Project Bois Factory BF70 - progressive kiln FLOW





Fully automated progressive kiln for Poujoulat Group’s BF70 plant now successful in operation
The wood is stacked at a right angle to the transport direction on kiln carts. After the loading process, the stacking cart frame is moved into the respective drying zone in a fully automated way and zone by zone. This system’s significant advantage lies in the fact that wood of various length can be stacked on the carts. The drying zones are adapted to the respective requirements. High flexibility and large drying quantities are what make this system unique.
Depending on the drying requirements, the zones are equipped with respective air quantities and heating performance. Every drying zone is controlled individually. This makes problems with wood of varying thickness in the individual drying zones a thing of the past.
This version of the plant is suitable for customers for whom thermal energy consumption plays a minor role. Due to excellent drying conditions in this progressive kiln, the best possible timber quality is guaranteed.
The 1306 PRO version therefore represents an optimum solution in the balancing of thermal and electrical energy consumption with drying capacity and investment costs.
Interestingly, the entire thermal energy required for pre drying is sourced from the first and second drying zones. There is no need for additional energy. This allows for the energy-efficient operation of the system – the energy savings potential comes in at up to 50% compared to traditional drying systems, depending on application.
Due to the low value of the thermal connection and energy requirement, an increase in the drying capacity is possible, without any further investment in a heat generator, even in the case of energy bottlenecks.
Fully automated progressive kiln for Poujoulat Group’s BF70 plant now successful in operation
A new progressive kiln FLOW 1306 for Canada