Thermal Oil Veneer Dryer
Shine Machinery’s Plywood-Grade Beech Veneer Dryer: Precision Heating for Romania’s Hardwood Success
In Romania’s thriving woodworking sector—where beech, Europe’s iconic hardwood, drives demand for high-quality plywood—drying efficiency and moisture control are the backbone of production. Beech veneers, valued for their density, fine grain, and glueability, require meticulous drying to meet the rigorous standards of plywood manufacturing. But here’s the challenge: before drying, beech veneers undergo steam treatment to soften fibers, resulting in extremely high initial moisture content (often 70-80%). This demands a dryer with unmatched thermal precision to avoid warping, cracking, or inconsistent moisture levels—critical for strong, durable plywood.
Powering Romania’s Plywood veneers with Precision Drying
4 decks 40m dryer
Daily output at 120m3
3.5m of working width (customization)
Thermal Oil heat source
Speed-Synced Auto Temperature Control: Matching Drying to Veneer Flow
Beech veneers exit the steam chamber with varying moisture levels depending on thickness and treatment duration. To match this variability, Shine Machinery equipped the dryer with an automatic temperature control system that dynamically adjusts heating based on the veneer’s running speed:
Real-time feedback loop: Sensors monitor veneer moisture at the inlet and outlet, feeding data to a PLC controller. The system then modulates thermal oil flow to raise or lower temperatures, ensuring the final moisture content 3-5%, as required for plywood) is achieved consistently, even as veneer batches change.
Speed-adaptive logic: Faster conveyor speeds (for thinner veneers) trigger higher heat outputs, while slower speeds (for thicker blanks) reduce heat to prevent over-drying. This synergy between speed and temperature eliminates guesswork, reducing rejects by 25% and boosting yield.
Plywood-Grade Reliability: Engineered for Romania’s Manufacturing Needs
For plywood producers, consistency is non-negotiable. Shine’s dryer is built to deliver:
Gentle handling: The 3.5m working width and low-friction conveyor belts minimize mechanical stress on beech veneers, preserving their natural strength and preventing surface blemishes that compromise plywood aesthetics.
Low-maintenance design: Thermal oil systems require less frequent maintenance than direct-fired units, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel components withstand Romania’s humid, seasonal climates—ensuring 24/7 operation with minimal downtime.
Client Voice: “From Steam to Strength, Perfectly Dried”
As the Romanian plywood mill manager explained: “Beech’s high moisture after steaming used to wreck our drying process—either we rushed it and got warped veneers, or we dried too long and wasted energy. Shine’s dryer changed that. With thermal oil heating and the auto temperature control, we hit our moisture targets every time. Now our plywood glues stronger, and our clients keep coming back.”
Elevate your beech veneer drying for plywood with Shine Machinery’s precision-drying solution!
The Technial Parameter
Model No | GTH30-40 |
Working Width | 3.5m |
Deck | 4 |
Roller material | Q235B, φ 102 special shaft tube |
Heating area length | 36m |
Cooling area length | 4m |
Veneer thickness and size | 0.8-8mm (2600mm*1450mm) |
Veneer water moisture | 70-80% to about 6-8% |
Heating material | Thermal Oil |
Drying capacity (m³/day) | 120 |
Veneer transport speed | 5-22m/min, 16A chain |
Power of Hot Air Blower | 4KW (36pc) |
Power of Traction Motor | 5.5KW, frequency control (4pc) |
Power of Cold air blower | 4KW (4pc) |
Power of Auto Loading Inlet | 21KW |
Total Power | 203KW |
