Steam & Hot Water Coil Kiln Packages
Nyle’s engineered steam and hot water kilns are crucial in properly maintaining a kiln’s temperature. Nyle has worked exclusively with a quality coil provider to develop coils that last and are specifically made for the lumber drying industry.
What is the right size Steam Coil Heating System?
Outfitted with our engineered steam and hot water coils, you have a chamber that you can use for drying as well as heat treating. Just putting in fin-tube and piping works but doesn’t guarantee performance. Over the years, Nyle has worked exclusively with a quality coil provider to develop coils that last specifically for the lumber industry.
| Model | Drying Capacity (Hardwood) | Drying Capacity (Softwood) | Drying Time (Pine) | Drying Time (Oak) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP4 | 6000BF | 8000 BF | 3-5 Days | 22-35 Days | |
| CP6 | 9000 BF | 12000 BF | 3-5 Days | 22-35 Days | |
| CP8 | 12000 BF | 16,000 BF | 3-5 Days | 22-35 Days |
Notes: Drying times are based on 4/4 lumber.
All Steam & Hot Water Kilns:
- Operates between 80-180F.
- Softwood Operation Costs – Propane: 65-70 Gallons/1000 BF, Electric Costs: 225 KWH/1000 BF
- Hardwood Operation Costs – Propane: 60-65 Gallons/1000 BF, Electric Costs: 250 KWH/1000 BF