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Carriages

Carriages

Carriages

Built for Precision, Stability, and Long-Term Performance

Carriages

HMC log carriages are engineered to deliver consistent accuracy, smooth operation, and rugged durability in demanding mill environments. Designed for small to mid-sized operations, our carriages combine heavy-duty construction with proven mechanical design—providing reliable performance, low maintenance, and long life.

Models

Technical Specifications

Specification
HMC AC40
HMC AC50
HMC AC60
Frame
4" square x 1/2" wall tube. Other sizes available.
6" x 4" x 1/2" wall tube. Other sizes available.
8" x 6" x 1/2" wall tube. Other sizes available.
Cross Members
4" channel, corner gusseted and braced
5" channel, corner gusseted and braced
7" channel, corner gusseted and braced
Axles
2-1/2" square with Timken tapered roller bearing
2-1/2" square with Timken tapered roller bearing; 3" square with Timken tapered roller bearing (optional)
3" square with Timken tapered roller bearing
Wheels
10" diameter on 1-1/2" hex guide track; 12" diameter on 1-1/2" hex guide track (optional)
12" diameter on 2" hex guide track; 14" diameter on 2" hex guide track (optional)
14" diameter on 2-1/2" hex guide track; 16" diameter on 2-1/2" hex guide track (optional)
Bunks
5" x 9.0# channel
6" x 16.3# ship and car channel
7" x 22.7# ship and car channel
Bunk Wearstrip
1/2" x 2-1/2"
5/8" x 3-1/2"
1" x 4-1/2"
Dog Opening
24-1/2" maximum, 3" minimum
28" maximum, 3-1/2" minimum
31-1/2" maximum, 3-1/2" minimum
Setshaft
1-15/16"
1-15/16"
2-3/16"
Bunk Roller Chain
#80 high tensile
#100 SU high tensile
#120 SU high tensile
Knee Opening
36" or 42"
42" (48" optional)
48" (54" optional)
Tapers
2 position (1" forward, 1-1/2" back); Optional: 0" - 5" variable air or hydraulic taper
2 position (1" forward, 1-1/2" back); Optional: 0" - 5" variable air or hydraulic taper
2 position (1" forward, 2" back); Optional: 0" - 5" variable air or hydraulic taper
Dogs, Two Position
5/8" IN position, 3-5/8" OUT position
5/8" IN position, 3-5/8" OUT position
5/8" IN position, 3-5/8" OUT position
Carriage Wheel Stance
45" (wider or narrower, optional)
54" (wider or narrower, optional)
60" (wider or narrower, optional)
Setworks Drive
5 HP electric AC, w/DC brake
5 HP electric AC, w/DC brake
5 HP electric AC, w/DC brake
Setworks
Mechanical Cam; Hydraulic linear positioning with or without scanning (optional)
Mechanical Cam; Hydraulic linear positioning with or without scanning (optional)
Mechanical Cam; Hydraulic linear positioning with or without scanning (optional)

Features

Customer Testimonial

HMC President, Peter Taylor meets with customers.
HMC Debarker in action

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