Installation Boosts Mill Efficiency

Windemuller worked with the client and the general contractor to put together a schedule that would work for all parties. Our teams did as much pre-work as possible, installing cable trays and pulling wire in a new 4160V motor control center (MCC) room. All this pre-work occurred while the existing MCCs were up and running and OSB production was in full swing. Once the eight-week shutdown period began, our crews were ready to uninstall the existing dryer equipment, bring in the new dryers, and hook them up to the cabling and wiring we’d already prepared.

Windemuller also strategized ways to dry test the new systems without running product through them. We paid close attention to each piece of equipment to ensure that it was fully operational and would work smoothly once the press was in place. Our role in the commissioning and testing process, as well as in the installation, allowed us to promptly troubleshoot any issues. Our constant on-the-ground presence made us agile, which in turn helped our team guarantee full customer satisfaction at the end of the project.

Weyerhaeuser prides itself on manufacturing high quality OSB boards, known for their flatness, stability, and ease of installation. Weyerhaeuser OSB doesn’t warp, buckle, or sag, hence its popularity as a load-bearing component in many construction jobs. Windemuller needed to be cognizant of this impressive reputation. We had to make sure we were providing a solution worthy of Weyerhaeuser’s brand. At the end of the day, the new dryer and press system we installed allow Weyerhaeuser to dry more flakes in less time, thereby expanding the amount of OSB the Grayling mill can produce on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. We are proud to say that our installation will deliver these capacity boosts without sacrificing the high standards and extreme quality control that has always defined this side of the Weyerhaeuser business.