Continuous Kiln (CDK) systems are today’s fastest growing trend internationally in softwood drying.

This technology is extremely efficient – saving thermal energy and electricity and incorporates advanced moisture measuring systems.

Continuous Drying Kiln Double track (CDK-D)

The CDK-D has a reverse flow double track kiln design as the timber/lumber stacks pass through the CDK in opposite directions on two tracks. It incorporates pre-heating, drying, saturated cooling and equalising phases all in one extended chamber.

Continuous Drying Kiln single track (CDK-S)

The CDK-S have a single pass design as the timber/lumber passes through the kiln in one direction only. They incorporate pre-heating, drying, forced cooling and conditioning phases all in one extended chamber.

For both CDK-D and CDK-S systems the timber/lumber is automatically advanced, based on temperature, time and the moisture content of the timber/lumber in the central MD (main drying) section, by hydraulic or electric pusher units.

CDK control is via a PC/PLC Dryspec® management package integrated with the DryTrack® Echo in-kiln moisture measuring system. Design options include for direct fired or indirect heating using steam, HPHW or thermal oil.