23/04/2023
Radio frequency kilns can dry timber up to 10 times faster than conventional kiln methods. What often took weeks or months with non-RF kilns can now take mere days! This results in significantly less power used on each load, with faster production and turnaround times.
RF kilns do not require stickers between layers of lumber. With an RF kiln, we want surface contact between wood as part of our process – because it helps to establish the energy field evenly which results in a more consistent drying. Without the need for stickers, labour costs to apply them is eliminated together with the occurrence of sticker stain. It also saves up to 30-40% of kiln volume on each load, meaning impressive energy efficiency.
RF kilns run solely on electricity, thereby eliminating the need for large commercial boilers. This creates a greener footprint as there is no need to use carbon fuels. RF Kilns are energy efficient using the rapid movement of the water molecules found within the wood to create heat. This process is known as direct heating. Other kilns using hot air, hot water or steam are less efficient because they transfer the heat indirectly. RF Kiln Tech’s drying technology is the most efficient way to heat wood; using the moisture in the wood to enhance the drying process!
Our RF kilns also use less electricity than a conventional kiln. In fact, we can heat treat a pallet for .05 cents, compared to up to .40 cents with other methods.
It takes large dimensional timber a long time to dry … years in some cases. Using RF kilns, drying times can be reduced from months to days, meaning more efficient production and less needed for facility space to store lumber. Our tightly-packed kilns mean less floor space for your shop as well!