Shuowei Wood Drying Kilns
Shuowei wood drying kiln is 8–10 times faster than conventional kilns.
With no warping, cracking, or discoloration.
Let wood drying easier and faster.
Vacuum Kilns
- In the vacuum kiln, the moisture in the wood can be boiled at 35–50 degrees and vaporized rapidly, which can save both time and energy.
- Wood is drying under a vacuum in a wet condition at a low temperature. That will ensure the wood has no cracks and keeps its natural color.
- Shorten kiln-dried lumber time to expedite production and increase turnover speed.
- Suit kinds of wood factories, such as Sawmill Business Owner, Cabinet makers, Furniture designers, Massive Lumber Corporation, etc.
12.48m3 High Frequency Vacuum Kiln
Learn MoreCapacity: 12.48 m3 per full load.
14.56m3 High Frequency Wood Dryer
Learn MoreCapacity: 14.56 m3 per full load.
Custom Kiln for Wood Drying
Customized from 3 m3 to 21 m3
How long does it take wood to dry in a kiln?
Quickly Drying Wood In 2–10 Days.
This process usually takes 2–10 days, depending on the type of lumber.
- For the hardwood, it only takes 4-6 days to convert from 30% moisture content to 8–10% MC.
- The fresh-cut wood only takes 10–12 days to get 8–10% moisture content.
wood kiln drying schedules
Live edge wood slabs, hardwood, softwood, kinds of lumber for your reference.
| Location | Wood Species | Wood Size | Wood Density | Initial Moisture Content | Moisture Content after Drying | Drying Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania, Uganda Africa | Mahogany | Thickness: 50–70 mm Length: 1-6 Meters | 0.75g/cm3 | MC 40%-50% | MC 8%-10% | 5 Days |
| Indonesia | Teak、Indonesian Pinewood、Indonesian Rosewood | Thickness: 50–50 mm Length: 2-3 Meters | 0.7g/cm3 | MC 40%-50% | MC 8%-10% | 4-5 Days |
| Bulgaria | Oak Wood | Thickness 75-100 mm Length 1-3 Meters | 0.63-0.79g/cm3 | MC 50% | MC 10% | 8-10 Days |
| New York, USA | Eastern Cottonwood | Thickness 70mm Length 4000-5000mm Width 600-1000mm | 0.386g/cm3 | MC 75% | MC 8% | 4 Days |
| New Zealand | Pinus Radiata | Thickness 50*50 mm Length 2-8 Meters | 0.415 - 0.545 g/cm3 | MC 60%-70% | MC 20% | 4-5 Days |
| Thailand | Burmese Teak | Thickness 25mm | 0.65g/cm3 | MC 18-20% | MC 10-12% | 2 Days |
| Canada | Black Walnut | Thickness 100*120 mm Length 2-3 Meters | 0.63-0.79g/cm3 | MC 50%-60% | MC 18%-20% | 8 Days |
FAQ
In the vacuum kiln, the moisture in the wood can be boiled at 35–50 degrees and vaporized rapidly, which can save both time and energy.
The wood has no warping, cracking, or discoloration.
SW dryers come in a variety of capacities to provide you with the best capacity for your wood size and drying output; typically, 3–21 square feet (1400–9200 bf) of wood can be stored.
A wood dryer can help you quickly drain excess moisture from the wood, making your money flow more smoothly.
No, Shuowei’s wood drying kiln is a very environmentally friendly product, you don’t need to burn a boiler.
3 phases. Support is customized to local electrical requirements. For example:
- 3 Phase: 480V/60Hz.
- 3 Phase: 240V/60Hz.
- 3 Phase: 400V/50Hz.
- Single-phase 120V/240V/60Hz.
Yes, we are 30+ years wood drying kiln manufacturers, our engineers support on-site installation. And we’ll help over the phone or video if you need it.
