How Hydraulic Horizontal Sawmills Work

1. Log Loading:

  - The log is placed on a horizontal bed or carriage. Some sawmills come with automated log loading systems to make the process quicker and safer.

2. Hydraulic Feeding:

  - The hydraulic system moves the log through the saw. The log is moved back and forth or along a fixed path, depending on the system’s design. Hydraulic cylinders control the movement of the log carriage.

3. Saw Cutting:

  - As the log moves through the saw, the blade (often a band saw) slices through it. The operator can adjust the cutting thickness, as well as the depth of each cut.

4. Log Positioning and Adjustments:

  - The operator can adjust the position of the log or the height of the saw blade using hydraulic levers or automatic controls. This allows the sawmill to make cuts at different thicknesses or to remove unwanted portions of the log (such as bark or rough surfaces).

5. Debarking and Other Processing:

  - Some systems are equipped with additional tools like debarkers or edgers to remove the bark from the log