Machine and Special of the Month: Slat Tables!
These heavy built Slat Tables are made to take a pounding! When put behind a Scragg, you’re able to easily separate the strips and the slabs for further processing, which works great in conjunction with our Slab Recovery System. We make these Slat Tables with slats built in increments of 2’, so you can have […]
Slat Table Maintenance
These Slat Tables are easy to maintain and last a long time. A slat table consists of a base frame, sprockets, shafts, bearings, motor, gear reducer, slats, chain, UHMW wear strips, and hardware. But there’s some tricks of the trade to make them work as well as they do. A few maintenance tips: If the […]
Out and About
Richmond Expo Argh Matey! We have a pirate in our midst these days. Robert Cooper has many names, such as Good Job Bob (which you will find on all his handcrafted wood project) and now his newest one is Captain Bob (first mate is Captain Morgan) . Robert and I had a great time seeing […]
What We’re Shipping
We are still working on the Post and Pole Mill so we recently shipped out a trough and the single chop saw that will be used to cut poles.
What’s New?!
Cooper Machine is excited to test our first Five Saw Chop Saw with Allen Bradley Servo Cylinders that will move the saws for 6’- 10’ lengths between each log depending on the size you want to cut. With a six groove belt drive, gravity hold-downs and smooth movement on the shaft this will be one […]
TIPS and TIDBITS: Keeping Your Equipment Running: Grease
Grease is the lifeline of machines. It is vital that the product owner takes time to handle this matter. This is one of those things that helps to make our equipment last. With today’s tools such as a cordless grease gun, the time it takes to spend on greasing bearings has drastically changed for the better. […]
What We’re Shipping
We are on a roll here lately! Shipping out a new husk frame for one of our good customers to keep their existing Overhead Scragg cutting some good wood! Give us a call at 478-252-5885 if your Scragg needs a little TLC. We do all kinds of repairs and upgrades for Cooper equipment.
March Employee of the Month
We want to congratulate Ms. Dale Argoe, who is our February Employee of the Month! Dale is our Office Manager and has been a part of the Cooper Machine family for 30 years. She is usually the friendly voice on the other side of the phone, when our new Administrative Assistant Bre isn’t answering. Ms. […]
Equipment Spotlight: MIT Pallet Block Cutter
Cooper Machine represents MIT and they make a great Block Cutter to make the blocks used in block pallets. This machine has 10 clamping stations where the operator feeds the cants to produce around 90 blocks per minute. A belt conveyor takes the blocks away from the machine. We have an order for a block […]
Out and About
Daniel was the big winner for Largest Fish at the AHMI meeting in February. If you ever need a fishing buddy, he’s your guy! Frances recently got back from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association 2024 Annual Leadership Conference and Expo held at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. What a […]
