Requirements
The French timber company Lesbats Scieries d’Aquitaine wants to optimize its material logistics by efficiently managing two material cycles.
The integration of new systems into an existing production environment often brings challenges - especially at the interfaces to already installed machines. At Lesbats, the task was to smoothly connect the Vecoplan technology with the existing feed hoppers, the pre-grinding system and the boiler.
The integration into the existing system went smoothly.
Solution
The company uses four Vecoplan Toploader systems – an automated storage and conveyor system specially designed for bulk materials. In addition to its
function as a storage box, the system works as a 24/7-material reception and also as automated discharge point.
That means at Lesbats, the four Toploaders play a central role in production: they control two material cycles that are essential for the smooth operation of the plant.
Part of the material stored in the Toploaders consists of shredded bark, which is transported directly into a combustion chamber.
Then, the processed material is fed into a rotary dryer, where it is prepared to the optimal moisture content for pellet production. Through this precisely controlled conveying, Lesbats is able to optimize the use of resources and maintain production without interruption.
Result
"Above all, the Vecoplan Toploader impressed us with its user-friendliness and reliability. The controls are intuitive, operation is fully automatic and we hardly ever need to intervene manually. This not only saves time, it also keeps our production running smoothly,” explains Florence Zarfdjian, head of development at Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine.
The Toploader, on the other hand, works on flat surfaces, so it can be integrated into existing systems flexibly. There is no need of complicated foundation works. This reduces the space required and simplifies maintenance.
Thanks to the efficient storage and conveyor technology, waste wood is used optimallythroughout, energy generation and pellet production run smoothly, and the company can
use its resources even more efficiently.
Impressions
Sustainable efficiency in wood processing
By investing in the Toploader VTL from Vecoplan, Lesbats has installed a state-of-the-art and sustainable solution for its material logistics. As a practical 3-in-1 system, the Toploader fulfills all requirements for economical material logistics: whether as a truck receiving station, storage box or for automated boiler feeding.
