Scannable Lumber Chalk for Automated Sorting Systems
Scannable lumber chalk is specially formulated to be detected by optical scanning systems used in modern sawmills and log sorting facilities. These fluorescent chalk products allow automated grading and sorting equipment to read grade marks and sort lumber and logs without manual intervention, improving efficiency and throughput in sawmill operations. Available in UV-fluorescent formulas optimized for scanner detection systems.
Pair scannable chalk with standard lumber crayons and markers and Dixon or Markal products for a complete sawmill marking program. Browse our full marking products collection for all the identification tools used in forestry and lumber operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes lumber chalk scannable?
Scannable lumber chalk contains UV-fluorescent pigments that are highly reflective to optical scanning cameras used in automated sawmill grading and sorting lines, enabling machine-readable grade marks on lumber.
Can scannable chalk be used manually too?
Yes. Scannable lumber chalk works as a standard lumber marking crayon for manual grading and is simultaneously readable by automated scanning systems in integrated sawmill operations.
What colors of scannable chalk are available?
Scannable lumber chalk is typically available in fluorescent yellow and orange for maximum scanner detection. Contact us for specific color availability compatible with your mill scanning system.
