Lumber Conditioning

Lumber Conditioning

Industrial Duty Pumps & Accessories for Lumber Conditioning Applications

         Features and benefits

  • Long lasting operational life
  • Dependable performance
  • Low energy consumption
  • Easy maintenance
  • Extensive range of pump model sizes
  • Choice of head materials for fluid compatibility
 

Ensuring lumber is equalized and conditioned properly during the drying process is vital in lumber manufacturing. Boards retaining too much moisture can cause gluing problems, warping in finished panels or stair stepping in panels. In addition, lumber that’s too dry can have the same issues, resulting in a damaged final product.

A high-pressure Cat Pumps water mist system is the most accurate, efficient way to properly condition lumber. Water is pumped through high-pressure atomizing nozzles resulting in a fine mist that is uniformly absorbed by the wood. An alternative to using high-pressure water mist is using steam from a boiler, but it’s very inefficient and makes the process more expensive.

Cat Pump High Pressure Misting

 vs.

Steam

Faster Conditioning Period Boiler Inefficiencies
Uniform Humidity Control Problems from Super Heating
Reduced Energy Consumption Water Needs to be Chemically Treated

With field-proven dependability in applications around the globe, Cat Pumps provides the best value for lumber conditioning systems.
 

Location

1 Fleet Business Park
Sandy Lane
Church Crookham
FLEET, Hampshire
GU52 8BF

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T.01252 622031
F.01252 626655

Contact Us

sales@catpumps.co.uk