Lumber
Samuel Coding & Labeling Division has been deeply rooted in the forestry industry since our early beginnings in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
Over the years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner, providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the industry. Our largest core competencies are in the Lumber and Panel sectors, alongside other specialized areas within the broader forestry landscape. This expertise allows us to understand the evolving needs of our customers and provide high-quality, durable solutions that withstand the demands of the industry.
At Samuel Coding & Labeling Division, we offer unparalleled industry experience in integrated printing and labeling systems for the lumber and forestry sectors. Whether it's inkjet systems, barcode applicators, or custom-built equipment, we provide a wide range of rugged and reliable solutions. Our specialized software and hardware are designed to ensure accurate, durable, and legible marking that meets regulatory standards and streamlines operational processes. By combining advanced technology with industry-specific knowledge, we aim to help our customers improve efficiency, maintain product traceability, and ensure compliance with labeling requirements, ultimately contributing to smoother operations and enhanced business outcomes.
Automatic Package Tag Stapling
Fully automate tag stapling and configure it to your needs on lumber, panel or plywood. Numerous high-efficiency machines are available to meet your demands.
Features:
Fully automatic printing, placing and staple attachment of package tags.
Provides consistent and accurate label placement (both full and ½ packs)
Designed to accommodate recessed and extended boards, angled packs, slanted packs, and board spacing in drying applications. High speed application for label application in as little as 8 seconds.
Bar Coding And Scanning
Building fully automatic systems since 1990, Samuel’s bar code printing and scanning solutions offer the ability to print and apply labels, with unique information for each board, at over 200 boards per minute. Our non-contact application offers high label placement accuracy as well as secure label adhesion, with a confirmation of application and print details on each board.
Print and apply labels with unique bar coding or other information on each board.
Over 200 boards per minute.
Non-contact application.
High label placement accuracy.
Secure label adhesive.
Reports indicate label information and confirmation of application.
Ink Jet Grade Marking
With proven ink jet grade marking solutions on dimension mills, stud mills and panel mills, Samuel has been building fully automatic ink jet grade marking systems since 1990. Our capabilities allow us to print unique information on individual boards at over 300 boards per minute. Our capabilities also provide additional options such as: zero downtime printing, grade mark quality scanning systems, graders initials, time and date information, marketing information, unique board ID, and much more.
One colour printing or full colour printing.
Ability to print text, logos, counters and more with multiple number of fonts available.
Integrates easily on lumber production lines when a low cost solution is required.
Use of touch screen controllers and other options for ease-of-use.
Ink Jet Stencil System
Samuel’s non-contact ink jet stencil systems are the industry leaders, allowing mills to completely eliminate the use of stencils. Our application is absolutely clean with no overspray, no fumes, and no additional venting required. With Samuel solid state print heads, you can print any logo and text in up to three unique colours. Print variable information such as, time/date/shift, serialized numbering of packages, marketing information, number of pieces per package and more using this versatile system.
Mounts directly in production area and requires a minimum amount of staff training.
One color printing or full color printing.
Ability to print text, logos, counters and more with multiple number of fonts available.
Integrates easily on lumber production lines when a low cost stencil solution is required.
Range of resolution quality available to suit production needs.
Designed with no points of entry for dust or water.
Lumber Tracking With 2D Bar Codes
Fully automating tracking and labeling from the transfer deck to the completed package. This system integrates the Samuel grade mark system, Samuel vision system, and Samuel Automatic Package Tag staple system.
2D codes are applied to the boards ensuring that packages are accurately identified at the packaging station. The fully automated process of identifying the boards and printing and applying the package tags eliminates errors in package identification, transfers details to finished inventory, and provides consistent and accurate labeling of finished packages.