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-LOADER
The K-loader was conceived, developed and built by
Container Stuffers Limited (CSL) LLC, whose key personnel
have over 75 years combined experience in serving the needs
of the Forest Products industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Among the company’s larger customers are Simpson Timber,
Hampton Lumber and the Weyerhaeuser Company. CSL has
installed, serviced and maintained the full range of machinery
and equipment associated with the mechanized processing of
lumber products found in any typical sawmill; sometimes this
has involved modifications to original machinery and equipment
design. On other occasions, CSL has designed, fabricated and
installed machinery and equipment to meet a customer’s
special requirements. With this experience the company has
built an enviable reputation for taking on a wide range of
projects that were completed on time with the highest quality
and customer satisfaction through innovative thinking and work
applications.
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The Future of Log Stuffin’
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A Revolutionary Idea Is Born for
Loading Logs for Export
How the K-Loader Changes the Game
The K-Loader Cycle
It’s designed specifically to load logs into containers
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It includes a built-in scale, thereby saving time and
increasing output
While working on an unrelated project for a customer that was in the business
of exporting logs in containers, the CSL principals noted awkward and labor
intensive process being employed to load logs into a 40’ container using a
knuckle boom loader—currently the most widely used method. They noted the
average time taken to load a 40’ container was not less than 20 minutes. Moreover, because the knuckle boom loader was not specifically designed for this
application it is subjected to heavier than usual wear caused by the stresses of
manipulating single logs into the container. Additionally, one in ten containers
suffers significant collateral damage caused either by inexperienced equipment
operators using equipment never specifically designed for this application, or
the sheer brute force inherent with shoveling massive logs into the containers.
The CSL principals thought, “there’s got to be a better, smarter way to load those
containers!” They put their collective minds together and began designing what
they called the “K-Loader”.
It can transfer an entire truckload of logs
(55,000 lbs. gross) into a container in 10 minutes
(full cycle), 4 minutes just for load transfer
It will eliminate collateral damage to the container
Its rugged design for this application will reduce
maintenance requirements
It can maintain or increase container output
but reduce costs by 50%
Revolutionary Ruggedness.
Revolutionary Speed.
Revolutionary Power.
All combined to provide revolutionary cost
savings. The K-Loader transfers an entire truckload of logs into a 40’ container in one smoothly
controlled cycle taking 4 minutes. The design of
the log load pocket eliminates damage to the side
walls of the container. Damage to the container
back wall is eliminated by the programmable load
limit switch.
Revolutionary Ruggedness: the platform chassis
rests on two I beams and is of ¾” A36 mild steel
throughout. The log pocket posts and retaining
walls are fabricated with tubular steel reinforced
½” A36 plate. The push plate is built from 1” mild
steel plate reinforced by a tubular steel frame.
This rugged construction when combined with the
simple design, results in significantly reduced
main-tenance.
Revolutionary Speed: the transfer feed speed is
infinitely variable up to 10’ per minute, and this is
for the entire load.
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Revolutionary Power: The gearbox and chain
drive mechanism are rated for 100,000 torque
pounds. No special operator training or experience
is required.
Load logs into load pocket
Check scale weight (98% accuracy)
Back up, align and secure container using docking clamps
Adjust K-Loader Deck to match container using hydraulic control
Engage load transfer system and adjust speed as necessary
When load has been transferred, withdraw load transfer system
As the load transfer system is withdrawn, the deck scrapers
clear the load pocket for the next load
• Release docking clamps, pull truck forward and close doors
K-Loader Data
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Length: 60 feet
Width: 10 feet
Weight: 80,000 lbs.
Power Requirements: 480 volts, 3 phase, 100 amp.
Removable axle system
Optional on-board diesel hydraulic power plant
K-Loader Operator Station Controls
For safety and flexibility reasons the
K-Loader is controlled from a remote
station. The controls are simple and
designed for ease of real world use.
No special operator training or
experience is required.
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Power
Feed Speed
Forward/ Reverse
Jog/Manual
Scale Weight
Deck Elevation & Pitch Controls
Trailer Docking Clamp Controls