THE STRONG, RIGID, AND VERSATILE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

LVL

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product used in a diverse range of building and bridge construction applications. 

LVL beams, columns and panels have become established as essential components in modern timber construction due to their numerous advantages, versatility and proven structural performance. LVL is also used in smaller structural applications like furniture, doors and windows. 

Stable and straight

LVL is protected from shrinkage and swelling, which makes it dimensionally stable and accurate.

Durable

LVL is a dependable choice in structural design because of its durability.

Great strength-to-weight ratio

LVL has no sizeable defects, which makes its strength-to-weight ratio extremely high.

Applications beyond imagination

LVL in use

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Get to know LVL

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product used in a diverse range of construction applications. LVL beams, columns, and panels have become established as essential components in modern timber construction due to their numerous advantages, versatility, and proven structural performance.

Building future with LVL

What's driving the move to use more and more engineered wood, such as LVL, in buildings? Most building professionals involved in this movement, are driven by the need to find safe, carbon-neutral, and sustainable alternatives to steel, brick, and concrete. LVL allows designers to achieve both of these objectives: higher density at an efficient cost and a smaller carbon footprint for their projects.

Raute powers success for LVL manufacturers

Engineered wood products are opening up new market opportunities. Seizing them requires agility as well as the right technology. Meet Global LVL, a manufacturer that's already leading the way in meeting builders' evolving markets.

How LVL is made?

 

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RAUTE LVL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Raute develops a complete range of machinery, systems, and technology to produce engineered wood. From sawn timber to LVL, we have the production lines for every need, regardless of how big or small your veneer production needs are. We have developed our product line series to ensure you can find a solution that perfectly suits your capacity expectations, budget, and expertise. LVL procedures are highly analyzed to make your LVL as dense and sturdy as possible. Regarding veneer processes, Raute aims for highly energy-efficient productivity and accuracy. Take a look at our production line yourself!

Complete mill supplier

We have the machinery for every production phase. Raute provides you the whole package – machinery, software, training, and partnership.

Experienced partner
More than 50% of all structural LVL is produced using Raute’s machinery. We have made ca. 40 LVL line deliveries around the world.
Efficiency and accuracy
We provide several gluing methods according to your needs, and our analyzers guarantee  the strength of the veneer – always in an energy-efficient manner.
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Complete LVL Mill

GREAT QUALITY LVL REQUIRES HIGH-END MACHINERY

R7-Series LVL Technology

To manufacture high-quality LVL efficiently, you need to have the right equipment and optimized process. To get the complete LVL production from veneer to LVL, Raute offers two R7-Series lines: The LVL Lay-up and Pressing Line R7 and LVL Billet Handling Line R7.

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Versatile LVL Manufacturing

THE STANDARDIZED SOLUTION FOR LVL PRODUCTION

R5-Series LVL Technology

This solution is perfect for plywood producers seeking a new way to increase profit or for the producers who are planning on entering the LVL market. With the R5-Series you can produce a wide enough product repertoire that the common markets need. The lines have been designed with standardized components, so the price tag is smaller, the delivery and commission time is short, and it is easy to operate. Yet, the high quality of the end-product meets the market demand.

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Introduction to Raute R5 Series LVL Technology

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Raute LVL production technology

Laminated veneer lumber, LVL, is made as a continuous billet of glued thin veneer sheets. The timber is processed in many ways before it becomes the strong and durable wood product that it is known for. At Raute, we are a complete mill supplier, and you can find your production technology, training, and partnership in one go.

Raute R7-Series LVL Production

To manufacture high-quality LVL efficiently, you need to have the right equipment and optimized process. To get the complete LVL production from veneer to LVL, Raute offers two R7 Series lines: The LVL Lay-up and Pressing Line R7 and LVL Billet Handling Line R7.

Raute R5-Series LVL Technology

We have answered the increasing demand for production profit optimization globally with a standardized easy-start solution for basic LVL production – The LVL Layup and Pressing Line R5 and the LVL Billet Handling Line R5.

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