System 1: ARGUS Log Fill Optimizer (LFO)
ARGUS LFO is a vision system that scans the log fill level at the strander infeed, measuring the amount of wood the strander consumes in real-time. OSB mills can now modify their infeed for higher fill rates, increased throughput, and improved operational efficiency.
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System 2: ARGUS Condition Monitoring & Intelligence (CMI)
ARGUS CMI combines existing Strander PLC tags with a series of condition monitoring sensors that have been installed across all strander components and assemblies, to collect and analyze data-driven insight about how the strander is operating in real-time. OSB mills can now identify bottlenecks at the strander and detect equipment anomalies in real-time, and take immediate action to avoid unexpected downtime.
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System 3: ARGUS Fines Measurement System (FMS)
ARGUS FMS is a vision system that continuously scans the strander outfeed conveyor to provide real-time fines percentages for every cutting pass. By automating the strand sampling process in real-time, this removes the variability and bias associated with inconsistent and infrequent strand collection procedures currently done by hand. With access to a far greater number of accurate strand samples, OSB producers can now make more informed process improvement decisions in real-time.
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Improved Decision Making:
Increase visibility and transparency across your entire stranding operation.
Maximize maintenance scheduling to avoid unexpected downtime.
Prevent critical parts failure with ability to detect warnings and isolate issues.
Monitor operator skill levels to identify which employees need further training.
Improve targeting and forecasting with less variability and minimal downgrade.
Optimize productivity and efficiency to yield quality strands at high throughput.
