COMPRESSED AIR DISTRIBUTION AND AUTOMATION OF THE WOOD FASTENER OF THE LOG DOOR CAR OF A SAWMILL IN ITAMARANDIBA – MG

Abstract

Due to the growing number of areas destined for reforestation and the demand for sawn wood, companies that provide this type of service need to improve production processes. The automation of the log carriage can influence the reduction of the time it takes to fix the wood to be sawn, increasing productivity. In addition, the pneumatic equipment used in the manufacturing processes will have greater robustness and useful life. Thus, the present work aims to distribute the compressed air and automate the wood fixer of the log door car of a sawmill, located in the city of Itamarandiba-MG. A layout of the company was made to demonstrate where the compressed air will be used and the path of the air through the company. To carry out this project, information obtained from the literature and data collected within the sawmill were used. Calculations were carried out using manuals and catalogs of equipment manufacturers for the dimensioning of the distribution lines, feed, compressor, actuators and reservoir volume. With this, the well-sized compressed air system will be able to meet the needs of the company's equipment, making the enterprise more profitable and competitive.