Wood and paper industry
Shunting Solutions for the Wood and Paper Industries
The wood and paper industries involve a variety of goods and operating conditions: roundwood, sawn timber, wood chips, pulp, and paper products each present their own challenges for transport and shunting. Dust, moisture, and changing weather conditions call for robust technology as well as precise, gentle handling of the railcars.
Designed for wood and paper
Vollert develops custom-designed shunting and loading solutions for branch and connecting rail lines—ranging from stationary shunting systems to shunting vehicles and flexible road-rail vehicles. The systems are tailored to the respective cargo, track conditions, and required traction forces, enabling reliable delivery and positioning of railcars at sawmills, paper mills, pulp mills, and loading stations.
In this way, Vollert combines robust shunting technology with efficient processes and a seamless flow of materials between production, storage, and the railroad.
Renewable
Wood and paper are vital because wood is a versatile, renewable raw material used in construction, furniture, packaging, energy, and chemical products, while paper is essential for communication, hygiene (diapers, tissues), and packaging; both products are important for the economy.
Shunting operations in an internal rail siding in the wood and paper industry present specific challenges.
Efficient shunting and loading
Different products have to be transported, including round timber, sawn timber, wood chips, pulp, and finished paper products. Each type of load requires special handling and storage conditions. Wood products are often bulky and voluminous, which places special demands on storage, transport, and shunting. This requires special wagons and shunting equipment.
Further challenges
Sensitivity of products: Wood and paper products can be sensitive to moisture and mechanical impact. Shunting must therefore be carried out carefully to avoid damage and loss of quality.
Dust generation: The processing and transport of wood and paper products can generate significant amounts of dust, which poses additional challenges for track maintenance and employee health.
Weather conditions: The wood and paper industry often operates outdoors or in open storage areas, which makes shunting difficult due to weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures. This requires appropriate precautions and equipment.
Environmental regulations: The wood and paper industry is subject to strict environmental regulations, particularly with regard to waste and emissions management. Shunting must be designed to comply with these regulations.
Fire hazard: Wood and paper are combustible materials, which increases the risk of fire. Strict fire safety measures and emergency plans must be in place to minimize the risk.
Efficient shunting and loading
As an innovator and leading technology partner, Vollert develops economical shunting systems for branch lines and connecting railways in the wood and paper industry. We combine passion and expertise with forward-looking ideas to make logistics processes in freight loading reliable and efficient.
You will not only receive our standard solution. We will also develop a shunting and loading concept tailored to your specific track conditions, type of goods, and required tractive force—from stationary shunting systems and shunting vehicles to efficient road-rail vehicles.
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