How TECH Dry Kilns Conquered the Russian Climate for a Wood Company
TECH Dry Kilns for a Russian Wood Company
A leading Russian wood company with rich resources had wood – drying problems due to the harsh climate. Traditional methods and old tech couldn’t solve them. So, they bought 22 sets of our advanced conventional dry kilns with advanced wood drying technology. These kilns, with durable build, special design, and precise control features, can handle extreme weather. After installation, the company cut drying time by 40%, reduced the defect rate from 12% to less than 3%, and achieved higher production capacity and customer satisfaction, achieving a win – win situation.
Our Collaboration with a Russian Wood Industry Company
A leading Russian wood industry company, endowed with abundant forest resources and a reputation for high – quality lumber production, encountered significant challenges in the wood – drying process. The severe Russian climate, characterized by long, frigid winters and high humidity, rendered traditional drying methods ineffective and costly.
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The Solution: Our Advanced Steam – Heated Conventional Dry Kilns
In response to their needs, the Russian company purchased 22 sets of our state – of – the – art steam – heated conventional dry kilns. These kilns are specifically engineered to adapt to the extreme Russian climate conditions.
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Robust Construction for Long – Term Reliability
The kiln walls and body are constructed using 3003 rust – proof aluminum alloy and 6063 aluminum alloy. This construction not only provides aesthetic appeal but, more importantly, ensures the ability to withstand the corrosive effects of the cold, humid Russian air. The heat exchanger pipes and all connections are made of ASTM 304 stainless steel, enhancing the equipment’s durability. This robust construction enables the dry kilns to endure the harshest Russian weather conditions, from extreme cold to high humidity.
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Special Design Features for Cold Conditions
One of the remarkable features of our dry kilns is the unique top – loading design. Given the heavy snowfall in Russian winters, our dry kilns are designed to safely support the snow load on their tops. This not only safeguards the kiln’s structural integrity but also serves as a natural form of insulation, reducing heat loss.
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Highly Efficient Humidity and Temperature Control
We recognize the critical issue of high humidity in cold climates. Therefore, we have developed a powerful dehumidification system. This system can rapidly remove moisture from the kiln, effectively preventing ice formation. Additionally, we have enhanced the defrosting mode. The improved defrosting mechanism can quickly melt any ice that forms during operation, ensuring a continuous and efficient drying process.
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Superior Thermal Insulation
Our dry kilns already possess excellent insulation properties. However, for the extreme cold in Russia, we have added additional high – quality insulation layers. This ensures that the kiln can maintain the required temperature even in sub – zero temperatures. This not only improves energy efficiency but also guarantees consistent and high – quality drying results for each batch of wood.
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The Results: A Win – Win Situation
Since the installation of our dry kilns, the Russian wood industry company has experienced substantial improvements. The drying time has been reduced by a significant 40%, leading to increased production capacity. The defect rate of dried wood products has dropped from 12% to less than 3%, resulting in higher – quality products and enhanced customer satisfaction. This successful cooperation has not only resolved the company’s drying – related issues but has also laid a solid foundation for future business expansion.
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Related Products
TECH Conventional Wood Drying Kiln (ZQ Series) is a versatile dryer. It can use steam, hot water, thermal oil, or electricity as the heating medium, operating at a drying temperature of 100℃ (212℉) or less. This makes it suitable for both softwood and hardwood, meeting various wood processing needs.
Our ZQ series kiln dryers, installed in 46 countries worldwide, are remarkable for their reliability and high efficiency. Our innovative technology precisely controls the drying process. This reduces lumber drying defects and ensures faster, more uniform drying, delivering high – quality results for our customers.