Lumber Unscrambler Systems
V-Pit Unscrambler
The V-Pit Unscrambler is the core of the unscrambler system—the point where chaos turns into control. The unscrambler uses inclined chain lugs and a proven V-pit design to regulate material flow, delivering consistent, single-file output to downstream equipment. This is a required system component, designed to set the standard for flow control throughout the unscrambler line.
Designed to eliminate manual intervention and reduce labor, the V-Pit Unscrambler replaces inconsistent hand feeding with reliable, automated flow. Its geometry naturally manages product variation, allowing material to settle, separate, and advance smoothly without constant operator involvement.
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machine details
3-Phase High Efficiency Helical Gearmotor
81X Heavy Mill Chain & H78 Welded Steel Sprockets
Heavy-Duty Chain Pusher Lugs
Heavy-Duty Modular Design
2" Drive Shaft
Four-Bolt Chain Idler Tensioners
V-Pit Board Guides
197" Long x 74" Wide x 49" Tall (20' Capacity Model)
Up to 24' (Smaller Capacities Available from 8' on up in 4' Increments)
Custom Data Collection Reports
Accessible via HMI or Email
Interfaces with Go Fast Machinery
Supports Custom Add-On E-Stops, Buttons & Sensors
Remote Access for Go Fast Engineering
Advanced Off-Site Diagnostics
Live Troubleshooting Screen in HMI
Displays Faults & Sensor States
Quick Diagnostic Access.
Board Counts
Machine Hours
Production Reports
3,000–7,000 Chain Lug Cycles Per Hour
Rotating Board Kick-Off Fingers
Catch Hooks for Doubled Boards
Thickness Limiter Bar
Seamless Conveyor Surface
Flat-Top Design Minimizes Angular Transitions
5-Strand 2060 Infeed
Evenly Spaced Cogs
UHMW Wear Strips
See-Through Guarding
Quick-Access Doors
Optional E-Stop Door Interlock
2HP Electric Motor
Welded Steel Frame
3/8" Thick Steel Plate Pit
3x2 Structural Steel Framing
1/4" Thick Steel Side Plates
Custom Frame Foot Risers (Increases Chain Infeed Height)
Additional Chain Strands & Custom Spacing (To Accommodate Varying Material Lengths)
Automatic Lumber Conveying (Utilizes a Sensor to Keep the V-Pit Unscrambler Full of Material)
Even-End Rollers
Trim Saw Auto Feeder
Dealer Deck Stop Lever
Package Deck Extension
1/3HP Electric Motor
Actuated Transition Plates
Toggle Switch to Air Cylinders
Dual 2060 Cogged Chain Strands
Seamless UHMW Transitions
Smooth Transfer to Board Stackers