Progressive kiln for large-scale production

A two-stage continuous progressive kiln is suitable for large-scale production. The best results are achieved by continuously drying the same dimensions and wood species to a consistent final moisture content. Load changes can be automated. HEINOLA offers three types of progressive kilns (also known as channel kilns):

HTC progressive kiln
HFB progressive kiln, and
Hybrid kiln™.”

HTC progressive kiln features

Long service life

Drying kiln structures made of stainless steel.

Energy savings

Heat recovery in the progressive kiln

Energy efficient

Premium insulation of the kilns

Maintainability

Routine maintenance can be performed from the kiln's attic while the kiln is in operation.

Technical design

The load press cylinders are located in the kiln's attic space, away from the processing areas.

Safety

Potentially hazardous areas, such as rotating shafts, are protected with safety barriers.

Safety

Kiln door safety features, including redundant operations and fall protection guards for the doors.

Automation

Fully automated conveyor solutions and traversing cranes.

Automation

Load data, batch information, and cart RFID identification.

Energy savings

High-efficiency IE5 blower motors from ABB SynRM, low energy consumption, and long maintenance interval.

Quiet operation

Silencers included as standard

Maintainability

The thick fins of the radiators can be cleaned with high-pressure washers

Long service life

Drying kiln structures made of stainless steel.

Energy savings

Heat recovery in the progressive kiln

Energy efficient

Premium insulation of the kilns

Maintainability

Routine maintenance can be performed from the kiln's attic while the kiln is in operation.

Technical design

The load press cylinders are located in the kiln's attic space, away from the processing areas.

Safety

Potentially hazardous areas, such as rotating shafts, are protected with safety barriers.

Safety

Kiln door safety features, including redundant operations and fall protection guards for the doors.

Automation

Fully automated conveyor solutions and traversing cranes.

Automation

Load data, batch information, and cart RFID identification.

Energy savings

High-efficiency IE5 blower motors from ABB SynRM, low energy consumption, and long maintenance interval.

Quiet operation

Silencers included as standard

Maintainability

The thick fins of the radiators can be cleaned with high-pressure washers

HEINOLA drying kiln features

Long service life: Constructed from stainless steel.
High automation level: Capable of fully automated operation under the control of a production management system.
Fully automated traversing crane: Includes load reception, RFID cart identification, weighing, positioning, and load transfer.
Versatile drying program and parameter management: Create, import, or modify programs or parameter sets in the program library.
Intuitive user interfaces: For the drying process, conveyor systems, and safety devices.
Comprehensive facility information: For all process components, including doors, adjustment flaps, load presses, valves, motors, sensors, and temperature measurements.
Extensive production data: Includes load data, batch information, and cart RFID data.
Trend data: For drying parameters such as wet and dry temperatures, flap and valve positions, blower motor speeds, and airflow directions.
Comprehensive alarms: For process monitoring.
Web-Based user interfaces: Accessible via mobile devices.
Diverse safety solutions: For conveyor tracks, kilns, attic areas, and traversing rails.
Storage mode capability: Conveyors can also operate in storage mode within large systems.
Real-time monitoring: Of thermal and electrical energy usage, with power limitation if necessary.