The ProDRY stands apart through its combination of dual active and passive heat recovery systems, which together deliver 40% energy savings compared to a standard track kiln's baseline, and a higher maximum drying temperature of 260°F, compared to 250°F for standard track and dual-pass continuous kilns. It also offers a significantly higher annual drying-volume potential of 150+ MMBF, compared to just 50 MMBF for a standard track kiln.
The ProDRY is available in three energy configurations — Steam/Hot Water, Indirect Gas-Fired, and High-Temperature Heat Pump. The Indirect Gas-Fired and High-Temperature Heat Pump options do not require a boiler, giving operations the flexibility to choose the energy source that best fits their setup and delivers the lowest operating costs.
The ProDRY uses both an active and a passive heat recovery system working together. The active system captures heat from outgoing vented air in each zone and transfers it back to incoming air, reducing fuel consumption by at least 15%. The passive system then takes any excess heat from the drier zones and redirects it to zones with higher moisture content, further preheating incoming air and practically eliminating reheating costs.
The "Weekend Helper" is an enclosed staging area on both sides of the kiln that can hold multiple zones' worth of lumber, pre-loaded and ready to automatically feed into the kiln. This keeps the kiln running continuously even when no one is on-site. The enclosed design also protects both incoming lumber waiting to be dried and freshly dried packs from weather exposure year-round.
Each zone holds approximately 40,000 board feet, and the independent zone design allows you to simultaneously dry different wood species in different zones at temperatures up to 260°F, with each zone operating under its own precise temperature control.
