Oilgear has a long and successful relationship with the wood products industry as a supplier of systems, components and services. We provide electronic controls and hydraulic systems to create high performing board press plants for the production of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Particle Board, Medium Density Fiber Board (MDF) and Plywood.

We work closely with end users and industry leaders to insure that the systems we produce keep pace with material and process developments.

A wide variety of products are available from Oilgear. Hydraulic equipment includes pumps, prefill valves, manifolds and complete systems. Electronic controls can be supplied as retrofit components or completely assembled to include the main control enclosure, motor control center and multi-station operator interfaces. Oilgear's complete system approach means that the control and hydraulics are perfectly matched.

The goal in any upgrade project is to improve performance and reliability. Oilgear technical specialists will evaluate your current loader and press systems using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The data collected will be reviewed by our Applications and Sales engineers to generate a proposal for decreasing cycle time, eliminating shock and increasing productive up time. Preventative maintenance programs can be developed to insure optimum machine performance.

Oilgear can offer several standard system upgrades. Custom applications, developed to your specifications, can also be provided. Anything from a simple AC to DC conversion up to full plant-wide integration systems are available. The information listed below is a brief overview of some of the configurations. Each application is thoroughly reviewed to determine which features are required.

Replacement of existing obsolete PLC or Relay Logic System

• Offers all of the features of the programmable, profiled cycle.
• Logic control is incorporated into the new PLC.
• All of the press control is done from a single PLC.
• System maintenance and future upgrades are easier to do.
• May require rewiring some of the field devices.

Complete System Upgrades
All new control consoles and operator interface will be supplied. In many cases the new equipment will take up less room than the existing system. Each system will be reviewed to determine what equipment is required.

Hydraulic System Modifications

• Updated prefill valve operators.
• Replace fixed displacement pumps with variable volume pumps.
• Add additional pump capacity for increased speed.
• Evaluation and modification of existing circuit to eliminate hydraulic shock.

Additional System Features and Options

• All Oilgear equipment is built to withstand the shop environment.
• Full documentation provided with each system.
• A new control incorporates knowledge gained from many successful installations.
• Oilgear has automation engineering, electrical and hydraulic, and in-house production to provide a complete system designed to your requirements.
• An optional PC based operator interface offers expanded data gathering and report generation capability. Several networking configurations are also available.
• Optional modem for troubleshooting from a remote or off-site location.
• Oilgear application engineers can review the existing hydraulic system to determine if the performance and reliability can be improved.
• Worldwide support organization for startup and service assistance.