Jaymor Industries Ltd has been servicing the sawmilling community of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands for over 40 years. In 1966 Jack Moore set out to design a method for the sawmiller to accurately dimension timber to the saw, and in doing so he set the foundations for the electronic setworks systems of today.

Early systems were an electro-mechanical solution and proved to be very rugged - so much so that some systems were still in use as we entered the 21st century. Todays systems are largely microcontroller or PLC based, with powerful computing options available to provide remote access and data logging.

Jaymor Industries is proud of its sawmilling heritage and has been able to design control systems specifically for the local markets that they have serviced for so long. Sawmillers are able to be choose between common PLC systems or electronic systems designed specifically for their industry, safe in the knowledge that Jaymor's experience will ensure a great end result.

Jaymor Industries is able to design a control system custom made for the primary breakdown requirements of any mill. Whether the client requires a single axis system for a carriage, a twin axis carriage/slabber solution, or multi-axis log line controls, Jaymor is able to draw on its vast experience in sawmilling to tailor a control solution to suit.

Like many automation providers, Jaymor is able to build a system based on common industry PLC controllers and also expand on existing controls if appropriate to provide a satisfactory end solution.

Where Jaymor differs from most automation suppliers is with its ability to offer a custom made solution for the timber industry from electronic design through to system commissioning. As such the cost of many of the control components can be greatly reduced as they have been designed solely for the timber industry.

Our controllers are able to command the most common position actuators right out of the box, whether they be electric motor (via VSD), servo-hydraulic or simple 'bang-bang' control.

At the heart of most Jaymor electronic solutions is the MSR loop controller, able to command two axis of movement. If a more complicated system is required, these controllers can be networked to provide up to 16 axes of motion - all with the one identical controller card! The main advantage of this to the saw miller is that it greatly reduces the cost of carrying a spares package for the system. One spare MSR controller will provide cover for the entire primary breakdown system as well as the edger, resaw and breastbench elsewhere in the mill.

The more complicated primary breakdown systems can have a PC-based user display, offering detailed diagnostic information about the entire system, including the status of PLC inputs and outputs. Troubleshooting is greatly simplified with the aid of such information, resulting in less down time should a fault occur.

The PC-based systems also add the possibility of remote support. Provided a reliable internet connection is available to the system, Jaymor is able to log into the system and provide even greater support to the customer.

Jaymor has primary breakdown systems in place throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Please contact Jaymor for details of a MSR controller-based installation near you, or for more information on a system to suit the needs of your mill.


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Controls for breastbench and resaw applications can vary from very simple 'stand-alone' setworks systems, to more complicated control incorporating destination controls and various motor stop/start stations. In most situations Jaymor is able to provide a solution that is flexible, yet simple enough that the majority of installations are performed by the client.

The MiniMiser control panel provides the user with eight programmable size buttons over eight layers (allowing 64 storage locations in total). This system is ideally suited to simple single-axis applications. Bright LED displays inform the user of current position and stored size status.

The MiniMiser panel can be configured in the Jaymor workshop to suit many applications from a retro-fit onto existing hydraulics or electric control, to a full upgrade supplied tuned and ready to go with a Jaymor hydraulic solution.

The MaxiMiser control panel provides the user with an additional eight programmable size buttons, doubling the number of storage locations available to the user. While the MaxiMiser control box is pre-wired for twin axis control, it can easily be configured for single axis systems.

The MaxiMiser offers the client more flexibility than the MiniMiser, although both systems contain identical and interchangeable electronic components. The additional size buttons make the MaxiMiser suitable for twin saw resaw applications and some simpler edger systems.

These setworks controls are provided with hardwearing membrane panels to house all buttons and display windows. As the buttons on the panel are subject to the most wear and tear, the membrane face is easily replaced should damage occur.

All Jaymor control panels have well labelled diagnostic displays which are used to simplify the trouble shooting process, allowing Jaymor technicians to diagnose a fault over the phone.


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Jaymor is able to offer suitable solutions for a variety of board edger applications. From single axis to multiple moving saw and picker arrangements, Jaymor has implemented a range of systems and has many satisfied customers throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Simple one or two axis systems are often easily accommodated with the stand-alone MiniMiser and MaxiMiser systems, but when multi-axis control is required it is often necessary to custom build the operator consoles to incorporate the ancillary controls that are additional to the standard dimension control.

It is common for lasers to be used to the indicate saw position on the board, although this often adds complexity to the control system due to the need for position control on each laser line. As a cost effective alternative, Jaymor is able to offer Virtual Laser. This system overlays computer generated lines onto a live video image to indicate where the saws will be positioned on the board for the selected solution.

Virtual Laser has the additional benefit of reducing wear on the mechanical components of the edger system. The saws are only moved into position once the operator has decided upon a final solution, and not for every size selection they make when determining how the board is to be processed.

It is often recommended that multi-axis edger systems have a PC-based user display to aid with fault finding and to provide greater system information to the operator.


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Jaymor Industries Ltd can design and implement board sorting and data collection systems for both green and drymill applications. Automated data collection systems can provide valuable information about productivity and current stock levels, and can provide the user with 'up to the minute' results.

Board grading systems can be loaded from a worklist for the product, whcih enables the user to specify the number of peices, or total board-feet that will make up each packet. The number of packets is also specified so that customer orders can be filled in order of priority, with the most urgent packets being built first.

Board grader and data collection systems are typically designed and installed to each customers particular specifications. As each mill has slightly different requirements, Jaymor will work together with their clients to ensure a successful project.

These systems can also be used as the front end for a bin sorter application, integrating to an existing control system. Alternatively, Jaymor can supply a complete din sorter and data collection control system. Data collection systems are able to incorporate moisture value and grade inputs from either an operator or a stand alone auto-grader.

Processed boards can be automatically printed or labeled for downstream identification or destination as required.