Board Scanners

Industry-Leading Optimisation for Maximum Yield

In a modern, high-volume sawmill, every millimetre of timber counts. Once your lumber is cleanly singulated and indexed, it passes through the critical data hub of the handling line: the Board Scanner. Pinnacle SA’s automated board scanning systems act as the digital brain of your wet lumber line, capturing precise geometric data in real time to make instantaneous, high-yield sorting and grading decisions.

To deliver world-class accuracy, Pinnacle Systems Automation partners with USNR, a global leader in sawmill technology and optimisation software. By integrating cutting-edge USNR technology into our robust mechanical frameworks, we provide African sawmills with an unbeatable combination: simple, solid, and affordable machinery enhanced by the world’s most advanced scanning intelligence.

Powered by USNR: Next-Generation Scanning Intelligence

Our partnership with USNR allows us to elevate standard scanning into a high-precision science. As boards pass through the scanning zone at high speeds, the integrated USNR sensors and optimisation software perform a comprehensive analysis of each piece:

Full 3D Geometric Profiling: The scanner instantly measures the exact thickness, width, and length of every board along its entire profile, detecting even the slightest dimensional variations.
Wane and Defect Detection: The system accurately maps wane, cracks, and twists, ensuring that lumber is categorised perfectly based on its true structural and visual value.
Instant Processing Decisions: Within milliseconds, the USNR optimisation software calculates the highest-value destination for each board, passing immediate sorting commands directly to your downstream Bin Sorter.

Key Features of Pinnacle SA Board Scanners

Seamless USNR Integration: Fully optimised with industry-proven software that takes the guesswork out of grading and material allocation.
Rugged, Mill-Proof Enclosures: Designed to operate flawlessly in the harsh, dusty, and high-moisture environments characteristic of green lumber mills.
High-Speed Data Capture: Engineered to match the pace of your fastest sawlines, scanning multiple boards per minute without missing a single data point.
User-Friendly Interface: Provides mill managers with detailed production reports, diagnostic data, and yield statistics to continuously monitor mill performance.

The Strategic Benefits

Maximised Timber Recovery: By identifying the absolute best use for every piece of green lumber, the scanner drastically reduces waste and ensures you extract the maximum financial value from your log inventory.
Elimination of Human Error: Manual grading is inherently subjective and prone to fatigue. Automated scanning provides absolute consistency, ensuring your customers receive a reliably graded product every time.
Streamlined Downstream Automation: Providing flawless, real-time data to your bin sorters and stackers eliminates processing bottlenecks and maximises total handling throughput.

Upgrade the Brain of Your Sawmill

Bring world-class USNR scanning precision to your production line. Invest in a simple, solid, and highly intelligent handling solution that directly boosts your bottom line.

Contact Pinnacle SA today to discuss your optimisation goals and receive a custom quote for our Board Scanner systems.