WOODDRYER SYSTEM specification sheet.

Electrical powered moveable between deck for large kiln chamber.

In most kilns a method can be found to guide the air into the lumber packs. The guide baffles are placed vertically along the side walls and/or on the top, closing the gap from the false ceiling to the top of the lumber packs. Horizontal baffles on top of the load are more common than the side baffles, which are mainly found on pre-fabricated panel buildings. Normally, the lumber is placed further away in panel buildings (due to costly repair when damaged) making side baffles a necessity.

Baffles are generally manufactured in aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or sometimes plywood / rubber strips. Most of these systems block the air in one particular area (one strip across the load). Baffles are most commonly placed on either side of the kiln load and rarely are they found throughout the load.

The picture to the right shows an innovative solution to the short comings on standard baffle systems. This is called a moveable between-deck (false ceiling). This is really the false ceiling and baffles combined into one long baffle, which is lowered on top of the lumber from one end to the other and attached to the main fan section.

This design improves air flow in several different ways:

No air can short circuit the load between the baffles.

More space on top of the between-deck (false ceiling)provides less resistance, which increases air flow.

No structure to hold a fixed between-deck. Any structure placed in the main air flow on both sides of the fans create turbulence and will increase resistance, resulting in lower air flow

This design offers more than just improved air flow:

While loading the moveable between-deck it can be raised higher than the bottom of the main fan section.

Since we are using a heavy duty tarp the baffle/between-deck is not a rigid structure and can withstand small bumps and hits by a forklift unlike the standard baffle design.

Maintenance is made easier and less costly. Repair is simple and replacement cost for a new tarp is only a fraction of the replacement cost of an all aluminum baffle system.

When using Wooddryer System components and installation instructions it provides you with an installation that is easy and safe. This will insure a reliable operation for years to come.

Wooddryer System components offer the best quality by utilizing stainless steel and other non corrosive materials, except on thicker profiles where mild steel is used.

This system can be installed on kilns when existing baffle system needs replacing

These four pictures shows you the main components of the moveable between deck

Top left picture:: Electrical winch system using a 4" pipe, worm gear motor with break and UHMW bearing system on each end of pipe.
Top middle picture:: Single pulley fittings in stainless steel with 2.5" pulley for 3/8" OD steel wire.
Top right picture:: Triple pulley fittings in stainless steel with 2.5" pulleys for 3/8" OD steel wire.
Left picture:: Custom made tarp made to fit your kiln, ready for installation of cross runners( as seen in picture). The steel wire hangs from the ceiling. Wooddryer system suggest using 5/16" wire with vinyl coating and an outside diameter of 3/8" for maximum protection against corrosion. Normally cross runners are manufactured locally.

Using Wooddryer System components and design can insure you an optimum system with as trouble free an installation as possible. When you purchase our components we supply detailed installation drawings and illustrations for your local contractor or on-site personnel.

A hand winch and different pulleys can be used for smaller kilns.

Wooddryer System is dedicated to designing kilns, manufacturing kiln equipment, controls, and components for increased kiln efficiency, reduced energy cost/consumption. This is provided by our Company to the lumber industry at honest pricing.

In keeping with this philosophy, we offer this design to the industry, which may be copied by the dry kiln owners. We only ask that you mention Wooddryer System for an innovative solution when asked for information. This is a simple system that can easily be made by using local materials (which will normally be cheaper and of less quality compared to our components when placed in a kiln drying environment); however, we hope you will consider using Wooddryer System components and parts if you are desiring the best quality .