One hour's fan rotation reversal has long been the standard in modern batch kilns. All the same, there have been few proper studies into how lumber is affected by fan reversal time. Because changing fan rotation parameters in the control system is easy, Valutec, Luleå University of Technology and RISE wanted to conduct a study within the Bioinnovation project into whether a longer reversing time can help improve the drying process.

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” The famous John Lennon quote surely rings true for many of us these days. In order to keep safe and healthy, our everyday life has changed in a way we never thought it would.

Fredrik Åhman and Joakim Berglund are Valutec's aftermarket experts. Here they share some good, simple tips for maintaining safety on your kiln.

Recently, the first lumber packages were loaded in Pleasant River sawmill group's new TC continuous kiln.
- A milestone for us, says Ingo Wallocha, country manager Valutec North America.