From sawmills and planing mills to advanced wood processing – today's wood industry demands high productivity, safety and sustainability. Processes must be efficient, machines reliable, and energy consumption low.
Today, large parts of the wood industry are automated, and SMC has extensive experience in sawmills and wood processing. As a global supplier of automation solutions for the wood industry, we offer components, systems, and expertise that strengthen production at every stage, from wood processing to board manufacturing and robot automation.
What does SMC offer in automation for the wood industry?
Together with the industry, we have developed products tailored for environments where high demands are placed on operational reliability and personnel safety. In addition, many of SMC's functional solutions and products are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Our solutions combine robust technology with smart features that improve machine safety, energy efficiency, and reliability in tough environments. With SMC, you get a partner who understands the industry and can help you create a more sustainable and competitive production.
- From sawmills to sophisticated furniture and plywood production, SMC offers one of the broadest portfolios of automation solutions tailored for the wood industry.
- Whether you manufacture furniture, plywood, or other wood-based products, SMC's innovative technology helps you achieve higher productivity, improved workplace safety, and a more sustainable operation.
- We have a large sales network and specialists who develop functional solutions and automation products for, for example, sawmills and robotic automation in the wood industry.
- We deliver stocked products within 48 hours with high delivery accuracy. As a global manufacturer, SMC can quickly provide products even in unforeseen events. Learn more about our BCP work.
Discover how our safety solutions and versatile automation components can support your company in meeting today's demands for quality, flexibility and environmental responsibility.
Machine safety for the woodworking industry – ISO-certified solutions
SMC offers a wide range of safety components and systems that meet the requirements of ISO 13849 for machine safety. Products that protect both operators and equipment in demanding environments such as sawmills and other wood processing, for example systems for safe air supply that monitor, control, and quickly shut off compressed air in the event of an emergency stop or operational disturbances.
Use our free software tool PneuSafe to easily select the right ISO 13849-compliant product solutions for your application. This saves time and ensures compliance with safety standards for sawmills and the wood industry. SMC offers solutions approved by the third-party provider TÜV, such as verified circuits, spare parts lists, and instructions for safety functions and applications.
SMC’s specialists can also assist with risk assessment and safety design – from individual components to complete automation systems. Read more about our Machine safety solutions.
Optimized design for reliable execution
In the wood industry equipment is exposed to dust, vibrations and temperature differences daily. Therefore, reliability is crucial. SMC's ISO-approved valves, cylinders and regulators are designed to withstand harsh industrial environments and minimize downtime.
It is crucial that machine components in sawmills are correctly dimensioned, from the master largest cylinder to the smallest coupling. For this purpose, SMC has a perfect tool, a software tailored to the industry at your disposal. With the help of our Model Selection Software, you can quickly choose the right product and sizing for your specific application – whether it concerns automated sorting in the sawmill or handling in the planing mill. This will undoubtedly facilitate your analysis. See our Engineering tools.
Pressure and flow optimization in wood processing
Saving energy is a central part of modern wood processing. SMC's energy-efficient solutions are based on proven technology and intelligent features that provide you with a more sustainable production, lower energy costs, and longer equipment lifespan. Read more about SMC's 4-bar factory.
Our tool, Energy Efficiency Software, is a useful tool for making you aware of the energy consumption of your pneumatic equipment and for encouraging you to optimize your air usage. This way, you can start reducing your costs while lowering your CO2 emissions. Read more about Energy Efficiency.
The tool helps you analyze air consumption, identify energy losses, and optimize your system – an easy way to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact in, for example, sawmills.
Connect to a wireless woodworking industry with SMC
Do you want to get rid of cables? With SMC's wireless automation solutions for sawmills and the woodworking industry, you not only avoid unnecessary cables in production. It's also an excellent idea if you want to save costs, installation time, and maintenance tasks.
Our integrated Wireless Fieldbus system makes installation easier, frees up space, and reduces the risk of cable breakage in moving parts – something that is particularly valuable in robot cells and automated transport solutions.
The wireless system provides flexible communication and fast signal transmission, which increases availability and reduces downtime throughout the production chain.
Contact us for solutions in the wood industry
Would you like to know how SMC can help you streamline your production in the wood industry? Our experts have extensive experience in automation for sawmills, planing mills and wood processing and will help you find the right solution. From energy-saving components to complete automation systems.
Do you have any questions or need guidance? Please contact me: Jerker Åstrand, Business Development Heavy Industry, SMC Nordics & Baltics, +46-(0)70 860 20 84, astrand.jerker@smc.com
