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Jackson has been involved in the drying of wood shavings since 1979. In that time, we have seen a number of different methods employed, with varying degrees of success. Our experience has shown that the most cost-effective and efficient method for drying wood shavings is the use of triple-pass drum dryers (click for a brochure), such as those pioneered in the 1920s by the Arnold Dryer Company of Milwaukee (later a division of the Heil Co.). New drum dryers are now built by Baker-Rullman Mfg. and others, and reconditioned used units are also a popular and economical option when available.


The Ideal Method

This simple, direct, and highly effective method of drying has been successfully applied in the dehydration of a wide range of materials; and has proved to be the ideal method for drying shavings. The drying drum features an expanding cross-sectional area and a compound showering flight pattern which guarantees maximum exposure of all particles to the drying medium. The velocity and temperature of the air stream are different in each of the three passes to suit the changing rates of evaporation as the moisture content of the shavings decreases.

Drying system image Image courtesy of Baker-Rullman Mfg.

How It Works


Choices and Costs of Fuels

Traditionally, these drum dryer systems have been fired with either fuel oil or natural gas burners. This is still necessary when the downstream process(es) require perfectly clean conditions, such as products for human consumption.

Webb Burner & dryer photo

However, whenever possible, the most economical choice is a biomass solid fuel Webb Burner®. These burners offer very significant advantages:

  1. They are substantially more economical to operate when fuel costs are taken into account. Fuel cost savings of 80% to 99.5% are not uncommon.

  2. They are very environmentally friendly; generating very low amounts of polluting emissions, and producing no net gain in the "greenhouse" gases thought to be associated with global warming.

  3. They help alleviate needless depletion of limited fossil fuel reserves, and reduce dependence on foreign petroleum.

Our Expertise

Jackson has been a leader in the wood shaving industry for over 60 years. In that time, we have manufactured over 350 wood shaving mills, and have worked with over 100 customers to set up entire shaving plants. We bring this unparalleled depth of experience to every customer -- whether building one of our smallest shaving mills for a one-man owner/operator just getting started, or designing, installing, and starting up a complete plant layout "from scratch."

We can:

Afterward, we follow up to make sure everything is right; and provide on-going support for replacement parts, and service work if necessary. We would be happy to discuss your project -- simply give us a call at +1 (715) 926-3816, or see the "Contact Us" page.


Drum Dryer Manufacturers

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Baker-Rullman Mfg.
1329 W Main St
P.O. Box 67
Watertown, WI 53094
+1 (920) 261-8107
Patterson Industries Ltd.
250 Danforth Rd
Scarborough, ON M1L 3X4
Canada
+1 (800) 270-3737
Ronning Engineering Co., Inc.
A Buhler Aeroglide Company
12863 Lamar Ave
Overland Park, KS 66209-3239
+1 (913) 851-8270
Thompson Dehydrating Co.
3735 Cobblestone Place
Topeka, KS 66610
+1 (785) 272-7722
Uzelac Industries
6901 Industrial Loop
Greendale, WI 53129
+1 (414) 529-0240



Spark Detection Manufacturers

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Firefly AB
P.O. Box 92201
SE-120 09 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)8 449 25 00

In North America call:
+1 (847) 948-7099
Flamex Inc.
4365 Federal Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410-8116
Phone: +1 (336) 299-2933
Fax: +1 (336) 299-2944
GreCon, Inc.
15875 SW 74th Avenue
Tigard, OR 97224-7934
Phone: +1 (503) 641-7731
Fax: +1 (503) 641-7508
HansenTek Division
Neola Corporation

4141 Sladeview Crescent Unit 18
Mississauga, ON L5L3E1
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 607-5780
Fax: +1 (905) 607-5779

In the United States, contact:
Robert White Industries, Inc.
9073 Jade Court N
Lake Elmo, MN
Phone: +1 (651) 731-6647

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