Limab

Product

LMS6048

LMS6048 length gauge LMS6045 length gauge mounted on transverse conveyor

Overview

The LMS6048 or “LIMAB length gauge” has over the past 20 years with over 800 installations become the industry standard for measuring board lengths in sawmills. It is a non contact device that is easily fitted to any tranverse conveyor.

Quick spec

Measuring range

Stand off

Resolution

Repeatability

4800 mm

850 mm

1 mm

± 1.5 mm 2σ

Operating principle

The gauge uses the principle of optical triangulation and incorporates LIMAB’s patented HeightVisionTM which ensures that the laser detects the end of the board even if it is twisted or bowed.

Applications

  • Length measurement of timber travelling on transverse conveyors
  • Length measurement of complete board layers in stacking plants
  • Length sorting of sawn timber