Log Motion Control
Optimizing Log Rotation
Turning a calculated optimization result into a measurable production outcome is one of the greatest challenges in industrial processing. Log Motion Control addresses exactly this challenge by continuously controlling the log rotation process in real time. After all, an optimization result only creates value when it is accurately transferred to the log itself.
Precision You Can Measure
Without active process control, log positioning is influenced by numerous factors. The result is a wide distribution around the target position, often shifted away from the calculated optimum, directly affecting recovery rates and product quality.
By continuously monitoring and correcting log position during operation, Log Motion Control measurably reduces process variation.
Deviations caused by mechanical influences, wear, and dynamic process conditions are automatically compensated.
The result is a narrower, more centered distribution, enabling higher timber recovery from the same raw material input.
The graphic illustrates the principle behind this control approach. Specific improvement potential can be evaluated together based on your plant configuration, timber assortment, and cutting program.
Real-Time Correction
Log Motion Control operates as a closed-loop control system.
It continuously detects, compares, and corrects.
Deviations are identified, compared with the calculated target value, and corrected immediately while the log remains in motion.
Benefits
Stable and repeatable log rotation
Simple retrofit integration into existing plants
Short payback period through increased recovery
Optimization, control systems, motion control, and service from a single source
Proven in Production
Log Motion Control was not developed for laboratory conditions.
It was designed for the realities of daily sawmill operations.
Since 2022, the system has proven itself in numerous sawmills and is now deployed worldwide — both as a modernization solution and as part of new installations.
One System.
One Responsibility.
Conventional market solutions are often modular and layered. Optimization, machine control, and motion control typically originate from different suppliers or operate as separate subsystems.
Every system boundary introduces potential sources of error through latency, protocol transitions, or differing control logic.
Log Motion Control is an integrated part of the LINCK system architecture.
Real-time response
End-to-end data consistency
One point of contact
In daily sawmill operations, these advantages make a measurable difference.
"Today we can proudly say that we have achieved a yield increase of 1.1% and the payback period is therefore less than one year."
Integration and Payback
Our experience shows that payback periods are short. The impact on timber recovery becomes effective from the very first day of production and accumulates with every log processed. We would be pleased to prepare a payback assessment based on your specific saw line.
