Cutting wood with water
	Cutting wood with water Water hydraulics instead of oil hydraulics Wood-cutting machines are used to cut firewood in agriculture and forestry, but also in private households. Each such machine contains several litres of hydraulic oil. Jolts during transport, improper operation or inadequate maintenance of the machines can cause hydraulic oil to leak into the environment. The threat to soil and water is particularly great when the machines are used in forestry, agriculture and private gardens. A new type of wood-cutting machine runs on water hydraulics instead of oil hydraulics. The cost savings achieved through the omission of oil-hydraulic components allow the use of splitters (riving knives) made of particularly high-grade steel, which significantly increases performance. The water-hydraulic cutting machine is driven by a standard commercial high-pressure cleaner. The performance of the water-hydraulic wood-cutter is higher, while acquisition and running costs are lower. Another advantage is that no working materials are used that are hazardous to the environment or health. Read more... Factor-four effects Increases performance Reduces pollution Avoids critical waste Reduces energy consumption Reduces costs Reduces use of raw materials Long life Easy to operate Improves work safety and health protection Easy to repair Expert advice For questions on FACTOR FOUR Dr. Raimund Bleischwitz Tel. +49-(0)202-2492-256 raimund.bleischwitz@wupperinst.org Wood-cutting machine with water hydraulics (Source: Starfort)
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