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100% Eucalyptus Plywood Production Line

This production line is a fully automated plywood manufacturing solution specifically designed for the efficient processing of eucalyptus logs. Eucalyptus wood, with its long fibers and high density, presents unique challenges that require specialized machinery. Our line integrates a dedicated eucalyptus peeling lathe, a high-intensity drying system, and precise layup and hot pressing equipment tailored to the characteristics of eucalyptus. This ensures the full advantages of the wood are utilized to produce high-quality, full eucalyptus plywood with stable structure, high strength, and a smooth surface. With a high degree of automation from log feeding to finished product packaging, the line drastically reduces manual intervention, significantly boosting production efficiency and product consistency. It is the ideal choice for investors looking to establish a modern eucalyptus plywood factory.
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100% Eucalyptus Plywood Production Line


桉木 Eucalyptus

1. Characteristics of Eucalyptus:

  Fast Growth: One of the fastest-growing tree species in the world with a short rotation period.

  Long Fibers: The wood has long and tightly packed fibers, giving it good strength and toughness.

  High Density: It is a medium to high-density wood with a hard texture.

  Straight Grain: The grain is generally straight, making it easy to process and peel.

  Distinct Heartwood: The heartwood is typically light brown to reddish-brown, with lighter-colored sapwood.



2. Main Origins:

Eucalyptus is native to Australia and surrounding islands in Indonesia but has been widely introduced to many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Major commercial origins include:

  Brazil: One of the world's largest growers and exporters of eucalyptus;India;China (mainly in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan);Vietnam;Thailand;South Africa.


3. Advantages as a Raw Material:

  High Sustainability: Its rapid growth makes it a highly renewable and sustainable timber resource.

  Cost-Effectiveness: Large yield and stable supply often make it more competitive in price than other hardwoods.

  Strong Adaptability: Can adapt to various soil and climate conditions, suitable for large-scale plantations.

  Good Processability: Although hard, it is suitable for peeling, drying, and gluing.


4. Characteristics of Eucalyptus Plywood:

  High Strength: Benefiting from the long and strong fibers, eucalyptus plywood has high bending strength, impact resistance, and nail-holding power.

  High Density & Abrasion Resistance: Harder and more resistant to wear and impact than poplar plywood.

  Good Moisture Resistance: Typically has good resistance to moisture, suitable for indoor and outdoor use (with proper treatment).

  Uniform Appearance: relatively uniform grain provides a good finishing surface.


Production Process  


The process for a full eucalyptus line is similar to a standard plywood line, but the equipment must be specially designed and reinforced to handle the hardness and long fibers of eucalyptus.

1.  Log Handling: Eucalyptus logs → Debarker → Crosscut Saw → Log segments.

2.  Thermal Treatment: Log segments enter a Hot Water Pond or Steaming Vat for softening to facilitate peeling.

3.  Veneer Preparation: Softened log segments → (Dedicated) Eucalyptus Peeling Lathe → Wet veneer.

4.  Veneer Drying & Processing: Wet veneer → (High-Intensity) Veneer Dryer → Dry veneer → Vision Inspection System → Automatic Patching Machine / Splicer.

5.  Gluing & Layup: Dry veneer → Automatic Glue Spreader → Glued veneer → Fully Automatic Layup Machine → Mat.

6.  Pre-pressing & Hot Pressing: Mat → Cold Pre-press → (Reinforced) Hot Press → Rough panel.

7.  Finishing: Rough panel → Sander → Panel Saw (Trimmer) → Finished panel → Automatic Grading & Packaging System.


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Equipment  


I. Log Processing Section

1. Hydraulic Log Loader: 15-ton capacity, equipped with hydraulic grab and rotation mechanism

2. Ring Debarker: Handles diameters 200-800mm, capacity 30-50 logs/hour

3. Fixed-length Cross-cut Saw: CNC controlled, cutting accuracy ±1mm, capacity 60 segments/hour


wood debarking

Debarker

China Minghung Wood Logs Timber Cutting Machine

Sawmill


II. Log Thermal Treatment System

1. Steam Heating Tank: Operating temperature 90-100℃, capacity 20m³, 150mm insulation

2. Hot Water Soaking Pond: 304 stainless steel, automatic temperature control

3. Chain Conveyor System: Heat-resistant chain, adjustable speed 0.1-0.5m/s


III. Veneer Preparation Section

1. Dedicated Eucalyptus Peeling Lathe:

   Main motor power 90kW

   Max. peeling diameter 800mm

   Min. peeling length 600mm

   Thickness accuracy ±0.05mm

   CNC servo system control


MINGHUNG Veneer lathe (52)


2. Veneer Clipper:

   Hydraulic drive

   Cutting accuracy ±0.5mm

   Capacity 1200 sheets/hour


IV. Veneer Drying System

1. 10-layer Mesh Belt Dryer:

   Drying temperature 120-180℃ adjustable

   Belt speed 0.5-5m/min

   Final moisture content 8±2%

   Heat source: steam or thermal oil


Secadora


2. Moisture Monitoring System:

   Online real-time monitoring

   Multi-point temperature control

   Automatic adjustment system


V. Veneer Processing Equipment

1. Vision Inspection & Sorting System:

   20MP industrial camera

   AI defect recognition algorithm

   Sorting accuracy 99.5%

2. Automatic Patching Machine:

   Patching speed 3 seconds/hole

   Patch matching degree >95%

3. High-frequency Splicer:

   Splicing speed 15-20m/min

   Splicing strength ≥ wood itself


VI. Gluing & Layup System

1. Four-roll Glue Spreader:

   Spread amount 80-300g/m² adjustable

   Roller speed 10-30m/min

   Automatic glue viscosity compensation


MINGHUNG glue machine for plywood


2. Fully Automatic Layup Machine:

   Robot positioning accuracy ±0.5mm

   Layup speed 30-40 seconds/sheet

   Automatic centering system


VII. Pressing System

1. Cold Pre-press:

   Pressure 200 tons

   Holding time 5-15 minutes

   Automatic feeding/discharging

2. Hot Press:

   Total pressure 2500 tons

   Hot plate size 1450x2850mm

   Working temperature 140-180℃

   Hydraulic proportional control


China MINGHUNG Plywood cold press

pre press

15 opening 20 opening hot press for making plywood

hot press


VIII. Finishing Equipment

1. Double-sided Calibrating Sander:

   Sanding amount 0.1-2mm adjustable

   Processing accuracy ±0.1mm

   Capacity 20 sheets/hour

2. Panel Saw Trimmer:

   Cutting accuracy ±0.2mm

   Automatic dust removal

   Waste recycling device


plywood sawing line

trimming saw machine

Sanding Machine For Plywood

sanding machine


IX. Automation Control System

1. Central Control Room:

   PLC + industrial computer control

   Touchscreen HMI

   Real-time production monitoring

   Fault diagnosis system

2. Material Handling System:

   RGV track vehicles

   Belt conveyors

   Vacuum cup handlers


Production Line Features Summary  


Equipment reinforced for eucalyptus characteristics

Over 90% automation level

Intelligent production management system

Energy-saving and eco-friendly design

Modular design for easy maintenance


Application Scenarios of Eucalyptus Plywood  


Thanks to its high strength, high density, good durability, and relatively economical price, eucalyptus plywood has become an extremely versatile engineered wood product. Its applications span multiple fields, from interior decoration to heavy-duty structures.

1. Construction & Structural

  Concrete Formwork: This is the most important and common application. Its high strength, abrasion resistance, and excellent film adhesion allow it to withstand the weight of concrete and construction wear, enabling multiple reuses. It is an ideal material for formwork in high-rise buildings, bridges, piers, and other projects.

  Sheathing: Used as substrate for roofs, walls, and floors, providing a solid base structure.

  I-Joist Webs: Used as webs in prefabricated wooden I-joists, offering excellent load-bearing performance.

  Scaffold Sheathing: Used as temporary fencing and platform decking on construction scaffolds.

2. Furniture Manufacturing

 Panel Furniture Frames: Widely used for internal frames and back panels of sofas, beds, wardrobes, cabinets, etc., providing robust support structures.

  Drawer Bottoms and Cases: Its good bending resistance makes it a premium material for drawer bottoms and various cases.

  Outdoor Furniture: When specially treated for anticorrosion (e.g., CCA, ACQ), it can be used to manufacture outdoor wooden furniture with good weather resistance.

3. Interior Decoration & Renovation

  Wall and Ceiling Linings: Provides a flat substrate for walls and ceilings, facilitating the installation of decorative panels, wallpaper, or paint.

 Floor Underlayment: Serves as an underlayment for solid wood or composite floors, ensuring a level and sturdy surface.

  Partitions and Display Cases: Used for partition walls and display cases in shops, offices, and exhibition halls.

4. Packaging & Transportation

 Heavy-Duty Packaging Cases: Its high strength and impact resistance make it highly suitable for manufacturing packaging cases and pallets for heavy products like export equipment, machinery, and automotive parts.

  Container Flooring: A common material for manufacturing wooden floors in freight containers, which must meet extremely high strength and durability requirements.

  Shelving and Dunnage: Used in warehouses and logistics centers for storage shelves and dunnage.

5. Vehicle & Shipbuilding

  Truck, Van Trailer Flooring and Sidewalls: Used for interior flooring and wall panels in trucks, trailers, and railway freight cars, offering wear resistance and good load-bearing capacity.

  RV and Container Interiors: Used for furniture and partitions inside recreational vehicles (RVs).

  Boat Interiors: Can be used for interior fit-outs in yachts and boats, such as bulkheads and furniture (often requiring marine-grade standards).


With its exceptional cost-performance ratio, eucalyptus plywood has successfully replaced some poplar and pine plywood in applications requiring higher strength. It has also entered some markets traditionally dominated by more expensive hardwood plywoods, becoming a crucial material in the global wood processing industry.



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