RTA Tie Grading Seminar To Be Held In Guthrie, Ky.

摘要

The Railway Tie Association will hold its 2017 Crosstie Grading Seminar July 31-Aug. 3 in the Guthrie, Ky., area. "This intensive learning experience appeals to both veterans of the wood tie industry as well as newcomers, and will cover a range of related topics such as basic nomenclature and structure of wood, how to identify the difference between softwood and hardwood and how to distinguish between the different species, and more." Seminar instructors will also teach attendees to spot defects that may limit tie life and will address manufacturing plant hygiene. "Students will learn what to do and not to do to ensure effective and efficient processing of wood ties. They will learn wood treatment practices and how a wood preservation facility works and hear the latest on material handling, material processing and grading, air drying techniques, wood treatment technology ."