unstacker

The lug links engage a layer of boards, sliding the entire layer vertically, and the boards, one at a time, fall over the top of the unstacker frame onto the inclined table, and from there onto conveyor chains from which they may be delivered to any point desired, depending upon the length and direction of the chain conveyor.

Seasoning of Wood

Here it is placed on the unstacker car which, by means of a tension device, holds the load of lumber tight against the vertical frame of the unstacker.

Seasoning of Wood

The frame of the unstacker is triangular and has a series of chains.

Seasoning of Wood

After leaving the dry kilns, the loaded car is transferred to the unstacker (see Fig. 47).

Seasoning of Wood