highest quality manufacturing materials available
• To exacting specifications,utilizing sophisticated, leading edge equipment
VanGear Manufactures
Aluminum and Steel Guides
• Manufactured utilizing the finest manufacturing materials and techniques
• Steel Guides are ruggedly constructed and long lasting
• Aluminum Guides are light weight and easy to handle