Design Every part of our vacuum kilns has been designed to give you everything you need to follow the two paths of vacuum kiln drying. They will dry the most difficult sizes and species with outstanding quality or they will dry the more common sizes and species with outstanding speed while still maintaining quality. VacDry kilns are designed to dry red oak at a rate of approximately 1% per hour. PCS VacDry uses components such as SIHI vacuum pumps, Crane/Deming heating water pumps, ASCO and Belimo valves/actuators and industry standard control components: there are no proprietary parts in the system.

Required Equipment Heating : A separate heating system is required. The heat source can be from low pressure steam or hot water. Cooling : The vacuum pump requires cool, clean water, as do the various condensers.

Optional Equipment Load Handling : Entire vacuum kiln charges can be moved with an aircaster, which requires a smooth floor surface. Plate Handling : Heating plates can be manipulated by a single man, with charges built from a central heating plate storage with an overhead bridge and vacuum grab system.