Why SYNCRO-COIL® Conveyors with SYNCRO-CUSHION™ Coil Spring Drive Are the Smartest Investment for Wood Processing Operations
In the wood processing industry, equipment is the heartbeat of your operation. Every minute of uptime adds value, and every unexpected shutdown chips away at profitability. Your conveyor system can’t be the weak link when it comes to reliably moving bark, chips, sawdust, and biomass. That’s where General Kinematics’ SYNCRO-COIL® vibratory conveyors with the SYNCRO-CUSHION™ coil spring drive deliver unmatched performance.
Whether managing a high-volume mill or optimizing a biofuel plant, this engineered conveyor solution offers something that traditional designs can’t: durable, low-maintenance performance built for the long haul, with proven ROI to back it up.
Engineered to Outlast and Outperform
Wood processing environments are notoriously demanding. Between abrasive materials, fluctuating loads, and airborne particulates, conventional conveyor systems often fail prematurely or require constant maintenance. SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors are different. Built around rugged alloy coil springs and engineered for heavy-duty, 24/7 operation, these conveyors are designed to thrive where others falter.
The SYNCRO-CUSHION™ coil spring drive isolates the vibration from the motor, protecting components and structure from wear and fatigue. The result? A conveyor system that stays online longer and runs cleaner, with fewer interventions from your maintenance team.
Natural Frequency Design: Where Efficiency Meets Longevity
Operating at or near natural frequency, SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors require less horsepower to start and sustain motion. This dramatically reduces energy consumption, which is an often-overlooked cost driver in long-term equipment ownership. This can add up to substantial savings for facilities running multiple conveyors or operating under lean margins.
But the benefits go beyond utility bills. Because the system runs more efficiently, there’s less mechanical stress on the drive and supporting structure. Fewer breakdowns, lower operating costs, and longer component life. That’s value engineering in action.
Quiet Operation, Safer Environment
Traditional conveying systems, especially in older mills, often create high decibel levels, making maintaining a safe and comfortable work environment difficult. SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors are designed for smooth, quiet operation. Combined with balanced drive options that reduce transmitted vibration, your plant is more efficient, safer, and more compliant with occupational health standards.
Total Customization to Match Your Process
No two wood processing facilities are the same, and that’s precisely why we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. GK’s SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors are built to specification: you choose the width, length, trough configuration, and elevation to match your existing process flow.
Need to handle bark and chips simultaneously with different flow rates? Want to integrate sorting or screening into your conveying line? Our application engineers work directly with your team to configure a system that enhances throughput without compromising reliability.
Built to Minimize Structural Fatigue
Vibration doesn’t just wear out equipment; it wears out buildings. Unbalanced or poorly engineered conveyors transmit significant forces into facility structures, leading to cracks, instability, and unplanned capital repairs.
SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors with counterbalanced or isolated designs minimize this structural impact, reducing the risk and the long-term cost of building fatigue. That’s critical for legacy mills or high-rise material handling facilities where structural integrity is non-negotiable.
Proven Results in the Field
Top-tier wood processing companies that demand the best throughput, reliability, and total cost of ownership choose General Kinematics. Our systems are already at work in some of the most demanding environments in North America, including biomass power plants, composite board manufacturers, and high-capacity lumber mills.
For example, Sierra Pacific Industries selected SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors to move wood chips across multiple lines with zero unscheduled downtime over multi-year spans. That kind of performance isn’t a selling point—it’s a standard we hold ourselves to.
The Bottom Line: Performance That Pays for Itself
Choosing a conveyor isn’t about the upfront cost. It’s about how long it lasts, how little it costs, and how much value it delivers per hour of operation. SYNCRO-COIL® conveyors with SYNCRO-CUSHION™ coil spring drives deliver on every front: engineered longevity, lower maintenance, energy efficiency, and customizable design flexibility.
If you’re evaluating your conveyor system for replacement, expansion, or modernization, it’s time to talk to General Kinematics. Our systems don’t just move material—they move your operation forward.
